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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
521 Banff Avenue | Box 1070, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Quebec City, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Best overall experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

The look chalet is a total success, you really feel you're in the mountains. Wood everywhere, the decorations are spot on. We really liked the Keg, the best Steaks ever, in bonus the breakfast are great too. The personnel was friendly and helpful. The hot pool and spa added a warm touch too the overall experience.

Room Tip: Just ask them, give a call, they are very friendly and helpfull.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CaribouFOM, Guest Relations Manager at Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa, responded to this review
January 21, 2013
Thank you for your positive feedback. We at the Banff Caribou Lodge pride ourselves in not only our product, but also our guest service standards. I am happy you enjoyed your stay, and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
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Alberta, Canada
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Do not take a standard king on the 4th floor!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

A generally decent hotel but the standard king room on the 4th floor has a terrible obstruction in the middle of the room! It is a slant in the roof so that both myself and my wife have to bow our heads so not to hit our heads. You will not see it in the website pictures! Definitely upgrade to the larger (but more expensive) room.

They should take real pictures of these rooms on their website. When I booked I asked what the difference is and all they said it was a smaller room, but they never mentioned the roof. Not fair or I wouldn't have booked this type of room.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Winchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Canadian Rocky Charm”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Just spent 6 nights here over Xmas. The hotel was decorated nicely and had a lovely christmas feel. The restaurant is typical Canadian and we ate there twice - good standard grill meal but not exceptional. The hotel has a lovely hot pool - very large and very hot! Just what was needed after a day of skiing. We had a standard room with 2 queen beds - standard was apt if a little on the small size but very comfortable beds/bedding. We asked for a quiet room and it was. Free Wi-Fi is a plus. Whilst about a 15 minute walk to downtown Banff, it is on the regular bus run (free to hotel guests) and is also one of the pick up hotels for the Brewster bus transportation to the ski resorts. One of the first pick ups and drop off's so seating not a problem. Overall, a very nice hotel just outside of town.

Room Tip: Ask for a quiet toom when making your booking we had one which overlooked a small courtyard.
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Service with a smile!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012 via mobile

We arrived in Banff tired after a long drive on icy roads to a smiling front desk staff, early by a few hours she was able to tell we looked tired and quickly found our room and allowed us to check in early!! The room was clean and very comfortable a tad small but there was plenty of room for two people. The bathroom was clean and larger then most hotels I have stayed in you could tell the hotel was renovated recently.
When we needed information the front desk was more then willing to help out and they directed us to a small restaurant that we ate at more then once, a diamond in a the rough.
The roaring fire in the lobby made for a wonderful atmosphere after a long day out in the wilderness on a cold day the bonus of a hint of smoke from the fire place really set the atmosphere of a winter wonderland. The house keeper was so friendly and even left us a small Christmas present on our night stand.
I would stay here again in a heart best great hotel and staff!!

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Stop over through to Calgary”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2012

We decided to stop at this hotel instead of driving through to Calgary. We booked through this website about 2hours before arriving, and check in was a breeze. We asked for a late check out and was given a 1pm, which was great. The gym is teeny (1 treadmill, 1 elliptical and 1 stationary bike, plus some free weights), but still ok, and air conditioned. The "pool" is really a large hot tub, which was great. Towels in the hot tub area are super soft, a bit nicer than the towels in the room. A big plus was the Keg in the hotel, and they do room service. The rooms look like they have been redone recently, all in mountain style decor.
The hotel is in a great location for visioning the Banff village, and close to skiing.
We would return for sure!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
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Address: 521 Banff Avenue | Box 1070, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Banff National Park > Banff
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Business Hotels in Banff
#8 Family Hotels in Banff
#11 Romantic Hotels in Banff
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Banff Caribou Lodge is centrally located on Banff Avenue, Banff's main street. It offers the Keg Restaurant, Red Earth Spa (a full service spa), free underground parking, free wifi, fitness room, hot pool and steam room. This lodge type accommodation has a large and inviting lobby to greet you to Banff. Enjoy your stay. ... more   less 
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