Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. With all the amazing outdoor activities, tons of dog lovers visit Banff to enjoy outdoor fun with their dog. Not surprisingly, it’s easy to visit Banff with a dog, especially with these 5 pet-friendly hotels in Banff who make your furry friend feel right at home.
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The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Banff
1. Banff Springs Hotel
The Banff Springs Hotel is the most famous and luxurious hotel in Banff National Park. You might expect that a hotel of this stature wouldn’t allow pets, but in fact, the Banff Springs Hotel is one of the best Banff hotels that allow dogs!
The award-winning Banff Springs Hotel allows a maximum of two pets per room. Pets cannot be left unattended in the room at any time, but for an extra fee, the Banff Springs is happy to provide pet-sitting services if booked in advance.
The pet cleaning fee at the Banff Springs Hotel is $50+GST, but Fairmont will donate $15 of this fee to the Bow Valley SPCA.
Note: Service dogs may stay at the Banff Springs Hotel at no charge.
If you are considering a stay at this iconic Banff hotel, be sure to read our review of a Fairmont Room and also check here for any Banff Springs Hotel deals first!
2. Moose Hotel & Suites
Enjoy a warm elegance at this popular hotel in downtown Banff. The Moose Hotel is a pet-friendly Banff hotel with an indoor pool, an exercise room and two rooftop hot pools with spectacular views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. After a day of fun in Banff with your dog, treat yourself to a visit to the Meadow Spa & Pools.
The Moose Hotel & Suites certainly earns its spot on our list of pet-friendly hotels in Banff. The Moose Hotel goes all-out to ensure your dog is comfortable, providing a pet bed, food and water bowls, special treats and a take-home toy.
When it’s time for your dog to go, you’ll find grass-lined sidewalks one block east along Moose Avenue.
The extra fee is $25 per pet per night. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time.
3. Tunnel Mountain Resort
For those who are looking for a pet-friendly hotel in Banff in a natural setting, look no further than the Tunnel Mountain Resort. Just a 5 minute drive from downtown Banff, the Tunnel Mountain Resort is a resort in the forest on the side of a mountain. In addition to the main building, you’ll also find many Banff cabins for rent.
In addition to the beautiful natural setting, guests at this dog-friendly Banff hotel will enjoy the indoor pool, the fitness room, a sauna & steam room and a play area for the kids.
As one of the best pet-friendly hotels in Banff, the Tunnel Mountain Resort makes sure your furry friend feels welcome. Similar to the Moose Hotel, the Tunnel Mountain Resort offers a pet bed, food and water bowls, special treats and a take-home toy.
You’ll have no problems finding some grass for your dog to go as the Tunnel Mountain Resort is in a very natural setting, seemingly a world away from downtown Banff.
Pet charges are $25.00 per pet per night. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time.
4. Elk + Avenue Hotel
The Elk + Avenue Hotel has one of the best locations of the pet-friendly Banff hotels. It’s about a one minute walk from the edge of downtown Banff, making it super close, yet far enough away from the action.
The Elk + Avenue Hotel has a jacuzzi and dry sauna as well as full-size lockers for ski equipment. Plus, kids stay free!
When your dog needs to go, simply walk a minute down the street to the IGA grocery store where you’ll find lots of grass.
The cleaning fee at this top pet-friendly Banff hotel is $25 per night, with a maximum 2 pets per room.
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5. Fox Hotel & Suites
The Fox Hotel & Suites is a pet-friendly Banff hotel with an amazing pool. Their indoor hot pool is modeled after the famous Banff Cave & Basin, where hot springs were first discovered leading to the creation of Banff National Park.
As with the other hotels on this list which are owned by the Banff Lodging Co., the Fox Hotel & Suites is a very pet-friendly Banff hotel. The Fox Hotel provides a pet bed, food and water bowls, special treats and a take-home toy for your furry friend.
The on-site Chili’s restaurant has a pet-friendly patio. Pet charges at the Fox Hotel are $25 per pet, per night.
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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.