Buffalo Mountain Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Banff
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers 108 guest rooms, each with a wood-burning fieldstone fireplace, down duvets, and private bathrooms. Room options include Premier Plus (bear-claw bathtubs, heated slate floors), Buffalo Suites (kitchenettes, pull-out sofas), and pet-friendly accommodations. All rooms have Nespresso machines, smart TVs, and balconies or patios with mountain views. ADA-approved rooms are available in the Buffalo Suites.
Dining Onsite
The Prow serves mountain-themed tapas, house-made pastas, and local game meats like bison and elk. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, and sourdough toast. The Dining Room offers Rocky Mountain cuisine with ingredients from CRM Ranch. Buffalo Mountain Café provides coffee, pastries, and sandwiches to-go. Happy hour features creative cocktails.
Recreation & Facilities
The lodge has a steel outdoor hot tub with mountain views and a gym with weights. Cross-country skiing trails are lit for night use. Hiking and biking trails on Tunnel Mountain are accessible year-round. The property includes a games area with board games and a seasonal patio.
Location & Access
The lodge is on Tunnel Mountain Road, a 3-minute drive or 15-minute walk from downtown Banff. Nearby landmarks include Tunnel Mountain Trail (1.5 km) and Lake Minnewanka (2.5 km). The Roam bus stops outside the lodge; tickets cost $2. Calgary Airport is a 1.5-hour drive.
Services & Events
In-room dining is available. The lodge hosts weddings in the Wapiti Longhouse and Strathcona Room, both with Cascade Mountain views. Corporate retreats can use four function rooms with in-room bars. Elopement packages include a three-course dinner and sparkling wine. Pet-friendly rooms come with beds and bowls.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Ski storage
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Cycling
Services
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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