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10+ Best Hotel Pools Across Alberta That Kids Will Love

Mariners Cove Wave Park in Holiday Inn Lethbridge

Updated: June 13, 2024

Hands up if you base your hotel booking on how awesome the pools are? With 3 kids it’s definitely one of the top must-haves on our list. A standard two-loop hotel waterslide isn’t enough to make it on this list, though. These hotel pools all have more than your typical Best Western “cool” pool. Whether you’re looking for a getaway during the summer or a fun winter “stay”-cation here is a list of hotels with awesome pools (and waterslides!) across Alberta!

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Edmonton: Fantasyland Hotel

Source: www.wem.com

Let’s start this off with the biggest and best – West Edmonton Mall’s Fantasyland Hotel and the World Waterpark. Note that admission to the waterpark is not included with your room, but there is a large discount available for guests.

The waterpark has the world’s largest indoor wave pool and more than 20 unique attractions and features. The hotel has super cool theme rooms that will add to the experience and make memories for life.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Edmonton Hotels with Waterslides

WEM’s Waterpark is the biggest in the province. If it’s just too much, check out more Edmonton hotels with water slides.

Calgary: Port’O’Call

Waterslides and pool at Port’O’Call - Calgary 

The Port’O’Call waterpark is more than 8,000 square feet and features a wading pool and slide for little ones, 2 slides, leisure pool, and 2 hot-tubs.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Calgary Hotels with Waterslides

Port O’Call is incredible – if it isn’t available or you’re looking for something new, check out more Calgary hotels with water parks.

Banff: Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets

Waterslides at Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets - Banff

Bet you didn’t know about this hidden gem in Banff! The Douglas Fir Resort features two giant indoor waterslides a kiddies pool, and a 24-person Jacuzzi that is indoor or outdoor.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Banff Hotels with Pools

These hotels don’t have the amazing waterslides of the Douglas Fir, but their pools are an incredible experience none the less!

Fairmont Banff Springs

The Banff Springs has a hot tub and two saltwater pools – a full 25m indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool. Bonus: they have poolside dining and bar. The hot tub is in a cool stone-lined alcove and there is a water-filled “hallway” between the indoor and outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is open year round and it’s an amazing experience to swim outdoors surrounded by snow!

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

Fox Hotel and Suites

Pool at Fox Hotel
Taken by Chantelle of DolledUpDesign.net

The open air hot tub at The Fox is beloved by Instagrammers and anyone who visits the hotel. Talk about a memory maker!

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

Fort McMurray: Radisson Hotel & Suites – Fort McMurray

Orange water slide in foreground, feeding into kidney shaped pool and small hot tub at the far side. Orange beach umbrella over deck chairs and orange rescue float match the water slide. Dark blue walls around large, sun-filled windows on the exterior walls. Interior walls are white.

The cool refreshing pool features a waterslide that everyone will love as well as a hot tub to sit back and relax in! They have a great room with three queen beds – one in a separate room, which is incredible for families!

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

High Level: Best Western Plus Mirage Hotel & Resort

Water park and pool at Best Western Plus Mirage Hotel & Resort - High Level

At 4 times the size of the average hotel pool, the 8,500 sq. ft. water park and aquatic centre features a massive waterslide, 15-person hot tub, children’s water playground, basketball nets and more. Large, bright windows offer plenty of natural light while decorative palm trees give a tropical ambience that will make you forget all about the cold weather outside.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

Kananaskis: Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge

Pomeroy Kananaskis Lodge pool and waterslides

Operated by Marriott, this hotel’s pool features a zero-entry children’s pool, ground jets, themed rocks and tree stump water jets, and a mountain themed water play table.

Read all about our visit to the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

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More Canmore/Kananaskis Hotels with Pools

This is a great hotel if you have a mixed age group. Sunset Resorts Canmore Inn & Spa has a kiddie pool with the classic yellow mushroom water feature and a frog slide. The main pool has a waterslide to keep bigger kids entertained.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

Medicine Hat: Medicine Hat Lodge Resort, Casino & Spa

Waterslides and pool at Medicine Hat Lodge Resort, Casino & Spa

Find Medicine Hat’s largest hotel indoor Waterpark at Medicine Hat Lodge! Select your choice of which of the two giant waterslides to conquer or simply take it easy & relax in the family hot tub, kids pool, lane pool or sauna.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Medicine Hat Hotels with Waterslides

Clarion Pointe, Medicine Hat

While no where near as impressive as the Medicine Hat Lodge, Clarion Pointe has a great indoor waterpark with a waterslide, hot tub, adorable kiddie pool, and free “better-for-you” breakfast.

Book now directly with the hotel, or through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

Lethbridge: Holiday Inn Lethbridge – Mariner’s Cove Water Park & Wave

Pools at Mariner's Cove Water Park & Wave - Lethbridge

The whole family will love the indoor wave pool & hot tub, three-storey waterslides, and the interactive kiddie pool & splash pad. The pool is also available for the public to access and book for birthday parties.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Lethbridge Hotels with Waterslides

Travelling to Lethbridge? We have an entire post about hotel waterslides there!

Drumheller: SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Drumheller

Pool and Waterslide at SureStay Drumheller

Hotels with waterslides aren’t common in Drumheller, so our top pick only has a basic circular slide and hot tub. But with a range of room options (some with kitchenettes!), typically lower prices, complimentary breakfast, and a shared parking lot with the Ramada, the SureStay Plus is our top choice for a hotel in Drumheller.

Book now through your favourite site: Agoda, Booking.com, Expedia.ca, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Trip.com. Or check prices on Trivago and reviews on TripAdvisor!

More Drumheller & Area Hotels with Waterslides

Travelling to Drumheller? Check out our posts on hotels with waterslides there and things to do in Drumheller!

More Pools and Waterparks in Alberta

Kids love playing in the water, and it’s an amazing way to keep them physically active. Because of this the Alberta Mamas are frequently exploring and researching them. Here are a few more posts about water!

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