Canalta Lodge

Hotels
8.9 (3297 reviews)
545 Banff Avenue , Banff , ca

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Family-friendly
Great location
Cons:
Parking fee issues
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, meeting expectations.
Service
9.3
Staff was friendly and genuinely helpful, enhancing overall experience.
Location
9.34
Conveniently located just a short walk from downtown Banff.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were comfortable and adequate for needs, not overly luxurious.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities include hot tubs, ski bus access, and cozy common areas.
Value for Money
8.68
Affordable prices for the location and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Breakfast was filling, but some noted a desire for more variety.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall a comfortable, well-run hotel with excellent service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Canalta Lodge, just a short drive from Banff city centre, offers a cozy retreat with easy access to local attractions like Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours and Mount Norquay Ski Resort.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at Canalta Lodge features a seating area, cable HDTV, and a private bathroom with modern amenities. Guests can also enjoy complimentary WiFi and ironing facilities during their stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Start your day with a delicious coffee and breakfast at the Happy Camper coffee barista. Take advantage of ski storage, fitness facilities, and the convenience of paid underground parking. Plus, unwind at the nearby Red Earth Spa for the ultimate relaxation.

Book your stay at Canalta Lodge for a memorable and convenient experience in Banff!

Important information:

If booking 6 or more rooms, different policies or supplements will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYC

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 19.95 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 3297 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Christopher • couple • us
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Preiss • extended_group • ca
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2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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YU CHANG • couple • tw
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sangeeta • couple • ca
1
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Bennett • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

We felt right at home in the space both in our rooms, and in the public spaces. Great value for money. The daily breakfast and ski shuttle stop outside made our ski trip a breeze. Loved the extras like the free bus passes. Staff were amazing 👏 🤩. Thanks for an excellent experience.

Cons:

I had to think about this! Water temperature to showers wasn't perfect but was really fine. Lighting in rooms could be better.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Rob • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Outdoor hot tub, cozy breakfast location

Cons:

Hallways are loud in the early am

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • ca
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Camille • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

We were there on a really busy weekend and there was not enough underground parking spaces. We had to park a few blocks away illegally.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Haley • couple • us
10
Pros:

Shortly before I arrived, I found out that my family member was dying, so when I came in I was having a hard time speaking to the staff about checking in. They noticed my distress and proceeded to let me check in early into an incredible room and were very kind to me during my visit. The amenities were wonderful and I highly recommend staying here while in Banff. Thank you guys for being so nice to me during this tough time. It helped a lot.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
10
Great place for all ages
Pros:

Very clean and great staff

Cons:

The hot tub was full steady and we’re not able to use them

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Carly • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

The sauna, hot tubs and the s’mores making! Room was comfortable also.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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POFANG • family_with_children • tw
3
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • se
9
Supertrevligt boende med mysig atmosfär.
Pros:

Väldigt positivt med utomhuspool och bastu, som blev en naturlig mötesplats med andra gäster.
Trevlig lounge där man kunde spela spel och umgås.
Låg en bit från stan, men väldigt positivt att Canalta Lodge var första stoppet för skidbussen både på väg till och från skidbacken.

Cons:

För varmt på rummet / för tjockt täcke i förhållande till temperatur.
Det fanns luftkonditionering, men den lät väldigt högt.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Alexey • family_with_children • il
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • family_with_children • fr
8
A proximité de toutes les commodités
Pros:

Literie confortable
Proximité des transports, commerces et principaux sites
petit déjeuner à volonté
Personnel très sympathique et à l'écoute

Cons:

Nous aurions préféré une chambre qui ne donnait pas côté rue car des 06h30 du matin les bus s'arrêtent devant l'établissement

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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MadDogTraveler • Couples • Valparaiso, Indiana
10
Best hotel in Banff
Pros:

This hotel was perfect for us. This was our first trip to Banff. When we return in the summer, we are staying here for sure.
It started at check-in. We were early, but the gentleman found us a room that was ready and got us set up. The friendliness of all the staff was amazing. Our entire stay as filled with helpful, friendly staff.
The hotel is adventure-themed, and all the art is photos of local places. This was the funniest theme I have found in a hotel. Details all around the property nod to camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and the mountains. They even have a smores happy hour, which includes adult drink deals. How much fun is that!?
The rooms are clean, well-maintained, and super cute. The parking in under the hotel and so easy to use. There are ski lockers as well as a bike repair station and racks.
The location is perfect for Banff. Just far enough away from the downtown district, yet only a short walk or the city shuttle bus.
They made me feel so extra special for my best birthday trip yet.

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Vicki • couple • ca
10
It was an amazing wonderful experience!!
Pros:

Beautiful space and friendly staff from checkin to checkout and everyone in between. The distance to centre town was acceptable as we like to hike but also the bus passes came in so handy. We really appreciated those when we went out for supper!! Having a snack bar open late in the day was wonderful too! We ate smoked meat and had a drink watching the olympics in the lounge which was great !!! Very warm and inviting hotel and we hope to be back!! We are hoping to make this a twice a year trip for ourselves!! We enjoyed Banff and the Canalta just made it that much better. Thank you to all that made that happen !!!! Vicki and Mike L

Cons:

The balcony could have been a bit bigger as it was hard to sit out there. We paid for the balcony upgrade but it was probably ok for one person but not two. The lighting in the rooms could have been brighter. The bathroom had very warm lighting. Not good at all for makeup application or any function using the mirror!! The only way to get more lighting
was opening the blinds but you sacrificed privacy for that

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

Perfect! Hot tubs just too busy but that can’t be helped.

Cons:

Staffsuper friendly and bed extremely comfortable.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee