Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South

Property class: 3
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Chinook Centre

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When you stay at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chinook Centre and Stampede Park. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Denny's Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a hot tub. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

A hotel room with a television, a desk, a red chair, a grey sofa, and a lamp.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a red armchair, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a wardrobe, and a bedside lamp.

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Grand Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite, Kitchenette (1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds)

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a microwave.

Family Suite, Kitchenette (1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer Dryer)

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a red armchair, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Washer Dryer)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a staircase.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen (Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Jacuzzi)

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a small kitchen area with a bar stool, and a framed cityscape picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Jacuzzi)

  • 41 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Run of House, 2 Queen Beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Map
8001 11 Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2H 0B8

What's nearby

  • Calgary Farmers' Market South - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bow River - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Chinook Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Deerfoot Casino - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Calgary Zoo - 7 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 22 min drive
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 11 min drive
  • Calgary University Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKEA - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪M Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South

  • When you stay at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Chinook Centre and Stampede Park. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Denny's Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a hot tub. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 201 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • For reservations of five nights or more, the credit card on file will be pre-authorized immediately after booking, where payment for the stay will be made on-site instead of at the time of booking.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 23 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 4 AM–1 PM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Denny's Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Shark Club Sports Bar – This sports bar specialises in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Moxies – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: GreenStep. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 12 to 30 for adults and CAD 12 to 30 for children

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 17 July 2026 to 30 December 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Calgary South Sandman
Sandman Calgary South
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 23 kg per pet. There's a charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Deerfoot Casino (7-min drive) and Elbow River Casino (10-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South also has a sauna and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring American cuisine.

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Reviews

Sandman Hotel & Suites Calgary South Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurants offered convenient and delicious dining options with great food and accommodating staff. (60 reviews)
  • The property offers ample parking with many spots available and easy access. (18 reviews)
  • The hot tub was warm, deep, and a great place to relax. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. It was quiet and comfortable. The motel is in the process of remodeling so it will have the needed updates at some point. It is in a convenient location to bars and restaurants. We would stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were great!
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10/10 Exceptional

I was really happy with my stay. Myka at the front desk was exceptional to get us checked in quickly into a fabulous room. Bed and couch were comfortable. The area around the hotel is also great with a superstore, Walmart, Costco and tonnes of eating places. Highly recommend:)
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8/10 Very good

Room was fine, hallways and common area floors could definitely be vacuumed and swept, noticed the lemon water stand was rusty and countertop around it stained
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff nice and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was nice. Swimming pool and hod tub area very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience we had was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Having restaurants attached to the hotel was really convenient.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean. Staff friendly and always wiling to help.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was clean and maintained. The location is fantastic—super convenient for walking to restaurants, shops, and attractions. One of the highlights was the hot tub, which was surprisingly deep and spacious, perfect for relaxing after a long day.
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was fine. The room was clean, beds were comfy. The pillows weren’t great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, good eating right in the hotel!
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10/10 Exceptional

I always stay here when down in Calgary for business, super convenient location with easy access to arterial roads and a great selection of restraunts on site.
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8/10 Very good

It’s a good business traveller hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

The check in was great. Breakfast is not included but Denny's in next door. Parking is outdoors but free. Rooms were clean but are starting to look a bit dated for the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, beds were comfy, staff was helpful
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6/10 Good

Room - Fair. The king size bed was good. Pool and hot tub was nice. Nice location - close to shopping centre and main roads.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick check in, excellent service, comfy bed and incredibly clean room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Clean. Friendly staff.
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4/10 Fair

Lobby was nice, good food close by, room was dated, sheets gave me a rash.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and dining option on/near property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location - clean and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very nice. The amenities are great with an excellent Moxies. Also Denny’s but didn’t get to use it to this time. Good shops around and pretty easy to get to all routes in Calgary. Will use again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, comfy bed, plenty of shopping nearby. Great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Great front desk staff