Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins — Hotel in Saskatchewan

In July my friend and I stayed for five nights at the Hillcrest which is the motel section of Armstrong Hillcrest cabins. We were in a corner unit next to some cabins. The deck faced Waskesiu Drive with a barbecue to share with two other units. Parking was right in front. ||||It was very clean, freshly painted walls and wood flooring. There were two small bedrooms (a double bed in each) with a futon in the living room area. The futon was not comfortable to sit on. We found the beds and pillows quite comfortable and had restful nights. The bathroom was very nice, modern, clean, with a combo tub/shower. Kitchenette had a large fridge and two burner hotplate. One burner worked great and the other was used to keep things warm. Kettle, coffee maker and toaster were supplied as well as dishes, cutlery, a few pots and pans, etc. There was enough provided so we were able to cook several meals and used the bbq. A microwave or toaster oven would have been handy. Towels, blankets and linens were supplied. I walked to the office daily to exchange towels and get other supplies as needed. The lady at the office was welcoming and friendly. We chatted for a few minutes every day. || ||I had no problems with the wifi and got strong signals. There were maybe ten channels on TV including CTV Regina, History, Teletoons, AMC, a movie channel and a few sports stations.|| ||I did a Google search and found the website with information about the different motel/hotel units available. Rates are quoted online, based on two occupants. I also emailed for information. Two bedroom units are limited so book early. Also note that there is a one level motel section (where we stayed) and a section that has two floors. I would stay at Hillcrest Motel again if I could get the same unit. It was a relaxing, comfortable and a perfect location - very close to a laundromat, stores, shops, lake...

The moment I stepped into the cabin I rented for $99.00 per night, my jaw really hit the floor. The stench was overwhelming, but that aside, the interior was thrown together with what seemed leftover crap from a garage sale from the 1970 ties. Even the contents of the cupboard looked poor. This cabin, # 41, need some very serious renovations The curtains were white and see-through, so no privacy. Thank goodness I brought sheets from home to protect my decency..I spoke with the management about this and she said that it only $99 per night, and it was only for a couple of days. So my money didn't matter. As long as they had theirs. They also neglected to tell me that the bathroom is located in another building. I confronted the management and I was met with condescension and disbelief. You could not do your dishes there, so you had to haul a bucket of water to the cabin. HAHAHA. I checked out the facilities and it was worse than the cabin. 5 different kind of fake wood on the walls, gross shower stalls and 3 to 5 different kind of colors of paint. What a poor looking mess.Just a ridiculous and appalling space to clean yourself. Thank goodness I had an acquaintance there with a cabin and I ate and showered there, I only had to sleep in the shed as I called it. A spider bit my foot and that was the limit for me. Please don't ever book in this gross hotel. they don't deserve their 2 stars and they seriously need to renovate and respect their clients. And if the owner/ manager reads this: shame on you!!!!!!! I would very much like to have my money back that I worked so...

There is no website posted on the TA review page. So I did a Google search and found a website for Armstrong Hillcrest Cabins (located on a Waskesiu website under accomodations) I needed to do some research before booking. I also had email contact for some of my questions. The responses were very helpful. ||||At first I considered getting a cabin for five nights and read the info on the website about the cabins, location, cost, amenities, plus had a look at the photos. I wanted something for two people with two beds. The web page was informative and provided answers to many of my questions. I discovered that there are several different types of cabins ranging from $240 per day to $99 per day. Many types had two bedrooms; Type C (single room) had flush toilet, cold water only, use public showers; Type D (single room) required use of public washrooms. ||||The cabins are conveniently located at the west end of Waskesiu Drive and also along Willow Street. It is walking distance to the beach, shops, museums and dining. ||||After more research I discovered there is also a motel section (Hillcrest Motel) near the cabins with various types of accomodations also. Email contact with the office resulted in a booking of a two bedroom unit in the motel (with kitchenette). The Type B unit we were in was on the main level with a deck overlooking Waskesiu Drive. We were happy with our unit and would consider booking it again the next time we visit...