Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 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
  • 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
  • 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. 1219 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1663 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1663 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

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favourite hotel we stayed at while on our honeymoon travelling from Ontario. Room was very cozy and clean, bathroom was HUGE with a walk in shower and big tub. The price was impressive considering surrounding other properties. Staff was very friendly and helpful . We had breakfast at the onsite restaurant which was equally impressive. 100% would stay here again and recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adolfo

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIZABETH G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is beautiful and convenient. We love it .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalea

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Nice little private lodge with a great breakfast in the morning at the restaurant in the main hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at the beautiful lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful room with lovely mountain views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loved the room! It was so cute and cozy and was so much better than a regular hotel room. I didn't like that the hot tub was down all day one of the days and it was our coldest day so we really wanted to go in the hot tub. It did finally open at 7:30pm, but we really wanted to go in after a long day of hiking before our dinner plans. Parking was also hard to find some nights when we came back from dinner. We always found a spot but usually had to walk pretty far back to our place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay awesome place to vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andre

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, rustic rooms with wood fireplaces not far from Banff Ave. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Sae elk on property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional Lodge accommodation, room was clean and spacious with mountain view on both sides, would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay here at least ince a year and normally love it. This year, maintenance on the hot tub was preformed. Taking it out of commission after a 4500 person running event. Very poor timing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean room. Efficient staff. Mountain View.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernando, mill valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is on a mountain with great views, comfortable rooms, nice staff, parking and accesible through public transportation. 5 min to Banff’s downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well appointed & comfy, staff friendly & food of good standard. However despite us paying for a premium suite our room overlooked the car park and was quite noisy with people coming & going at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025