Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Edmonton South

Hotels
8.2 (2364 reviews)
4235 Gateway Boulevard , Edmonton , ca

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service

Categories

Cleanliness
5.96
Several reviews highlighted that the hotel was dirty with outdated bathrooms and unpleasant smells.
Service
8.93
Service was inconsistent; while some staff were friendly, others were noted as rude and unhelpful.
Location
10
The location received positive feedback and was described as convenient and quiet.
Room Quality
7.97
Rooms were comfortable but outdated with maintenance issues reported.
Amenities
8.92
Basic amenities were lacking, but some positive remarks about the lobby and decor were noted.
Value for Money
6.95
Comments reflected that the pricing seemed high for the quality and service received.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Food was considered overpriced and not great value.
Overall Experience
8.96
Mixed experiences with notable deficiencies in cleanliness and service impacting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:15

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 9 km from downtown Edmonton, Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Edmonton South offers easy access to city attractions and shopping malls.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of a seating area in each room.

Amenities Galore
Indulge in a daily hot buffet breakfast, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and unwind in the 24-hour fitness centre. With a restaurant, lounge, business centre, and on-site salon, all your needs are catered to at our hotel.

Book your stay at Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre Edmonton South for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YEG

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for CAD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2364 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Umer • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Dingwall • couple • ca
6
It served our purpose in the area but we didn’t really look forward to our evening stays as we have in other hotels.
Pros:

The location was on Whitemud and Gateway Blvd which allowed us to get where we needed and wanted with ease and efficiency.

Cons:

The rooms are a lot darker inside (if you face the inner courtyard) with little light fixtures to remedy the lack of light. I understand the importance of environmental measures but single ply toilet paper, very weak shower flow, and a spare amount of towels and pillows are more an indication of lack of real hospitality and generosity sadly.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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gordon • couple • ca
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Toni • couple • ca
9
Friends & affordable
Pros:

I think the first thing we liked was the welcome from the front desk agent. I think her name was Raquel. She was excellent.

Cons:

Because we needed a room close to the door because my son had a bad accident and he couldn’t walk very far so they were well accommodated

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
J
Junaid • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • ca
9
Good stay at a good price
Pros:

Good clean room

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Good location
Restaurant on site

Cons:

The bed was a bit squeaky but still comfortable. The room could use some TLC.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
P
Pedersen • couple • ca
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Sgraff • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Erin Tempel • solo_traveller • ca
8
Good value for the money
Pros:

The lobby area is beautiful! The sculptures and artifacts throughout the building are interesting to look at. The breakfast buffet has a nice variety of items. Staff is very friendly. The room rate is reasonable.There is plenty of hot water at all times. There is a gym, although we didn't try it out.

Cons:

The hotel backs right on to a busy railway track so there are many loud trains passing by during the night. The room we were in (406) is in need of updated carpet (stained) and furniture (the entertainment centre is quite scraped up and the bottom drawer sticks). There were designated spots to charge EVs but they were just trickle-charge outlets and some appeared to have cut and exposed wires . We were afraid to even try them.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Dwight • couple • ca
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Jonpaul • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Candy • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

big room and clean

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • ca
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Irene • extended_group • no
8
Sawridge er alltid hyggelig å bo på. Fin beliggenhet ift shopping, restauranter, butikker og veier.
Pros:

Frokosten var ikke noe spesielt, den prøvde vi bare en dag av 5.

Cons:

Loungeoråder som ikke var i baren, et sted hvor du kunne sitte uten og måtte kjøpe noe. Og frokosten, hvor betjeningen ikke var spesielt hyggelig.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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MacQ • extended_group • ca
6
If you REALLY need a hotel, and have no expectations except a bed (not breakfast), this is it! Xxxx'
Pros:

I chose the location because it was close enough to U of A to make an easy drive in the morning.
The room was okay as far as being semi-quiet & bed sheets were clean.

Cons:

Booking.com advertises that BREAKFAST INCLUDED AT the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre. It is not!
I only found out when beginning to serve myself eggs and was asked what room I was in. The Breakfast Warden consulted a chart & then told me my room did not include breakfast. So I said I would speak to the morning manager.
He flashed a screen where some rooms indicated breakfast was included, and then showed that my room did not.
Either BOOKING.COM is misleading their customers, or Sawridge is misleading Booking.com. I'm not sure.

But I do know, the SAWRIDGE MORNING MANAGER knows very little about customer service and keeping the customer happy... For the sake of a breakfast... he lost me as a return customer and along with me submitting this review, I certainly won't be recommending the SAWRIDGE INN to anyone I know looking for a place to stay in Edmonton.
That was my number one complaint.

Others included sink not emptying, toilet handle needing jiggling to stop flowing, some spots of mould around bathtub caulking (which could because there was no fan in the bathroom), only 1 bedside table, bedside lamp only had one wiggly faulty external plug-in which didn't work for USB charging,
...
Yes, the place is older ... so maybe I shouldn't be expecting everything --
But for the customer, being treated with friendly accommodating service should not happen by chance, it It should be expected ... 100% of the time!

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Karla • couple • ca
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
8
Good stay overall
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The breakfast was more of one that is usually offered as part of the overall cost of the stay.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Neil Grant • couple • ca
9
Recommend and will stay there in future
Pros:

Clean, good location for south part of city

Cons:

Only 1 elevator working
Room electric plugins were loose and didn’t hold plugs

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee