Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace and multilingual staff assistance.
Otter Hotel offers 174 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. This Banff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Otter Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Glacier. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
Amenities include a car charging station, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
Onsite recreation includes a gym and 2 hot tubs
Just a 3-minute drive from Banff National Park Information Centre and a few minutes from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Otter Hotel offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness center. Otter Hotel also features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.
This 4-star Banff hotel is smoke free.
Good Folk - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free covered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Good Folk
Things to do
2 hot tubs
Gym
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per day
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
Otter Hotel Hotel
Otter Hotel Banff
Otter Hotel Hotel Banff
Otter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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The Otter was fantastic! The restaurant down stairs “God Folk” was great and very reasonably priced given the dishes being served.
If I had to say a negative I would say that although our room was very clean, the hallways were noticeably dirty and could be vacuumed more regularly.
The fitness and hot tub area is amazing with beautiful mountain views. We got engaged on this trip and The Otter definitely added to the romantic feel of the weekend.
From check in to check out our experience with Otter Hotel was fantastic. We were greeted with warm smiles and friendliness. My girlfriend was wished a happy birthday and when we got to our room there was a special birthday message for her. The rooftop hot pool was absolutely amazing and the rooftop heated floor was great. Our view was very nice and room was clean. The underground parking has a clearance of 7 feet so my truck fit with no issues and the complimentary bus passes allowed us explore Banff while leaving my vehicle at the hotel.
We ate supper at the restaurant attached to the hotel and we were not impressed. Over priced and under delivered, the quantity and flavour did not match the price, in our opinion. There was no gluten friendly menu options and our server was not able to confidently answer questions on what was gluten friendly.
Hotel is for sure a 10/10.
Restaurant is a 5/10.
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Won joon
Travelled with partner
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
They need to expand their parking stalls
It’s impossible to get in and out of the vehicle unless u drive tiny sedan
Barley fit my suv into parking stall and door was only able to open like 5 inch because of poll on every stall.
Body wash was out after 2 squeeze had to wait around half way through the shower to get them to come top it up.
The hot tubs were excellent with views of the mountain, really a bummer that the hotel doesn't provide slippers to use for this area so remember to pack flip flops. Staff were super nice, the hotel is a bit of a walk to downtown Banff but the complimentary bus pass they give out is the perfect solution! Sudden Sally next-door at their sister hotel is delicious and has 50% off every afternoon! Room was great, love the Rocky Mountain soap co fo everything.