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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Banff Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Banff

Located in Banff (Tunnel Mountain District), Buffalo Mountain Lodge is within a 5-minute walk of Surprise Corner and within a 5-minute drive of Banff Legacy Trail. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Tunnel Mountain and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Banff National Park Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Banff Gondola - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 5 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Hotel with free parking, steps from Surprise Corner
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers 108 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Enjoy a meal at The Prow or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Banff? This hotel has 3983 square feet (370 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Prow - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Buffalo Mountain Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: CAD 20 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Buffalo Mountain Cafe
  • The Prow

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (3,983 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 40 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Buffalo Mountain Banff
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Mountain Lodge Banff
Buffalo Mountain Hotel Banff
Buffulo Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Mountain Lodge Hotel
Buffalo Mountain Lodge Banff
Buffalo Mountain Lodge Hotel Banff

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 952 out of 1366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1366 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karol Alin, Kitchener

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was nice , with clean and comfortable rooms There were many nice places to see within walking distance. The staff was friendly. I would consider staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was comfortable. The staff was very responsive and helpful with all our requests. The lodge anticipated our large group and the sofa beds were turned down for us and made. The kitchenette amenities was well used for the 4 days we stayed. The room and living space was cozy. However, the room could use some sound proofing and perhaps an adequate privacy curtain in our room. The blinds does let some light in and other guests could also see on the edges of the window where the blinds don'tquite cover. When your room is directly in front of the parking lot, it would be nice to have more privacy. Also, one of the sofa bed had a very overused mattress, it was so uncomfortable to sleep on. Overall though it was a good stay and still recommend it to large groups but perhaps not for folks who are sensitive to sound.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is very kind, welcoming and informative. Also, the maintenance staff is quick to respond whenever needed and is knowledgeable. The room has an amazing view of the mountain and has fireplace. Great cabin experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

wing hong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort ! Location perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet on Tunnel Mountain

Booked a Premier category and were upgraded from queen beds to king - thank you management. Celebrating an anniversary, our stay was short but special. Thank you for the macarons and note. Excellent service at the lodge, room was comfortable, clean and loved the L'Occitane amenities. Breakfast was delicious - french toast amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Main house was beautiful and the staff were so helpful great—best part of the stay. The rooms are a bit old/not luxurious but bathroom was clean and sizeable. Loved having the kitchenette. And they also allowed us to request a mini fridge which was awesome! Less than 10 min drive or bus ride to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, close to downtown Banff. Excellent service.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, BRYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing in the log cabin-like central room reminded me of upscale lodges in U.S. national parks. Staff were very friendly, helpful, and concerned with every detail of my stay. I wished I had stayed longer to sample everything on the menu. No matter what you order at The Prow Restaurant, be sure to finish it with the warm apple pie (BC apples, cardamom gelato, toasted almonds). BEST sweet treat ever invented. I asked Karen for the recipe, but it's a secret. I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly staff. Just for enough away from the craziness of downtown Banff. The only problem we had was an issue with the fireplace. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting

Loved our room, very cosy and the facilities were excellent. Great location to explore the area and there’s a bus into town and back just outside on the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was extremely dusty. Did complain and was assured that the room would be cleaned properly but that did not happen. You could write your name in the dust. I went through 5 different antihistamines just to tolerate the dust. I was fine when i was not in the room or reception but could not breathe in the night. This was also the noisiest hotel i have ever stayed in. There was a golf buggy that would roam around the site from early doors that sounded like a tractor and beeped relentlessly. Felt like we were staying on a construction site. Could hear everything from the room above from their snoring, showing, toliet duties to their elephant stomps across the room. And if all that wasnt enough, the train in Banff sounding off every few hours through the night would also jolt me awake. Had to ask to get coffee topped up and loo roll delivered. Housekeeping were awful. Floors were filthy. Towels were rarely replaced. Had to use the towels at the hot tub a few times because ours were wet and not replaced. It was very deceitful being advertised as a lodge with kitchenette... i assumed this would infur privacy but even that was not as advertised. The blinds were not completely covering the windows so passers by would regularly get a free peep show. Darent use the heating... that would blow dust into the room. Someone smoking outside the room would come inside. No extrator fan in kitchen. Would never stay here again. Positives: Prow was decent. Bear spray available to rent.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely rustic resort. The room was clean and the beds were quite comfortable. The fireplace was setnup for us prior to arrival. There is a 4 piece bathroom, clothes closet sitting area Small desk and a small fridge. There is a gym and a lovely large in-ground hot tub.. the restaurant food was good but a bit pricey though the whole area is a bit priceway anyway..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be mindful of booking on the 2nd floor otherwise you might end up with people stomping over your head.. Hotel was good, nothing spectacular. Cleanliness could have been better (sink and counter had leftover dried toothpaste from previous guests). Beds were comfortable. They do send way too many emails and text messages though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AZMEENA

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne-Marie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve visited Banff many times, but this was sadly our most disappointing stay. We emailed the hotel 9 days in advance requesting early check-in and noting it was our 37th wedding anniversary — both were ignored. We watched from the adjacent restaurant as other guests checked in and received keys while we waited, feeling dismissed. No acknowledgment of our anniversary — not even a card. The room was fine but underwhelming, and the fireplace (a main feature) didn’t work. Without it, the room lacked any charm. Noise was a major issue — we heard every word from the room next door and every footstep above. Bathroom soap was a plain bar with no holder — just one of many small oversights. The Prow restaurant had little ambience and couldn’t accommodate dietary needs (lactose intolerance) — every pasta dish contained cream. The hotel felt sterile, more like a budget chain than a cozy Banff retreat. We were also wrongly charged $50 for unreturned keys — despite having just returned them at checkout minutes earlier. Thankfully, we saw the email while eating breakfast and were able to get the charge reversed immediately. Our room had a good bed and shower, and we enjoyed the outdoor hot tub, but these are basics, not stand out features. We will not return to this property and cannot recommend it — especially for special occasions. There are far more welcoming, charming and guest-oriented lodging options in Banff. Hopefully this might help others avoid similar disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our week-long stay here very much. The kitchenette allowed us to cook a number of meals on our own, and the unit we had was comfortable and nicely appointed. We found the staff to be very attentive and the daily cleaning service was much appreciated. We had several meals in the restaurant and found the cuisine to be excellent, as well as having a very relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. (As a chef, I tend to be critical in this regard). Overall, I must say that they did a great job here in every area of hospitality and we would certainly be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025