Coast Hotels Announces New Franchised Property in Innisfail, Alberta

Former Travel Inn & Suites joins the Coast Hotels portfolio as Coast Innisfail Hotel

Vancouver, B.C. – May 13, 2026 – Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing hotel brands and among Canada’s largest, today announced the addition of its newest franchised property in Innisfail, Alberta.The fully renovated Coast Innisfail Hotel, formerly the Travel Inn & Suites, officially opens its doors today, marking Coast Hotels continued expansion in Central Alberta.

Located just off Highway 2, the hotel is strategically positioned to serve business travelers, the regional workforce and leisure guests. The addition of this hotel brings Coast Hotels’ portfolio to five properties in the important Calgary-to-Edmonton corridor.

The 45-room hotel has undergone extensive renovations across guest rooms, corridors, and exterior spaces, transforming the property into a refreshed, comfortable stay aligned with Coast Hotels brand standards. The hotel caters to couples, solo travelers, families, and sports teams.

Coast Innisfail Hotel offers a range of value-driven amenities and services, including complimentary wi-fi, free on-site parking, select pet-friendly rooms, and guest laundry facilities. In-room features such as a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker support both short and longer stays.

“Innisfail represents an important opportunity for Coast Hotels as we continue to grow in regional markets across Western Canada,” said Takamasa Machiura, President and CEO of Coast Hotels Limited. “The addition of this property strengthens our presence in Alberta and provides travelers with a comfortable, well-appointed experience that reflects Coast Hotels commitment to quality and local hospitality.”

Located in the heart of Innisfail, the hotel is an 11-minute walk from Discovery Wildlife Park and a short drive from the Innisfail Golf Club, positioning it well for leisure and group travel. The town draws visitors with events such as Market on Main, an Alberta Approved farmers’ market featuring local produce, handmade goods and food trucks, as well as amateur sports tournaments. Located along Alberta’s busiest corridor, Innisfail serves as a convenient stop between Calgary and Edmonton.

“We are proud to introduce Coast Hotels to Innisfail with a fully renovated property that reflects both the brand’s standards and the needs of the local market,” said Katja Schmidt, Co-Owner. “Our goal is to provide guests with a comfortable, reliable stay experience while contributing to the continued growth and vibrancy of the community.”

Coast Innisfail Hotel is proudly owned and operated by a partnership of four entrepreneurs—Katja Schmidt, Salim Gulamani, Braydon Ouellet and Jason Wight—who have come together to bring a new standard of hospitality to the region. Drawing on diverse experience across business, development, and operations, the ownership group shares a unified vision to build something meaningful, community-driven, and long-lasting in Innisfail.

About Coast Hotels

Each Coast Hotel property is as unique as the destinations they are located in, yet they all have something in common: friendly service and our always pleasant amenities. Coast Hotels offers properties throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Yukon, Alaska, California, Hawaii, and Washington State in cities large and small. As one of North America’s fastest-growing hotel brands, Coast Hotels owes its continued expansion to its friendly service, prime locations, value, and guest satisfaction. Coast Hotels owns and franchises hotels under the Coast Hotels brand and manages hotels on both a Coast Hotels branded and independent basis.

About APA Hotels

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, APA has a network of more than 930 properties and over 132,000 rooms in Japan, making it the country’s largest hotel group. It also has one hundred percent ownership of Coast Hotels, the brand, and owns the seven “by APA” hotels in Vancouver, Victoria, Chilliwack, Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary, and Seattle. APA is recognized for its urban-style hotel concept, delivering high-quality, highly functional, and environmentally friendly hotels to the market.

Visit www.coasthotels.com or call 1.800.663.1144.