Bayshore Inn & Spa

At 111 Waterton Avenue, this 70-room hotel sits on the shore of Waterton Lake in the middle of the village. It suits a stay built around the water and being able to walk to nearby shops, restaurants, and the marina; use a car for sights farther around the park. The property also has dining rooms, a spa, and a gift shop, so the visit can include more than a room alone.

Every room has a private balcony, but the outlook depends on where you stay. Lakefront rooms face Waterton Middle Lake and have access to the shore; other rooms look toward the village and mountains. If the water view is a reason for booking, ask about the room's exact position: trees or people passing can partly screen some lower views. Guests report a mix of renovated and tired rooms, so confirm the room type and features that matter to you.

On-site dining ranges from a lakefront chophouse and wine bar to a tavern, an Italian restaurant, and a Starbucks café. Serenity Spa offers massages and other treatments, and the gift shop carries art, jewellery, clothing, and toys. The hotel runs seasonally, so check its operating dates before planning a stay outside the main visitor season. Some guests find the covered parking tight around its columns with a long or wide vehicle.

The Suleman family took over the inn in 1990; three generations now run the family business.