Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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

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Buffalo Mountain Lodge is steps from Banff National Park Info Centre. Travelers love the cozy lobby with a fireplace and coffee shop. After exploring, relax in the spa tub or enjoy happy hour at The Prow. The lodge offers free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour gym, and highly praised staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar

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Room options

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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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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

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
(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
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About the area

Map
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3

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 near Banff National Park Information Centre
Located close to Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain, Buffalo Mountain Lodge provides a coffee shop/cafe, a fireplace in reception and a bar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, The Prow, features happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Recycling, daily housekeeping and phones

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 20 to 40 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Buffalo Mountain Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Buffalo Mountain Lodge located?

Located in Tunnel Mountain District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Surprise Corner, Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Legacy Trail. Tunnel Mountain and Cave and Basin National Historic Site are also within 3 mi (5 km). Banff Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1072 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1485 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, the room was perfect, awesome location away from the crowds downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Parminder

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality clean environment with nice views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marushka

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

June

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

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room, Great Location, Quiet, Superb Hot Tub, Friendly Staff. Very Enjoyable and Relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with real wood burning fireplace, very cozy, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy lodge in Banff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from the property of the mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were wonderful and decorated very nice. Great service! Hot tub was out of order the night we were there, which was disappointing, but they were great at compensating for that
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rustic setting. Loved the fireplace in the room. Food was excellent at the restaurant. Would go back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

8/10 Good

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristian Nunes

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

Randy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the heated floors
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Amazon! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

We had a wondeful stay! Only downfall was the fireplace was off limits due to maintenance. But everyrhing else was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really nice room, mountain atmosphere, private
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025