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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Banff with free parking

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Rooftop pool
Courtyard
Courtyard
Interior
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Glacier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior King Bed Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Banff

At The Dorothy Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Victoria Glacier and Surprise Corner. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a front desk safe and a vending machine. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Uptown District hotel, attractions include Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Upper Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Glacier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 18 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel in Banff with free parking
The Dorothy Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1974
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
The Dorothy Motel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Canoe and Suites, #2000 - 600 Banff Ave]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 16 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bumpers Inn LTD
Bumpers Inn LTD Banff
Bumpers LTD Banff
Bumpers Inn Banff
Bumpers Inn
Bumpers Banff
Bumpers Hotel Banff
Bumpers Motel Banff
Bumpers Inn
The Dorothy Motel Hotel
The Dorothy Motel Banff
The Dorothy Motel Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dorothy Motel?

The Dorothy Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dorothy Motel?

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorothy Motel on 27 Jan 2026 start from AU$178.51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Dorothy Motel?

Yep, The Dorothy Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dorothy Motel?

No, The Dorothy Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dorothy Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Dorothy Motel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The Dorothy Motel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, spacious and clean room, good bathroom and the shower. The air conditioning / heating unit is too loud. The room has a safe box, microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Unfortunately, they do not provide any plates or utensils. Also, the hotel sent an e-mail with the following information: "Please note that The Dorothy Motel is a self-service motel and there is no Front Desk. Mobile check-in information will be sent to guests with accurate email information, 48 hours prior to arrival." Yet, no check-in information was provided, and I had to call their number 8 hours before the arrival. It turns out you have to check-in at the front desk of their "sister-hotel" Canoe, which is fortunately just across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hsiu chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location for a great price
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Exchiela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really good check in and it was a lot quieter then the last time I stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and clean rooms. Staff at the Hotel Canoe across the street were super accommodating and helpful. We were a 2 min walk away from the local bus stop which made traveling to and from easy. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was lovely. Great location. Easy to walk into the centre of Banff. Great for discovering the National Park. Very good facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great base to get to the sights in the Banff area. The staff at Hotel Canoe was great, Dorothy was quiet and wasn't busy, but was close enough to downtown to be walk-able.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Property was clean and safe. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

alayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay in The Dorothy Motel in Banff. It was close to transportation, quiet, clean and we had access to the amenities such as the hot tub at a nearby hotel. Overall would stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect! The room was clean and quiet. We had access to the amenities at their other hotel property across the street as well as their friendly and knowledgeable concierges who helped us book our tour bus to Lake Louise. Would recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriela

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Mississauga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here at the end of August for 3 nights. It was a nice quiet location at the top of the strip, further away from all the action which we liked because it’s all walkable. Also they gave us free bus passes. The bus stop is only a few steps away so it was easy to hop on hop off to go for dinner or a hike up Tunnel Mountain. The room’s interior design was very fresh & modern with interesting artwork taking inspiration from women of the backcountry & nature. We loved being on the ground floor with access to the beautiful courtyard where we sat at a small bistro set outside our door & enjoyed the complimentary pour over coffee we received / prepared ourselves daily. The room had cozy beds & we loved that they supplied Rocky Mountain Soap products in the bathroom. There was plenty of parking & special access to the beautiful hot pools at the Canoe Hotel across the road which had a change room w/ lockers & towels - so it was easy to just walk over and have a dip with magnificent mountain views! We really enjoyed our stay at The Dorothy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property ☺️ with the rooms being recently renovated they are fresh, clean, AC/heat works, and trendy if nice decor is your thing. Bathroom is spacious, lots of storage in the room, and the little fridge and microwave are a great addition too! There is a 7ft clearance to get to some of the parking and stairs to the upper rooms so keep that in mind for your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property. Great value
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Ac good but loud. View was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room for price point. Good coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustaaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, air conditioning and easy to walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but well designed. Conveniently located a block from the main downtown road & having a free bus pass with our stay was icing on the cake. Loved that we could use The Canoe Hotel's hot pools & ease of the lovely restaurant on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the check-in was across the street at resort hotel the staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and updated, nice courtyard area, convenient on site parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Randell

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is unique as it's very small with only a handful of rooms all with exterior access and a shared courtyard in the middle full of seating and greenery. The rooms were clean and bright. there isn't a front counter to check in on site, you have to go across the road to Canoe hotel to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025