Buffalo Mountain Lodge

We absolutely loved our time here. The lodge has an amazing cozy vibe, the staff was friendly, and check-in was quick. As a great bonus, the hotel gave us complimentary Roam transit tickets to get around Banff, which was incredibly useful and saved us a lot of parking hassle.
The real highlight for us was the fireplace in our room — it added such a warm, comforting touch to our evenings after a long day of exploring.

We had a wonderful stay at Canadian Mountain Resort Banff. The unit was beautiful, airy, very clean, and incredibly roomy. We especially loved the balcony and being surrounded by nature, it felt peaceful and private while still being very close to Banff.
What truly made the experience exceptional was the personal approach from the staff. Checking in with Charlie and checking out with Mia and Ana was such a pleasant experience. They genuinely care about their guests, and their professionalism, knowledge, and warm personal touch made us feel truly welcomed.
Thank you for making our stay so memorable. I highly recommend this resort.

A Cozy and Memorable First Stay in Banff.
This was our first time staying in Banff, and Buffalo Mountain Lodge made it such a memorable experience. I stayed with my 6 year old daughter, and she absolutely loved the hot tub. It was a highlight for her after a day of exploring. The views were incredible, and we really appreciated the more remote, tucked away location. It felt peaceful and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for. While it is not within walking distance to town, that added to the charm for us.
We loved the cozy cabin feel of the room, especially the heated bathroom floors and the ability to have a real fire. It made the space feel so warm and inviting. Although we did not get a chance to eat at the restaurant, it looked very lovely. We would definitely come back and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cozy and relaxing stay in Banff.

We had a wonderful stay. The environment was relaxing and staff was over the top friendly.
The hot tub isn’t quite as spectacular as it looks in photos but we still very much enjoyed it and have no complaints.
It is close enough to Banff that you get to enjoy the town but far enough away that you don’t feel like you are in a tourist overrun area.
Highly recommend!

Beautiful spacious lodge well located at the edge of Banff town. Good atmosfeer in the common lounch aswell as the spacious rooms which all have a fire place bathroom with separate shower and bath. There is a central hot tub which offers views of the surrounding mountains and is spacious aswell.
The restaurant offers a good selection of well prepared dishes in a comfortable and beautiful atmosphere.
Plenty of parking available right in front of or very close to your room.

Our stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge was absolutely incredible. I truly cannot say enough about the experience.
Based on online recommendations, we stayed at a different hotel our first night in Banff. It was fine — but the moment we moved to Buffalo Mountain Lodge, our entire trip elevated. The peaceful location away from the busy downtown completely changed the pace of our stay and made everything feel more relaxing.
The suite was clean, quiet, and incredibly spacious, with cozy fireplaces that made it feel extra special after long days exploring. The views were beautiful, and waking up in such a serene setting was unforgettable.
The staff was outstanding — warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. Every interaction felt thoughtful and personal.
We loved being just outside of town while still having the ROAM bus right there for a quick and easy ride into downtown. It truly felt like the best of both worlds — peaceful mountain escape with convenient access to everything.
No notes. It was everything I wanted it to be.
We will absolutely be back to Banff, and without question, we will be staying at Buffalo Mountain Lodge again.

I had a great time staying here. The lodge was very clean when we arrived. We had a nice free upgrade to a bigger lodge, which was really nice. Our lodge came full with a full kitchen, living room, wood-burning fireplace, big bathroom, and more. The service was very good, professional, and friendly,. We were able to use a wood-burning fireplace. We ate in the restaurant as well. The location was good, located just a couple minutes away from downtown Banff. Truly had a good time.

Really enjoyed my stay at Buffalo Mountain Lodge during Skijoring and a week of skiing. The rooms were very clean and they were on top of cleaning them & replenishing whatever we needed. The service was top notch from everyone involved.
Location is great too, there is a bit right outside of it that takes you to the city centre and it’s only a 25 mins walk on a nice day. Another bonus is we managed to see the Northern Lights from outside our lodge.
Would highly recommend and I will definitely go back in the future.

Our stay was simply wonderful.
From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome, and the lodge has a warm, peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for a winter escape.
The room fireplace was the heart of our stay, we cooked a simple dinner, opened a bottle of wine, and enjoyed the quiet warmth of the fire.
Moments like that, in such a romantic setting, are priceless.
The bed was very comfortable, and even with temperatures around — 20°C, the heating worked perfectly, keeping the room cosy at all times.
The kitchenette is small but very well thought out: microwave, toaster, electric kettle, and high-quality IKEA utensils, ideal for anyone who enjoys cooking, even while traveling.
We had the opportunity to see snowing and that created a magical winter vibe.
A perfect place to slow down, relax, and truly enjoy Banff in winter.
We would absolutely come back!

This place exceeded my expectations big time! The rooms were great, loved the fireplace and the views.
The attached restaurant has fantastic food, and the staff there were great.
The hot tub was a great perk to enjoy at the end of the day as well.
Front desk reached out regularly to make sure we were happy with our stay, and housekeeping went above leaving us cards, treats, and even built a starter for our fires which was so thoughtful.
All this for an incredibly reasonable price.
Whenever I return to Banff I'll be booking here again 100%

Room was big with a nice fireplace. Lots of room to put all our stuff but still be comfortable.
Staff was nice and courteous and helpful.
Prices in the restaurant were comparable to restaurants downtown. All the food we had was excellent and were large portions. Lobster Bisque was the stand out.
It is a bit of a walk to get downtown, and if the sidewalk is snowy or icy it can be treacherous, however it ends up only being 10-15 min to walk if you want to.
I would definitely come back and stay again. It was excellent value and very comfortable.

Very kind and supportive personnel. We have a Premium King-size bedroom with a nice wood burning fireplace. There is always enough wood available and the fireplace is set-ro-go, each day. As Europeans we also loved the extra large free-standing bathtub. We dined in at the Prow and their food was delicious.

We just did a one day trip to the Buffalo Mountain Lodge — we went Jan 10/11 and stayed in room 402. It was great! The room was beautiful! Very clean! Sparkling to be honest. When we arrived they said they were able to give us an upgraded room which was an awesome surprise. The front desk staff jumped to help us when we walked in — it felt very welcoming — sometimes you see hotel staff that aren't so quick to help! check in was really fast and efficient (check out was the same)
The wood fire in the room was great, I loved that they set up the paper and kindling for us — making it foolproof! The hot tub was so nice after a day of skiing! I loved that there was a fire pit there too. Robes were in the room to wear to the hot tub and lots of towels at the hot tub.
We ate a late dinner and a breakfast at the Prow. Both great meals. We will return for sure! I loved that it was a little out of downtown Banff, because it had a restaurant on site that we liked it worked well for us! Next time (I think this will be our new yearly tradition! ) we will bring a few drinks as the room had a fridge… we just bought from the on site vending machine which also worked well. Next time will probably bring a smaller vehicle… there wasn't a ton of parking but we did manage to get a spot close to our room. It would have been easier in a smaller car/suv!

Ana at the front desk was amazing at checking us in to the lodges. They upgraded us to a king suite on the top floor which we appreciated! The lodge was amazing overall. Clean and large rooms. Very quiet and serene. A Nespresso machine in the lodge was a nice touch! Hot tub was the highlight and they have a nice fitness room too! We will be back to stay here again.

We stayed at Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff from December 24th to December 26th with our family of four, and it was a wonderful experience.
The rooms were spacious, clean, and very cozy—perfect for a winter stay. Having a fireplace inside the room made a huge difference, especially during the colder evenings. It added warmth, comfort, and a truly lodge-style atmosphere that made our stay feel special and relaxing.
The property itself is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, which enhanced the overall experience. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay, making check-in and any requests smooth and pleasant.
Overall, Buffalo Mountain Lodge provided a comfortable, relaxing, and memorable holiday stay for our family. We would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Banff, especially during the winter season, and would happily stay here again in the future.

The premier room was phenomenal. The service excellent: everyday we had our fireplace serviced and we were given starters to help make a fire fast. They gifted us souvenir items and delicious pastries. It's very well situated: we had an amazing mountain view, there was sufficient parking (we had a large pickup) and there's a bus stop right in front of the lodge.

Wow, what a charming place to stay. The rooms feel like cozy yet spacious little cabins. The room was so clean and had all the amenities you need. We loved having a real fire and it came with everything you need to start it easily. We had breakfast (room service) from the restaurant and the food was delicious. Was one of our most relaxing and fun stays in a hotel. Highly recommend.