Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Banff

700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, Alberta 
4-star 


Set among nine acres of forest on Tunnel Mountain, Buffalo Mountain Lodge gives you a proper log cabin retreat just a short drive from the heart of Banff. It's a well-suited pick if you want a quieter, more rustic stay with a wood-burning fireplace in your room and forest trails right outside the door. 

Facilities 

  • Rooms with wood-burning fireplace 
  • Some rooms with balcony or patio 
  • Some rooms with mini kitchen 
  • Some rooms with claw-foot bathtub 
  • Flat-screen TV 
  • Coffee and tea maker 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Outdoor hot tub 
  • Fitness studio 
  • Ski storage 
  • Free mountain bikes 
  • Free parking 
  • 1 on-site restaurant 

Location & What's Nearby 


Buffalo Mountain Lodge sits on Tunnel Mountain, around a 3-minute drive from downtown Banff's shops, restaurants and nightlife. Rotary Park is a short walk away, and forest trails start right from the lodge's own grounds. Bow Falls and Surprise Corner are both a short drive if you'd rather not walk. Calgary International Airport is around a 90-minute drive. 

Why We Recommend It 


We often suggest Buffalo Mountain Lodge for couples wanting a genuinely peaceful, forested setting without giving up an easy drive into downtown Banff. The wood-burning fireplaces and post-and-beam architecture give it a proper mountain-cabin feel that's hard to find right on Banff Avenue, and the on-site restaurant has built a strong reputation for its Rocky Mountain cuisine. It's a good match for a romantic getaway or a quieter base for exploring Tunnel Mountain's trails. Our discovering Banff page has more on how to build it into your trip. 

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