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 which make your furry friend feel right at home.
Keep reading after our list of recommended pet-friendly Banff hotels for tips on visiting Banff with a dog.
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The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Banff
1. Moose Hotel & Suites
Best Overall Banff Pet-Friendly Hotel
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 outdoor fun in Banff with your dog, treat yourself to a visit to the Meadow Spa & Pools.
The Moose Hotel & Suites certainly earns its spot at the top of 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.
Where to find grass: When it’s time for your dog to go to the bathroom, you’ll find grass-lined sidewalks one block east along Moose Avenue.
Pet Rules & Fees: The extra fee for pets at the Moose Hotel is $30 per pet per night. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time.
2. Elk + Avenue Hotel
Best Value Downtown
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!
Where to find grass: 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.
Pet Rules & Fees: The cleaning fee at this top pet-friendly Banff hotel is $25 per night, with a maximum 2 pets per room. Not all rooms at the Elk + Avenue are pet-friendly.
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3. Fox Hotel & Suites
Best Suites & Pool
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.
If you’d like your dog to join you for dinner, the on-site Chili’s restaurant has a pet-friendly patio.
Where to find grass: Simply walk one block north of the Fox hotel on Fox Street and you’ll find plenty of grass for your dog to pee.
Pet Rules & Fees: The extra fee for pets at the Fox Hotel is $30 per pet per night. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time. Not all rooms are pet-friendly.
4. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Best Luxury Pet-Friendly Banff Hotel
The world-famous Banff Springs Hotel is the best luxury 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!
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!
Where to find grass: You’ll find grassy areas all around the Fairmont Banff Springs grounds where you can take your dog for quick bathroom breaks.
Pet Rules & Fees: 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 to a maximum of $100 per stay, but Fairmont will donate $15 of this fee to the Bow Valley SPCA.
Service dogs may stay at the Banff Springs Hotel at no charge.
5. Tunnel Mountain Resort
Best Forest Setting
For those who are looking for a pet-friendly hotel in Banff in a natural mountain 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, and a sauna & steam room.
If you are visiting Banff with kids and your pet, the Tunnel Mountain Resort is also one of the best family-friendly hotels in Banff. In addition to the many family adventures you can have in the surrounding forest, your kids will also enjoy a play area.
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.
Where to find grass: 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 Rules & Fees: Pet charges are $30.00 per pet per night. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time. Not all rooms at the Tunnel Mountain Resort are pet-friendly.
Tips for Visiting Banff with a Dog
The most important thing you need to know about visiting Banff with a dog is that they must be on a leash at all times, unless they are in a designated off-leash dog park.
For locations of the off leash dog parks in Banff, pet-supply stores, tips for hiking etc, be sure to read my guide to visiting Banff with a dog.
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