Deer Lodge

Lodge · I.D. No. 9 (Banff)

Deer Lodge

Lodge · I.D. No. 9 (Banff)

109 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB T0L 1E0, Canada

Highlights

Nestled just minutes from Lake Louise, this charming lodge boasts rustic decor, a rooftop hot tub, and a cozy ambiance that’s perfect for nature lovers.

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"Soaking at the Deer Lodge Whether it’s after a long summer hike or a winter day on the ski slopes, there is no better place to relax than the Deer Lodge rooftop hot tub. It has a clear view of the Victoria Glacier across Lake Louise. The hotel is gorgeous in a rustic way. It's built of hand-hewn logs, and the rooms are decorated in a way best described as old-world grandeur. There are no TVs, but it isn’t totally disconnected. There is Wi-Fi. The Deer Lodge restaurant, named the Mount Fairview Dining Room, brings past Canadian Rockies staples to a modern menu. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the Rocky Mountain Charcuterie Platter, which has air-dried buffalo, pepper duck breast, wild game pate, and elk salami."

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Chloe Smith

Google

We had a wonderful stay in a heritage room, which had everything we wanted with a lovely balcony and view. Bed was so wide and comfy, the shower was great and it was perfectly clean with toiletries refreshed everyday. Location is excellent with plenty of free parking, a short stroll to lake Louise where you can also get the Parks Canada bus to Moraine (you need to show hotel confirmation at the hut). Breakfast was nice however the staff were slow replacing items especially coffee when it run out and you had to wait a while for them to bring new ones out. Cons: The only thing missing from our room was a fridge but we kept drinks out on the balcony. Waited about an hour for cases to be taken to our room and we had to go down to reception twice to check their whereabouts! Take your own upstairs! Hot tub wasn't working but was informed in advance. The price was high but most the hotels in the area are expensive!

Rebecca Costigan

Google

Overall we had a great stay at Deer Lodge. The rooms were kept clean and had nice bath products, and the staff were quite helpful. You can't beat the location just a couple minutes walk to the Lake Louise shore, and we liked the amenities of a rooftop hot tub (although half of the jets didn't work) and sauna after a long day hiking. A couple of the facilities were a bit rustic and they seemed a little overwhelmed with the crowd at breakfast, but it didn't distract from our enjoyment of the experience.

Tamara Todd

Google

The location is perfect, just a hop skip away from the Chateau and Lake Louise. Manager was very generous and accommodating to change rooms for my situation having a relative with me who had accessibility issues. I was unaware this hotel had no elevators. Also it’s a hotel made to enjoy the outdoors, so it makes you feel the history and outdoors while staying there.

Shana Durdin

Google

You are definitely paying for the location when staying at the property. I loved being able to get up before sunrise and walk to Lake Louise each morning. . Issues: my room was “double booked” and I was not notified of this until I was standing at the check in desk. I was given a smaller room with less beds and this was very inconvenient for our group of (4). I was not offered a discount or any thing else for the huge inconvenience. Only an insincere apology. It was 11pm at night and I was exhausted after driving all day, so I had to take what I could get. The hot tub was closed for maintenance and we were never put on notice. The ice machine never worked the whole time we were here. No elevators (however, I am understanding to the fact that it is an old lodge. So this wasn’t a huge issue). I was disappointed that there was no fridge in the room for our lunch items we were storing in a cooler. . The breakfast was good, but the flow is not set up very well and the food ran out quickly with long waits for refills. . Overall: I would stay here again just for the location, but I would come with very low expectations.

P G

Google

Location is the best you can get out of what you are paying here for. Almost $500 is not worth it. We came here because of our experience from 3 years ago. We stayed at the Heritage wing 3 years ago and this time the guy over the phone booked us on the "Lodge" side. What a disappointment. $429 a night?? Really? Even with the nice location next to Lake Louise is not worth the money. I understand staff is not to be blamed about this but the "supervisor" who helped us when we arrived was kind of sarcastic and not very professional. "You guys are more than welcome to go somewhere else" .. on a Friday night when everything is sold out... please learn how to treat your guest and be respectful!! Breakfast was included, but nothing special. Enough to go on your day. We heard the hotel is closing for good. Minus well. Nobody should be spending this kind of money to be staying on a run down hotel like this.

Raymond Chiu

Google

Location is everything! Minutes walk from Lake Louise makes this an awesome location. Especially considering it's next to impossible to park at Lake Louise unless you get there like super early (I saw it look full at 6am!). Staff was super nice and accommodating. Room was very clean, which is really what matters the most. It was quaint and charming. Some complain it's small but you have to set expectations considering location and price. We could sit on the balcony and see the mountain view. My family loved our stay. Breakfast buffet was standard items but seem good quality. Thick bacon slices, actual individual fried eggs, etc. Most importantly breakfast was convenient. For those intending to visit Moraine Lake, absolutely book the Parks Canada ones in advance as soon as you get the room. They sell out fast and it's a sight you don't want to miss. Other private bus options exist but at significantly more so if you are last minute, that may be your only hope. Don't do the public bus Roam option, that absolutely requires you take the first 8x bus from Banff. While I read elsewhere they may let you on if you are staying at Deer Lodge, it's not guaranteed. Thanks so much Deer Lodge & Staff!

Allison Pilgrim

Google

Stayed at Deer Lodge with my mom and it was nice. Service was fantastic & the complimentary breakfast was worth it! We got one of the entrees - the Mixed Grill. Was a very good meal & the stay was very pleasant! We went in off-season so the pricing was a little bit better but I know this place can be quite pricey in season. & of course, it’s on Lake Louise so how can you go wrong!

Denise P

Google

This hotel is located next to the Fairmont, a few minutes walk from Lake Louise. We paid $250/night on Thanksgiving weekend, which was steal for the location! The floors were a bit squeaky, and the lock needed to ne replaced. It took at least a minute of fiddling each time we went back to our room (as if we were trying to break in), which was frustrating. The cleanliness was adequate, but you could see thick layers of dust behind the cabinets and on the edges of the wall. The balance was so old that the lights were out in the bathroom the whole night because of my use of the hairdryer supplied in the room. Buffet breakfast was also decent for the price, we liked that the breakfast menu changes daily. Service wise, half of the staff seemed to be diligently working- clearing tables and filling up the buffettable, but the other half would chat loudly continuously by the entrance without making eye contact or greeting the guests.