Ramada by Wyndham Drumheller Hotel and Suites stands at 680 2nd Street Southeast, and its big attraction for families is the indoor pool with a waterslide and a hot tub. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker and Canalta beds, and the hotel serves a hot breakfast and has a fitness centre. It has meeting space for up to 50 people in a single room, which makes it popular for small groups and sports teams. The hotel says it is close to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the badlands, the World's Largest Dinosaur and Reptile World, and it is about 124 kilometres from Calgary by its own measure. It is a straightforward, comfortable chain hotel with the amenities that matter on a cold prairie weekend.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on 2nd Street Southeast, a short drive from downtown Drumheller's shops and cafes, and the World's Largest Dinosaur is nearby. The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a short drive northwest on Highway 838, and Horseshoe Canyon and the Hoodoos are each about fifteen minutes or so away in opposite directions. You will want a car for the wider sights, but downtown can be reached quickly from the hotel.
The rooms and facilities
Rooms are standard chain-hotel rooms with a mini-refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker, so you can store snacks and drinks for the museum day. The indoor pool, waterslide and hot tub are the draw for children, and adults will appreciate the hot tub after a cold badlands walk. The fitness centre is a bonus. The hotel lists a hot breakfast, which saves a morning search for a cafe before a day of sightseeing.
What is good to know
Room types and rates vary, so check the hotel's site for current offers and family rooms, and ask about parking, which the overview page does not describe. Pool hours and waterslide availability can change by season, so confirm them if the pool is a deciding factor. It suits families, small groups and anyone who wants a dependable base with a pool, and it is less suited to travellers looking for a boutique or romantic stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with waterslide
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Hot breakfast
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Mini-fridge and microwave in room
- ✓Coffee maker in room
- ✓Meeting space for groups
Good questions
Does the Ramada Drumheller have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool with a waterslide and a hot tub. Confirm the pool hours when you book if it matters to your plans.
Is breakfast served?+
Yes, the hotel serves a hot breakfast. Check the current schedule and any rate conditions when you book.
How far is it from the Royal Tyrrell Museum?+
The museum is a short drive northwest of town on Highway 838, so allow a few minutes by car. The hotel itself is at 680 2nd Street Southeast.
