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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 195
  • Address: 521 Banff Avenue, Box 1070 Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8 Canada
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Four-story Lodge-style Hotel with chalet accents, located near town center. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Center No Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

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5 of 5 stars
Croydon, United Kingdom
Jul 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at this allocated hotel for two nights (mid June 08) as part of Jonview's fly drive package tour of Canada.

Well what can I say? It is excellent to start with !!

All the staff are friendly and really helpful.

We had a standard room which faced into an inner courtyard (the superior rooms all have exterior facing views). The room was a good size, clean, with two comfy queen beds and was very pleasantly decorated. Above all, because of the layout of the rooms there was no disturbance or noise from adjoining rooms.

We had both our evening meals and breakfasts at The Keg Restaurant, within the hotel. All meals were excellent and reasonably priced. We made reservations for both evenings (Friday and Saturday) and the restaurant was really busy but there were ample staff on hand to deal with it. The breakfast is either buffet or cooked from the menu.

The Spa pool is large (bigger than some swimming pools I’ve been in) but unfortunately the jets were not working on our second visit. There is a good steam room as well. The changing facilities were good.

The hotel is situated just far enough away from the centre of Banff to avoid the hustle and bustle. There is a good, large underground carpark.

If we ever visit Banff again we will stay in this hotel.

The boat trip on Lake Minnewanka is well worth doing.

As we knew from previous experience the centre of Banff was a little on the expensive side, and as we were subsequently told, is known locally as: BANFF - Be Aware Nothing For Free.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything
    • Disliked — Nothing
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Tommy129's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 17, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Average price*: $185 (year-round)
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“Loved this hotel. It's Fantastic!!!”

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

Jun 20, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

What can I say? My husband and I went to Canada at the beginning of the month to get married at Lake Louise. We made Banff and the Caribou Lodge our base and we're so glad we did. The hotel was lovely, the staff incredibly polite, friendly and helpful and the restaurant was great. Every night we said we'd eat somwhere different and every night we stayed in the hotel! It was that good. The breakfast was really good too. The spa pool is so big you could fit loads of people in it and it was wonderful first thing in the morning and at the end of the day for tired legs! We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We can't wait to go back next year.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Staff/Restaurant/Spa/Hotel
    • Disliked — Rooms could get a little warm
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DevonBetty's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Golf, Spa, Other
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Average price*: $185 (year-round)
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“Fantastic!!”

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

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5 of 5 stars
midlands
Jun 18, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Having read the reviews on Trip advisor we stayed at the Caribou Lodge for 2 weeks over Easter, we were not disappointed. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, with any requests dealt with immediately. The rooms although a little short on storage space, were very clean and the beds very comfortable The breakfast at the Keg was a welcome start to the day, The Spa a welcome end to the day!!
The bus service into Banff town stopped outside and was very regular and reliable. The town was only a short 15 min walk away and had a good selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.
I would recommend this hotel and hope to visit again next year.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location, comfort, excellent service
    • Disliked — nothing
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hf-df's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Skiing / Winter sports
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Average price*: $185 (year-round)
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“The Caribou pays attention to detail!”

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

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5 of 5 stars
Erie, PA
Jun 10, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from a stay in Banff at the Caribou Lodge Resort and Spa. This is a wonderful hotel in a great location far enough from the hustle and bustle of Banff, but close enough to enjoy a peaceful 10 minute walk. The minute you walk in the lobby, you know that they pay attention to detail. Tremendous fresh floral arrangements are located throughout and the huge fireplace is the focal point that adds warmth and a feeling of coziness. We were greeted by very friendly staff and they explained all the amentities and perks of the hotel. Our room was very clean and the bathroom was large and the locally made soap they provided was an extra touch! The beds were exceptionally comfortable after a day of hiking. The Red Earth spa hosts a great hot tub that is large and relaxing. They provide ample bath towels in both the room and near the hot tub. Easy under-ground parking was a plus! The whole experience was pleasant and comfortable. We walked into several area hotels to check out the atmosphere and I thought that the Caribou had one of the most handsome presentations!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The amentities, staff, atmosphere, spa and location! Banff is amazing and the Caribou is a gem!
    • Disliked — That we could'nt stay longer!
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SkiGirl63's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 10, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa, Skiing / Winter sports, Concerts / Music festival
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Average price*: $185 (year-round)
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“Good Hotel”

Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa

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3 of 5 stars
Cardiff.UK
Jun 8, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

A nice place to stay for a few days.Comfortable and clean.10 minute walk from town centre.

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Address: 521 Banff Avenue | Box 1070, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada