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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with free parking, steps from Surprise Corner

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Creator video - submitted by Vika Nikulina
Luxury Villa | Living area
Luxury Villa | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surprise Corner
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Iron/ironing board
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Banff

Buffalo Mountain Lodge places you steps from Surprise Corner and within a 30-minute stroll of Banff National Park Information Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is available. .With a stay at this Tunnel Mountain District hotel, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Banff Legacy Trail and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Tunnel Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Surprise Corner - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Mountain hotel with free parking, steps from Surprise Corner
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers its guests Access to hot tub and a 24-hour fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 3983 square feet (370 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 3983 sq ft of conference space
  • 370 sq. m of conference space
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers 108 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Yep, Buffalo Mountain Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

No, Buffalo Mountain Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1281 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1727 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic setting. Loved the fireplace in the room. Food was excellent at the restaurant. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time at Buffalo mountain lodge and we absolutely loved it. We will come here again and again when we can!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here!! The rooms are so cozy (we had a premium double queen) and clean. Having fire wood right outside the door with endless fire starters was wonderful! The beds were comfortable, no shortage of towels. It was quiet, parking was easy. The restaurant was great! The attentiveness of staff was super impressive! We never waited more than 5-10 mins to have something brought to our room after calling. The hot tub was lovely. The grounds a very scenic and beautiful, having a deck was such a treat when watching the sun rise over the mountain. The staff seemed very friendly and wanted to ensure we were happy with our stay. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mountain View great! The room had an old smoke smell which came from the fireplace. I think the stones need cleaning. They are covered in black soot and I think the room would smell better if they were cleaned. I and sensitive to smells
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navneet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a peaceful enjoyable stay at this lodge. The staff is professional, friendly and focused on client satisfaction. The mountain views are fantastic as well as, the dining experience at their on site restaurant, The Prow. We will come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Murtaza Uddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room. Spacious and cozy. Excellent food and drinks at the bar. Outstanding customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason & Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and wonderfully quiet away from the busy town. The mountain view was spectacular as well
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy staying here! Thanks again :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and staff were very friendly. Room was clean and cozy. Will definitely book here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the heated floors
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good condition and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel in Banff!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albertina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing 1 night stay in one of the lodges, an upgrade from the lovely team. Super friendly, efficient and competent staff. Very comfortable lodge with everything you need. One thing i would add is complimentary bottles of water but apart from that it was fabulous. Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamara

Travelled with partner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property. The restaurant was understaffed and overwhelmed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had a very nice time, we were spoiled with the view of the Forrest, and the soaking tub! We will return 100%. Only downside was the pool was closed for cleaning one of the days we were there. Other than that the staff were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

It’s not really a lodge, per se.

When looking at this property online, I see that they call it a lodge, so I expected a large building in which all the guest rooms are in the same building as a huge beautiful great room. This reception area is nice, but the guest rooms are all apartment-style in eight different small outbuildings. Being nearly winter, I wanted the idea of walking out of my room and down to the lobby for a cup of coffee. But I had to get dressed and walk across the property to get there. My room was very nice, clean, and well appointed. Parking was scarce. A couple times I had to park on the street because the parking lot was full. The staff were all very friendly. Some of the photos online, especially a huge great room with fireplaces and deer antlers, I didn’t see one of these rooms at all. Breakfast in the restaurant was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leianne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025