14 Best Hotels in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

A high steeple crowns this iconic 1920s hotel, which is fantastically ornamented with eaves, balconies, and turrets; is perched between two lakes with a high-mountain backdrop; and has a lobby where two-story windows capture the views. Even if you don't choose to stay in the hotel, you should stop by to take a picture on the bluff behind it, visit the well-stocked gift shop, or enjoy afternoon tea, which is served in the lobby daily. Expect creaks and rattles at night—the old hotel is exposed to rough winds. Rooms are small and are priced high for their size, but you'll want to check this place off your bucket list. Guests can also enjoy evening storytelling in the lobby or go on a guided tour of the property.

Right in town and on the shores of Waterton Lake, this inn has a lot going for it: lovely views, the only on-site spa in Waterton, multiple dining options, and easy access to many services. Most rooms are standard motel-style units with one or two beds. Lakefront rooms have great water and mountain views, which can be seen from a private deck.

This classic, 1960s motel offers a variety of affordable accommodations that have painted cinder-block walls, wood-beam ceilings, and small bathrooms with shower stalls. All rooms have cable TV and mini-fridges; some rooms have kitchenettes and air-conditioning, and some are designated as pet-friendly. On-site amenities include free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate (available in the office) and a picnic area with barbecues. Low prices used to attract the party crowd, but a well-enforced "quiet after 10 pm rule" has made this property family-friendly.

This small resort-operated hotel is right on the mountain. There are five rooms with two queen beds, five rooms with one queen bed and a bunk bed, and two large dorm-style hostel rooms. Hotel rooms have private ensuite bathrooms, fridges, coffee makers, TVs, and DVD players. There is a shared common room/kitchen facility, a sauna, an outdoor firepit, and a barbecue for guest use.

There are four individually decorated en suite rooms in the original building and five suites in a newer building all located in the national historic district of Coleman. Each room has a different theme and all are decorated to reflect days gone by. A delicious hot breakfast is included and other meals are available on request. Encounters Wine Bar and Small Plate Kitchen is the on-site restaurant and there is a hot tub, a guest lounge, and a furnished patio for guest use.

This is an older property, but the rooms are comfortable and reasonably priced and there are plenty of amenities both in the room and in the hotel. All rooms have microwaves, fridges, cable TV, air-conditioning, coffee/tea makers, free Wi-Fi, and phones with free local calling. There's an indoor pool and hot tub, a fitness room, and an on-site restaurant and lounge that offer room service.

A variety of different rooms are available in this hotel, from standard queen rooms to two-story family suites, Jacuzzi rooms, and business suites with fully equipped kitchenettes. All rooms have microwaves, fridges, dedicated in-room Wi-Fi, and flat-screen smart TVs. A continental breakfast, with an assortment of hot and cold food items, is included. The hotel has a 24-hour coffee station with a variety of hot drink options available.

Opened in 2022, this beautiful small hotel with modern amenities like spacious rooms with high ceilings, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs has lake and mountain views and an excellent on-site restaurant and pub. The original Kilmorey Lodge opened in 1926 and was beloved by both locals and visitors; unfortunately, a fire destroyed the original lodge in 2009, so the new property was built from the ground up offering private balconies or patios in all rooms, unlike the original. Rooms also have Keurig coffeemakers, and afternoon tea is served daily. Most rooms can accommodate 2 or 4 guests, but there is one suite that can accommodate 6 people.  

This historic lodge was once the handsome residence of Great Northern Railway (GNR) tycoon Louis W. Hill, and its large balconies offered excellent views; it's rumored that Hill kept his mistress here. Today it's a lovely 9-room bed-and-breakfast with uniquely decorated rooms, most with private bathrooms. Most rooms accommodate two people, but there is a room that can accommodate up to five people. Washed bedding and sheets are hung to dry and hand-pressed with lavender water, as has been done for many years. Breakfast is included with a room stay and features coffee, various teas, juices, apple cider, and hot chocolate along with hot freshly baked muffins. The lodge has a nice indoor sitting area and lovely outdoor decks and patios.

Located off Highway 6, this hotel has an indoor pool with a waterslide and a hot tub, a fitness center, and a free hot and cold continental breakfast. There's also a fitness room, a business center, and guest laundry facilities. Rooms are pet-friendly and have microwaves, fridges, phones, and coffee/tea makers. There's free Wi-Fi throughout the property, but the signal can be weak in some areas.

Rooms at this inn come in a variety of different configurations and there are accessible and pet-friendly rooms. All rooms have air-conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a phone, free Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Coffee and tea makers can be requested from the front desk. The property also has an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub.

In the heart of the townsite, this all-suite property is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and the dock on beautiful Waterton Lake. Rooms come in several different configurations and have microwaves, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with cable, and fireplaces. Some rooms have loft suites, patios or balconies, and jetted tubs. The property is open year-round and rates drop dramatically in the off-season. Look for package specials during the quieter fall, winter, and spring seasons. There is a nice Italian restaurant right on the property that is open for lunch and dinner.

Although starting to look tired and a bit run-down, this hotel in the heart of the townsite has the only indoor swimming pool in Waterton, along with a hot tub, a games room, an extensive fitness center, and a restaurant. Nonguests can buy passes to enter the pool, hot tub, and fitness facilities, but lodge guests have free access. The lodge is open year-round, and rents skis and snowshoes in the winter months. Rates drop substantially during the off-season. Accommodation choices range from standard hotel rooms to a three-bedroom suite that sleeps up to six people and has a full kitchen. A selection of pet-friendly rooms is available on request.

Most of the six guest bedrooms in this B&B have remote-control king-size beds that can be adjusted to suit individual comfort levels. The Nest suite has two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a private entrance. The main level is wheelchair accessible and there's a large deck with a hot tub and a lounge area with a TV. A delicious hot breakfast is included.