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Castle Mountain ChaletsvsBuffalo Mountain Lodge
Both Castle Mountain Chalets and Buffalo Mountain Lodge are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Buffalo Mountain Lodge scores significantly better than Castle Mountain Chalets. Buffalo Mountain Lodge scores 85 with praise from 3 reviews including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Castle Mountain Chalets
Oyster
New York Times
Lonely Planet
Junction of Hwy 93 S & 1A, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B5, Canada
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Castle Mountain Chalets are ideal for anyone who is looking for a nature retreat in the park without having to camp." Full review
"Save by renting a cabin with its own kitchen and wood-burning stove at Castle Mountain Chalets (from 210 dollars) at the foot of Castle Mountain between Banff and Lake Louise"
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
"These log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players, dishwashers, wood-burning stoves and even iPod clock-radios." Full review
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, P.O. Box 1326, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Upper-middle-range
"The romantically rustic, upper-middle-range Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a popular pick with couples visiting Banff." Full review
"Although Buffalo Mountain Lodge is only minutes from downtown Banff, its location on Tunnel Mountain is surrounded by wilderness." Full review
"Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats." Full review