Heartwood Inn is a small guesthouse at 320 North Railway Avenue East, in Drumheller, a short walk from the river pathways. It offers three kinds of room, each sleeping two: a Deluxe Room with a queen bed and a garden view, a Superior Room with a queen bed and a Honeymoon Room with a king bed. Rooms come with air conditioning, a fridge, a flat-screen television, bathrobes and designer toiletries, and guests mention in-room fireplaces. There is a terrace and a garden, free parking and free Wi-Fi, and breakfast is available for an extra charge. It is a smoke-free property and does not accept pets. Guest scores are very high, which says a lot for such a small place, and it is the strongest choice here for couples who want character over a pool and a waterslide.
Location and getting around
The inn is about a ten-minute walk from the Badlands Historical Centre, the river pathways and the Napier Theatre, so you can park the car and walk to dinner. The Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Hoodoos are short drives, and the World's Largest Dinosaur is in the downtown core. A car is still the easiest way to reach the museum, Horseshoe Canyon and Wayne, because the sights are spread out along the valley.
The rooms
There are only three room types, and none sleeps more than two, so this is a stay for couples and solo travellers rather than families. The Honeymoon Room has the king bed, the Deluxe Room has the garden view, and the Superior Room is the straightforward queen. Ask when you book which rooms have a fireplace, since the information we could find on that comes from guest comments rather than the inn. Rooms have a fridge, so you can keep snacks and drinks for the day.
What is good to know
Check-in is in the late afternoon and evening, and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the inn if you will arrive late. Early check-in carries a fee and depends on availability. Breakfast costs extra, and guests describe it as a French toast breakfast, so ask what is served on the day. One guest comment warns that the inn is not suited to people who cannot climb stairs. Pets are not allowed. It suits couples, anniversary trips and anyone who prefers a quiet, characterful base to a larger hotel.
Why stay here
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Deluxe, Superior and Honeymoon rooms
- ✓Fridge in room
- ✓Bathrobes and designer toiletries
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Breakfast available for a fee
- ✓Smoke-free property
Good questions
Where is Heartwood Inn?+
It is at 320 North Railway Avenue East in Drumheller, about a ten-minute walk from the Badlands Historical Centre and the river pathways. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a short drive away.
Is it good for families?+
Not really, because all three room types sleep two and pets are not allowed. Families will be more comfortable at one of the larger hotels on 2nd Street.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available for an extra charge, so ask what is served and when. There is no after-hours check-in, so tell the inn if you will arrive late.
