Best Spas in Banff

"These hot springs are a short drive from the town of Banff on the side of Sulphur Mountain. Water in the springs bubble to the surface from 1.8 miles deep in the crust. The temperature of the spring water varies through the year and can reach 116 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter."

"A haven of relaxation, next door to Banff’s Upper Hot Springs, The Rimrock Resort Hotel marries modern comforts with all the charm of a Rockies retreat. Clean architectural lines and dark wooden furnishings give rooms a sense of sophistication, with added luxury in the form of Zents Laszlo amenities, Bose Bluetooth speaker systems and signature welcome gifts. Take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary bus service to downtown Banff and its ski connector service when heading to the slopes."

"The Rimrock Resort Hotel highlights the best feature of Banff National Park: the view. However, it’s also classified luxury for a reason. Guests have access to two restaurants, two lounges, a swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center and a stellar on-site spa (go for the facial!)."

"Featuring an indoor mineral swimming pool and spaservices, this Banff hotel includes an on-site restaurant and lounge. Each room offers a 37" LCD TV and free WiFi. Banff Gondola is 13 minutes' drive away. A mini refrigerator and coffee machine with complimentary coffee is provided in each room at Banff Royal Canadian Lodge. A private bathroom includes bathrobes and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy locally sourced meals at Evergreen Restaurant and Lounge, or enjoy dining in the comfort of the room. A fitness centre is provided on-site. Ski and hiking trails, whitewater rafting, and natural hot springs are all within the area. Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is 2 km from the property. Sunshine Village ski resort is 20 minutes' drive away. Hotel rating: 8.2 (very good)"

"Delta Hotels by Marriott Banff Royal Candian Lodge: Located right in the center of Banff, offers luxurious rooms and fitness center Fairmont Banff Hot Springs: Luxury hotel that offers golf course in the summer and skiing in the winter."

"You’ll also find various accommodations in town and for this visit, we’re staying at Moose Hotel and Suites - a new upscale 4 star property that provides a warm & relaxing getaway just a few blocks away from Downtown Banff. The hotel features traditional rooms and suites that have kitchenettes and everything you’d need for a comfortable stay. There’s also an indoor pool, two roof-top outdoor pools and, for further pampering, there's Meadow Spa + Pools, offering a full range of services and access to a private outdoor hot pool."

"This spa is where you can soothe your hard-earned aches and pains with massages from your feet all the way up to your scalp. You can also take a dip in their private outdoor hot pool to relax for a complete spa experience. They offer a unique spa retreat for men that features a 60-minute therapeutic massage and a Refinery Facial."

"Unwind in the sauna or soak in mountain views from a rooftop whirlpool while enjoying Banff’s newest spa at The Moose Hotel. The Meadow also offers a full spa experience including massage, facials and full body experiences."

"After an afternoon of exploration, wind down at Cedar & Sage Co., a massage therapy and relaxation spa hidden away in Downtown Banff. It’s actually Banff’s only holistic lounge and in addition to a wide range of treatments, they offer nutrition consultations, yoga classes, and a juice bar."

"Escape to a mountain oasis at Cedar & Sage Co., Banff's only holistic lounge. Located in the heart of downtown Banff, this relaxation spa specializes in massage therapy and also offers acupuncture, yoga, reiki, and more."

"They boast of offering spa services at some of the best prices that you can find in the rather expensive town of Banff and have about twenty-five years’ worth of history to show for it. The location only adds to the brilliant experience that the mountain spa offers and the rooftop 360-degree view of the Canadian Rockies are best enjoyed with a beverage that you can get right there. They offer all sorts of services, including massages, facials, hair removals, body wraps, manicures, and pedicures, so that their customers leave feeling like the best version of their physical self."

"The Willow Stream Spa in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel is one of the most famous spas in the Canadian Rockies. They are proudly one of the 25 best spas in Canada, an award they won from the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards. The focal point of the Willow Stream Spa is the rejuvenating waters that brought people to the iconic "Castle in the Rockies" 100 years ago."

"Enjoy high-end details at every turn, with a stay at Solara Resort & Spa. This hotel’s collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom suites feature fully equipped gourmet kitchens with cork flooring, oversized windows that bathe the space in natural light, and crackling fireplaces. Don’t leave without visiting the Aurora Theatre — Canmore’s only cinema where complimentary movies are shown nightly."

"Sitting at the foot of Mount Rundle and a 5-minute drive from the township of Banff, Vermilion Lakes are a series of 3 shallow lakes. To reach them, take Vermilion Lakes Road, a scenic 4.3-kilometre route. When the water is calm, the lakes provide a perfect reflection of the surrounding mountains."

"I love natural playgrounds, and this one does a great job of blending into the stunning scenery. The playground features slides, a climbing wall, and several fallen trees and tree stumps for climbing. On the other side of the park, there’s a faux-mountain that kids can climb or run underneath (there’s a small opening in the middle)."

"Banff gets hip with a microdistillery to complement its microbrewery, plying spirits (gin, vodka and whiskey) and beer made from Alberta's foothills' grain. It all goes down perfectly with a mesquite beef hoagie,..."

"The Juniper sits along one of Banff’s lesser-trodden stretches, framed by lush woodland and three iconic mountain ranges. Vintage modernistinteriors do a good job of reflecting the hotel’s restful setting, with snug standard rooms oriented to the deep greens of the forest and deluxe rooms highlighting awe-inspiring valley views. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant, the Juniper Bistro, is similarly inspired by its surroundings."

"The Juniper Hotel is a small hotel just outside of Banff Town, surrounded by mountains and woodland. It is not uncommon to have wildlife sightings around the Juniper Hotel even though it is just a 25-minute walk from the center of Banff Town. The hotel has 52 rooms and plenty of handy amenities, like bike rentals on site, an activity planning desk, and an outdoor hot tub."

"Juniper Hotel & Bistro is a beautiful accommodation option located inside Banff National Park. Its selling point is the fine dining experience at their bistro, which is considered one of the prettiest in the park. This is one of the Banff hotels not located in downtown Banff."

"If you want to be in the heart of the action of Banff proper Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a great choice for a hotel in Banff. Situated just minutes from downtown, Buffalo Mountain Lodge offers free shuttles for guests to go out for dinner, drinks or downtown shopping. We loved building a fire in our room as we overlooked our Rocky Mountain view."

"This Banff hotel is located on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, within a 20 minute walk of downtown. Each rustic room offers a wood burning fireplace, balcony and private bathroom. A cable TV, a coffee maker and ironing facilities are also included in each room at the Buffalo Mountain."

"Set just a 15-minute walk from the irresistibly photogenic town of Banff within the pristine surrounds of Banff National Park, Buffalo Mountain Lodge lives up to every rustic Rocky Mountain vacation fantasy. Deer can even be spotted nibbling on..."

"Banff’s newest brewery is known for bringing the great outdoors – indoors. Featuring a retractable roof for stargazing, a beer garden, and cozy patio spaces; you’ll find the atmosphere as appealing as the fare. Perfectly pair salads, sandwiches, and pizzas with craft beer and creative cocktails."

"This is the new patio on the block and you don’t want to miss it. Complete with personal fires and a ‘winter warmer’ cocktail menu, this is a great spot to have your après back in town. Located on Bear Street, dogs welcome!"

"Tommy’s is a small pub located centrally on Banff Avenue, underneath The Balkan Restaurant. They can be proud of their homemade soups and and sauces, but the real jewel in Tommy’s crown is it’s daily steak sandwich deal for $10.95….say no more."

"A haven for traditionalists, Tommy's offers good draft beer, a dartboard and plenty of opportunity to meet the kind of globe-trotting mavericks who have made Banff their temporary home."