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Hotel Northern Star

3.0 star property
Hotel in Slave Lake with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Fireplace
Lobby
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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801 Main Street, Slave Lake, AB, T0G 2A0
  • Place, Hilda Eben Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Northern Lakes College
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pine Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Room amenity

Business Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Presidential Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Slave Lake

Hotel Northern Star is a short stroll from Slave Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and Hilda Eben Park. This 99-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Hilda Eben Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Northern Lakes College - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Slave Lake and District Chamber of Commerce - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pine Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Slave Lake Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Fix Coffee Bar & Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Northern Star

Hotel in Slave Lake with free breakfast and a fitness center
Guests of Hotel Northern Star enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a vending machine, and an ATM.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and minibars.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.0 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Hotel Northern Star Slave Lake
Northern Star Slave Lake
Hotel Northern Star Hotel
Hotel Northern Star Slave Lake
Hotel Northern Star Hotel Slave Lake

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Northern Star?

Hotel Northern Star offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Hotel Northern Star?

This hotel is located in Slave Lake, a short 12-minute walk from Hilda Eben Park and also 17 minutes on foot from Pine Park. You'll also find Slave Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and Shurter Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Northern Star?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Northern Star have a casino?

No, Hotel Northern Star doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Northern Star?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel Northern Star good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, premium bedding, and slippers.

Does Hotel Northern Star have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Northern Star have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Northern Star serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Northern Star allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Hotel Northern Star for a fee of CAD 25.00 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Northern Star?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Northern Star?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Northern Star.

Hotel Northern Star Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 383 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Wanda

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Found the place quite run down. Clean enough but room smelled of stale smoke. Bathroom safety rail loose. Not enough counter space in bathroom. Needs updating very badly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RAY, Barrhead

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrible…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jutta

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

V

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is falling apart
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joel

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamison

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had decent wifi, but no hot water. I informed staff the hot water was not working, and they said maintinance would fix it, but nothing was done. Included breakfast is supposedly served until 9am, but I went to the lobby at 9:02am and there was no evidence food had ever been served there. I'm lucky Wal Mart was 1.2km away so I at least I had canned food to eat while I waited 2 days for the only bus out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adrienne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Disappointed – Not Worth the Price The cost was outrageous for the rundown condition of the room we received. The roof was leaking in the lobby, and there was extra room furniture being stored in common areas, which gave the place a very unprofessional feel. Our bathroom was in poor shape—the bathtub shower curtain was barely hanging on, and it looked unfinished overall. It also took about 30 minutes of running water just to get a warm shower. When I asked the front desk, they simply said, “Yes, it needs to run for a bit before it gets hot.” That’s unacceptable for any hotel, especially at this price point. I've stayed at hotels for a fraction of the cost and had a much better experience. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it has an antique style, the place is clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced for the accommodation, and the staff were satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giselle

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

2/10 Terrible

Austin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel ever, I canceled my room cause it was so dirty, blood on the sheets ang bathroom was disgusting and they still charged me for the room, terrible service, Expedia should not promote this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Supriya

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty blankets. Mould in the shower. Roof leaked water. Couldn’t adjust the room temperature. Smelled like stale mould. Terrible experience overall there would. It recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a pizza pop left in the freezer of my room. The roof dropped water by the one bed. They gave me dirty blankets the one day. Never brought extra towels. You couldn’t adjust the temperature of the room. It smelled like mould and there was mould in the bathtub/shower. They also would not refund me one night as I had to check out a day early even tho I was giving them over 24 hours notice. All in all would not recommend this place or ever stay there again. It should be closed for health concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, room was dirty, lamp had no bulb, window latch broken, no water stopper for tub, someone left bra in drawer under tv, poor staff service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mitch

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where to start... I booked through Expedia.com. When I got there the front desk girl was counting out money to guy I swear was buying drugs out the back door. Then she took a deposit for the room but the deposit was never returned. When I got into the room the first thing I ALWAYS do if lift the sheets to look for bed bugs, I found none but I did find a patch of dried sperm. Now I have been trying to call them for the last hour but i just get a busy signal like they don't have an answering service and the phone is off the hook. DONT STAY HERE!!! Anything you THINK you are saving isn't really worth it..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was a sweetheart
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wilson

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It smelled bad and holes in walls
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Faisal

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet was leaking from the bottom. Bed sheets are gross asked for a new set got it and it was also dirty. Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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