Title: Interlake Motel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Interlake Motel Motel in Ashern with free parking ![Mini fridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/4a561119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bathroom sink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/16bb175b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/4d86dea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/w857h645x0y1-e899a26a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/9ceb4c5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Interlake Motel offers a practical retreat with in-room WiFi and on-site laundry. Guests appreciate the 24-hour front desk, free self-parking, and the smoke-free environment that enhances the welcoming atmosphere. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Laundry - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 23 - Nov 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 24 - Nov 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=12806803&PinnedHotelID=12806803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/7989895f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Family Room | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12810000/12806900/12806803/63e43162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Kitchen Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Private bathroom Minibar Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAshern-Hotels-Interlake-Motel.h12806803.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FAshern-Hotels-Interlake-Motel.h12806803.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.18104%2C-98.34967&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-2dCMme8kzxKZsxj9CX913hX4VY=) PTH #6, Box 593, Ashern, MB, R0C 0E0 #### What's nearby - Grace Lutheran Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Lakeshore General Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Watchorn Provincial Park - 42 min drive - 18.4 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Chicken Chef - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cheng's Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Interlake Motel Property highlights Interlake Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Free newspapers, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at Interlake Motel have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with baths or showers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Kitchens, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20250000/20249300/20249294/9afaf724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sharptail Motor Ashern - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 4.6 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=20249294&PinnedHotelID=20249294&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20270000/20265300/20265227/0cf98c44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ashern Motor Hotel Ashern - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 4.8 65 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=20265227&PinnedHotelID=20265227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - In-room kitchen - Laundry facilities - Microwave on request - Refrigerator on request ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Private bathroom - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Kitchen - Microwave on request - Minibar - Refrigerator on request ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Iron/ironing board ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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, 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 This property accepts credit cards Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Interlake Motel Ashern Interlake Motel Interlake Ashern Interlake Motel Ashern, Manitoba Interlake Motel Motel Interlake Motel Ashern Interlake Motel Motel Ashern ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Interlake Motel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Interlake Motel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Interlake Motel? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Interlake Motel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Interlake Motel located? > Situated in Ashern, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lakeshore General Hospital and Grace Lutheran Church. Lake Manitoba and Watchorn Provincial Park are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Interlake Motel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 7.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 31 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The front desk lady was excellent and so welcoming! Nice room. ##### Carolyn Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Brand new rooms. Very spacious and clean. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna M 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very quiet. ##### Donna M Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Fiona 7 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My family and I (three of us) appreciated the overall tidiness and spaciousness of the room (located in the newer part of the motel). The staff were very friendly, efficient, and welcoming (both at check-in and check-out). However, the hairdryer didn’t work; so I did report that to the front desk. And there was an old bandaid on the floor by the bed when we arrived, which was a bit disconcerting but not a deal-breaker. Stuff happens. That said, everything else was quite spotless and the room surprisingly quiet, given its proximity to the #6 highway. We appreciated having a fridge and microwave as well. ##### Fiona Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ron 23 May 2022 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Good basic room. Building are in need of repair and maintenance ##### Ron Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Leonard 12 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Nice place ##### Leonard Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kathy 7 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It is priced too high for a hard bed. Nice that they removed the gross carpets ##### Kathy Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Elsa 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Very nice and clean hotel. Good service, but would of been good to shovel the snow at entrance of Lobby and rooms. ##### Elsa Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joyce 14 Nov 2021 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities No facial tissue in the room. No tea available . Towels were hanging on hooks. Not sure if they were used. ? If tub clean, but could have looked dull due to hard water. ##### Joyce Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Niripjit 30 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities clean, comfortable place for an overnight. ##### Niripjit Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy 29 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Proximity is good for traveling this highway. The walls are paper thin. You could take part in the conversation in the next room ##### Kathy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Joyce 6 Sept 2021 I stayed in a 2 double beds bedroom. I had to wait 20 minutes because the room wasn’t ready, the microwave was dirty and the shared kitchen had dishes on the sink that sat there until the day I left. Also the kitchen could be cleaner. The bedroom size was good, staff was friendly. ##### Joyce Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Murray 5 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very clean and quiet. Had a great stay. ##### Murray Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Rose 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice little motel One night stay and surprisingly the room was pretty clean and still in good condition. However, better value for your bucks is to stay in the family room, which is very hard to get as they have only 4 family rooms. ##### Rose Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property is about half an hour away from Steep Rock so for non-campers that like convenient of amenities this is a decent place to stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Our check in wasn’t wonderful as I booked through the app at 8am and when we arrived at 2pm (which was advertised as check-in) after a 3 hour drive, they had no idea we were coming which would have been a huge let down if they didn’t in fact have any room. That being said, the rooms are exactly as advertised and much nicer than the other motels in the area. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the air conditioner was amazing, which in 30 weather was a welcome surprise. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 19 Jul 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dirty sheets, foul smell, AC performs very poorly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 8 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really enjoyed the welcoming staff, very family friendly. They make themselves available for questions and requests. Rooms are clean and presented nicely. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Esmeraldo 28 Jun 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible new management!!! We started staying at this hotel last year due to business and we were surprised how accommodating and updated the place was. The previous lady manager was very kind and helpful with making sure you’re stay is peaceful and pleasant. BUT then NEW OWNERS & MANAGEMENT came in and they are TERRIBLE!!! He was so loud during the day while we’re trying to sleep because we came off night shift. Talking loudly on the phone and constantly moving in and out of all corridors. We asked if we can have a more quieter section and he said we’d have to pay extra $20 a night for the room!! Other stays, he would say the building is full and gives us a crappy unit with A/C not working during the summer, but we the parking lot had 2 cars!!!?? Other colleagues informed me too that he refused to change the dirty sheets she had when she checked in. The sheets had so many stains and luckily she had her own sheets and changed it herself. NEW MANAGEMENT does NOT KNOW HOW TO MANAGE!!! WE’LL NEVER GO BACK HERE! I rather sleep in my car than pay someone $80+ a night for crappy service! He also had the nerve to brag to my husband that he made sure he himself “ was quiet” so that my husband can sleep and that if we choose to have a later checkout, he’ll make us pay next time for his (TERRIBLE!!!) service. ##### Esmeraldo Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike 21 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Decent place to stay Motel was fine, staff was friendly ##### Mike Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 16 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room, convenient location, and friendly staff ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndon, Winnipeg, MB 13 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We really weren't expecting much when we first booked this. We knew that we probably would have stayed in worse and better, but, it was a place for us to wake up early and start a road trip refreshed. It definitely ended up being on the better side of the list. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The room was clean. The beds and pillows were more comfortable than places where we've paid twice as much. Even the soap and shampoo reminded me of a much more expensive hotel. If I ever need to stay in Ashern again, it will definitely be here. ##### Lyndon Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### InterlakeMotel, Ashern 10 Aug 2020 Renovated rooms quite spacious. Quiet area for rooms in the back. ##### InterlakeMotel Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Convenient stay The service was good and the room was clean. Loved that it had a fridge and microwave - managed to plan our meals accordingly. Only wish that there was also a King size bed option, and that it was quieter in the hallways - could hear people yelling back and forth (between the room and the car) when they were packing up. But overall, no complaints! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark, Winnipeg, MB 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Interlake is a great little place to stay when you are on the road up north. It's not fancy by any means, but I was impressed with the staff helpfulness and the cleanliness of the carpet, bathroom and fresh-smelling linens. A decent restaurant is right across the road at the Petro-Can gas station. ##### Mark Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Baker Creek By Basecamp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Baker-Creek-Mountain-Resort.h7710611.Hotel-Information) > > [Long Beach Lodge Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Long-Beach-Lodge-Resort.h1892359.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Fairmont-Jasper-Park-Lodge.h24928.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Bungalows](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pine-Bungalows.h37405792.Hotel-Information) > > [Lake Louise Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Lake-Louise-Inn.h74992.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Whitby by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oshawa-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Whitby.h456085.Hotel-Information) > > [Black Rock Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Black-Rock-Oceanfront-Resort.h2432309.Hotel-Information) > > [Glacier House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Revelstoke-Hotels-Glacier-House-Resort.h2832756.Hotel-Information) > > [Emerald Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Emerald-Lake-Lodge.h191535.Hotel-Information) > > [Alpine Meadows Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Hotels-Alpine-Meadows-Resort.h12489764.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crimson Jasper](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-The-Crimson-Jasper.h28261.Hotel-Information) > > [Alt Hotel Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halifax-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Halifax-Airport.h6159326.Hotel-Information) > > [Jasper Inn & Suites by INNhotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Jasper-Inn-Suites-By-Sunrise.h32667087.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Hotels-Sun-Peaks-Grand-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h888272.Hotel-Information) > > [Tonquin Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Tonquin-Inn.h6709279.Hotel-Information) > > [Marmot Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Marmot-Lodge.h28260.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chatham South by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chatham-Kent-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Chatham-South.h3920854.Hotel-Information) > > [Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penticton-Hotels-Penticton-Lakeside-Resort-And-Conference-Centre.h17500.Hotel-Information) > > [Moberly Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Moberly-Lodge.h11765247.Hotel-Information) > > [Whistler's Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Whistlers-Inn.h920356.Hotel-Information) > > [Forest Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Sawridge-Inn-Jasper.h126160.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunshine Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Hotels-Sunshine-Mountain-Lodge.h894279.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chilliwack-Hotels-Harrison-Hot-Springs-Resort-And-Spa.h553971.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise.h22503.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Pembroke by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Pembroke.h5598436.Hotel-Information) > > [Pyramid Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pyramid-Lake-Resort.h487039.Hotel-Information) > > [Castle Mountain Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Junction-Hotels-Castle-Mountain-Chalets.h6508769.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Gate Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canmore-Hotels-Banff-Gate-Mountain-Resort.h5900828.Hotel-Information)