Swan River Hotels: Where to Stay in Manitoba

Swan River is a town of about 4,000 people in west-central Manitoba. The lodging list is short but real. You can book a Super 8, a hotel with indoor and outdoor pools, two older motels, or a small inn with a restaurant. This guide covers the hotels in Swan River Manitoba we could confirm, flags every gap, and shows how to pick a base for the Duck Mountains and the Thunderhill ski hill. Addresses and phone numbers come from the Town tourism listing, hotel sites, and booking pages. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.

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Hotels in Swan River Manitoba: What We Confirmed

Where to Stay in Swan River: Hotels and Motels

The Swan River tourism listing names six places to stay inside town. We checked each one against at least one more source. Four have solid details. Two need a phone call before you book. The sections below go through each property in turn.

Super 8 by Wyndham Swan River MB

Super 8 is the best known chain hotel in town. The address is 115 Kelsey Trail, Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0. Call 204-734-7888. The tourism listing counts 52 units.

Wyndham describes a free continental breakfast with waffles, cereal, and fruit. Rooms have refrigerators, work desks, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also lists a fitness center, guest laundry, and free parking for RVs, trucks, and buses. The property is non-smoking and pet friendly, so ask about pet fees and rules before you arrive.

A Kayak listing gives check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The Wyndham page did not list times, so confirm them at the desk. One booking page also mentions an indoor hot tub, and we could not verify this on the Wyndham site. Ask when you call.

Choose Super 8 if you want a free breakfast, parking for a trailer, and a brand you know.

Westwood Inn Hotel in Swan River

Westwood Inn is the largest independent hotel we found. The tourism listing counts 41 units and gives 204-734-4548. A meeting-venue listing adds a toll-free line at 866-734-4500 and places the hotel on Highway 10 North. One travel listing shows the street address as 473 Westwood Road. Confirm the address with the hotel before you navigate.

The meeting-venue listing reports 41 guest rooms on two floors, wireless internet, cable television, refrigerators, and daily maid service. The same listing reports indoor and outdoor pools, free on-site parking, and wheelchair access to common areas. Pets are permitted. Two meeting rooms hold groups of up to 180 people.

Our earlier guide called Westwood an indoor waterpark with slides. We found no source for slides or a waterpark. We found pools only. Ask the hotel what the pool area offers and what hours apply.

Choose Westwood if you want a pool, a larger room count, or space for a group event.

Nelson Motor Hotel

The Nelson Motor Hotel is a small, older property on Main Street East. A booking page lists the address as 1004 Main Street East. The tourism listing gives 204-734-3421 and counts 25 units.

The booking page lists a restaurant, a bar, a cafe, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to midnight, and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. The front desk keeps set hours instead of staying open all night, so tell the desk if you plan a late arrival. The page lists double rooms with two queen beds and single rooms with one queen bed. Pets are accepted for a nightly fee.

A booking site rates the property below the other town motels, which fits a no-frills stay. Choose the Nelson if you want a simple room with a restaurant downstairs and you have confirmed the details by phone.

Thunderhill Motel

Thunderhill Motel stands at 1433 Main Street East. The tourism listing gives 204-734-4104. The motel runs a website at thunderhillmotel.com, but we could not open the site, so we relied on the tourism listing and a booking page.

The booking page lists standard rooms with a queen bed and family rooms with two queen beds. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a front desk open around the clock. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check in. Dogs and cats are accepted with a nightly fee, a deposit, and a cap per stay. Service animals are exempt.

Do not confuse the motel with the Thunderhill Ski Area. The ski hill sits about 25 kilometers southwest of town. Choose the motel if you want a roadside room with an all-hours desk.

Timberland Inn and Restaurant

Timberland Inn stands at 1570 Main Street East. The tourism listing counts 19 units and gives 204-734-5268. A Trip.com page lists 18 rooms and a different phone number, 431-754-1450. Try both numbers and ask which one the inn answers today.

Trip.com lists an on-site restaurant and bar, room service, free parking, and a front desk open around the clock. The page lists check-in from 3:00 PM to midnight and check-out by 10:00 AM. Dogs are allowed for a nightly fee. The page states guests must be 18 or older.

Our earlier guide described lakeside cabins at Swan Lake. We found no source for cabins or a lakeside setting. The listings place the inn on Main Street East, in town. Treat the old description as wrong.

The same page lists the Swan Valley Museum, Legion Park, and the North-West Regional Library as nearby places. Choose Timberland if you want a small inn with a restaurant on site.

Riverview Suites

The tourism listing names Riverview Suites with 204-734-3471 and the website riverviewsuites.ca. We found no street address, no room count, and no second source with amenities. We could not open the website. Treat this property as unconfirmed. Call first and ask about room types, kitchens, minimum stays, and the exact location.

Motels Near Swan River and Nearby Towns

If every room in Swan River is full, the tourism listing names small hotels in nearby towns. The Bowsman Hotel in Bowsman has 10 units, and six have no private bath. Call 204-238-4949. The Minitonas Motor Hotel in Minitonas has 11 units. Call 204-525-4249. The Mafeking Hotel in Mafeking has 5 units. Call 204-545-2111.

The listing places Bowsman 14 kilometers north on Highway 10 and Minitonas 14 kilometers east on Highway 10. The same listing places Mafeking about an hour north on Highway 10. Check a map for current driving times before you commit. We did not check the current status of these three hotels, so call before you drive.

Where to Stay Near the Duck Mountains and Thunderhill

Duck Mountain Provincial Park covers 1,424 square kilometers near Swan River. Baldy Mountain, the highest point in Manitoba at 831 meters, rises inside the park. Wildlife includes elk, moose, and black bears. Four lakes offer boat launches, campgrounds, and rental cottages. The lakes are Childs Lake, East Blue Lake, Glad Lake, and Wellman Lake.

The tourism listing names lodges and cabins near the park. These include Wellman Lake Lodge at 204-525-4422, Childs Lake Lodge at 204-546-2746, and Blue Lakes Resort at 204-480-9393. We did not verify the season dates or room types for any lodge, so call each one.

Thunderhill Ski Area sits about 25 kilometers southwest of Swan River. Wikipedia reports a vertical drop of 137 meters, the largest in Manitoba, and 22 trails. The season usually runs from mid-December to mid-March. Check the ski area for current dates. Staying in town gives you a room, a restaurant, and a short drive to the hill.

Cheap Hotels in Swan River: How to Compare Without Prices

We do not quote rates. Prices change by date, and an old number misleads you. You can still find a low price with a simple routine.

Start with the two motels on Main Street East, the Nelson and Thunderhill. Both are older, simple properties. Then price the Super 8 and Westwood Inn for the same dates. Ask for the total with taxes and fees. Compare the total on two booking sites and on the phone.

A free breakfast changes the math. Super 8 lists a free breakfast, so you may skip one restaurant meal each day. Pet fees, parking, and extra guests can also change the total. Ask about each before you pay.

Campgrounds and Other Stays Around Swan River

Travelers with a tent or an RV have choices. The tourism listing names Green Acres Campground with 42 sites at 204-734-3334. The Swan River Ag Society Fairgrounds list 30 sites at 204-734-3718. The Duck Mountain campgrounds at Childs Lake, Wellman Lake, and West Blue Lake take reservations at 1-888-482-2267. We did not confirm hookups, season dates, or fees, so ask when you call.

The listing also names four bed and breakfasts. River Bank B and B has 3 units at 204-734-2604. The Hideaway B and B has 2 units at 204-734-4662. Rustic Charmer sleeps 8 at 204-281-3695. Roaring River Retreat answers at 204-525-2040. We could not confirm any of these beyond the listing.

Getting to Swan River and Planning Your Trip

Swan River lies in a valley between the Duck Mountains and the Porcupine Hills, near the Saskatchewan border. Highways 10, 10A, 83, and 83A serve the town. Most visitors drive.

Winter runs cold, with temperatures below minus 30 degrees Celsius. Summer can pass 30 degrees. Snow usually covers the ground from November through April. Pack for the season, and book early for the Northwest Round-up and Exhibition in late July. Wikipedia lists the event as annual. We found no source on room availability, so ask each hotel about the dates.

Our earlier guide pointed readers to Riding Mountain National Park. We found no source linking the park to a Swan River stay, so we dropped the claim. Duck Mountain Provincial Park is the confirmed outdoor draw.

How to Choose a Swan River Hotel

Families should start with Westwood Inn for the pools and the room count. Call to confirm pool hours.

Road trippers and anyone pulling a trailer should look at Super 8 first. The hotel lists free parking for RVs, trucks, and buses, plus a free breakfast.

Pet owners can find rooms at Super 8, Westwood Inn, the Nelson, Thunderhill Motel, and Timberland Inn. Every listing mentions pets, and most mention fees. Ask about the fee and any limits before you book.

Ski travelers should compare Thunderhill Motel and Super 8. Super 8 lists free parking for RVs, trucks, and buses. Ask either hotel about winter parking and plug-in outlets.

Travelers who want a meal downstairs should look at the Nelson and Timberland Inn. Both list an on-site restaurant.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked the six in-town properties against the Town tourism listing and at least one booking or hotel page each, except Riverview Suites, which has only the tourism listing. We took park details from Wikipedia, ski area details from Wikipedia, and town facts from Wikipedia.

We could not open the Westwood Inn, Thunderhill Motel, or Riverview Suites websites. We could not confirm current rates, pool hours, current ownership, or the status of the nearby town hotels. Phone numbers and policies change, so confirm each detail with the property before you travel.

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Conclusion

Swan River offers a short and honest lodging list. Super 8 gives you a free breakfast and trailer parking. Westwood Inn gives you pools and the most rooms. The Nelson, Thunderhill Motel, and Timberland Inn give you simpler stays on Main Street East. Call ahead, confirm the property details, and book early for summer events and winter ski weekends. Use this guide to compare hotels in Swan River Manitoba and pick the base to fit your trip.

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