Sunshine Mountain Lodge

Banff, Alberta

Main Lodge Suite
Sunshine Village Gondola
Deluxe Waterfall View Room
Sunshine Village Gondola
Main Lodge Suite
Sunshine Village Gondola
Deluxe Waterfall View Room
Sunshine Village Gondola

The hotel

It could sell out purely because it’s the only ski-in/ski-out hotel in Banff National Park, but the team behind Sunshine Mountain Lodge didn’t think that was enough. Pulling out all the stops, they’ve also packed in the area’s biggest al fresco hot pool, an indulgent spa, a ski boutique (so you can travel light and arrive on the slopes bang on trend), huge windows that frame the incredible scenery, a family room with everything from Wii to a pool table, and evening activities like movie nights, snowshoeing, and tobogganing. Dressed in wood and stone, the lodge delivers on authentic Rockies charm too — and on true mountain après-ski (and pre-ski) treats, with its gondola-side café and crêperie, Canadian bistro, grill bar, smokehouse, and Chimney Corner Lounge, where you can cosy up around the fire each night, with rich hot chocolate.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Ski
  • Hot tub
  • Families
  • Ski In Ski Out
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Located at an altitude of 2,158 m in Sunshine Village, within Banff National Park, just outside the town of Banff. Transfer time from Banff: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

84 rooms. All with flat-screen TV, telephone, iPod docking station, fully-functional windows, Keurig coffee maker and hairdryer. Deluxe View with Balcony Rooms are located in the main lodge. They feature majestic mountain views from a private slope-side balcony. The bathrooms feature slate floors, granite counter tops and eco-double flush toilets, with 1 queen-size bed and a single sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Deluxe Waterfall Rooms are located in the main lodge and due to their waterfall facing postion, are quiet and relaxing in the evenings. The bathrooms feature slate floors, granite counter tops and eco-double flush toilets, with 1 queen-size bed and a single sofa bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Main Lodge Suites are located in the main wing of the lodge. Spacious suites feature a cozy fireplace and mountain views from the private balcony, with 1 king-size bed and 1 double sofa bed, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Located at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge you will find the Mad Trapper’s Smokehouse rustic mountain pub (lunch and dinner), Eagle's Nest Canadian Bistro (dinner), Java Lift Coffee Bar (breakfast and lunch) and The Chimney Corner Fireside Dining (breakfast, lunch and dinner). First Tracks Cafe (breakfast and lunch) and the Creekside Bar & Grill (breakfast and lunch) are located in the Creekside Lodge beside the gondola at the Base. One of Canada's largest outdoor hot tubs. Sauna. Complimentary equipment locker located conveniently on the ground floor of the new West Wing. Each locker has space for equipment, including boots, helmets and outerwear. A boot drying rack is available. Year-round outdoor movie nights. Tobogganing is available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings after the ski lifts have closed on traditional maple wood toboggans. Games Room equipped with pool table, WII console and arcade games. Family Room with sofas, big screen TV, wood-burning fireplace and board games. Shuttle bus to and from Banff town.

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: The lodge is only accessible by gondola or hotel shuttle. For arrivals after the gondola closes, a resort shuttle will pick up passengers from the check-in location at the base of the mountain. Gondola operating dates are 30 Jun–4 Sep Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon 8:00am–6:00pm (subject to change). It is reccommended that guests arrive 30 minutes before the last gondola time. On days that the gondola is not in operation, a bus will take guests to the hotel. Bus operating dates are 3 Jul–31 Aug Tue, Wed and Thu 8:00am–6:00pm (subject to change).

Please note: The Sunshine Mountain check-in is located at the parking lot/base area in the Creekside Lodge and is open daily from 8:00am–6:00pm. For guests arriving after 6:00pm, please call the Sunshine Mountain Lodge Front Desk at tel: 403-762-6500 at least 2 hours ahead to make arrangements. Please allow upto 2 hours for delivery of luggage from the base area.

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  • Excellent (640)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overrated, understandably quite empty

Nov 12, 2019 longtravel09 europe

The price was 4*, but not the quality of service or room. Most employees are seasonal, young but inexperienced. Our room was small, clean, but noisy at times. The worst was the restaurant, the Chimney Corner. High prices were charged for substandard food. Being up the hill you unfortunately do not have much other choice in the evening. And there… Read more
The price was 4*, but not the quality of service or room. Most employees are seasonal, young but inexperienced. Our room was small, clean, but noisy at times. The worst was the restaurant, the Chimney Corner. High prices were charged for substandard food. Being up the hill you unfortunately do not have much other choice in the evening. And there was also an insulting 'Resort fee' charged on top the bill. Being so far from Banff it does not correspond to anything. Park fees had anyway to be paid beforehand at the Banff NP entrance. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Ski-In, Ski-Out, service and staff always outstanding

Nov 12, 2019 TonyinCalgary Calgary, Canada

We've stayed at Sunshine several times and always enjoy it, service and staff are always excellent. In November there is no minimum stay so its easy to drive out Saturday from Calgary and ski all weekend on a one night stay. Would stay much more often,but the total price is quite expensive, would appreciate a locals discount now and then or… Read more
We've stayed at Sunshine several times and always enjoy it, service and staff are always excellent. In November there is no minimum stay so its easy to drive out Saturday from Calgary and ski all weekend on a one night stay. Would stay much more often,but the total price is quite expensive, would appreciate a locals discount now and then or maybe a once a year season pass holders deal that makes a longer stay worthwhile (outside of the busiest times, maybe January or a birthday deal). Once there we will be spending more money on food and drinks anyway. Always appreciate the great service, they treat you well. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful Lodge Experience

Nov 11, 2019 HK_Calgary_Traveler

Sunshine Mountain Lodge is a cool on the hill experience. The staff is amazing and helpful. There are hill activities for Lodge guests and the restaurants are excellent. No need to rush for your ski day and you can be on the hill ahead of everyone else.
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Nov 10, 2019 sashak184 Calgary, Canada

Meet Shannon. He's a 24 year old Australian dude whom I had the pleasure of riding with today at Sunshine Village. Between Shannon and his boss David, we were fully taken care of in terms of disabled accessibility mountaintop. The snow here is too deep for my husband to push my chair through (trust me, first off the bat, he, the groom Brad and… Read more
Meet Shannon. He's a 24 year old Australian dude whom I had the pleasure of riding with today at Sunshine Village. Between Shannon and his boss David, we were fully taken care of in terms of disabled accessibility mountaintop. The snow here is too deep for my husband to push my chair through (trust me, first off the bat, he, the groom Brad and his brother Matthew carried me in my wheelchair from the Gondala to the hotel). God love that Newfie strength the 3 of them possess. Shannon and David took it from there, and gave me a ride on the sled to the ceremony site, the Mad Trapper Lodge and then back to the Gondala. They made attending the wedding so effortless. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful surroundings

Nov 5, 2019 PriyaB734 Tampa, Florida

We spent 4 nights here. The hotel is only accessible via gondola. I was a bit nervous, but the 25 minute ride was very enjoyable. If you do come after 6pm, the gondola is closed but you can call before and a shuttle will drive you up. The room was comfortable. The staff were all very nice. The only disappointing part was the one night we ate… Read more
We spent 4 nights here. The hotel is only accessible via gondola. I was a bit nervous, but the 25 minute ride was very enjoyable. If you do come after 6pm, the gondola is closed but you can call before and a shuttle will drive you up. The room was comfortable. The staff were all very nice. The only disappointing part was the one night we ate dinner at the restaurant and the breakfast buffet. I felt the food could have been much better. Other than that we enjoyed our stay. Read less