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Buffalo Mountain Lodge

700 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff, T1L 1B3 Canada

Mountain lodge with gourmet dining near Banff

In National Park
This scenic Canadian Rockies lodge is in Banff National Park, just 2 km (1.25 mi) from downtown Banff; Lake Minnewanka is 7 km (4.5 mi) away and downhill skiing is within 20 km (12.5 mi). Show more
20-person spa tub
The lodge's Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant specializes in Rocky Mountain Cuisine with fresh, wild, local ingredients. A 24-hour fitness center with dry sauna opens onto a 20-person outdoor spa tub.
Fieldstone fireplaces
Guestrooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge feature fieldstone fireplaces replenished daily with complimentary firewood. Premier rooms have bathrooms with heated slate floors and claw-foot tubs. Hide

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88%

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Lodge Double
Two double beds with down duvets. Furnished balcony or patio. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 300 square feet. Mountain lodge-style decor. Fieldstone fireplace with complimentary firewood replenished daily. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Desk. Coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.
Lodge Queen
One queen bed with down duvet. Furnished balcony or patio. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 300 square feet. Mountain lodge-style decor. Fieldstone fireplace with complimentary firewood replenished daily. Cable TV. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Desk. Coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.
Premier Queen
One queen bed with down duvet. Furnished balcony or patio. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 430 square feet. Mountain lodge-style decor. Fieldstone fireplace with complimentary firewood replenished daily. Bathroom with heated slate floor, separate shower stall, and old-fashioned claw-foot bathtub. Cable TV with VCR. Access to complimentary movie library. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Desk. CD clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.
Premier Double
Two queen beds with down duvets. Furnished balcony or patio. May have mountain view. Exterior-corridor access. 430 square feet. Mountain lodge-style decor. Fieldstone fireplace with complimentary firewood replenished daily. Bathroom with heated slate floor, separate shower stall, and old-fashioned claw-foot bathtub. Cable TV with VCR. Access to complimentary movie library. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Multi-line phone with voice mail. Desk. CD clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Nonsmoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • No elevators
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Caters to singles
  • Caters to couples
  • Caters to seniors
  • Caters to families
  • Caters to groups
  • American Express accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted

Awards and Affiliations

A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified

This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Green Key thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Handicapped parking

Property Amenities

Perched on the gentle slopes of Tunnel Mountain in Banff National Park, scenic Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 2 km (1.25 mi) from the eclectic shops and boutiques of downtown Banff. Lake Minnewanka is 7 km (4.5 mi) away and several downhill ski areas are within 40 km (25 mi).

Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant is famous for its Rocky Mountain Cuisine which highlights wild game; indigenous berries; and wild fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and grains. The lodge maintains its own wild-game ranch where caribou and buffalo roam.

A 24-hour fitness center with dry sauna and changing rooms opens onto a 20-person outdoor spa tub—a delicious, steaming treat in winter when snow covers the ground. A 24-business center is also on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Room service
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 108
  • Parking (free)
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Ski storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Video library
  • Wedding services
Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Banff,  Canada, Property Amenities Lobby

Rooms

All guestrooms feature mountain lodge-style décor with fieldstone fireplaces that are restocked with complimentary firewood daily. Amenities include cable TVs and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Premier rooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge feature bathrooms with heated slate floors, separate shower stalls, and old-fashioned claw-foot bathtubs. One-bedroom suites have 42-inch plasma TVs with DVD players and access to a complimentary movie library.

Room Amenities

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable television service
  • Free movie channels
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Fireplace
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Multi-line phone
  • In-room safe
  • Television Internet access (complimentary)
  • Premium bedding
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Sewing kit
  • Private bathroom
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Non-smoking only
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Cordless phone
  • Speakerphone

Dining

Sleeping Buffalo Restaurant - Mountain-formal. Rocky Mountain Cuisine featuring smoked, cured, or roasted wild game and wild fruits, berries, and vegetables. Menu items may include Medallions of Wild Northern Caribou with Raspberry Black pepper Sauce and Yam Goat Cheese Gratin, and Grilled Buffalo Tenderloin with Blueberry Port Glaze and Roasted Balsamic Sweet Potato. The lodge has its own wild-game ranch where the restaurant obtains its caribou and buffalo. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cilantro Mountain Café - Casual. Wood-fire pizzas and pastas. Open daily in summer for lunch and dinner. Seasonal winter hours.

Lobby lounge - Large fieldstone fireplace. Single malt Scotch whiskey, extensive wine cellar, cocktails. Light bar menu. Open from noon till late.

Room service - Available during restaurant hours.

Please note: The main dining room will be closed the evening of December 31 for a New Year's extravaganza. Guests who wish to participate must pre-book with the hotel. Contact the hotel using the information in the confirmation received after booking.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Banff,  Canada, Dining Dining

Recreation

The resort has a 24-hour fitness center with cardio machines, free weights, and a dry sauna. A 20-person outdoor spa tub is open year round.

Hiking trails are accessible across the street, and numerous hikes are available in the surrounding area. The Banff Gondola, 7 km (4.5 mi) away, transports guests 2,281m (7,486 ft) above sea level to a boardwalk with 360-degree views. Downhill skiing options include Sunshine Village, 20 km (12.5 mi) away, and the Lake Louise Ski Area, within 40 km (25 mi). Additional area activities include fishing, canoeing, white-water rafting, ice skating, and cross-country skiing.

The Silvertip Resort golf course, with 600 feet in elevation change, offers a true mountain-golf experience with water features that include crystal-clear trout ponds. Designed by Les Furber, the course is 27 km (17 mi) away.

The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Skiing - downhill nearby
  • Skiing - cross-country nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Racquetball/squash nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Playground nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

4.0
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.2
Neighborhood:
4.2
89%

of guests recommend

out of 18 reviews

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A Traveler
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 31 2011

“Noisy on bottom floor...”

Except for the noise, I'd recommend this hotel. It's a little away from the Banff craziness, and the restaurant was great. Room was quite comfortable. Unfortunately, we were awakened by our upstairs neighbors at 6am. I'd highly recommend getting on the top (second) floor or looking elsewhere.

Sally G. from Issaquah, WA
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 30 2011

“Conflicted on Buffalo Mountain Lodge, needs some TLCare and Furniture”

Looked good on your website, but. When I enter a hotel and see only one nightstand for a queen bed, right away I'm annoyed. Where do you expect us to place meds and glass of water, on the floor? Cheaping out. I called for a chair to have in the corner but it never came. Did love the real riverrock fireplace with real wood set to fire up we used last nite there. Bed was firm, but LUMPY. Mattress should be replaced. Beddiing was 4 small down pillows, plain brown comforter with one small cheap fleece blanket we had a tug of war over every night. (This is in the VERY EXPENSIVE category in Frommer's travel guide, mind you!) The shower ceiling had mold spots on it - CLEAN IT or PAINT IT, please! I put some dark socks in the nightstand shelf, only to find them coated with dust when I pulled them out next morning - YUK! My husband was coughing from mold first day so I kept a screen window open, really helped. Sorry, but the service people were very nice and professional. This place needs serious work. Lovely views and near Banff Centre which was wonderful.

Area recommendations
Downtown Banff is lovely, handy, plenty of FREE parking and we would love to return again, but in another establishment. Visit the Fairmont of course, and check out the Banff Centre, an established non-profit arts center with ongoing music and dance and other shows nightly of highly talented young people and some international artists as well.
A Traveler from South Burlington
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 15 2011

“Only OK”

Nice but over priced hotel. Rooms although comfortable were dark. Fire in the room smoked a lot and kept setting off the fire alarm. Generally the hotel conformed to the standards of the rest of Banff ie over priced for what it provides. There are mountain resort towns and hotels that that offer much better value.

Chris M. from San Jose, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 5 2011

“Great hotel and great restaurant in Banff.”

Great hotel and great restaurant (Sleeping Buffalo) in Banff. Particularly liked our suite during our first visit with the Murphy bed.

A Traveler from Kincardine, Ontario
1.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 5 2011

“Rustic, romantic comfort”

We were absolutely delighted upon seeing our premium room. The bathroom was especially beautiful, the bed was comfortable and the fireplace was perfect. The fire was ready to light and the wood box was stocked with seasoned cherry (smells like incense!) The scenery lives up to the pictures we saw online. Buffalo Mountain is one of the cleanest and most pleasant places we've stayed. Our only complaint could be that it is too far from town to walk at Christmas.

Dining
Our visit to Buffalo Mountain Lodge was even more special because of our dinner at the Sleeping Buffalo that evening. The restaurant is peaceful and friendly. We received excellent service at dinner and have been raving about the food for two weeks. The staff is well-educated and happy to make recommendations. Everything we tasted was top-shelf. We would recommend Sleeping Buffalo to a couple for a special occasion as well as a family with older children.
Romy B from the Netherlands
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 20 2010

“Very pleasant stay”

A very comfortable and cosy room with a real fireplace and a great bathroom! The setting is great. Breakfast and dinner were no high-lights, though.

Area recommendations
All of Banff and the surroundings are great.
Tzippora Sc from New York, NY
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 1 2010

“Perfect Relaxing Spot!”

Came here with my Mom and we loved every minute of it. The staff was so courteous and nice, and helped us with everything we needed. Rooms were clean, pretty, rustic cool feel and overall really nice decor. Great fireplace was definitely a plus! Would recommend!!!

Area recommendations
We were in Banff, which is the perfect location... 40 min to Lake Louise, and just 2 minutes from the town of Banff.
A Traveler from Chiba,Japan
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 18 2010

“Nice and quiet stay”

We spent only two nights at this hotel. My daughter loves fireplace. We want to stay more nights next time.

Cindy Ba from Hanford CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 14 2010

“Beautiful mountain lodge”

Our room was very clean and comfortable and the grounds were beautifully maintained. It was quiet and the room was exactly as I expected from the pictures on the expedia site. We had a premier room on the upper floor and it had high ceilings and a nice, stocked fireplace (didn't use it since it was very warm). The large bathroom had beautiful slate floors, a lovely full sized free standing claw foot bathtub and a separate shower. Got a lot of use from the wonderful soaking tub, it was very comfortable. The bedding was very nice and it was a very comfortable bed as well. We also loved the terrace surrounded by the pine trees. We really loved our stay here and were very happy with our choice.

Area recommendations
We really enjoyed being right in the park (Banff) and being so close to so many different attractions. Being from California though, we did not know that the fee for entering the park was charged daily (19.60 CD per day). If you travel around the parks, both Banff and Jasper, they do check your tag regularly to make sure you have paid for all your days.
Getting around
Banff has a great public transportation system (ROAM) which is reasonable ($5 for a whole day) and easy to use. It will take you just about anywhere you want to go.
Must see
The Fairmonts, both Banff Springs and Lake Louise (incredible place!), the Banff Gondola, white water rafting on the Bow River and many easy hiking trails.
Dining
Dining is quite pricy, especially in Banff. We did find a very nice family type restaurant called Phil's in Banff that was reasonable and very tasty! Papa George's in Jasper was also very good.
Susan R from Newmarket, England
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 13 2010

“Nice lodge in great town”

From the initial friendly welcome until we reluctantly had to leave two days later, we enjoyed a very comfortable stay at the Buffalo Mountain Lodge. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the room was a reasonable size, and had a nice balcony on which to enjoy the setting sun in the evening. The log fire was unused on this occasion, but would have been lovely in the Winter. The lodge has a main restaurant and also a smaller. more intimate bistro, Cilantros, where we had a lovely meal - and only 20 footsteps back to our room! The location was perfect as we had a hire car - otherwise, it's a 20 minute downhill walk into town (and a long but not too strenuous uphill coming back - but there are buses if you might find that difficult!). All in all, a great lodge and thoroughly recommended. Sue & Robin, Newmarket, England

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

700 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff, T1L 1B3 Canada

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Banff Centre - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Canada House Gallery - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Banff Park Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
  • Mount Norquay Ski Resort - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
  • Upper Hot Springs - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Banff Gondola - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Sunshine Village - 16.5 km / 10.2 mi
  • Lake Louise Mountain Resort - 51.2 km / 31.8 mi

Location Highlights

  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In mountains
  • In state/national park
  • Skiing nearby

The preferred airport for Buffalo Mountain Lodge is Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.) - 107.7 km / 66.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Calgary, AB, Canada (YYC-Calgary Intl.)

Area:

Banff, Alberta, Canada: Banff is a town within Banff National Park in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Ski buffs can hit the slopes at Sunshine Village and Ski Norquay. The Banff Gondola whisks visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain. The Upper Hot Springs, at the base of Sulphur Mountain, is a popular spot to relax sore muscles. Quaint Banff Avenue is lined with shops and restaurants.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

700 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff, T1L 1B3 Canada

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