Buffalo Mountain Lodge — Banff, Canada
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a rustic mid-range mountain lodge above downtown Banff in Banff, Canada.
Address: 700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff. Property ID: 1155787.
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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $360 | $472 on Booking.com | $112 less (24%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $362 USD
2026-11-10 to 2026-11-13 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-05 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $272 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $151 for 1 night · 2 nights $418 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $267 for 1 night · 2 nights $391 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $119 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $243 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $318 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $377 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $179 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $135 for 1 night · 2 nights $257 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $371 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $222 for 1 night · 2 nights $345 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $321 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $314 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $126 for 1 night · 2 nights $256 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $130 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $128 for 1 night · 2 nights $255 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
#1 of 3 hotels in Tunnel Mountain by Axel's take. Tunnel Mountain is #3 of 3 places to stay in Banff. The best hotels in Tunnel Mountain, ranked · Where to stay in Banff
Axel's take: 8.7/10
Choose it for fireside character and friendly service, not downtown convenience. a rustic mid-range mountain lodge above downtown Banff, scored for what it is.
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a rustic mid-range lodge on Tunnel Mountain, and a strong pick if you'd rather unwind by a real wood-burning fireplace than stay on Banff Avenue. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable rooms and The Prow restaurant; cleanliness is another clear strength overall. The outdoor hot tub adds appeal after hiking or skiing, while free parking and complimentary three-day bus passes make the hillside location easier to manage.
The trade-offs are worth knowing: rooms have no air-conditioning, some interiors feel tired, and noise between adjoining or upstairs rooms comes up across review sites. Downtown is roughly a 20-minute walk, with an uphill return. We'd skip it if you need reliably quiet sleep, cool summer rooms or restaurants immediately outside your door.
Best for: couples seeking fireside character; hikers and skiers; travelers happy using local buses
Watch out for: no air-conditioning; noise between rooms; uphill walk back from downtown
Location: Wooded Tunnel Mountain setting; about 20 minutes on foot to downtown, with a bus stop outside.
Rooms: Real fireplaces and comfortable beds; condition varies, and sound insulation draws recurring criticism.
Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings and frequent recent praise outweigh occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives across recent reviews.
Amenities: Year-round outdoor hot tub, gym and The Prow restaurant; complimentary three-day transit passes.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; an incidental deposit applies, and limited pet-friendly rooms require advance booking and a nightly fee.
Axel's opinion of Buffalo Mountain Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Buffalo Mountain Lodge
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- 700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff
- Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 1,530 reviews (location 3.2/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Calgary International Airport: 89 min by taxi · HI Banff Alpine Centre: 4 min walk · Banff & Lake Louise Tourism: 5 min by taxi · Bow Falls: 6 min by taxi · Banff Park Museum National Historic Site: 7 min by taxi · Cave and Basin National Historic Site: 10 min by taxi
- Optional charges: Breakfast fee: between CAD 20 and CAD 40 per person (approximately)
- Hotel policies: Deposit: CA$100 per room per night
- Amenities: No pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (free), Pet-friendly (free), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Banff
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Quadruple room
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier room
- Room features: Fridge
- Premier room — room photo 1
Premier Quadruple room
- Room features: Fridge
- Premier Quadruple room — room photo 1
Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Suite
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Kitchen; Microwave
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Sextuple Cottage
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