Published Sat, May 31, 2026
Excellent hotel if you are travelling by car. Bus pass provided for free enabled good access to downtown without having to park car in centre.
700 Tunnel Mountain Drive, T1L 1B3 Banff, Canada
Perched a top a mountain, epic Northern vistas surround Buffalo Mountain Lodge. Experience the comfort of mountain lodge living!
Distinct from the majority of Banff hotels, Buffalo Mountain Lodge is situated on Tunnel Mountain – formerly called “Sleeping Buffalo” by the First Nations living in the region. A peaceful mountain retreat, the lodge is surrounded by 9 acres of towering fir, pine, and spruce trees, yet just a 15 minute walk or 3 minute drive from the shopping, nightlife and restaurants that are on offer in downtown Banff. A favourite visitor pastime is to observe the deer and elk who frequently nibble on the lawn, right outside the lodge’s windows.
The 108 guest rooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge feature wood burning stone fireplaces and private baths. Room amenities include cozy feather duvets and pillows, telephones, LCD televisions, Blu-Ray players, in-room coffee makers, clock radios, irons/ironing boards and hair dryers. Many of the rooms have balconies or patios. Read the room descriptions below for more details.
Rooms at the lodge have fieldstone wood-burning fireplaces, cozy duvets, LCD televisions and Blu-ray players. Many feature patios or balconies. Each room has been carefully decorated to reflect the mountain lifestyle in Banff. The outdoor stainless steel hot tub is best enjoyed after an invigorating hike, bike or ski on one of the nearby trails-or perhaps to aid digestion after a sumptuous meal in the lodge’s highly acclaimed restaurant, Sleeping Buffalo.
The 108 guest rooms at Buffalo Mountain Lodge feature wood burning stone fireplaces and private baths. Room amenities include cozy feather duvets and pillows, telephones, LCD televisions, Blu-Ray players, in-room coffee makers, clock radios, irons/ironing boards and hair dryers. Many of the rooms have balconies or patios. Read the room descriptions below for more details.
Rooms at the lodge have fieldstone wood-burning fireplaces, cozy duvets, LCD televisions and Blu-ray players. Many feature patios or balconies. Each room has been carefully decorated to reflect the mountain lifestyle in Banff. The outdoor stainless steel hot tub is best enjoyed after an invigorating hike, bike or ski on one of the nearby trails-or perhaps to aid digestion after a sumptuous meal in the lodge’s highly acclaimed restaurant, Sleeping Buffalo.
Lodge rooms have one Queen, two Queen beds or one King bed and a wood burning fieldstone fireplace which is stocked daily with complimentary firewood. This room also features a LCD television with a Blu-Ray player.
Buffalo rooms have two queen beds or one king bed separate from the living room area, a wood burning stone fireplace which is stocked daily with complimentary firewood and small kitchenette facilities including a microwave, stove top and fridge. This room also features an LCD television with a Blu-Ray player within the separate bedroom.
Buffalo Open Studio rooms have one queen murphy bed, upgraded bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate shower, a wood burning stone fireplace which is stocked daily with complimentary firewood and small kitchenette facilities including a microwave, stove top and fridge. This room also features an LCD television with a Blu-Ray player. This room is suitable for meetings of up to 12 people.
Premier rooms have one queen, one king or two queen beds, pine ceilings, a wood burning stone fireplace which is stocked daily with complimentary firewood and an LCD television with a Blu-Ray player. Our premier rooms feature an elegant bathing area with an old-fashioned bear-claw footed bathtub, separate stand-up shower stall and heated slate floors that add to your comfort and relaxation.
Dining at Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff is a delicious departure from the ordinary. Imagine smoked, cured and roasted wild game. Tasty root vegetables, mushrooms and mixed grains. Fresh indigenous berries and other wild fruits. All artfully assembled and professionally served. Our wine list was awarded Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and we feature an outstanding collection of the world’s finest wines, including Canadian VQA selections.
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Sleeping Buffalo Dining Room
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Full service dining room offers breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. |
Sleeping Buffalo Lounge
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Featuring a more casual menu, the lounge offers the opportunity or sit in front of the fireplace, sip a glass of wine or beer and dine on delicious Rocky Mountain Cuisine. |
Cilantro
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This cozy restaurant features intimate seating and a wood-fired oven which produces unique handcrafted flatbread pizzas, pastas and hearty main courses. In summer, this popular destination features one of the best patios available in the Banff area – complete with an intoxicating mountain vista. Reservations not accepted. |
Majestic and alluring, the wilderness surrounding our lodges remains largely unspoiled. Tumbling creeks, stunning and bracing mountains, and clean air make it a paradise for hikers and back country skiers alike. Here are just a few of our favorite destinations and activities.
Explore the Canadian Rockies in every season! Conditions for winter activities in the Rocky Mountains are typically best between the first of December and the middle of April. Conditions for summer activities are usually best between the beginning of June and End of September. All seasons, however, offer opportunities to explore and enjoy the mountain parks of the Canadian Rockies.
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Snowshoeing
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Hiking
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Whitewater Rafting
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Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers three distinct function rooms for weddings; the Wapiti Longhouse, Strathcona Room and Wainwright Room. All rooms are wonderfully decorated – offering natural lighting, in-room bars and delightful views. The Wapiti Longhouse and the Strathcona Room feature balconies overlooking the stunning Cascade Mountain.
The main lodge is built with hand-hewn timber and also features a massive fieldstone fireplace, high open beam ceilings and cozy lobby bar. Lodge restaurants feature our famed Rocky Mountain Cuisine and an award winning wine list for guests to enjoy. We can comfortably host weddings for up to 99 people.
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Wapiti Longhouse
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The Wapiti Longhouse is composed of two levels: Upper Floor and main level Wine Cellar. This wedding venue features a beautiful fieldstone log-burning fireplace and offers a spectacular view of Cascade Mountain. |
Wainwright Room
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Ideal for intimate weddings, the Wainwright Room offers stunning peaked wood beam ceilings and is surrounded by windows offering natural light. |
Tunnel Mountain Reservoir
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This meadow located right beside Buffalo Mountain Lodge is perfect for wedding photos or for your ceremony. To learn more about booking the meadow for your ceremony, please contact the Town of Banff, as it is their property. |
Based on 3068 reviews
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Location
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Sleep Quality
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Rooms
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Service
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Value
3.7
Cleanliness
4.1
Published Sat, May 31, 2026
Excellent hotel if you are travelling by car. Bus pass provided for free enabled good access to downtown without having to park car in centre.
Published Sat, May 31, 2026
Clean and cosy lodge, good size room with beautiful bathroom, our friends had kitchenette, the restaurant had the most delicious lobster bisque, reception and restaurant staff very pleasant