Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Edmonton South by IHG
Parking sorted, pool bags packed, slides next door
About this hotel
Edmonton's West Edmonton Mall, home to World Waterpark, is a short drive from the property, close enough to fold a slides afternoon into the rest of the day without losing the morning to driving. The hotel's own pool takes the edge off a cold Edmonton evening once the wave pool has closed for the night, so the swimming doesn't stop the moment the family leaves the mall. Family rooms give toddlers a cot within reach of the adults and give teenagers a bit of their own space, which matters after a day spent going up and down the same stairs to the wave pool. Pets travel too, which is not something every waterpark stay in this city offers, and it is the detail that decides the booking for families who will not leave the dog behind.
- Free parking
- On-site pool
- Family rooms
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This property suits families who want a predictable base within easy reach of World Waterpark and do not need the hotel itself to be the main event. That said, anyone wanting an on-site indoor pool as the main draw should compare options first, since the swimming here is mostly at the mall itself. Rated 8.3/10 from 1004 reviews, it holds up as a base rather than a destination in itself, which is the honest way to plan a World Waterpark trip on a budget.
- ✓Book early for Alberta school holidays, when Edmonton rooms near West Edmonton Mall sell out well ahead of the slides-day rush.
- ✓Use the free parking here and drive to the mall rather than hunting for a spot once you arrive.
- ✓Pack a dry change of clothes for the drive back, damp swimsuits and a long Edmonton drive do not mix well.
Why we love it
- Family rooms sized for a slides trip
- Free on-site parking
- Buffet breakfast included
- On-site fitness centre
Why guests love itWe picture the stay here as the one where the kids fall asleep the moment the seatbelt clicks on the way back from the wave pool. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Edmonton South by IHG works because nobody has to think hard: park the car for free, unpack once, and spend the rest of the trip going back and forth to World Waterpark instead of managing logistics. The room does its job quietly, which after a full day of slides is exactly what a family needs.