The small town of Martensville is about 12 miles north of Saskatoon in Saskatchewan, Canada. Saskatoon--which has such natural resources as oil and gold--is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada. Spend the night at one of the hotels near Martensville, then play a round of golf. Visitors can take advantage of one of seven courses, including Willow Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon Golf & Country Club and Dakota Dunes Golf Links, which was named 2005's Best New Canadian Course by Golf Digest. The area also offers such attractions as the Saskatoon Zoo, the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway and the Dakota Dunes Casino.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saskatoon
A modern and spacious hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites offers rooms and suites. No matter which room you book, a daily breakfast buffet is included. Families on vacation may want to book the kids' suite, which offers extra room and bedding. Suites in this smoke-free hotel include either a kitchenette or a full kitchen with all the necessary utensils. Jacuzzi suites also are available. The Holiday Inn offers an indoor pool and fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance of several restaurants, including Chianti Cafe & Restaurant, which offers Italian food in a casual atmosphere.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Saskatoon
315 Idylwyld Drive N.
Saskatoon, SK S7L 0Z1
(306) 384-8844
ichotelsgroup.com
Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown
The Hilton Garden Inn features rooms with the choice of a king-size bed or two queen-size beds. Each room has a hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee service. A hair dryer and iron is standard in each room, as are the upscale linens, plush mattresses and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers indoor pools and a hot tub, which are open year-round. The Hilton's fitness center is open 24 hours a day. If you get hungry, you can grab a bite to eat at Great North American Grill, the hotel's on-site restaurant. This is a smoke-free hotel.
Hilton Garden Inn Saskatoon Downtown
90 22nd St. E.
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3X6
(306) 244-2311
hiltongardeninn.com
Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
The Saskatoon Inn is a full-service hotel with a tropical courtyard. Rooms are large and include such amenities as free Wi-Fi, an iron, a hair dryer, coffee service and a mini-refrigerator. The hotel offers several room options, including a standard room with one or two queen-size beds; a room with a superior king-size bed; and a room with a deluxe queen-size bed with a feather-top mattress. Additional room choices include the Jacuzzi Room, which offers a king-size bed, a small sitting area and a marble Jacuzzi tub; corner suites, which are more spacious than standard rooms; and two-room junior suites, which offer a separate sitting area. The hotel also has an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. The inn is near Wanuskewin Heritage Park and Credit Union Centre.
Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre
2002 Airport Drive
Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4
(306) 242-1440
saskatooninn.com
About The Author
Tom Nari teaches screenwriting and journalism in Southern California. With a degree in creative writing from Loyola University, Nari has worked as a consultant to the motion picture industry as well as several non-profit organizations dedicated to the betterment of children through aquatics. Nari has written extensively for GolfLink, Trails and eHow.
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