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

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is P6,370
P7,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Kitchenette
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Tunnel Mountain District, a neighborhood in Banff, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. Banff Springs Golf Club and Banff Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tunnel Mountain and Banff Legacy Trail. Surprise Corner and Banff National Park Information Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Banff Gondola - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.4 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
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬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 the lobby, 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 center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 108 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,983 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators

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 does it cost to stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo Mountain Lodge on Oct 27, 2025 start from P 6,370.01, excluding 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.

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?

Check-out 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

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 982 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1407 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very beautiful resort and friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent polite knowledgeable friendly staff, exceptional food, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and hospitality is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great – feels remote and alpine. Staff, especiallu front desk were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful with a fireplace and living area. We really enjoyed our stay, and even saw a herd of elk in a nearby field. Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was sensational with beautiful views over the Rocky Mountains. Room was clean, and bed very comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is on a mountain with great views, comfortable rooms, nice staff, parking and accesible through public transportation. 5 min to Banff’s downtown
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful but not too crowded. I enjoyed being able to stay in Banff without the crowds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Large clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well appointed & comfy, staff friendly & food of good standard. However despite us paying for a premium suite our room overlooked the car park and was quite noisy with people coming & going at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place to stay! The room we were in had a oatiothat looked out to Tunnel Mtn. There were lots of hiking/biking trails across the road from our room. The restsurant on site was very good. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Da

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fireplace is superb
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. It was quiet, but not close to downtown area. Bus service was available.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Clean room. Efficient staff. Mountain View.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Sae elk on property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel option, close to public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the wood burning fireplace in the room and staff service and attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the facility was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025