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Reviews of Buffalo Mountain Lodge 4 stars

700 Tunnel Mountain Drive, T1L 1B3 Banff, Canada

#35 of 49 hotels in Banff

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1264 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely return and recommend the Lodge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the Fire place and the balcony.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Characterful cabins, but not quite worth the cost.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is starting to feel quite dated with stained (but clean) enamelware in the bathroom, ancient lighting and not many plugs for charging phone etc. Perhaps it’s simply Banff prices, but I expected much more given the cost. Of the five places we stayed on our road trip across Canada, this was by far the most expensive.

    Cosy cabin vibes with woodsmoke smells and elk and deer grazing beneath our balcony. Super lucky to watch the Northern Lights from our room too! Loved the welcome cookies in our room and everything was very spacious, including the free parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be wonderful if the hot tub could be more spacious and less crowded, as it was truly a relaxing experience. Additionally, expanding the restaurant menu to include a wider variety of cuisines would be greatly appreciated.

    The room service was incredibly prompt in responding to any requests we made. The location was conveniently situated near the picturesque mountains and the bus station, which provided easy access to the downtown area within five minutes.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    delicious food, affordable. staff needs to be more helpful and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms were small and staff wasnt friendly. housekeeping kept leaving the door wide open. They didn't close after themselves while we were away happened multiple times.

    the restaurant and gym

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Great spot away from downtown Banff, yet still within walking distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit tired, but comfortable

    Quiet, scenic setting. Beautiful dining room. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Exceptionally friendly staff. Awesome hot tub after a day of hiking!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    clean great facilities would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    kitchen clean friendly staff would recommend

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Used the fire place in the room and fire alarm continued to go off for an hour until we put the fire out. Was frustrating as we wanted to make use of having it in our room.

    Beautiful location and cabin feel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    loved the lodge feel of the place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the noise from upstairs carried down

    The rooms were lovely although a bit cramped with furniture, when we arrived our rooms werent located next to each other or even in the same section, when i asked if we were able to be moved closer together as it was my kids in the other room, they were able to change us to rooms next door

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wasn’t too bad, but walking back uphill from the town to the lodges.

    The restaurant was great. Comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Will be returning
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet was slightly small

    Lovely site Outside of downtown Banff (positive as we were out of the tourists) Decent sized room Good value for money Amazing staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Very cozy and de-stressing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy footsteps from room above us (we were in room 702).

    Cozy, secluded with open fire in room and excellent food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely mountain lodge just out of the town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite dark. The terrace area we had with our room was dark and did not catch the sun at all (and it was very sunny during our stay). No charging points in room anywhere near bed (I tend to charge my phone my bed at night). Limited number of charging points elsewhere in room. This hotel (which I did know prior to booking) is not on the ski bus route. You must get the connecting local bus from the hotel down into town.

    Lovely outdoor hot tub, perfect for after skiing. Comfortable and stylish lounge in main lodge. Loved the fireplace in the room. Mule deer strolling between hotel buildings in the morning. Very close to regular/local bus into town which drops at the skibus stop. Good free/strong hotel WiFi.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Cozy, quiet and perfectly located. Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I wish they had was a mini fridge - our room didn’t which was strange but I assume was normal for Banff. Ice in a bucket sufficed however!

    Such friendly staff, and a very cozy room. The fire was the main appeal and the pillows were so comfy! It was nice to be just out of town and yet so close either by bus, car or feet! The hot tub was huge which was a nice change for a ski resort.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice rooms good area free parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs updating

    Breakfast was value for money and large portion

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Cozy cabin feel in Banff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit dark. House keeping can improve. Our sheets were changed after the 6th night. Toilet was not cleaned during our stay.

    The views from hotel were great. We had deer come by the property in the afternoon. The restaurant on site The Prow has great food. And room service was fast. Great water pressure and hot water. The heated floors worked great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor heating in our room; dirty under the chairs/bedd

    Charming location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    7.0
    Picturesque during winter. Spacious rooms. With an outdoor hot tub.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the staff in the reception could do better with the service, especially the girl who received us when we checked in. She wasn't rude or anything, it's just that she could've been more helpful, accommodating and pleasant overall. Although, the staff who assisted us during our check out was amazing and really helpful. Additionally, the bathroom was already old and obviously not much maintained. Shower wasn't working great but still usable though.

    The property is lovely during winter season as the area has a lot of pine trees and it just makes the place magical. The rooms were spacious as well including the bath. They also have a common outdoor hot tub/jacuzzi which you can enjoy until late evening (11 pm). One of the staff helped us to set the fireplace and heating inside and was really accommodating. I would like to commend him as he was very detailed and helpful to us but I wasn't able to get his name. Hence, my favourite part of the property was the fireplace inside the rooms which completes the ambience of a cabin/wood lodge vibes accommodation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    It was awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premier Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    ac was a little funky

    room, location, view

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    7.0
    Staff were accomodating in every aspect to provide a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Buffalo 2 Queen beds Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms smaller than they appear. No Laundry. Noisy neighbours.

    Staff, Restaurant, Location. Comfortable beds. Clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Different environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    30 minute walk downhill to Banff centre. No oatmeal at breakfast ! Granola and fruit was good.

    Resort setting, timber buildings spread apart. Fireplace in room. Good restaurant.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    A great option a little out of the main part of Banff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting a little dark for working

    Great staff, great food in the restaurant and a lovely setting. Fabulous claw footed bath.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The short walk to the shuttle to go skiing is slightly misleading, it’s a 2km walk, which is not great when carrying all the ski-ing equipment! The hot tub looks lovely but we didn’t go in the end as it was busy and full of children every time we tried

    Beautiful rooms with nice balcony, the fireplace is the real selling point. The restaurant is lovely with great food! Lovely set up!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Buffalo 1 King bed Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Room size and quietness. Staff was very kind and helpfull. The hot tub after a day in the mountain was a gift !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    7.0
    Overall a decent stay, could use lots of improvement though. Staff were excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Buffalo King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room description stated it was newly renovated. It was quite rundown for being “newly renovated” - shower leaked around door so had clearly led to issues with bathroom tiles lifting and grout between tiles being missing. Also a strong mildew smell in the bathroom, likely from the amount of water leaking around shower door. Cleanliness left a lot to be desired, both in the bathroom and bedroom. Floors were quite dirty throughout the unit. Description also states that it was a kitchenette - this is quite a stretch, a two burner hot plate, mini fridge and microwave were all that was provided. Good thing we brought our own electric cooler to provide additional fridge space for the food we brought to cook.

    Comfortable bed. Staff were all very friendly and very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

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