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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Surprise Corner

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Luxury Villa | Living area
Luxury Villa | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchenette
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)

Highlights

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

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

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)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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 Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • 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. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. 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
  • 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
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. 1168 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1602 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Whitby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top of the line. Classy super beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful but not too crowded. I enjoyed being able to stay in Banff without the crowds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stafff. Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the greatest place to stay. It is right up tge street from downtown. Our room had a great view of tunnel mountain from our patio. There were lots of trails close for hiking. The outside staff were all very friendly. They were all over making the grounds look great by raking, watering and putting in new plants. The hot tub was spacious and clean. The restaurant had a great buffalo burger. We would absolutely stay tgere again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place to stay! The room we were in had a oatiothat looked out to Tunnel Mtn. There were lots of hiking/biking trails across the road from our room. The restsurant on site was very good. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Evan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was nice with a nice kitchen area/amenities and good linen. Bathroom had low water pressure in shower and had to walk into the showere to turn it on (pet peeve) and glass shower door was squeaky. Main gripe was when we tried to goto onsite restaurant for desert and drinks at 8pm and were not even acknowledged by waitstaff/front desk/host or anything for 5 minutes so we ended up just leaving. Both my partner and I made eye contact with a waiter and they just ignored us. Hot tub area also looked better in pictures then reality. Also, way uphill and away from main part of town...so not walkable if thats your thing, and banff parking is expensive and/or difficult to find downtown. There is a bus across the street, but hotel staff didnt tell us anything about it or offer any suggestions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

IRIS KESSLER

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and hospitality is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a very lovely stay here and for the most part, we are very happy with the hotel. It is a bit pricey for what you get. Parking is minimal and there were just the nit picky things like no where to put shampoo etc in the shower, the TV not working properly, etc.that didn't make it feel like it was in the price category it is. The transportation into town is a huge issue for the town as the number of people taking the #2 into Banff from Tunnel mountain is huge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arif Al

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Eulalie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thi Binh Minh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Buffalo lodge was very quiet and peaceful. It was nice to be away from the crowds of town. The bus stop is just a minute across the street. Very nice staff. We had no issues. Parking was scarce on a Friday night when the place was full.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay, the only thing I would suggest is installing some outlets or charging stations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

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

Banff - an amazing adventure

Our first time to the Canadian Rockies and Banff, what a truly spectacular place! Everywhere you turn the glory of creation is shouting out to you! We enjoyed being able to walk a few steps and have amazing - endless views! Our room was perfect for us, with one, no two exceptions. First, parking is a bit cramped especially if you are driving a pick up truck but we were able to find a spot to squeeze it in. Second, we could hear the neighbors next to us talking and stomping around until 3 am. Likewise I imagine they could hear us as well. The food at the Prow was awesome too. We ate there two nights and had a great time sitting on the patio. We went into town for a dinner and it simply did not compare with the food at the Prow. Overall, a wonderful trip and stay at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabeel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place and a clean room, I like the privacy u get in your separate building, its just great and I hope to be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh-Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a fireplace which we didn't use as it was too hot but was very nice and rustic with modern conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area however it reminds me of townhouses but are hotel rooms. Our room was in rough condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed in Buffalo Mountain Lodge facilities and accommodations. Expected more. The room we had did not look like the online photos and definitely needs an upgrade (703). Patio dirty/unusable. Furniture wornout. Wish I would have looked closer at the description to know they do not have air conditioning. Only 3 lounge chairs in the hot tub area. I could go on....Choose somewhere else to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025