The Drake Inn

2.5 star property

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Mountain View Creekside - Two Queen (No Pets, No AC) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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909 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB, T1W1P3
  • Place, Canmore Caverns
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Grassi Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silvertip Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Three Sisters King Supreme (No Pets/No Ac)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Sister Standard Two Queen, No AC/Pets Upon Request

7.6 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mountain View Creekside - Two Queen (No Pets, No AC)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Drake Inn

Motel in Canmore with restaurant and bar/lounge
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a TV in a common area and ATM/banking services.
The Drake Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Canmore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Drake Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Big Head Sculpture. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a terrace, an ATM and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Big Head Sculpture and 4 minutes on foot from Elevation Place
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Drake Inn also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and an ATM. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Canmore motel is smoke free.

Drake Pub and Restaurant – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Drake Pub and Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: CAD 20.00
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests should expect a high level of noise until 2 AM on these dates.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 4 2025 to November 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from 12 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: CAD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Air conditioning is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Drake Canmore
Drake Inn Canmore
The Drake Hotel Canmore
The Drake Inn Canmore, Alberta
Drake Inn
The Drake Inn Canmore
The Drake Inn Motel
The Drake Inn Canmore
The Drake Inn Motel Canmore

Reviews

The Drake Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Liked: Staff & service

Great location - overpriced for the quality

This was one of the more affordable options in Canmore for a couple of days exploring Banff. The reviews were decent, and the location was great, but upon checking in, we were disappointed with the quality of the room for almost $ 400 a night. The beds were decent and clean, but the room was run-down. The bathroom felt old and dingy, and there was no AC, only a beat-up fan that creaked along in the corner. It's a fine place to stay if your expectations are low for a quick motel but the price point felt insane - it's too bad they can't make some simple updates to the room to get away with those types of charges and I can't imagine the rates on a weekend if that was the price point for a midweek stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location next to water boardwalk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

marshall

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint but we were in a third floor room, wooden open step stairs and the bar beside it had loud music and screaming patrons til very late. Clean and very friendly staff. still enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Afshin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shreya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and small but great location.. so many dining options around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a beautiful corner room on the river. Close to everything and a hopping pub attached with live band.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

travis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anuroop, CHICAGO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooms are great on the inside. The property manager was very kind and gave us a cheatsheet on "where to travel" and "great places to have breakfast" Made our stay much better. Thankyou to the team!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

👀
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, beds were comfortable, price was good and it was close to downtown canmore to walk for breakfast and dinners. Only complaint was parking at night on weekends with the bar being busy. We had to park across the street on private property as we could not get a space in parking lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canmore stay

Very good hotel and area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a bit concerned by the outside look of the hotel, but it turned out to be a very comfortable stay. Big king bed, renovated bathroom, and one of the most amazing views I've had from any hotel room, with a full view of the mountains. Yes, you could hear the band at night - as they warned - but it was far from loud, and we had no trouble sleeping through it. Perfect location right at the entrance to the main pedestrian street, alongside Policemen's Creek. Highly recommended - wish we hadn't moved on to Banff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paid almost $1000 for two days and we’re not even offered a bottle of water. Very basic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Room comfort
The parking is very tight 😳
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Central location, nice view. Friendly staff. Room was a third storey walk up. Difficult to carry up luggage. Attached pub/bar that had live band playing from 10pm to 2am on the Friday and Saturday night that we stayed. Very loud, not good for light sleepers or families with young children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having no elevator with suitcases, is difficult lol. Rooms are aged but very clean. Wonderful staff. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

IAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms, helpful staff, building & grounds need work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepthi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhavya

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It had a beautiful mountain view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvain, Whitehorse

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
It is what it is, it would be a great value at 100$ but at 250$ not so much. I get it's very touristy, but this is way overpriced for what it offers. And the pub attached to the Inn is overrated. Bad food, worse service from the one waiter. All a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yujie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in May 2025