Otter Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Upper Hot Springs

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A couple sitting by a hot tub with a mountainous backdrop.
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A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden console, a large window with a mountain view, and a colorful carpet.
A terrace with a sofa, chairs, and a fire feature, overlooking a snow-covered mountain.
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and a bar area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L1H8
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Hotel Room 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 274 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 288 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 290 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Mountain View King Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Accessible Room, King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Banff

Uptown District stay.Your stay at this Uptown District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Surprise Corner and Banff National Park Information Centre. Canadian Ski Museum West and Banff Off-Leash Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff Legacy Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Central Park - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 20 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shoku Izakaya - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Otter Hotel

4-star hotel near Upper Hot Springs
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otter Hotel offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness center. Otter Hotel also features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 174 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Otter Hotel offers 174 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. This Banff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Otter Hotel Hotel
Otter Hotel Banff
Otter Hotel Hotel Banff

Frequently asked questions

How close is Otter Hotel to the airport?

Otter Hotel is 83.9 mi (93-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 Otter Hotel?

As of Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otter Hotel on Aug 12, 2026 start from $826, 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 Otter Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Otter Hotel.

Does Otter Hotel offer free breakfast?

Otter Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Otter Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Otter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Otter Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Otter Hotel have a pool?

Otter Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Otter Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Otter Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Otter Hotel to downtown Banff?

Otter Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Banff.

Otter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1662 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 2095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2095 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay and enjoyed the outdoor hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

VIVIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, great location, affiliated restaurants were some of our favorites
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

akacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was wonderful. Loved the rooms, views, hot tub, restaurant, and staff was helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Reena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.. Hot tubs were spacious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Super clean, good atmosphere, good for kids
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time, clean, gorgeous outdoor area, free bus pass. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, Love the coffee and tea in room - the pourover was great! Also the front desk was very helpful giving suggestions for hikes and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tub and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff, and beautiful hot tub and workout room!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, location, and property/amenities. Will be staying there again when in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and relaxing stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Loved the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention and the place was really nice, the pool was great had an amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay! Was comfortable and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, easy parking access
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super lovely place! Loved how they have free bus tickets to get downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff. Made for an enjoyable experience in Banff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joffre

Great hotel. Further away from downtown , but it’s worth the drive if you find a good deal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful & friendly reception & bar staff. Room service was great. Hot tubs & area were very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was very nice, the outdoor hot tubs awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ehud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect hotel, great design, great service easy to get to the ski resorts highly reccomended
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an all around great hotel!!
Pool area day time.
Pool area night time.
Pool area, with mountain views
Entrance
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026