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408 Evergreen, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta T2N 1N0, Canada
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Northland Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
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Calgary
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Peaceful stay in a quaint lodge.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2010
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My wife and I travel to Waterton every fall to watch the elk rut and other wildlife. When possible, we try to stay at Northland Lodge. It is not a 5 star Hilton, but nothing in Waterton is. The lodge is quaint and homey, creaky and old. Its also charming, comfortable and quiet. Each room is different and has advantages and disadvantages. Travellers who stay here are 'in the know'. There is opportunity to swap stories at breakfast each morning with the other guests at the lodge. The host Jeanne is very accommodating and makes killer muffins, served with Saskatoon jam, hot coffee and tea.

Thank you Jeanne, for our nice stay and great conversation.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“very disappointing”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2010
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I was with one friend in Bessie's room. Bed comfortable. The ensuite bathroom consisted of a toilet and shower stall in a small room off the main room. The hand basin was in the main room, right next to one of the beds. Only 2 hooks and hangers for clothes, no chest or any place to put clothes. No bedside light. Breakfast was coffee and muffins, whcih were quite tasty, but only orange juice available. With tax, this room was $216.00 per night; expensive for what we got.

  • Stayed September 2010
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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29 June 2011
Our lodge was built in 1928 when basins were in the room. As a designated historic site we have tried to maintain the charm of the original design. Most guests love the quaint step back in time. This fact is well publicized as well as our continental breakfast that is totally complimentary and saves guest the expense of buying breakfast downtown where food is very expensive. 216.00 includes tax - for a room with 2 beds, in Waterton that includes breakfast is still one of the best deals in town.
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Lovely view from deck”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010
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We enjoyed our stay at Northland Lodge. It's a perfect location with a beautiful view of tne mountainsand within walking distance to town centre but not too close. Everything went smoothly. Delicious muffins. It's expensive, but everything is costly in Waterton. We will definitely stay at Northland Lodge again.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“A Trip Back in Time!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2010
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person found this review helpful

If you're looking for comfortable lodging that's not overgentrified and something of a trip back in time, this is your place.

We stayed for two nights with our young children. The innkeeper was very accommodating as she made our reservation, followed up promptly with a confirmation email, and had everything in good order.

Our room was spacious, light-filled, and pleasant. The bathroom is old but functioned perfectly well and was clean. The sheets are high-quality, line-dried, and ironed in an old mangle with lavendar spray--lovely.

Breakfast was basic, good coffee/tea and muffins with butter and jam. Nothing to write home about, but much better than most continental breakfasts. We knew it wouldn't be a heavy/cooked breakfast and planned accordingly for our other meals. I did notice on our second day that there wasn't quite enough room for all the guests to sit down at once in the dining area.

We made use of the outdoor grill and eating area so that we didn't have to eat in restaurants all the time, and we really appreciated that.

The common areas actually get used here. The decor is not great (very 1980s) and the pink wall-to-wall carpet is due for replacement, but the comfy furniture, blazing fire, and useful books meant that we and the other guests actually hung out in the common areas instead of hiding in our rooms. I've stayed in too many places that had beautifully decorated living rooms that were too pretty to sit in.

We enjoyed chatting with the innkeeper as she ran sheets through the mangle. She was pleasant and helpful. She's worked there over 40 years, since she was in her teens. It's lovely to have a few of these old family-run places still in business.

The best thing about this place? The other guests. We met great people, shared hiking and other stories, and parted feeling as though we'd stayed at the home of an old friend. We'll be back.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“The Place to Stay in Waterton”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2010

My wife, mother and I stayed at the lodge in June 2010 for three nights. Despite two days of hard rain and chilly conditions, we had a wonderful time! Jeanne is an incredible hostess and helped make our stay very memorable. Since we were unable to participate in our planned activities Jeanne suggested building a fire in the historic stone fireplace, turning the atmosphere into a warm and cozy home away from home. It was the perfect solution to what would have otherwise been a dismal experience. We read and relaxed by the fire, socialized in the afternoon, and got to know Jeanne on a more personal level. She's a delightful person and innkeeper, and is very knowledgeable on the history of Waterton and the Northland Lodge. Breakfast was simple and included fresh, hot muffins, wonderful coffee, tea and orange juice. The Saskatoon jam was the perfect topping for the muffins. Our overall experience was great and I would highly recommend the Northland Lodge to anyone. It was extremely clean! Coupled with the historic charm, great location, spectacular views, sleep quality and value, the combination made this choice a place we'll want to return to again and again. Thanks for the terrific time Jeanne. We will always remember you and the wonderful experience you helped create for us. Please say hello to Brody from us and may God bless you.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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408 Evergreen, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta T2N 1N0, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR7,897

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