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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel near Surprise Corner in Banff

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Villa

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Banff

Tunnel Mountain District stay.With a stay at this Tunnel Mountain District hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Surprise Corner and 2 miles (3 km) of Banff National Park Information Centre. Banff Legacy Trail and Tunnel Mountain are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles

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 Surprise Corner in Banff
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers its guests a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 3983 square feet (370 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and ski storage are also featured at Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 8 buildings
  • 3983 sq ft of conference space
  • 370 sq m of conference space
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers 108 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Buffalo Mountain Lodge to the airport?

Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 84.9 mi (94-min drive) away from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Buffalo Mountain Lodge.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 20 and 40 per person.

Is there a casino at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Buffalo Mountain Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge have a restaurant?

Buffalo Mountain Lodge is home to The Prow, which features happy hour.

Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Buffalo Mountain Lodge to downtown Banff?

Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 1 mi away from Banff.

Reviews

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1134 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1565 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Eulalie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thi Binh Minh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Buffalo lodge was very quiet and peaceful. It was nice to be away from the crowds of town. The bus stop is just a minute across the street. Very nice staff. We had no issues. Parking was scarce on a Friday night when the place was full.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elzbieta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay, the only thing I would suggest is installing some outlets or charging stations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Banff - an amazing adventure

Our first time to the Canadian Rockies and Banff, what a truly spectacular place! Everywhere you turn the glory of creation is shouting out to you! We enjoyed being able to walk a few steps and have amazing - endless views! Our room was perfect for us, with one, no two exceptions. First, parking is a bit cramped especially if you are driving a pick up truck but we were able to find a spot to squeeze it in. Second, we could hear the neighbors next to us talking and stomping around until 3 am. Likewise I imagine they could hear us as well. The food at the Prow was awesome too. We ate there two nights and had a great time sitting on the patio. We went into town for a dinner and it simply did not compare with the food at the Prow. Overall, a wonderful trip and stay at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabeel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place and a clean room, I like the privacy u get in your separate building, its just great and I hope to be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh-Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a fireplace which we didn't use as it was too hot but was very nice and rustic with modern conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area however it reminds me of townhouses but are hotel rooms. Our room was in rough condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed in Buffalo Mountain Lodge facilities and accommodations. Expected more. The room we had did not look like the online photos and definitely needs an upgrade (703). Patio dirty/unusable. Furniture wornout. Wish I would have looked closer at the description to know they do not have air conditioning. Only 3 lounge chairs in the hot tub area. I could go on....Choose somewhere else to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a brief 1 night stay to meet family so only experience lunch and accommodation Very nice room great food but honestly the staff made the visit - so helpful, very welcoming and pleasant, nothing was too much for any of the personnel we met. Thank you for a lovely visit - the scenery wasn't bad either!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Liked: Room location was excellent with great views and close to Roam bus stop. Room was clean with high ceilings, fireplace and we enjoyed coffee on the balcony. Parking was great. Did Not Like: Front Desk staff and Restaurant hostess not friendly or helpful. Only one ice machine on campus. No washers or dryers.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love buffalo mountain! The suites are great. A bit dated in some ways but lovely balcony and fire place ! Love the on site restaurant and you can’t beat the hot tub. The area the hotel is in is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William I

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem I had was I didn't want the coffee they have in the room and most hotels / resorts have coffee for free in there lobby or dinning area. When I went to get coffee from dining she didn't have a top for the take out coffee and of course trying to walk back to room most spilled. Also was charged for coffee...most everyone supplies free coffee especially at those rates....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, bring a power strip as outlets in the room are limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. Great hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely, clean, quiet property. Parking is competitive. The stairs to the second level are dangerous. Shower needs a safety handrail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveler
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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Storme

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location is perfect. Close to Banff without being in the middle of it. View from my room was priceless. I loved the accessibility to the trails. Wildlife sightings were outstanding. The lodge and my room Matched the mountain vibe perfectly. Great staff, top to bottom. Best burger I’ve ever had. Great work team!! Storme
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025