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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Courtyard
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Courtyard
Front of property
Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$498
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(112 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Banff

At The Dorothy Motel you'll be within just a 15-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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Uptown District hotel include Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Farm & Fire - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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. A complete renovation of The Dorothy Motel was completed in October 2020.

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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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
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The price is AU$579
includes taxes & fees
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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

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
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • 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

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 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dorothy Motel on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$498.48, 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. 687 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1012 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet. We liked the coffee and fresh cream in reusable containers. A green approach. Excellent dollar value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ray

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vivianny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

I prefer human contact when I check-in to a hotel/motel as well as an actual key (as opposed to having to download an app, create an account, access key from phone, phone IS key, so phone has to be charged etc). Motel room is nicely designed; well-equipped; and bed is comfy. Suggestion: Floors should be wet-mopped, not just vaccumed. Courtyard is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inderjot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet! So nice to have access to amenities at canoe and otter
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deeksha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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

Excellent stay, comfortable, clean, friendly staff

Highly recommend Dorothy Motel. The room was great, spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. All the amenities were included (kettle, fridge, tv, hair dryer, safe, there was also a microwave). Tea/coffee/milk provided. Room was cleaned everyday. There was a nice courtyard where you could sit as well as use the Hotel Canoe’s facilities (pool/hot tub etc). You can check-in and out at Hotel Canoe (and I was able to leave my bags there too on checkout). Hotel Canoe have an on-site restaurant (Sudden Sally), good for breakfast. It is a little outside the downtown area (20 min walk) but the hotel provided a 3 day bus pass and so it really wasn’t an issue. The bus stopped very close to the motel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was small so less foot traffic made for quiet times, nice. The fact there was no check in at the property and required walking across the street to another property to check in or use an app to check in was a bit disappointing. The ability to walk from the property to multiple shopping and dinning places was very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for walking down town Banff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in, room was so cute and they gave up free 3 day passes for public transit. Amazing stay! Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here for 3 nights. Clean room. Staff were receptive to our requests. Super quiet, we like quiet. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovations look great and the rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a few times, never had a problem, always clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

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

Perfect, Quiet, Clean

Great motel on the edge of downtown. It was a great value, motel was recently renovated and very cute/clean. I did not give the condition five stars because someone had recently made a hole in the wall, which the motel can't be faulted for unfortunate guests. It was quiet and pet friendly. Bed was very comfortable as well and you had access to the facilities at their sister hotel, Canoe, across the street. I would definitely stay here again and recommend anyone looking for a nice, clean, quiet stay without all the fuss you'd normally get from the hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, housekeeping is a little slow or understaffed. Took awhile to get to our room, but the whole room stay was great and makes pet friendly travel very easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very European flair and smaller rooms. Clean and modern with all amenities. The staff off site was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very accommodating, allowed us to access their neighbouring affiliate hotel for dishware and hot pools. Thanks, we enjoyed our second stay at The Dorothy!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price and good location at walking distance to downtown Banff. Very clean and good shower. Not so happy with the door key. Out of the six times, it worked flawlessly once. Twice with a 30 second delay, twice after trying for about 2 minutes and once not at all. A bit frustrating experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic renovated motel, highly recommend. It's slightly outside of town, which was really nice and peaceful. Easy 25min walk to town or free transit. Also really appreciated having access to the amenities and services of the Canoe Hotel across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Grande Prairie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Trendy comfortable stay

Very trendy and extremely comfortable beds. Super nice hot pools and very friendly staff. The AC/heater is loud but the building is very quiet. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025