Located in one of the most underrated and beautiful parts of Alberta, the Badlands, you can find the unique town of Drumheller. There’s a great range of hotels in Drumheller from glamping yurt stays to your traditional Best Western Hotels!
There are plenty of motels and smaller hotels in Drumheller as well. In this post, we’ll highlight 6 of the best hotel options in town from the best-rated ones, to the best bank-for-your-buck, to fun and unique experiences we recommend staying at.
If you’re planning to stay a few days in Drumheller to experience all the fun things there are to do, hikes, and delicious restaurants in the city you want a nice cozy place to come home to every night.
Even though Drum is a small town in the Canadian Badlands it still offers quite a variety of hotels since tourism is one of the main industries in the town!
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6 Unique Hotels in Drumheller, Alberta
In this post, you’ll find some of the best places to stay in the Badlands hotels, motels, and yurts in Drumheller.
All of them are located close to the town centre with the exception of Bridgeview Hideaway – but at the end of the day, everything is close by in Drumheller.
One thing we love about Drumheller is that even though it’s a small town, there are still some great options for places to stay!
You can experience an awesome glamping experience in the countryside next to some coulees or you can stay right in town at one of the big hotels.
Most people think Drumheller is just a place to visit for a day trip but boy are they wrong!
Give yourself at least a few nights here to explore all the different activities, hikes (Horseshoe Canyon), restaurants, and even concerts during the summer! We spent 4 days in Drumheller and we’ll definitely be back for more…
Heartwood Inn Drumheller
💰 Price: $190+ CAD per night
📍 Location: Less than 1 km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 8.7
🌿 Sustainability? n/a
👉🏼 Check out Heartwood Inn’s prices & availability here
Heartwood Inn is one of the most unique and beautiful hotels in Drumheller. Each room is designed in its own way with a beautiful boutique feel to it!
If you’re looking for a little couples getaway to Drumheller then this is perfect. During the day you can explore the Atlas Coal Mine, kayak down the Red Deer River, or just explore the town.
Once you’re ready to come back to the hotel for the day you can book a massage or spa treatment at the Heartwood Inn before relaxing for the rest of the evening!
Each room is designed in a magical way and it makes for an awesome experience here in the Badlands!
What makes Heartwood Inn unique?
Heartwood is one of the most beautiful Inns in the area. The fact you have beautiful boutique-styled rooms, a spa, delicious food, and friendly staff all in one place is the best part about this inn!
Bridgeviews Drumheller
💰 Price: $94+ CAD per night
📍 Location: 10 Km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 4.75
🌿 Sustainability? Has taken some steps to be more sustainable
👉🏼 Check out Bridgeviews Drumheller prices & availability here
Bridgeviews might be our favourite place to stay in Drumheller!
It really isn’t a hotel at all but it is such a cool place to stay near Drumheller it has to be on this list. We stayed at Bridgeviews for 3 nights and loved our stay there.
It’s only been around for a few years but Bridgeviews has grown in popularity like crazy since its start.
The fact you can stay in a beautiful yurt surrounded by incredible landscapes just 15 minutes from town is definitely not something you’ll see often.
While the yurts are located on a campsite, there are still great facilities.
There are proper toilets and showers and a greenhouse where you can go grab a coffee, charge your phone, read a book, play some games, or get some work done if you want.
Even though it’s in the countryside there is free wifi in case you do need it and it works pretty well!
What makes Bridgeviews Drumheller unique?
These yurts are located on a special piece of land in the Badlands outside of Drumheller and the whole place is magical. It’s one of the coolest glamping experiences we’ve ever done!
Quality Hotel Drumheller
💰 Price: $150+ CAD per night
📍 Location: Less than 1 km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 7.9
🌿 Sustainability? n/a
👉🏼 Check out Quality Hotel’s prices & availability here
The Quality Hotel in Drumheller is a pretty standard hotel in town that’s located conveniently near downtown Drumheller and Newcastle Beach (where you can kayak from).
This hotel in Drumheller is your more typical styled hotel with all the basics you need from comfy beds to clean rooms where you know exactly what you’re going to get!
It’s great if you’re looking for a quality hotel for a couple’s trip to Drumheller or a family getaway.
You know exactly what you’re walking into at Quality Hotel Drumheller. For a night or weekend stay it has everything you need!
What makes Quality Hotel Drumheller unique?
When it comes to value for money the Quality Hotel in Drumheller is the perfect place to stay. A nice hot breakfast is served every morning!
Canalta Jurassic
💰 Price: $130+ CAD per night
📍 Location: Under 2 Km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 8.2
🌿 Sustainability? n/a
👉🏼 Check out Canalta Jurassic prices & availability here
Canalta Jurassic is located on the outskirts of Drumheller just a short drive from the town centre.
It’s a great hotel that has all the amenities you need from a hotel – and a nice, hot breakfast!
The rooms are big and cozy and perfect if you want a good night’s sleep before heading out to town to enjoy all the things to do in Drumheller (we definitely recommend an E-bike tour or rafting down Red Deer River).
If you’re looking for a smaller hotel that is a little more quiet and cozy, we’re sure you’ll have a great time staying at Canalta!
What makes Canalta Jurassic unique?
Canalta Jurassic is located right next to one of Canada’s iconic chains, Tim Hortons!
Jokes aside, it’s one of the most well-rounded hotels in Drumheller offering everything you need for a wonderful stay without any hassle.
SureStay Plus Drumheller
💰 Price: $160+ CAD per night
📍 Location: Less than 1 km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 7.9
🌿 Sustainability? n/a
👉🏼 Check out SureStay’s prices & availability here
SureStay Plus is another chain hotel that’s connected to the Best Western chain. There’s quite a few chain hotels in Drumheller and that means, you know you’ll get a good quality hotel when staying there.
SureStay Plus offers a good continental breakfast, comfy beds, and a decent-sized pool!
When you’re in Drumheller you’re most likely going to be out visiting the Tyrell Museum, hiking in the coulees by Horseshoe Canyon, and exploring Atlas Coal Mine.
But when you do want to go back and relax at your place SureStay’s is a great hotel for that. It has everything you need for a comfortable few nights in Drumheller!
What makes SureStay Plus unique?
There is a fitness room and also a hot tub if you’re looking for some nice amenities at the hotel while you stay in Drumheller.
Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller
💰 Price: $160+ CAD per night
📍 Location: Less than 1 km from downtown Drumheller
⭐️ Rating: 8.3
🌿 Sustainability? n/a
👉🏼 Check out Ramada’s prices & availability here
Ramada is a well-known hotel chain in Canada and you can find their hotels all around the country. It’s by no means a fancy hotel but it’s a nice and affordable one.
It’s also a great place to stay if you’re looking to visit The Royal Tyrrell Museum, try out delicious restaurants in Drumheller, and all the other fun things you can do in the area! (There’s a lot!)
If you’re a couple or a family, it’s a great place to stay. For the price, you can’t go wrong with the Ramada by Wyndham!
What makes Ramada unique?
Ramada has a great indoor pool (with a water slide) that’s super fun for water lovers and families to enjoy. They also have a great continental breakfast every day!
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Recaps of the best hotels in Drumheller
If you’re coming to Drumheller to explore this awesome city or just passing by, all of these accommodations are great options to stay at!
We had the best time at Bridgeviews Drumheller and we’d recommend it to anyone who loves nature but still wants a bit of luxury! It isn’t in fact a hotel but it’s a glamping spot right outside of Drumheller with great facilities.
Hopefully one of these places is a good fit for what you’re looking for!
Drumheller is amazing and there are so many fun activities, hikes, and places to eat in town.
If you have any questions about hotels in Drumheller or anything else related to this cool town in the Badlands, feel free to reach out.
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