Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Banff, Alberta

Lodge Room
Mountain Cafe
Premium Room
Lodge Room
Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant
Lodge Room
Mountain Cafe
Premium Room
Lodge Room
Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant

The hotel

Place yourself amongst the pines and spruce perched upon the foothills of Tunnel Mountain and you'll soon see why this area of Canada is so highly regarded. Buffalo Mountain Lodge boasts an enviable backwoods location with plenty of modern fixtures and fittings to give guests the best of both worlds. Cosy up under your feather duvet as the open fire roars or venture into downtown Banff for a night on the tiles, whatever you prefer, this mountain lodge allows for access all areas. Being close to neighbouring attractions such as Lake Louise and Emerald Lake, there's every excuse to spend your days exploring, with a stainless steel outdoor hot tub and award-winning restaurant on-site when it's time to head back to base. Banff is an absolute adventure playground with canoeing, biking and white-water rafting all helping to create one amazing experience after the next with some of the most sensational scenery in North America providing an inspirational backdrop. No matter how fast or how slow you prefer to take things, Buffalo Mountain Lodge provides clean, comfortable and cosy dwellings from where to get out and explore or stay put and cotch up.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Free Parking
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Situated amongst the firs, spruce and pines on Tunnel Mountain, just a 3-minute drive (free shuttle available) or a 15-minute scenic stroll from the bars, shops and restaurants of Downtown Banff. Transfer time from Calgary Airport: 1 hour 35 minutes.

Hotel information

108 guest rooms, on 2 floors with no lift. All with stone fireplace, private bath, feather duvets, complimentary WiFi access, LCD TV, tea/coffee making facilities, clock radio, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Lodge Room with 1 or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Sleeping Buffalo Dining Room (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with award-winning wine list), lounge area and bar. Fitness suite, steam room and outdoor hot tub. Business centre*. Complimentary shuttle bus to Banff. Local activities* include: hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, white-water rafting, chair lift rides and horseback treks. Complimentary parking.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: One person must be aged 21 years and over in each room at check-in.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (718)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spacious, comfortable and well equipped accommodation, a little distance out of downtown Banff.

May 18, 2019 manxseasider Ramsey, United Kingdom

Stayed here with my wife and another couple for 3 nights as part of a Trailfinders Canadian holiday. Lodge style accommodation a short walk from the main reception. Our unit comprised 2 large double beds, spacious bathroom with deep old-school bath and separate powerful shower, balcony overlooking nearby snow capped peak and large open log fire… Read more
Stayed here with my wife and another couple for 3 nights as part of a Trailfinders Canadian holiday. Lodge style accommodation a short walk from the main reception. Our unit comprised 2 large double beds, spacious bathroom with deep old-school bath and separate powerful shower, balcony overlooking nearby snow capped peak and large open log fire (didn’t need this as weather was warm). Good strong WiFi signal (free) throughout the complex A little distance from downtown Banff but the courtesy vehicle was available at short notice whenever we needed it. Reception staff and courtesy drivers were all very friendly and helpful. Kiwi Kate was particularly memorable in her helpfulness to our party! The Buffalo Mountain cafe on site was very handy and a useful alternative to the a la carte menu in the main restaurant. Read less
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May 15, 2019 Trail32296655356

A beautiful, rustic resort to totally relax in. Lovely, quiet location with great access to restaurants in Banff. All the staff were exceptional. The Lounge area was cozy and quaint along with all the decor of this favorite resort of mine. Great shuttle service for Banff in a new vehicle. Driver was friendly and service oriented.
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May 13, 2019 Trip41695907989

Just an average room. It did not look as nice in person as the photos make it look online. We booked because we wanted a gym and spa and those amenities were being updated while we visited so not only was it noisy, we couldn't use them.
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May 9, 2019 tasomelissa Prince Albert, Canada

Chose to stay here because it had suites and wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of Banff Ave. Main lodge was beautiful and cozy. Room was filthy -furballs/dust bunnies on carpet. Housekeeping only came once in 3 days. Our 15 month old son to crawled and played on the carpet; he literally had black hands and knees. Great restaurant - food… Read more
Chose to stay here because it had suites and wanted to be away from the hustle and bustle of Banff Ave. Main lodge was beautiful and cozy. Room was filthy -furballs/dust bunnies on carpet. Housekeeping only came once in 3 days. Our 15 month old son to crawled and played on the carpet; he literally had black hands and knees. Great restaurant - food was delicious, with friendly staff. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Memorable stay

May 3, 2019 Nomad12737179436 Cape Town, South Africa

Wonderful view from our room. Clean room. Friendly shuttle service from the lodge to downtown. Wonderful wood fire place, just a pity that the over sensitive smoke detector in the room prevent us from using the fire place more than once. Everything else was wonderful. We loved the deep bath tub.