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Reviews of Otter Hotel 4 stars

600 Banff Avenue, T1L 1H8 Banff, Canada

#6 of 39 hotels in Banff

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Review score

Based on 173 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2025

    10
    Great place to stay - would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was a little overpriced

    Fantastic hotel in a beautiful spot overlooking the Rocky Mountains.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    A clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little farther walk to downtown than expected but not bad at all.

    The staff were so friendly and helpful. They had so many extra amenities such as giving us free bus passes around the town, garage parking, and complimentary local coffee and tea that you could request daily and even fresh made cream. We loved the rooftop hot pools and sauna especially after hiking all day.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Great Staff, especially in the restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful property

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air Con was loud and I couldn’t figure out how to make it quieter.

    Good location on edge of town, they give you free bus passes so it’s easy to travel around. Plenty of free underground parking. Nice room, good breakfast. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The gap in the room doors. You can hear when people come and go. Also, my bathroom door wouldn't close all the way.

    Beautiful, clean hotel with wonderful rooftop hot tubs, sauna and fire pits. Amazing staff from check in to restaurants to housekeeping. Early refresh of the rooms blew me away!!! Food was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was perfect - good location, parking available on site, modern rooms and very clean. The heated pool is great too with beautiful views of Banff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is beautiful, top to bottom. Staff goes above and beyond their guests. We will stay here again, without hesitation

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Very impressed with the hotel. Loved our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like.

    Excellent clean and convenient facilities.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Great stay in beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great property, location, and especially night staff - Mohammed

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet very bad. Constantly cycling on and off.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk staff, Ms. Alexia is so helpful and gives kind assistance to us. We appreciate her effort. The hotel provides bus coupons to ride in Banff, which are extremely useful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor pool

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Comfortable stay in Banff with two in house restaurants (one next door in sister hotel).
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location requires either driving or shuttling to downtown if you aren’t up for the mile or so walk from the hotel.

    The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the balcony for morning coffee. Loved the pour-over coffee set up in the rooms.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    Great stay in Banff for a relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unstable / slow wifi connection causing flicking bad streaming on devices especially during daytimes . Need to reconnect wifi from time to time.

    Friendly and helpful staff. Decent opening hours on hot pools and gym. Complimentary bus passes during the stay. Quiet room. Excellent restaurant (Good Folk) at the hotel for breakfast or dinner

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Great hotel in central Banff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit pricey for a four star hotel

    Beautiful hotel, great staff, lovely tons, rod too jacuzzi amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was level with access road despite being upstairs so had to have the curtains drawn for privacy which was a shame, although I didn't spend much time in the room really because was only there one night The hotel is a bit of a walk from town, means its nice and quiet but something to bear in mind

    Was given an upgrade, as it was just me for one night Room was spacious and modern Loved the coffee service and choices at check in - lovely touch

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning unit was noisy. We just turned it off since we didn't need to use it anyway

    Everything. Love how they strive to be environmentally friendly and reduce the use of single-use plastics. Outdoor hot tub was fantastic. Lovely staff. Easy parking. Roam transit bus stop close to the hotel. Beautiful and cosy place to stay

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Perfect in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Room Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location Breathtaking view Extremely comfortable Spa area stunning

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con was very Noisy and seem quiet dates despite the age of the hotel. Only option of a breakfast on site isn’t included. With the price you pay for the property you would expect to get at least a continental included

    Good location slightly out of the main ‘tourist buzz’ but still a walkable distance into the centre of Banff. Laundry services was useful due to travelling and it was a reasonable price too. Hot pools were a bonus after some hikes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We loved the Otter Hotel! The fresh coffee everyday was so good! The rooms were clean, comfy and well appointed. The receptionists at the front desk had great information on the attractions and hikes. The location was close enough to walk to the restaurants in town, but they also give bus passes at check in if you would rather not walk.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Feel comfortable but just too pricey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Mountain View King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is too small, no proper closet but only an open hanger. Water from shower is not strong enough for shampoo, particularly people with long and thick hair . Air-conditioner/heater too noisy and not able to adjust to desired temperature. Room rate is too expensive. The mountain view is half blocked by the roof of the building in front.

    At good location, clean and new. Shower head have hand held option which is good. Provide hotel service and staff are helpful. Coffee and tea in room are good quality.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive for 2nights against all the other hotels on our trip but it is peak season in Banff so too be expected!

    Awesome hotel, facilities are excellent. Food in the restaurant is spot on, rated really highly against all the restaurants in Banff and not too overpriced! The free bus ticket is an awesome touch with the bus stop directly outside the hotel which will take you as far as the Gondola!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    8.0
    Excellent stay, will visit again in next summer. But this time will compare the price else where
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Two Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Refer above answer

    Everything is good with the property, except the price. Found it expensive

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    9.0
    Everything was great but it felt like a hotel that should have been $500/night. it was $1000/night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very Good

    Stayed in July 2025

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