Banff Gate Mountain Resort

We initially planned to stay in Canmore but learned the property was near noisy train tracks that run all night. Fortunately, an opening appeared at Banff Gate Mountain Resort, and we’re so glad we switched. We had an entire cabin to ourselves, featuring two large bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with a shower, the other with a tub), a full kitchen, a living room, and a fantastic porch with stunning views. Check-in was seamless, and the staff kindly allowed us to store our luggage five hours early, even letting us keep cold items in their office fridge, which was a huge help. The resort is nestled in a scenic area and offers a hot tub (towels provided by the front desk), which was perfect after a long day of hiking. Unfortunately, the pool was closed during our stay. The views from the balcony were breathtaking, as our uploaded photos show. The front desk staff was friendly and accommodating—extra tea or coffee was available upon request. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning, though large box fans were provided. While appreciated, the fans were somewhat loud, slightly disrupting the area’s tranquility. The cabin also had a fireplace and heater, but we didn’t need them during our summer stay. Overall, we had a wonderful stay, loved our spacious cabin, and appreciated the well-maintained facilities. We highly recommend Banff Gate Mountain Resort!

This place is nice and quiet but long in the tooth and in need of maintenance. The decks need paint and finishing and just generally need some tlc. The location is before Canmore and not before Banff. But it is quiet and has some great views. Staff is always happy and helpful when I have stayed here.

Mountain gate resort is a beautiful and affordable stay, conveniently located with proximity to Banff town, Lake Louise, Banff national park, Canmore, etc. The resort offers various activities that the kids (and adults) love. Chalets are well equipped and comfortable, even if they are a little old. And of course the setting! Breathtaking scenery!

We arrived during a massive snow storm. The 1 mile (1.6 km) drive up the mountainside was interesting. We were snowed in at the resort until noon the next day as the roads had to be plowed. The unit we were in was a two bedroom cabin. It was a warm and cozy cabin with a fireplace. The decor of the cabin was rustic, just like a cabin in the mountains should be. The resort was located about 5 miles (8 km) from Canmore where an abundance of services, shopping areas, and restaurants were located. The eastern entrance to Banff National Park was about 10 miles (16 km) away. Calgary, the closest city, was only 60 miles (100 km) to the east, an hour drive away. So the location of the resort was perfect for day tripping.

We love it! Outdoor area has tennis court, basketball court, nice trees, feels like a small corner in Switzerland, very QUIET, CLEAN, COMFY BEDS, stayed two nights, one of the night spotted aurora from upstairs bedroom window. It's a truly amazing place to stay.

The resort is in a lovely location and resort staff are friendly and kind but our unit was old, tired and in dire need of renovation. There is insufficient lighting in the upstairs bedroom, no ceiling fan either, and this is the hottest room in the unit. The refrigerator felt like it was going to fall over every time you opened the door. There is no shower upstairs, only a bath tub.

We had a great stay. Appliances, and kitchen cabinets were pretty old, dining tables too, we were expecting something a bit newer based on pictures. But in general view was awesome, very quiet, beds comfortable and fire in the living room 😍 Pool was closed during our stay, so can’t say anything about.

We love spending time in the mountains. We like hiking and spending time in the amenities building. It’s great that you have the choice of hot tubs. I spend time in both hot tubs. We like to shop in Canmore and Banff. Both places are close to the resort.

This Resort has come a long way over the Years that I have been coming here. They have made many improvements, such as the outdoor hot tub is operational, there are two large newly renovated cabins, the WiFi is noticeably better. I recommend at least coming up here for the view!

We spent two glorious weeks in the Canadian Rockies....truly one of the most beautiful and wonderful places on earth. Our first week was spent on the British Columbia side of the mountains at Big Horn Meadows, which was nice and we enjoyed our stay there. However it wasn't Banff Gate. I guess all vacations depends on what one wants and expects. If you were a golfer then Big Horn Meadows in the scenic town of Radium Hot Springs (also one of our favorites) would be THE PLACE to stay. However, we are not golfers. We are wildlife enthusiasts. We enjoy nature and the mountains. We enjoy balconies where we can observe wildlife wander through the grounds. All of these we enjoyed at Banff Gate Mountain Resort. Because we have stayed there before we expected wooden cabins. We expected clean accommodations, but nothing fancy. Our cabin this year had a new table & chairs for dinning and the balcony was in tip-top shape. We had no complaints about our cabin, which they call a chalet. We were exceptionally pleased with the staff. We were happy with the pool, which is heated and indoors. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub on several days. We enjoyed the indoor hot tub everyday! Most days the deer came by feeding on the dandelions. We hoped for a bear on property, but that didn't happen. However, one had been removed two weeks before arrival because he became "too friendly" on the grounds and was removed by authorities 250 KM away. We went in May of this year, which is a perfect time to see wildlife and before the crowds become unbearable in Canmore/Banff!

This is a time share resort that has fallen into bankruptcy twice since 1989 and appears that it may be there again. Our unit has no functioning screen on the walkout deck therefore, we can't open the door and let fresh mountain air in because the bugs (mostly mosquitoes) are numerous. There is a thermostat on the wall but there have been on A/C units installed because, I'm told by the desk clerk, there is no money to do so. The afternoons have been in the 80's and no A/C, the fan on doesn't even work and I'm not sure there is even a heater for winter weather. The towels are not absorbent, are very thin and unraveling around the edges. Also, we were told there would be a towel exchange on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It didn't happen on Monday as we were told and had to go get towels. They had NO wash clothes and offered hand towels. They did pick up the dirty towels and leave fresh on Wednesday as requested on Tuesday night. The staff are GREAT! They try their best and work very well given what they have to work with. I actually feel sorry for them having to face guest. Oh, the grass looks as if it hasn't been touched this year. However today, Friday, 27 June the weekend that people begin to come in for the HUGE Rodeo in Calgary, the lawn service has been here all day. The lawn is full of Dandelions and there is no real landscaping. The playground has some playground equipment but the material is all wood which could cause splinters for the children using it. This place has potential but needs an infusion of LOTS of money. If you don't mind a place a litter better than a tent, you'll be OK. BTW, I have pics that I'll upload later.