Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3 stars
Tue 16/6
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Wed 17/6
2 guests, 1 room
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£63
/Cheapest rate per night
Room type
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Nightly total
Queen room, bed type unknown
£63
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£66
Double room, 1 king bed
£75
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Overview

Within a 10-minute car ride of Banff Airport, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna and complimentary Wi-Fi. It is also a short car trip from Mt Norquay and Tunnel Mountain.

There are a range of facilities available to guests of Banff Buffalo Mountain, such as an express check-in and check-out feature, a beauty centre and a 24-hour business centre. It also offers child-minding services, a currency exchange and a reception that operates 24 hours a day. The hotel also features a well-equipped gym.

The hotel's rooms are rustic and offer a kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave. All provide tea and coffee making facilities and movies-on-demand.

Buffalo Mountain Hotel Banff's restaurants, Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant and Cilantro, offer guests dinner during the evening. There is also the added convenience of an on-site restaurant.

For guests who enjoy exploring local eateries, there is a great selection right on the doorstep. Banff Railway Station is within a 30-minute walk.

8.9
Very good rating
Based on 2,329 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Tue 16/6
-
Wed 17/6
Queen room, bed type unknown
£63
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£117
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
£146
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£66
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£170
nightly with fees
Superior room, bed type unknown
£241
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
£71
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£120
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
£145
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
£75
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
£76
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
£80
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£76
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£104
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£211
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£80
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£166
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£228
nightly with fees
Standard Room, bed type unknown
£144
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
£145
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£268
nightly with fees
Queen room, 2 queen beds
£312
nightly with fees
Queen room, bed type unknown
£146
nightly with fees
King room, bed type unknown
£291
nightly with fees
Premier Room, bed type unknown
£483
nightly with fees
Double room, 2 queen beds
£147
nightly with fees
Premier Room, bed type unknown
£163
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£171
nightly with fees
Double room, 1 king bed
£177
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 1 king bed
£247
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£260
nightly with fees
Standard Room, 2 queen beds
£260
nightly with fees
King room, 1 king bed
£262
nightly with fees
Double room, bed type unknown
£277
nightly with fees
Superior room, 1 king bed
£336
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£377
nightly with fees
Premier Room, 2 queen beds
£361
nightly with fees
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Amenities at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

General

  • Family rooms
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Ski storage
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Vending machine (drinks)

Things to do

  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchenette

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Kids meals

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Buffalo Mountain Lodge

8.9
Very good
2329 verified ratings
Wonderful
1119
Very good
422
Good
323
Okay
180
Fair
143
Mediocre
68
Poor
74

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's cozy and comfortable rooms with fireplaces, good bed comfort, and spaciousness. The location was praised for being convenient and scenic, often with complimentary transport options. Service was highlighted as friendly, helpful, and prompt, enhancing the overall experience. However, some guests noted issues with cleanliness, particularly in bathrooms and general room hygiene, which detracted from their stay. Despite these negatives, the positive aspects of the hotel's atmosphere, room comfort, and location were frequently mentioned and valued.
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Location8 out of 10
Service7.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort7 out of 10
Room Size6.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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6.0
Okay
Diane, Sept 2024
Bathrooms are in serious need of updating. Tiny corner shower, pedastal sink, and claw tub for one. All in a spacious room that could easily hold a jacuzzi tub, a shower three times the tize, and a ling vanity sink. For $400 a night, I don't want to see mildew and junkiness around the shower base.

Location

700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB T1L 1B3

What's nearby

  • Banff Avenue0.3 mi
  • Tunnel Mountain0.5 mi
  • Canadian Ski Museum West0.9 mi
  • Banff Springs Golf Club1 mi
  • Canadian Mountain Holidays1 mi
  • Canada House Gallery1.1 mi
  • The Banff Centre1.1 mi
  • Banff Park Museum1.1 mi
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies1.1 mi
  • Tunnel Mountain Drive1.2 mi
  • Bow Falls1.3 mi
  • Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum1.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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March
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£242
£151
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 30% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Buffalo Mountain Lodge, plan to stay on a Monday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Buffalo Mountain Lodge was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £254, while the most expensive was £254.
  • How long should you stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

  • How many rooms are provided within the Buffalo Mountain Lodge meeting facilities?

    The hotel’s stunning meeting facilities divide into four main areas, including smaller boardrooms and more impressive, larger event venues. The Cascade room is a no-frills facility, perfect for boardroom meetings with up to 20 people, whereas the Strathcona and Wainwright rooms seat 48 and 70 people, respectively, and impress with their wooden beam design and natural daylight. The biggest venue at this lodge is the Wapiti Longhouse where up to 99 people can celebrate under the wooden ceiling and with views of the mountain range. With access to the wine cellar, it is perfect for weddings as well.

  • What distinguishes the Buffalo Mountain Lodge from other accommodations?

    Plonked amidst fir and spruce trees, a stay at this lodge gives guests the ultimate outdoor experience and feeling for a remote mountain lodge. The interior impresses with wooden beams, stone fireplaces, and dark leather furniture to emulate the ultimate cabin-in-the-woods feeling. Despite being close to shops, nightlife, and restaurants, guests get to spot elks and deer crossing the hotel premises every so often, and during hikes, you get to see even more of the area’s wildlife.

  • What kind of fare is served at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge restaurant?

    True to nature’s taste, the hotel’s restaurant specializes in smoked and roasted wild game, accompanied by seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. The dining room allows incredible views over the surrounding nature while enjoying high-quality food and wine from their own wine cellar. Additionally, the wooden beam ceiling construction dominates the interior. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also features a kid-friendly menu as well as an extensive cocktail menu.

  • What can guests expect of the Buffalo Mountain Lodge lounge?

    For a more casual get-together, guests can also conglomerate in the Sleeping Buffalo Lounge that welcomes with a large fireplace and smaller round tables, and is fashioned almost entirely out of wood. A high ceiling provides an airy atmosphere and there is access to an outside patio. Snacks inspired by the main restaurant’s cuisine can also be enjoyed here and Sunday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, guests can benefit from the lounge’s Happy Hour with special rates. For sweet delights, also pop in to the Buffalo Mountain Café, which boasts homemade pies and desserts, muffins, and fresh pastries.

  • What kind of activities can guests do at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

    Throughout the year, the hotel features a wide array of activities for guests to enjoy and which can be organized by the hotel for your convenience. If you’ve come to explore all the beautiful biking trails surrounding the property, you can store your bike conveniently at this bike-friendly hotel. Other sports include canoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, or sleigh rides. Horseback riding can also be organized, as can white water rafting. For group activities, also consider the Chef’s Table, where a professional chef shares kitchen secrets over wine and you receive a take-away gift bag.

  • What special packages does the Buffalo Mountain Lodge offer?

    For more adventure and fun, check one of the offers and special deals on KAYAK. Some of them include a fantastic gourmet dinner and other perks such as free breakfast. During the holidays, you can get special discounts and stay for longer to enjoy the hotel's various themed evening activities like an eggnog reception, movie nights, and readings. Seasonal offers, such as the one on New Year’s Eve, guarantee fun with DJ entertainment and a complimentary glass of sparkling to clink to the New Year.

  • Where is Buffalo Mountain Lodge located?

    Buffalo Mountain Lodge is located at 700 Tunnel Mountain Road, 1 miles from the centre of Banff. Banff Avenue is the closest landmark to Buffalo Mountain Lodge.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Buffalo Mountain Lodge?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Buffalo Mountain Lodge.

  • Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Buffalo Mountain Lodge offer free parking?

    Yes, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free parking.

  • How far is Buffalo Mountain Lodge from the airport?

    Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 66.6 miles from Calgary. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 98.8 miles from Red Deer.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Buffalo Mountain Lodge hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Buffalo Mountain Lodge.

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Distance to city centre

8.7
1.0 mi