Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3 stars
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada
Banff, Canada
+1 403 762 2400
8.8
Very good
based on 2187 reviews
2,187 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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$137
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Queen room
$137
Standard Room
$138
Double room
$152
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Overview

Distinct from the majority of Banff hotels, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is situated on Tunnel Mountain. A peaceful mountain retreat offering comfortable accommodation with fireplaces to cozy up to and unique mountain style architecture.
8.8
Very good rating
Based on 2,187 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Mon 9/2
Tue 10/2
King room
1 king bed
$234
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$266
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$401
nightly with VAT
Superior room
bed type unknown
$483
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$535
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
$583
nightly with VAT
Premier Room
2 queen beds
$258
nightly with VAT
1 king bed
$335
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$361
nightly with VAT
Queen room
bed type unknown
$137
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$139
nightly with VAT
bed type unknown
$140
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Luxury Room
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$4,163
nightly with VAT
Double room
1 king bed
$152
nightly with VAT
2 double beds
$248
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2 double beds
$250
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Standard Room
2 queen beds
$138
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2 queen beds
$146
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$147
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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

8.8
Very good
2187 verified ratings
Wonderful
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406
Good
312
Okay
177
Fair
137
Mediocre
65
Poor
75

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Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location, friendly service, and amenities like the hot tub and fireplace. However, some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and noise from neighboring rooms.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
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6.0
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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 Avenue0.4 km
  • Tunnel Mountain0.9 km
  • Canadian Ski Museum West1.5 km
  • Banff Springs Golf Club1.6 km
  • Canadian Mountain Holidays1.7 km
  • Canada House Gallery1.7 km
  • The Banff Centre1.7 km
  • Banff Park Museum1.8 km
  • Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies1.8 km
  • Tunnel Mountain Drive1.9 km
  • Bow Falls2.1 km
  • Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum2.2 km

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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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$401
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge

  • The cheapest price a room at Buffalo Mountain Lodge was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $401, while the most expensive was $401.
  • How long should you stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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, 1.6 km 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 107.2 km from Calgary. Buffalo Mountain Lodge is 159.1 km 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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8.4
1.6 km

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