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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel near Surprise Corner in Banff

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Surprise Corner
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

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

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette (Buffalo Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Luxury Villa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Villa

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Surprise Corner - 1 min walk - 0.1 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

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 5 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬4 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
  • 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. 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

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
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Buffulo Mountain Lodge
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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.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1309 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1761 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1761 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

We had a wondeful stay! Only downfall was the fireplace was off limits due to maintenance. But everyrhing else was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Amazon! We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, the room was perfect, awesome location away from the crowds downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as I had hoped, location, convince to transport, lovely restaurant and lounge, peaceful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Very clean room, and very helpful staff. Check in was easy, and we got an early check in. The only negative was that the fireplace was out of order, and we were looking forward to it. Not a big deal, still would have stayed anyway! The outdoor hot tub was also amazing. Great stay in the lodges, if you’re looking for a great mountain vibe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. It was a second time around and yet again I loved it. Room was amazing, and staff is very polite and accommodating. I always recommend the lodge to anybody looking for a relaxing night away. So thank you BML. Great work.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming, we especially enjoyed the massive outdoor hot tub. The location is quiet, tucked in a forested area, up the hill from Main Street. If you prefer a quiet room, we recommend requesting the second floor units. We were in a ground floor suite and could hear quite a bit of walking and talking from the occupants above us starting at 6am. The oscillating fan helped create white noise!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Spacious rooms, including a fireplace. Large bathrooms with claw-foot tub. Fantastic. And the staff consistently communicated any issues on the property. Located only about 2 miles from all the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Clary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We were disappointed that we couldn’t have a fire in the fireplace. Also we were surprised the incandescent lightening that was in the room is not energy efficient. The hotel talked about conserving energy yet it had this kind of lighting throughout the room. On a positive we were impressed with the cosy rooms and the outdoor hot tub. 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renila Dela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leila

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If your hot tub is to open for 9am and checkout is at 11am, informing guests at 9:05am that the hot tub is still not ready because they need to shovel the snow, and then not having it open until 9:50am is not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian Nunes

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute perfection, with extra detail to customer service. Amazing staff and the best restaurant in Banff. Don’t bother going anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marushka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, and the room was gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and cozy. Clean and great staff. Onsite restaurant was fantastic. Such a great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was outstanding. Excellent location, comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025