The Drake Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Canmore Caverns in Canmore

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Mountain View Creekside - Two Queen (No Pets, No AC) | View from room
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Three Sister Standard Two Queen, No AC/Pets Upon Request | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mountain View Creekside - Two Queen (No Pets, No AC) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Three Sisters King Supreme (No Pets/No Ac)

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Canmore

In Canmore .Your stay at this motel will put you steps from Big Head Sculpture and a 5-minute walk from Elevation Place. Canmore Mountain Market and Art Country Canada Canmore Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Canmore Recreation Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Canmore Golf and Curling Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Canmore Caverns - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Grassi Lakes - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Silvertip Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 21 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Grizzly Paw Brewing Co - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ramen Arashi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Drake Inn

Motel near Canmore Caverns in Canmore
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 a common area, and an ATM. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Canmore motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Drake Inn offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Canmore motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 fee: CAD 10.00

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 June 1 2025 to June 2 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 10.00

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

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Air conditioning is not provided. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Drake Inn to the airport?

The Drake Inn is 70.4 mi (76-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake Inn?

As of Jun 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake Inn on Jun 25, 2025 start from $278.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Drake Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Drake Inn.

Does The Drake Inn offer free breakfast?

The Drake Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Drake Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Drake Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs CAD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Drake Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Drake Inn have a pool?

The Drake Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Drake Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. One of the dining venues will be unavailable from June 1 2025 to June 2 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Drake Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Drake Inn to downtown Canmore?

The Drake Inn is 0.3 mi away from Canmore.

The Drake Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel offered exceptional views, location and service. The room was very basic but was very comfortable and clean and certainly cost effective. We enjoyed our stay and the check in check out service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A couple nights at the Drake

Incredible price for Canmore. We needed pet friendly. They were great. Gave us a creekside room. Complimentary drinks and mad specials at the attached pub. Room was hot first night. The thermostat failed. They had it fixed immediately. Great views, comfy beds, clean, super central to downtown. Hotel is older but was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place with lots of amenities within walking distance. The room was clean but stayed very warm day & night, even with the thermostat set to 10c, so had to run a fan all night. Couldn’t keep window open as it opened onto a busy street with lots of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Having the pub in the same lot was nice for a quick meal. Love that The Drake has pet friendly rooms! Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

The Inn is surrounded by beauty, great staff. However we could have had a bigger stock of toilet paper in the room we had to buy more when it was after hours. Also no microwave in the room but that was probably something I missed when booking! I also wish I could have gotten the room darker, the windows let in a lot of light and my baby couldn’t sleep. Beautiful scenery. Overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Octavian, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit older building, expected for the price. It was quite hot inside the unit, and we had the heat at 10c. With an open window, in February. Not sure why it was so hot. Acceptable for the price and location is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable basics

Overall it was a great stay with basic necessities. Would stay again. Updates are needed for the sink area and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kuljeetsinh, Waterloo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convienent to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rimsa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in, clean room. So happy I picked this Inn. It’s very cute and great view facing the creek.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

The drake in bar service is bad

The hotel was not bad, but the bar service was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great people working there. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older building with some excellent renovations, at least in our space. Everything from the bed, TV, shower, worked very well. The checkin was smooth and the receptionist warm, friendly and efficient. The location is hard to beat if you like to walk to dining and coffee. Lots of options an easy 5-10’ stroll away. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024