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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

  • 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 Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

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 bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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

  • 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
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 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 - ‬5 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

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

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. 1076 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1489 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

Mariana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, clean, staff is very nice, dining at Prow is amazing! The bus stop is in front of the hotel, very easy to go to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bronwyn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zitong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely LOVE this lodge. It’s quiet and close to Banff downtown. There were woods right next to my balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay. We were upgraded for free to a premier plus king room and it was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harjeet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique quiet location and just a quick drive from busy town
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Queen beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranjit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel option, close to public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffalo Mountain Lodge was a charming place to stay. I only wish we had booked it for multiple nights! The room had a fireplace and we enjoyed winding down the night in front of it. The order space overlooked Mount Rundle and was the perfect spot for a drink before dinner and a morning coffee. We did have dinner at the Prow and the food and service were great. We also had drinks at the bar after dinner and the bartender was attentive and great. We would love to stay here again sometime and highly recommend everyone to consider Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Even though it's outside of downtown Banff, the Roam transit bus is just a short walk from the hotel and can get you anywhere you want to go. We had previously stayed in downtown Banff and realized this location was a little more to our liking and less busy. Thanks for a great night in Banff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays that you can find in banff. Everything was perfect and the room was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trung

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
It’s beautiful😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds and the pull out sofa bed were comfortable. I liked that they texted us to check in and see if we needed anything. It was nice to have cleaning service each day as we needed it. Parking was packed- we had to pack aways from our place, that could be improved. Hot tub and bar on site was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We have been coming to this property regularly for the last 18 years and will be looking elsewhere in the future. They seem busy enough with the recent influx of tourists that they don't really need to keep people from nearby areas happy and coming back. The t/v and wifi wasn’t working and when we called the front desk they didn’t really seem to care. They offered an excuse and no offer to try to remedy the problem. The next morning when we checked out they shrugged it off. There are many new hotels in the area and we will be trying something new next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geetha

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water pressure was extremely low. And we constantly hear the noisy sound from some water pipes, don't know where it came from. A strange person knocked our door at 8:20am. Sofabed was sooo~ uncomfortable. Overrall, it is a mediocre hotel with bad value.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the facility was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely cosy lodge with a giant and very comfortable bed!! The bathroom was amazing and had everything we needed. Only downfall which is very minor and didn’t affect us. The room felt quite dark even with the lights on and there’s no full length mirror.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025