Stays in Medicine Hat

A sauna, a steam room, an indoor pool and a hot tub give the Best Western Premier Executive Residency more to do on a cold evening than most Medicine Hat hotels. The outdoor fireplace terrace is a pleasant extra for adults, family rooms have air conditioning and bathrobes, and private parking is free. It holds 9.2 from 217 reviews. I would book it when the stay lasts several nights and comfort matters.

TownePlace Suites Medicine Hat is a 3-star extended-stay hotel rated 9.1 across 136 reviews, and it has a children's pool alongside the indoor pool, which is unusual at this level. Free bicycles give a family an easy outing, and Medicine Hat Mall is 0.6 miles away for supplies. Family rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a work desk, practical when a parent works during the trip. The airport is about 5 miles away. I would book it for a longer family stay.

Hampton Inn & Suites Medicine Hat stands out for its saltwater indoor pool, and it is rated 8.9 across 275 reviews. A hot tub and sun terrace give parents a break, and the fitness center covers a morning workout. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and a tea and coffee maker. Free private parking suits families on a road trip, and the airport is about 5.5 miles away. I would book it as a reliable family stop.

Family rooms are the standard layout at Prairie Crest Medicine Hat by IHG, which is what I would book it for with children. The continental buffet breakfast includes gluten-free options, pets are allowed and parking on site is free. Medicine Hat Airport is about 4 miles away, handy before an early flight, and a golf course lies within 2 miles. It scores 8.7 from 627 reviews: a practical one-night stop in southeastern Alberta rather than a place to linger.

Days Inn by Wyndham Medicine Hat gives families more than a highway stopover usually does: an indoor pool and hot tub, and rooms with fireplaces, sofa beds and a PS4, which older children will appreciate. The daily continental buffet includes gluten-free options, a real help for families with dietary needs. Free WiFi and parking cover the practical side, and the airport is about 4 miles away. Rated 8.7 across 566 reviews, I would book it for a two-night family stop.

A full kitchenette with a stovetop and toaster in every room is what makes the Ace Crown Motel useful for families watching their spending: cooking a few dinners is easy. Rooms are basic and carpeted, with a tea and coffee maker, and WiFi and parking are free. The motel is about 2 miles from Medicine Hat Airport, handy for late arrivals. I would choose it for practicality, not for facilities.

Express check-in and check-out make the Comfort Inn & Suites Medicine Hat Shopping Centre easy after a long drive with children. Family rooms have a coffee machine, refrigerator and microwave, enough for a simple breakfast in the room, and the indoor pool and hot tub fill a free evening. A fitness centre is on site and private parking is free, though off site. It holds 8.2 from 561 reviews, a reliable choice for one or two nights.

Riverside Motel and Suites is the Medicine Hat budget stop I would suggest to a family with dietary needs: its restaurant serves Indian cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options at lunch and dinner. A garden and bar add some space outside the room, check-in is private and parking on site is free. Medicine Hat Airport is about 2.5 miles away. Rooms are basic, and the 8.1 rating reflects a simple motel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat is built around one thing children remember: an indoor pool with a two-story waterslide. It is a 4-star hotel on TransCanada Highway 1, rated 8.1 across 232 reviews, so it suits families crossing the prairies by car. Suites have a microwave, fridge and coffee kit for easy snacks and breakfasts. The Saamis Teepee is 2.8 miles away for a short outing. I would book it as a family road-trip stop where the pool does the entertaining.

Pals Motel and RV Park is a practical highway stop off Highway 3 for a family travelling by RV or car: there is a children's swing set, barbecue facilities and free in-room WiFi. Medicine Hat Airport is under a mile away and Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course less than 0.6 miles. Downtown Medicine Hat is a 10-minute drive, so plan meals around the car. Its 8.0 rating rests on only 7 reviews.

Park Lane Motor Hotel Medicine Hat is a simple base for a family day at Riverside Amusement Park, which lies within 1.2 miles, as does Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club. Rooms have a microwave and fridge, useful for snacks and quick meals, and a games room with darts fills an evening. Reception is open 24 hours and the airport is under 10 minutes' drive. At 7.9, expect function over finish.

The Medicine Hat Villa is a 2-star budget property, rated 7.9 across 630 reviews, with family rooms that look over the garden or the city. The shared kitchen is the practical draw for families on a longer stay, since simple meals keep the costs of a multi-night trip down. The garden, terrace and outdoor fireplace give everyone somewhere to sit in the evening, and free private parking makes arriving by car easy. I would book it for a self-catering family stop near the airport, about 3 miles away.

Baymont by Wyndham Medicine Hat suits families who mix golf and errands: Connaught Golf Club is within walking distance, and Medicine Hat College and Medicine Hat Mall sit within 1.2 miles. The lounge has billiards for the adults, and the on-site restaurant saves a drive at dinner. Strathcona Island Park, 3.1 miles away, is the nearest green space for a family walk. With a 7.9 rating across 1,101 reviews, I see it as a practical base rather than a destination.

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Medicine Hat is a 2-star stop on Highway 1, rated 7.3 across 163 reviews, with more for children than the price tier suggests: an indoor pool, a rooftop pool and a game room. Family rooms include a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave, handy for simple meals, and parents can use the sauna. A free airport shuttle covers the 2 miles to Medicine Hat Airport. I would book it as a budget family stop on a cross-prairie drive.

Clarion Pointe Medicine Hat is a 3-star hotel about 2 miles from the airport, rated 7.2 across 369 reviews. Families will use the indoor swimming pool and the family-friendly restaurant, which serves Indian, American and Asian dishes, enough variety for most children. Family rooms have private entrances, practical when unloading the car, and free WiFi. The on-site casino is for the adults and sits apart from the family side. I would book it for a short stop rather than a long stay.

Wyndham Garden Medicine Hat Conference Center gives families two pools, a rooftop one and an indoor one, plus a hot tub and a fitness center. The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian cuisine with vegetarian and dairy-free options, and the quiet street helps children sleep. Medicine Hat Airport is about 2 miles away. A 7.1 rating from 336 reviews suggests some unevenness, so I would see it as a pool-focused short stay.