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Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and sauna

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Restaurant
Pool
Run of House
Exterior
Signature Studio Suite, River View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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228 Bow Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A5
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Run of House

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, River View

Signature Studio Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Murphy Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, River View

Room, Multiple Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double (Pet Room)

Standard Double (Pet Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Banff

Bow View Lodge places you in the heart of Banff, 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Upper Hot Springs. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the Hot tub and sauna. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski storage. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a short walk of this Downtown District hotel include Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 8 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Restaurant & Lobby Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and sauna
Bow View Lodge offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at Bow View Lodge. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Banff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Bow View Lodge offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; CAD 25 to 32 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Crave at Banff Park Lodge
  • La Terrazza at Banff Park

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CAD 25 to 32 for adults and CAD 0 to 15 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bow View Lodge?

Bow View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bow View Lodge?

As of 30 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$178.95, including 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.

Is parking available at Bow View Lodge?

Yep, Bow View Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is Bow View Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, laundry facilities and a picnic area, it's no surprise that Bow View Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Bow View Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bow View Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bow View Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bow View Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bow View Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Bow View Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1021 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t mind paying this much for a nice hotel. This was NOT one!!! Beautiful view was a loud street and parking lot with mountains in background. No air conditioning so we needed to keep balcony door open to sleep and it was very loud until late. Need a drink, food, coffee or snack? Walk a block to another hotel. Want to use the pool? Walk a block to the other hotel. Need shuttle? Walk to another hotel. Dated room, broken items. Need to fill water bottle in lobby where the sign says “be sure to hydrate”. Broken. Walk a block to the other hotel. Want some coffee other than the room coffee? Walk a block to the other hotel. Worse was the other hotel was less than the absolutely ridiculous price we paid for this room. It was not as nice as many cut rate motel rooms. Train whistle every two hours meant being wakened all night long. Would never recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the relaxing river view, it’s the reason I keep returning.
Looking out the window in the morning to see the deer brought joy to my heart.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really expensive for an average room. It was clean and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Parwinderjit

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Garage parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajasekaran, Gaithersburg

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff - clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, just a couple of blocks from the center of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Great staff, great views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Abeer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading some poor reviews, i have to differ. Love this place, across the walkway to the Bow River, within an easy walk to Banff Avenue. Or room is amazing, clean, spacious. Nothing to complain about here. Check in lady was absolutely lovely. Quick and an early check in. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Travelling from Australia.5* from us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t waste your $ here.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic but clean and spacious. Conveniently located. Definitely dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Annabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The beddings are smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent especially for the price! The front desk girl was so curtious and helpful. The only thing is don’t get a room by the lobby- it was noisy and people were very loud til midnight coming and going. Was tough when you had to be up by 6 am. Beds were comfortable also!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trinh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We had the family suite, sleeping six people. The room was clean and the beds comfortable but the carpeted floor was dark, stained and well-worn. Didn’t like that there was only one bathroom. Also, in order to get to the pool, you leave the hotel, cross the parking lot, enter the next hotel go downstairs, follow a hall and when you do find the pool, the lighting is very dim.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Um
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

our room had balcony overlooking river walk.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location. Older building but very clean and at a good price! We were able to walk everywhere downtown from there/close to everything. The staff is great and helpful! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025