Bow View Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and steam room

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$609
includes taxes & fees
12 Sept - 13 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

Run of House

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Sofa bed - twin
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double (Pet Room)

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
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 steam room. 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
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Magpie & Stump - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bow View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and steam room
Bow View Lodge offers its guests Access to hot tub and a steam room. 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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

Bow Lodge
Bow View
Bow View Banff
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Bow View Hotel Banff
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Bow View Lodge Hotel
Bow View Lodge Banff
Bow View Lodge Hotel Banff

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 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bow View Lodge on 12 Sept 2025 start from NZ$609.22, 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.

Bow View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

harman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel Ac was not working , bathroom is so old not working properly. In pictures rooms are different but in real worst experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location close to bow river, walking trails, shopping, dining.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

brigitte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My fav

Always a very Nice place to stay. My favorite place to stay on Banff. By the River and walking distance to everything i like or need on Town. Outdated but well maintain and with all the little treats you might need to feel comfy and sécure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good one!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rommer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Area and parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

6/10 Okay

Aillyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Edlyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the location. Walking distance to bow river and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricki

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close and within walking distance to everything. It was clean and staff was wonderful. However, Expedia the hotel shares the facilities with a different hotel. The actual hotel is in front of Bow View Lodge. It is a bit misleading. Overall it was a good experience and I would book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudi Le

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect area for us during our stay in town. Away from the busy streets of town but right around the corner from everything you need. Right by the river with parks and paths for us to walk our dogs. Laundry room is under renovation but that’s ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always was amazing! Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZUNYIRANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great Location! The bed is comfortable. Pleasant stay for one night with Family of 5. We have everything we need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

River view room worth it

We picked a river view room and the view was both the river and the mountains… very nice. Room was a bit dated but was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

savet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareen McDonald -

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

10/10 Excellent

Kobe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
na
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025