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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa

Luxury Villa

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1311 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1763 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as I had hoped, location, convince to transport, lovely restaurant and lounge, peaceful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very clean room, and very helpful staff. Check in was easy, and we got an early check in. The only negative was that the fireplace was out of order, and we were looking forward to it. Not a big deal, still would have stayed anyway! The outdoor hot tub was also amazing. Great stay in the lodges, if you’re looking for a great mountain vibe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. It was a second time around and yet again I loved it. Room was amazing, and staff is very polite and accommodating. I always recommend the lodge to anybody looking for a relaxing night away. So thank you BML. Great work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, we especially enjoyed the massive outdoor hot tub. The location is quiet, tucked in a forested area, up the hill from Main Street. If you prefer a quiet room, we recommend requesting the second floor units. We were in a ground floor suite and could hear quite a bit of walking and talking from the occupants above us starting at 6am. The oscillating fan helped create white noise!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Spacious rooms, including a fireplace. Large bathrooms with claw-foot tub. Fantastic. And the staff consistently communicated any issues on the property. Located only about 2 miles from all the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We were disappointed that we couldn’t have a fire in the fireplace. Also we were surprised the incandescent lightening that was in the room is not energy efficient. The hotel talked about conserving energy yet it had this kind of lighting throughout the room. On a positive we were impressed with the cosy rooms and the outdoor hot tub. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renila Dela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leila

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If your hot tub is to open for 9am and checkout is at 11am, informing guests at 9:05am that the hot tub is still not ready because they need to shovel the snow, and then not having it open until 9:50am is not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian Nunes

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute perfection, with extra detail to customer service. Amazing staff and the best restaurant in Banff. Don’t bother going anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marushka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and the room was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy. Clean and great staff. Onsite restaurant was fantastic. Such a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was outstanding. Excellent location, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

kelly

Travelled with partner
Fireplace was not working in “our block” of rooms. When asked if there was another room with a working fireplace I was told no sorry they are fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, got upgraded. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and accommodating. We loved our room, the addition of a wood burning fire was lovely on a cold night. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lobby was beautiful but the lodges are tired and dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025