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 (794)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best in the Rockies

Aug 6, 2020 xenasdfre Canada

Fantastic location with spectacular views, gorgeous rooms and great dining. Always a great experience staying here, especially in the premier rooms with balcony. Many activities are accessible right from the lodge.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating paying so much for so little

Aug 5, 2020 rashed3507 Edmonton, Canada

I had such a bad experience. there was not even a good path to go to the room. just terrible. no air conditioning in hot summer, no fridge for cold water, not even soap in the washroom. I have never been in such a hotel or lodge.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great option in Banff for a quiet stay with amazing scenery

Aug 3, 2020 jonnyk331 Edmonton, Canada

Located on Tunnel Mountain, the hotel is off the beaten path and offers a very serene and quiet setting. A nice break from the craziness of downtown Banff, but only a couple of minutes by car and about a 25 minute walk down the mountain. Hotel staff are extremely friendly, and expect warm and helpful service all around. The room is charming… Read more
Located on Tunnel Mountain, the hotel is off the beaten path and offers a very serene and quiet setting. A nice break from the craziness of downtown Banff, but only a couple of minutes by car and about a 25 minute walk down the mountain. Hotel staff are extremely friendly, and expect warm and helpful service all around. The room is charming with a wood burning fireplace, we had the premium room with the clawfoot tub ensuite which is a wonderful option on a relaxing holiday. The mattress was very comfortable as well. From a maintenance and cleaning perspective, the room needed a little bit of work, but this wouldn't stop us from staying there again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Disappointing Stay

Aug 2, 2020 Aisha W Calgary, Canada

We booked a two night stay in a premier room for our 10th anniversary weekend. We totally understand that a pandemic has created many challenges for businesses in the tourism sector and we have taken that into account in our review. Our stay started with a smooth check in with very friendly staff. Our room seemed clean and tidy but did not have… Read more
We booked a two night stay in a premier room for our 10th anniversary weekend. We totally understand that a pandemic has created many challenges for businesses in the tourism sector and we have taken that into account in our review. Our stay started with a smooth check in with very friendly staff. Our room seemed clean and tidy but did not have many towels and no coffee making facilities. On closer inspection we found the sheets to be stained with food or blood (we weren’t sure which). We spoke with the manager and he offered to move us but we felt the main issue was the sheets and did not wish to pack up and move at that time of the evening, so a staff member brought fresh sheets. Due to the pandemic we had to change the bedding ourselves because staff aren’t permitted to do so. They also gave us small discount on our room and a complimentary bottle of wine. Beyond this we struggled to get fresh towels and additional toiletries for our room. When requesting things from the front office it took a very long time for them to arrive, leading us to think they are very under-staffed. There was no iron or ironing board in the room as described and we had to go and collect one from the main office. I did speak to the management about our experience and they were willing to hear my feedback and did offer a free night to give us the chance of a better experience. This was a very nice gesture. Overall, I think they did their best to acknowledge our experience and compensate us. However, I feel the service being offered to guests does not reflect the price point, especially as none of the hotel amenities are operational. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect getaway

Aug 2, 2020 CKV1995

Decided to do a quick getaway to Banff for a little break. This was our first time staying at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. It was exactly what we needed. The team at the Customer Service desk were amazing with getting us situated and went above and beyond on following the Covid guidelines. Our room was perfect. It had everything we needed. Bed was so… Read more
Decided to do a quick getaway to Banff for a little break. This was our first time staying at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. It was exactly what we needed. The team at the Customer Service desk were amazing with getting us situated and went above and beyond on following the Covid guidelines. Our room was perfect. It had everything we needed. Bed was so comfortable! Loved the spacious bathroom. I can't wait to return this fall/winter so that I can experience the wood burning fireplace in the room. Read less