Pyramid Lake Resort in Jasper Review
We recently spent a wonderful few nights at the Pyramid Lake Resort in Jasper. After visiting Pyramid Lake this past summer and paddling around the crystal clear waters, we knew one day we would have to stay at the Jasper cabins perched on the lake.
Staying at Pyramid Lake Resort blew us away. Not only were we only steps away from one of the best lakes in Jasper and Pyramid Island, but we were treated to a comfortable and cozy stay in the dead of a Canadian Rockies winter.
So why should you consider booking a stay at the Pyramid Lake Resort too? Read on.
Pyramid Lake Lodge – Quick Details
- Address — 6 Km North On, Pyramid Lake Rd (GPS)
- Neighborhood — On Pyramid Lake
- Booking.com — Pyramid Lake Resort
- Expedia – Pyramid Lake Resort
All About the Pyramid Lake Resort in Jasper
The Pyramid Lake Resort Is the Only Hotel at Pyramid Lake
Pyramid Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in all of Jasper. It sits away from the townsite in its own forested paradise in the Canadian Rockies. With views of Pyramid Mountain in all directions, it’s no wonder Pyramid Lake is so beloved by locals.
There’s only one accommodation option at Pyramid Lake, and as you can guess, that is the Pyramid Lake Resort. Pyramid Lake Resort offers chalet-style Alpine rooms with 68 guest rooms in total, and all come with a cozy fireplace. It’s open year-round and just as stunning in the winter as in the summer.
Pyramid Lake Resort Offers a Quiet Retreat
Since Pyramid Lake is 6km away from the crowds that Downtown Jasper sees in the summer, it means you’ll enjoy a quiet refuge at the resort. You’ll be sharing the grounds with mainly resort guests. In the summer, travelers to Jasper will visit Pyramid Lake and enjoy the lake and all the amenities the resort offers (more on that below), but at night the whole area is serene and quiet.
Even the Jasper Park Lodge, which sits away from town, stays much busier than the Pyramid Lake Resort due to its size, golf club, and location on Lac Beauvert.
If you’re visiting Jasper in the winter, it’s unlikely you’ll see many crowds around Pyramid Lake at all.
Pyramid Lake Resort Offers Fantastic Experiences
Expect fantastic amenities here, especially in the summer when canoe rentals are on offer. Pyramid Lake Resort is the only place on Pyramid Lake with a dock to jump from, canoe rentals, stand-up paddleboard rentals, and kayak rentals.
In the winter, Pyramid Lake Lodge offers ice skate rentals, fat bike rentals, snowshoe rentals, and carriage rides.
You’ll be able to rent anything you need in the winter or summer from Pyramid Lake Resort. The prices are as follows.
- Snowshoe Rental – $10/hour
- Ice Skate Rental – $10/hour
- Fat Bike Rental – $18/hour
- Sleigh Rides – $30
- Mountain Bike – $25/hour
- Rowboat – $40/hour
- Canoe – $80/hour
- Kayak – $45/hour
- Paddle Boat – $50/hour
- Electric Family Cruiser Boat – $120/hour
The Rooms Are Like a Home Away From Home
The rooms at Pyramid Lake Resort are nothing short of luxurious. This is one of the nicest hotels in Jasper, after all, and what you can expect is complete comfort. There are plenty of rooms to choose from, depending on your preference and party size.
Many of the rooms have kitchenettes and fireplaces as well. At Pyramid Lake Resort, there are six main rooms to choose from. We stayed in the Whistler Suite, which had a queen bed, kitchenette, fireplace, and sofa bed.
The only downside is the WiFi was rather slow, so not a place to come and work. Other rooms include the Cavell Room, Pyramid Room, Tekarra Suite, Executive Loft, and Founders Room.
Can You Say Affordable Luxury?
Jasper and the Canadian Rockies, in general, are not a cheap place to visit. Accommodation can get very expensive, especially in the peak summer season.
Pyramid Lake Resort offers rooms starting at $178 in the winter and $450 in the summer. Which, coming from someone who has struggled to find great Airbnbs in Jasper under $300, this is a great deal for the location! I know you’re thinking “that’s still expensive,” and I agree (which is why I vacation in Thailand often 🤪), but for the Canadian Rockies, the price isn’t mindblowing!
There’s an On-Site Restaurant and Hot Tub
I’m going to end this Pyramid Lake Resort review with two important pieces of information. There’s a wonderfully reviewed restaurant and an outdoor hot tub here.
Aalto is located at the resort and is one of the only Jasper restaurants not in downtown Jasper. Aalto is easily one of the most romantic places to eat in Jasper. Serving up breakfast, lunch (take away), and dinner, you can expect an intimate setting complete with dishes like Wilde Boar Pâté, Duck Confit, and Braised Alberta Venison.
Reservations are recommended here! I loved that we could have dinner here without ever having to get in our car and could walk right from our room.
Lastly, the Pyramid Lake Resort has a huge hot tub to enjoy in both the summer and winter. Though I prefer winter soaks more when the air is cool, the snow is falling, and that cold drink tastes even better.
Our Top Recommended Jasper Tours
- Athabasca Falls: Class 2 White Water Rafting Adventure: Action packed adventure for the whole family.
- Canadian Rockies: Scenic Helicopter Tour: Located away from Jasper towards Nordegg, but worth the stop when checking out Abraham Lake or driving the Icefields Parkway.
- Maligne Valley Wildlife Watching & Boat Tour: Animals and boating- two for one!
- Evening or Morning Wildlife Search: If you want to see wildlife, adventure out with a knowledgeable guide.
- Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk: Best to do when driving from Banff to Jasper.
- Maligne Lake Cruise With Guide: Experiencing Maligne Lake is one of the top things to do in Jasper. This cruise must be booked in advance as it does sell out.
- From Jasper With Love Theatre Show: The best thing to do in the evening with a nightcap in hand.
Hopefully, this helped you determine if you want to stay and enjoy the Pyramid Lake Resort in Jasper.
If you have any other questions leave a comment or see our Canadian Rockies travel guide for more articles about photography spots, lakes, hikes, and everything else.
Plan Your Trip to the Canadian Rockies
- Recommended Experiences: There are many things to do in the Rockies, but our top recommendations include the Banff Gondola and a cruise on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island in Jasper. If you want a stress-free way to get to Moraine Lake, we highly recommend looking into Moraine Lake Bus Company.
- Hotels in the Rockies: There are many places to stay, from luxury hotels to wilderness cabins. See all our favorites here.
- Get to Banff or Canmore Without a Car: The Banff Airporter provides fantastic service connecting you from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Banff or Canmore.
- Get Around: We suggest renting a car to get around. You can search for rental cars on Rentalcars.com. For a campervan trip, you can check prices and compare on Outdoorsy.
- Cheaper Airfare: We also use Going for airfare deals and travel credit cards to earn points on purchases. Those credit card points can be redeemed for free flights and hotels! Our favorite cards is the Capital One Venture X (which has an insane welcome bonus right now) as it has no foreign transaction fees.
- Hop On, Hop Off: This tour is taking Banff by storm. It’s exactly what it sounds like, hop on and off a bus to visit all the best attractions at your own pace!
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Leaving Banff at 7:00 to see sites along the pkway, spending only one night at the recommended Pyramid Lake Resort before going back to Banff. Would you recommend the last cruise (5) of the day on Lake Moraine or the first cruise of the morning(9)? Will it be too stressful to make the longer, later cruise?
I would recommend the morning one. Though it’s possible to finish up the last cruise at 7 and then drive back to Banff in the evening, but it would make for a long day.