Sunshine Mountain Lodge – A Favorite for Families in Banff
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Sunshine Mountain Lodge offers West Wing Loft Rooms with 27 feet of glass overlooking Lookout Mountain, in-floor heating, and jetted tubs. West Wing Premier Rooms feature queen beds, Murphy beds, and private patios. Main Lodge Suites include king beds, fireplaces, and spa-like bathrooms. Deluxe Balcony Rooms have slope-side views and trundle beds. Deluxe Waterfall Rooms face the Waterfall run and include slate-floored bathrooms.
Dining Options
Eagle's Nest Restaurant serves Canadian cuisine with mountain views. Lookout Lounge offers fireside seating and panoramic vistas. The Alpine provides pizza, pasta, burgers, and salads. Guests can enjoy nightly s'mores at the firepit.
Leisure & Activities
The lodge features Banff's largest outdoor hot tub and a cedar-lined sauna. Winter activities include skiing 3,358 acres of terrain, snowshoeing, and tobogganing. Summer offers guided hikes and alpine lake sightseeing via the Standish Chairlift. A fitness room includes treadmills, ellipticals, and yoga mats. Verde Day Spa provides massages, facials, and reflexology.
Location & Transport
Located at 2,200 meters in Banff National Park, the lodge is a 15-minute drive from Banff town. Calgary International Airport is 90 minutes away, with shuttles available. The Sunshine Village gondola operates daily (8 AM-5 PM, extended to 10 PM Fridays). Free shuttles run between Banff and the resort.
Services & Policies
The resort fee covers Wi-Fi, hot tub access, ski storage, and shuttle service. Quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. Pets and drones are prohibited. Season pass holders receive lodging discounts. Equipment lockers and boot dryers are available. Group events and weddings can be arranged.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Ski to door
- Ski storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Electric vehicle charging station
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Ski school
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Ski equipment hire
- Laundry
- Ski pass vendor
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV