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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Surprise Corner

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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
(67 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
(29 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
(29 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

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 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
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5-star hotel near Surprise Corner
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 3.5-star 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo Mountain Lodge on Apr 6, 2026 start from $93, including 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.

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. 1429 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1897 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is was our second getaway from Calgary (I’m from Florida) and this place is peaceful, quaint, classic. It’s a true relaxing even in the blustery snow and the food (Conchgliette) was 10/10. We will return. Merry Christmas
Snowy Hot tub
Birch by the jetted hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphaela

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

10/10 Excellent

Honeylette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ambience, Cozy room and Wonderful staff! Upon check in the lady was so friendly and very nice which i like the most and the vibes are amazingly beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Priya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room we checked into was dirty and not clean, they moved us to a newly renovated room which was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms and excellent view.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Sadegh

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and the room was great! Loved the fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless check in. Pleasant staff. Clean room overall very nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay, and the staff were all friendly and awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Biao

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought I had booked accommodations that included breakfast, but that wasn't the case when we arrived, very expensive in fact.
Banff Sunshine Ski Resort
Buffalo Lodge
Main lobby of the Buffalo Lodge, Banff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Breakfast in the morning has been fresh - healthy and very tastefully :-)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jung Sun

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was given did not match the photos of the room I booked on Expedia. Management first blamed me, then Expedia, instead of taking responsibility.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our preferred hotel when we stay in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025