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 Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Gondola
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds (Premier)

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Premier)

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Villa

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lodge)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 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 Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Upper Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Banff Gondola - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬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

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.

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

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buffalo Mountain Lodge on Oct 29, 2025 start from $107.71, 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.

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 980 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1391 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

BELEN

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People @ the front desk are nice in front of us (3 ) but when we left all the good stuff that we requested over the phone before we left USA, ( Microwave, robes etc.) and when we check in on the day of our arrival was forgotten. Seems like they got hit with Tornado over their head and lost their mind and memories. The woke up after 2 days when i called them about those stuff. BAD !!! treatment of customers. We travelled around the world, the 1st time I encountered this kind of service. I hope this message will help the entire management to make a change/s. We don't look rich personally but we can afford to lived in America and travelled at the same time, if that was the reason why ? all their promises that we are entitled anaway has forgotten for 2 days after we got their. I don't like to make a negative reviews but this is another way to help you guys to have more costumers. Thank you. have a great day Belen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Food, vegetarian options, service at restaurant substandard. Breakfast potatoes tasted frozen, hard as rocks. Pasta was brittle, brown, crunchy and swimming in an inch of butter.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
For the premium price we paid they had the hot tub closed for maintenance no explanation or consolation given. Room was clean and comfortable private and quiet with not much too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nidhi

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

Will return gain

Amazing hotel, little pricey but not bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Very rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chang Won

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, and just love this place. Spacious rooms with fire places. Staff so friendly. Love location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it all and the hot tub was the icing on the cake. All staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Andry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Natural building design. Property condition is old
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

soheyl, Leduc

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Santiago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We liked the location and services the property has. No being downtown but walking distance to downtown was a plus for us. The room was OK, but for a "Superior Suite" as they call it, there was nothing Superior to it. Some equipment at the Room was not functioning well and had to be changed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ba Nhat

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Was charged $100 after stay without reason. Also found used coffee pods in room upon entrance Fire place didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YINGYING

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good experience! Hope we had booked for more nights!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property, super comfortable bed, real fireplace in the room… just awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karol Alin, Kitchener

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was nice , with clean and comfortable rooms There were many nice places to see within walking distance. The staff was friendly. I would consider staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KRISTY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was comfortable. The staff was very responsive and helpful with all our requests. The lodge anticipated our large group and the sofa beds were turned down for us and made. The kitchenette amenities was well used for the 4 days we stayed. The room and living space was cozy. However, the room could use some sound proofing and perhaps an adequate privacy curtain in our room. The blinds does let some light in and other guests could also see on the edges of the window where the blinds don'tquite cover. When your room is directly in front of the parking lot, it would be nice to have more privacy. Also, one of the sofa bed had a very overused mattress, it was so uncomfortable to sleep on. Overall though it was a good stay and still recommend it to large groups but perhaps not for folks who are sensitive to sound.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is very kind, welcoming and informative. Also, the maintenance staff is quick to respond whenever needed and is knowledgeable. The room has an amazing view of the mountain and has fireplace. Great cabin experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

wing hong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025