Ahhh…. there’s nothing like relaxing in a hot tub after a long day of play in Banff National Park. A trip to Banff is a special occasion and you deserve to treat yourself to a little pampering after a day of world-class sightseeing. To save you time, we’ve researched every Banff hotel and have prepared this list of the top 8 Banff hotels with a private hot tub.
** Please note that the rankings of these top Banff hotels with a private hot tub are based on overall guest satisfaction of the hotel, and is not necessarily a list of the best private hot tubs in Banff. The type of hot tub offered by these Banff hotels varies from 2-person whirlpool tubs to multi-person, outdoor private hot tubs. If the type and location of the private hot tub is important to you, please check your individual hotel details.
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8 Top Hotels in Banff with Private Hot Tubs
1. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
The iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel needs no introduction; the world-famous Castle in the Rockies is one of the best luxury hotels in Banff. Not only will guests of the Banff Springs Hotel enjoy the luxury of a 5-star Banff hotel, but they will also enjoy the premium level of service offered by Fairmont Hotels the world-over.
Of the many reasons to stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a stay in a Terrace Suite will interest people looking for Banff hotels with a private hot tub. One of the largest suites available at the Banff Springs Hotel, the Terrace Suite not only offers guests a private Jacuzzi tub, but also a large outdoor terrace with incredible views of Banff National Park.
For guests who seek a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the Banff Springs Hotel is the best of the hotels in Banff with a private hot tub. When considering a stay at a Terrace Suite, it pays to look for a deal at the Banff Springs Hotel, although we’re confident you will love your stay at the Castle in the Rockies no matter the cost.
2. Sunshine Mountain Lodge
The Sunshine Mountain Lodge is the only hotel located at Banff’s Sunshine Village ski resort, known for having Canada’s best snow. After a fun day of hiking or skiing at Sunshine Village, retreat to your luxury loft suite and enjoy a soak in your private hot tub.
The West Wing Loft Rooms at Sunshine Mountain Lodge are some of the most spectacular rooms you’ll find in this list of Banff hotels with a private hot tub. In addition to your private jetted-tub, you’ll enjoy spectacular views of Lookout Mountain through towering 27′ windows while warming up with your natural gas fireplace.
If you’d like to compare Banff skiing stories with other guests, the Sunshine Mountain Lodge is also home to Banff’s largest outdoor hot tub.
3. Brewster’s Mountain Lodge
With an envious location in the heart of downtown Banff, a stay at the Brewster’s Mountain Lodge will have you in the heart of the action. After a fun day of playing in Banff National Park, you’ll enjoy coming back to an elegant, yet rustic hotel to recharge for another day of adventure.
Of all the Banff hotels with private hot tubs, the Brewster’s Mountain Lodge may have the largest selection of rooms. Guests at this downtown Banff hotel will enjoy the luxury of a jetted tub in three room categories: Deluxe Rooms, Loft King Suites (with excellent mountain views) and the Brewster Suites (with a double jetted tub).
4. High Country Inn
Many visitors looking for hotels in Banff with private hot tubs will also want additional self-care amenities. In addition to having jacuzzi suites, this Banff hotel also offers a large indoor swimming pool, a dry-cedar sauna and two whirlpool tubs.
The Premium King Jetted Tub room at the High Country Inn not only features a private oversized jacuzzi, but also an electric fireplace. The private jacuzzi suites are located on the second floor of the High Country Inn and come with a guaranteed balcony and mountain view.
5. Rundlestone Lodge
The Rundlestone Lodge has an ideal location for those wishing to be close to downtown Banff, without being right in the middle of the action. This Banff hotel is ideal for cyclists as it is close to the trailhead for cycling the Banff Legacy Trail and the access trail for cycling the Minnewanka Loop.
You’ll enjoy a wide variety of jacuzzi suites at this excellent Banff Hotel, each of which includes a 2-person jetted tub. The King Suite Jetted Tub rooms also include a gas fireplace, while guests in a King Loft Suite Jetted Tub room will also enjoy a loft and a balcony.
The premiere jacuzzi suite at the Rundlestone Lodge is the King Loft Suite Jetted Tub room which includes a 2-person jetted tub, a full kitchen, gas fireplace and a wraparound balcony with amazing mountain views.
In addition to having jacuzzi suites, this Banff hotel also offers a 45′ indoor lap pool, an 8 person hot tub and a fitness room.
6. Banff Park Lodge
Sandwiched in-between the beautiful Bow River and downtown Banff, the Banff Park Lodge has one of the best locations for a Banff hotel. From the Banff Park Lodge, you can enjoy a long nature walk along the shores of the Bow River or be in the heart of downtown Banff in under a minute.
Guests staying at the Banff Park Lodge in a Deluxe Jacuzzi Room can relax in a 2-person jetted tub after a day of fun in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In addition to having jacuzzi suites, this Banff hotel also offers an indoor pool, a plunge pool, a hot tub and and a fitness room.
7. Hidden Ridge Resort
Visitors to Banff National Park who wish to stay in a forest setting will love a stay at the Hidden Ridge Resort. Located on Tunnel Mountain, just minutes from downtown Banff, guests of the Hidden Ridge Resort will feel like they are miles away from the bustle of downtown Banff, while actually being very close.
The Hidden Ridge Resort is one of the few hotels with private outdoor hot tubs in Banff. Guests staying in a Premier King Condo with Hot Tub room will soak in amazing Banff mountain vistas from their private outdoor hot tub on their private balcony.
Those looking for a private Jacuzzi suite will love a stay in a Two Bedroom Condo with Jetted Tub at the Hidden Ridge Resort. Guests will enjoy the privacy of having bedrooms on separate floors, with the upstairs bedroom having a 2-person jetted tub.
One amenity which sets the Hidden Ridge Resort apart from the other hotels in Banff with private hot tubs is the fact that every room has a wood burning fireplace, with complimentary firewood. The outdoor hot pool and wading pool are in a beautiful forested setting, perfect for relaxing after a day of fun in Banff National Park.
8. Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
If you are looking to relax in a private hot tub after a day of play in Banff, chances are good that you’ll love staying at the Banff Caribou Lodge. Not only do select rooms have a whirlpool tub, but the Banff Caribou Lodge also has a giant 26 person indoor hot tub and the onsite Red Earth Spa. Just a few minutes away from downtown Banff, the Banff Caribou Lodge is also home to The Keg Steakhouse, a perennial favorite restaurant in Banff.
Guests staying in a 4th floor Corner Loft Suite with Jetted Tub will enjoy an open 2-level space with a two-person whirlpool tub, a gas fireplace and magnificent mountain views.
The Mountain Loft Suite with Jetted Tub is located on the top floor and also comes with a 2-person whirlpool tub and gas fireplace. What makes the Mountain Loft Suite special is the towering floor-to-ceiling window showcasing the beauty of Banff National Park.
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Dan Brewer, a life-long Alberta resident, calls Canmore home along with his wife and two kids. He is the co-owner of Travel Banff Canada, where he gets to share his passion for the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Dan, along with his family, love being outdoors doing one of the many activities they enjoy in the mountains: hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
When he's not in Canmore enjoying one of his favourite local hikes, you can find him hoping on a plane to explore a new country with his family or working on one of their other two travel sites: Family Can Travel and Baby Can Travel.