Raccoon Lodge offers the perfect retreat. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy a beachside stay with gas grills, multilingual staff, and beach towels.
Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Jarvis Bay Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Red Deer, AB (YQF-Red Deer Regional) - 28 min drive
Edmonton Intl. Airport (YEG) - 87 min drive
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive
Restaurants
Timber Coffee Co. - 19 min walk
Snake Lake Brewing Co - 5 min drive
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
Dairy Queen - 4 min walk
Quiznos - 4 min drive
About this property
Raccoon Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Sylvan Lake with a stay at Raccoon Lodge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Gas grills
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Facilities
Built in 1977
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
2 stairs to reach property
Thin carpet in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
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Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Also known as
Raccoon Lodge Sylvan Lake
Raccoon Sylvan Lake
Raccoon Hotel Sylvan Lake
Raccoon Lodge Motel Sylvan Lake, Alberta
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Raccoon Lodge Sylvan Lake
Raccoon Lodge Motel Sylvan Lake
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Raccoon Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Raccoon Lodge?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Raccoon Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Does Raccoon Lodge have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a freezer, a microwave, and cookware.
What's the area around Raccoon Lodge like?
Raccoon Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Sylvan Lake and 14 minutes' walk from Lakeside Go Karts and Mini-Golf.
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Raccoon Lodge Reviews
Reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Location
Lake
Beach
Bed
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Restaurant
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Aug 10, 2025
Basic expensive motel
This is a room for dogs. It’s a basic motel that has been cosmeticly fixed up.
Because it’s dog friendly the baseboards have been chewed lots. But at 200/night rather expensive
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
Enjoyed our stay
Nagi
Nagi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
Beach Front with Customer Service
Our room was excellent. Old, but clean and right across from the beach. The staff really set this hotel apart. They were so incredibly accommodating and suggested a different room than we had booked for our needs. They went out of their way to host us for the night as for the size of room we wanted they normally require a 2 night stay! We can’t praise them enough. They are great people with a lovely hotel on the beach. They even let us have late checkout leading up to a long weekend. We can’t recommend them enough. Book!
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing and friendly staff. Great location. I would stay there again!
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Raccoon Lodge Motel. The location was excellent, being across the street from the lake and within walking distance to many great eateries.
The operators were very kind and flexible with our needs of travelling with our cats. They were very responsive to our questions prior to our arrival as well.
The motel is dated and could use some upgrading but the room was spacious and clean. Overall, we would stay there again.
Zafrina
Zafrina, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2024
Great location across the street from the beach.
jean
jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Absolutely love this place! Can’t wait to come back next year ❤️
Shauna
Shauna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
The property is a little dated but very clean. The location is 10 steps from the beach and the staff is super friendly. I would absolutely stay there again!!!
Chantal
Chantal, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2022
Good location, nice manager
Maxim
Maxim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Host were amazing very coperative
Ajay
Ajay, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2024
The location is fantastic for sure. It needs a lot of updating & new & modern furniture, bedding, etc would help. The couple running the motel are fantastic & accomodating.
Rosa
Rosa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
It’s really nice
Halabi
Halabi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2020
What more do need?
Great location, clean rooms, and comfortable beds.
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2024
It is a cute and comfortable .
Edward
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
It was exactly what i was expecting. It is a dated motel, but the price was right, and the location was excellent. The room was clean, the service was fantastic.
Ryan
Ryan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 3, 2024
Staff amazing….. pillows and bed 2 one spoon one knife and two forks :)
Janis
Janis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Fabulous location and staff, couldn’t ask for better.
My family and I had an excellent time.
Clean but needs some updating and repairs.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Was there for a little weekend getaway. The staff was incredible, very friendly, upbeat and accommodating! While not the best stocked kitchenette we had everything we needed to make simple meals. We were warned of noise coming from across the alley from the bar and the band playing but it certainly wasn’t enough to disturb our sleep. I would stay again during the quiet season only because I would imagine being right across from the lake it would get noisier in the busy summer months and I would want someplace where I wouldn’t hear loud car and motorcycle noise. But if you wanted to be close to the action and very reasonably priced and clean this is the place to be.
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2024
Very friendly couple at the front counter that gave great service! Had a few pleasant conversations with them and they were helpful and accommodated us on the few things we needed. Excellent location close to the beach and right on the main strip. Was a little noisy at night, but that’s to be expected for the location. Overall a great stay and I will definitely be back!
Mark
2/10 Poor
Aug 1, 2022
Only thing good was the location in the town
bandb
bandb, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Friendly managers
Wayne
Wayne, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2022
Great location just across the road from the lake and beach. Also right for a few steps access to the hub of restaurants and evening vibes. That’s what you are paying for but the jury is out on whether that compensates for everything else that is lacking.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 4, 2023
Location is fabulous but the rooms are rundown. A few easy renovations and better beds and the place would be amazing. Little expensive as well
Shauna
Shauna, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2022
Everything good 👍
Jorge
Jorge, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 27, 2024
This is a 1950s era motel/hotel. It is clean and friendly, and the hosts are great. You can't get a better location near the beach in Sylvan Lake. The section I stayed in is of cedar log panabode construction, which I found pleasant. I was told it is scheduled to be replaced by a condo develpment next year. They are hoping the cedar logs will be for sale.