Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Lake Minnewanka

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Children's play area - outdoor
Lobby
Point of interest
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Corner Suite with Spa Bath

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB, T1L 1H8

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 17 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Hotel near Lake Minnewanka
Located close to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa provides a playground, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Red Earth Spa, the onsite spa. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a bar, a business center, and a sauna. In addition to a hot tub and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 190 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15 to 30 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 765 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 15.00 to 30.00 for adults, and CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Banff Caribou
Banff Caribou Lodge
Caribou Banff
Caribou Banff Lodge
Caribou Lodge
Caribou Lodge Banff
Banff Caribou Hotel Banff
Banff Caribou Lodge And Spa

Frequently asked questions

Is Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa?

As of May 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa on May 22, 2025 start from CA $349.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa located?

Located in Uptown District, this spa hotel is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Lake Minnewanka and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Sunshine Village. Banff Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1456 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 697 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 347 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 2682 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel to stay at!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great getaway for my kids and I- well appointed and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and nice lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed the dining room very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and dog friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very good and clean facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Merrilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design of the property fit in well in Banff and the location was very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, food was great. All the staff friendly and very knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot pool is awesome and the staff is friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in Banff Caribou! Close to everything and the staffs are very welcoming!

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic place to stay, the spa is amazing and the staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Architecture ambience restaurant All staff…friendly helpful welcomin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall great stay! The
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a very nice hotel. We have stayed there a few times. Only downfall its a fairly long walk to downtown as it took us approx 30 mins. Enjoyable when its not raining
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed Muhammad Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, everything was great. I wish if they have the outdoor hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Syed Muhammad Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, good location. Everything was great. I wish if they have the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025