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Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit

Nature's playground awaits at this 160-acre retreat where hikers find trails, families discover play areas, and everyone enjoys lakeside recreation in all seasons

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Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit sits on a scenic 160-acre campground offering walk paths, play equipment, bike trails and a pickle ball court. Visitors can relax by the water or use the WiFi to research local attractions for their next day's adventure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

About the area

Mountain View is home to this lodge. Waterton Lakes Golf Course and Waterton Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our Mountain View travel guide
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Mountin View, AB

What's nearby

  • Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
    Waterton Lakes National Park
    20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
    20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Beautiful evening landscape view of valley in Waterton lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
    Lower Waterton Lake
    25 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Landscape scenery along Waterton Golf Course
    Waterton Lakes Golf Course
    29 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Belly River
    15 min drive - 13.8 km

About this property

Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit

Property highlights
Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Fridges, microwaves and travel cots

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Property amenities

Internet

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit located?

Situated in Mountain View, this lodge is within 12 miles (20 km) of Belly River, Waterton Lakes National Park and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Lonesome Lake and Waterton Lakes Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Payne Lake Wilderness Huts - Hotel Unit Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aiden P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect size for 2 people, very clean, owner was very friendly, would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Great location. Excellent accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is amazing, lots to do for kids. The play area was perfect, my son really enjoyed it. The lake was also great for swimming. The room is a bit small, but clean and comfortable. The room also included a mini fridge and coffee maker, which was a welcome surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Getaway

Spent three nights. Grandkids LOVED the adventure park. Overall clean and quiet. Just what we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We loved the bed and the location. It was perfect for visiting Waterton. It was, however, really small. There was not a place to put our suitcases. The bath/shower needs a non slip surface. Both my wife and I slipped while in the shower. There was human and pet hair on the bed when we arrived. Overall, i would probably stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and cozy stay with friendly host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayden N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay!! The host was very nice, the unit exactly what we needed and the lake was beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mesele K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and the host was great with instructions!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to come back to after hiking Crypt Lake trail. Conveniently located near Waterton. Shower was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and relaxing

So easy to stay here! Cozy, everything you need, and amazing location by the lake. The hosts really thought of it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

This was perfect for our needs- and the host was great at explaining their other properties in case we need something bigger for our next stay 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2025 vacation

Check was easy and well explained. Place was great. Comfortable and clean. No issues at all. Highly rexommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Great stay thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dwayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waterton

For us this was a place to sleep and cool off from the hiking at waterton park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
Very small but on the newer side still. Needs more storage inside for belongings. No tv or wifi or typical hotel amenities unfortunately. Cleanliness was ok only noticeable issue was provided coffee cups were not clean upon arrival. Ok stay for a night or two at the very most. Needs a bit work still to get up to speed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty setting and very clean

Payne Lake is very picturesque and a reasonable driving distance to Waterton townsite and the US border crossing. The unit we stayed in was very small and only had room for sleeping or using the bathroom, but the common room right next door was well set up for reading or playing games and there was a nice deck with a great overview of the lake. The room was very tidy, the bed was comfortable and the shower had fantastic water pressure with lots of hot water. The hosts were very accommodating, easy to communicate with and try to make sure your stay is comfortable. There’s a ton of outdoor activities and some really cool playground equipment. It’s a great place for a family, but the campground as a whole was very quiet and peaceful. My only complaint is that we could hear everything the guests staying in the room above us were doing. Overall, it was a really nice alternative to staying in Waterton and we’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the hotel unit as we came to Waterton to do our SCUBA training and needed running water to rinse our gear. The campground is beautiful and there are large areas to walk around as well as a fire pit and very unique playground to use. The management was easy to contact, the hotel unit was clean when we arrived and we were pleasantly surprised that it had a TV and a small bar sized fridge. It is very small, to the point where it is hard to open a full sized suit case in the unit, however this was fine for us as we really only needed a place to shower and sleep. My only negative was that the walls are extremely thin and the 24/7 lounge is right beside the unit and there is also a bigger suit above. Often we would come back to the unit exhausted at 10/11pm and there would be small children screaming and stomping around either next door or above us making it hard to sleep. Even with just people talking at a normal volume you can make out pretty much every word they are saying. Also while there is a coffee maker there is no coffee whitener, so you either need to bring your own or pick some up. Overall though I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025