Dinosaur Hotel & Sam's Kitchen

Hotels
6.4 (165 reviews)
1220 Newcastle Trail , Drumheller , ca

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food from the restaurant
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
5.54
Some reviews noted that the hotel was old and had cleanliness issues, describing it as 'dirty' in one instance.
Service
7.51
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
6.55
Location was convenient for a stopover, but not much to do nearby according to some guests.
Room Quality
5.5
Rooms were functional but old and dated; some were clean while others had issues.
Amenities
5.53
Amenities were described as basic; no pool or hot tubs and some missed housekeeping.
Value for Money
6.49
Guests felt the price was reasonable for what was offered, though quality was lacking.
Food and Beverage
8.54
The attached Indian restaurant received very positive reviews for its excellent food.
Overall Experience
5.51
Overall satisfaction was mixed; good for a quick stop but not a long stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:44

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Convenient Location and Amenities

Step into the past at Hotel Dinosaur & Newcastle Bar, a charming property built in 1924. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, TV in each room, and cash machine on-site. With free private parking and billiards available, your stay is both relaxing and entertaining.

Explore Drumheller's Wonders

Unwind in a cozy room on the 2nd floor after visiting nearby attractions like the World's Largest Dinosaur and Hoodoos. Don't forget to check out the Fossil World Dinosaur Museum just a short distance away.

Book Your Stay Today

Immerse yourself in history and comfort at Hotel Dinosaur & Newcastle Bar. Experience Drumheller's beauty and book your stay now.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 165 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.54
Service: 7.51
Location: 6.55
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 5.53
Value for Money: 6.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 5.51
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Linda • couple • ca
4
Jusk OK
Pros:

Liked price, location. The owner was nice.

Cons:

The bath towels need to be replaced. They were stained and old. There was only a bed and a night side table with a lamp in the room. The building is very old.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • ca
5
Its a step above a Crack shack
Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

I only stay 2 nights and paid for 5 and wasnt refunded the rest of my money back. I had to leave for home cause of a family emergency. They wouldnt refund me or let me use the days another time. They basically got 3 free nights out of me because I had a family emergency. Plus i worked nights and the room doesnt have blackout shades. So its hard to sleep if you are working nights.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

The room was clean and neat, comfortable enough. Love the restaurant

Cons:

The door didn't close, had to be locked. The room needs some maintenance

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Filchakov • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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sophie • solo_traveller • gb
3
Unrelaxing and scary
Pros:

Comfy bed

Cons:

Construction was happening constantly and I didn’t feel welcome at the property, also floors were dirty and the room looked scabby

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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SAMIRA • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • au
7
Pros:

Family friend -getting married

Cons:

No pool no hottubs nor house keeping

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sigma • family_with_children • ca
1
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Staff was super nice, food from Sam's restaurant was delicious and very kindly delivered to our room. Had a bit of a noise concern when we went to bed, but when I knocked on the door, the room occupant happily and kindly turned off the TV.

Cons:

Super thin walls, but its an old building and that's to be expected! Maybe bring ear plugs if you sleep lightly. The AC unit is loud, but works well.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ethan • couple • ca
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • solo_traveller • ca
5
Is a dive, if you know that going in then you’re fine.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Logan • couple • ca
9
Anytime I come to Drumheller, this is the place I will be staying.
Pros:

The Indian restaurant attached is literally the best Indian food I've ever had. And the bar was nice and chill. Also, that bed was so comfortable, we slept like logs.

Cons:

Honestly, the only thing that was a little lacking was building maintenance. It appears to be an older building, so it makes sense that it was a little run down, but the service and ammenities more than make up the difference.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shukarana Installations • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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calvin • solo_traveller • ca
5
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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YEWEI • solo_traveller • cn
9
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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YEWEI • solo_traveller • cn
10
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ca
7
If you are passing through Drumheller and need a stop-over like I did, this is perfect.
Pros:

It is a low cost option that fulfilled my need. I was travelling across Canada by Motorcycle and due to the lateness of the season did not want to risk camping. Lower cost Motels was my preference and this one was adequate. Old and pretty dated but all functional. They have a very popular restaurant that serves delicious East Indian meals. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking as well.

Cons:

It was dated so if you are expecting something more modern then you will need to look elsewhere and pay the premium. There were kids running up and down the passageway having a good time and making quite a noise when I was ready for bed after a long day riding. Ear plugs helped and it was only 9.00pm.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Kilian • couple • ca
5
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ai • solo_traveller • jp
8
かなりよかった
Pros:

駐車場無料で、アメニティ等の必要なものはほぼ揃ってる

Cons:

ドライヤーがあればよかった

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sonja Stu • couple • ca
5
Pros:

We booked this hotel because it had an attached restaurant but it didn't Open till 11 a.m...the same time as check out... so we had to eat elsewhere. Not convenient as we were on the road earlier.
Also.my partner was locked out of hotel at 9 am while loading car...he needed a key to reenter lobby. Not convenient for guests!

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee