Stay Slopeside at Sunshine Mountain Lodge

Wake up above the clouds, step outside to spend your days on the slopes, and round out your evenings beneath a sky full of stars. Sunshine Mountain lodge is the only ski-in/ski out hotel in Banff National Park and offers a rare, luxury alpine experience with panoramic mountain views.

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  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Wake up on the mountain
  • Banff's only mountaintop lodge
  • Panoramic mountain views

West Wing Premier Rooms

Settle into your premier room offering in-floor heating, natural gas fireplace, flat screen TV and upgraded amenities. Each room features a queen bed with a second queen sized Murphy bed, stunning floor-to-ceiling mountain views, and has a private...

West Wing Loft Rooms

Imagine waking in a winter paradise. You hit the remote-controlled shutter to behold a stunning view of Lookout Mountain through 27 feet of glass. Inside these condo-like lofts, each room has in-floor heating, natural gas fireplaces, flat-screen...

Main Lodge Suites

Settle into the inviting comfort of these suites and enjoy a peaceful night in your king size bed, unwind by the fireplace, take in the mountain views from your private balcony and soak in the spa-like bathroom. These rooms feature king sized beds...

Deluxe Waterfall View Rooms

These peaceful rooms are located in the main lodge and face the magnificent Waterfall Run and with a tree-house like feel, are known for being some of our quietest spaces. The bathrooms feature slate floors and granite counter tops and eco-double...

Deluxe Balcony Rooms

Wake up each morning to fresh powder and take in majestic mountain views from your own private, slopeside balcony. These beautiful rooms feature a queen-sized bed, with a single trundle, a flat screen TV, and mountain-chiq decor. The bathrooms...

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Getting here

Free Shuttle (Recommended)

Free bus from Banff to town. No parking stress, no driving mountain roads.

Pickup: Multiple Banff hotels + Transit Hub

Drive Yourself

20 minutes from Banff. Free parking at the base. Note: mountain roads can be snowy, please check conditions ahead of time.

Parking: Free | Opens 7:30am

First-timer Tip

Take the shuttle your first time. You'll be tired at the end of the day (in the best way!) and not having to drive home is a gift to yourself. Plus, you can enjoy a well-earned beer at après.

FAQs

Sunshine Mountain Lodge

What's the drone policy at Sunshine?

Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort is located wholly in Banff National Park and adheres to all federal and provincial laws and regulations concerning use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which includes personal drones. The National Park Air Access Regulation prohibits all recreational use of drones in national parks.

Further, out of safety concerns for our patrons and our resort property, Sunshine Village prohibits all operation of drones and similar model aircraft by the general public at our resort.

Anyone found operating a drone on our premises without prior authorization will be requested to cease all operations and asked to leave the resort area.

Housekeeping

The housekeeping team will clean your room every day. What this includes: mugs will be cleaned, the coffee station will be refilled, your bed will be re-made with sheets, towels that are on the floor or in the bathtub will be replaced (for water saving efforts we ask kindly that if you would like to re-use the towels to hang them up), the bathroom will be cleaned and amenities replaced if needed, dusting and vacuuming will be done. Should you have any special requests, please let the front desk know and we will arrange with the Housekeeping department.

We offer a nightly turn down service for all guests. During the turn down service, a member of our housekeeping team will come by your room to check if you need any additional amenities for a good night’s rest. 

Do you offer babysitting?

Babysitting is available through a third-party service. Please visit My Hotel Sitter for more details. 

Do you have cribs and high chairs?

Cribs and highchairs can be arranged for guests. Please ask the hotel 24 hours in advance, when possible.

Can I bring my skis/board into my room?

For every room we have a dedicated locker located in the West Wing, and our Bell Desk team are happy to bring your equipment there after a long day on the slopes.  Skis and snowboards are not allowed in the rooms. 

Can I get wireless?

Wireless internet is available throughout the property.

What activities are there for families at the hotel?

There are a wide variety of family-friendly activities in both summer and winter that are perfect for guests of all ages.

In winter, enjoy slope-side access to the 3,358 acres of terrain. In the summer months, we invite all guests of Sunshine Mountain Lodge to join us on a hosted hike. Year-round to stop by our firepit for an evening s'mores, or to join us in our large outdoor hot tub for a game of Hot Tub Bingo.

Looking for an indoor activity, cozy up in our Sunshine Mountain Lodge family room for a movie or challenge your family to a board game. 

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Guests of Sunshine Mountain Lodge are asked to bring only limited quantities of alcohol with them to the hotel. Alcohol is only permitted in guest rooms and is prohibited in all other areas of the hotel including, but not limited to: hallways, lobbies, common rooms and food & beverage outlets.

Can we go into the Town of Banff?

Day trips are available via car or bus into Banff, about 15 minutes away. On Friday evenings, you can visit town for dinner and return by 10:00 p.m. to catch the gondola back up to the village.

Do you allow pets?

No, we do not allow any animals to be brought into Sunshine Mountain Lodge with the exception of service animals.

Do I need to buy a park pass when travelling to Sunshine Village?

Yes, anyone staying in Banff National Park is required to purchase a park pass. For information and rates click here. 

Where do I park?

Hotel guest parking is conveniently located near check-in at Creekside Lodge, where you'll be given a parking pass and shown where to go.

Where exactly is the hotel?

Once at the Village Level (at the top of the Gondola), the hotel is a short walk away. Proceed to the Lobby, where you'll complete the check-in process. At the Front Desk, guests will give name and credit card details, receive room keys, and more info on the hotel experience and facilities.

What happens if we cannot make the gondola hours?

Transportation may be available after hours for a fee and must be arranged at least 24 hours prior to arrival. If possible, we strongly recommend you schedule your arrival and departure times in accordance with the gondola hours.

Are the gondolas heated?

No, they are not. We strongly suggest you bring warm clothing as weather conditions can sometimes reach -25 Celsius and below. 

How long is the gondola ride from the base to the village?

Approximately 20 minutes under normal operating conditions, but this is subject to change due to environmental conditions or operating procedures. 

What are the gondola hours?

Please note that for planning purposes, Sunshine Mountain Lodge is only accessible by gondola during the following hours:
 

Day

Hours

Saturday – Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 10:30pm
How do I get to the Village?

Winter: Guests will be directed to the gondola for the scenic ride to the top. Please dress warmly for the ride.

What's the low-down on check-in?

Check-in is inside Creekside Lodge at the gondola base. Guests are greeted by a Front Desk Agent and the reservation, including the ski and lift ticket information, is confirmed. Once the guest has checked in and checked their luggage, we will transport your items to the Lodge.

For those wanting to get on the slopes straight away, we have dressing rooms available at the base check-in. Meanwhile, all checked luggage will be placed in your room. We recommend that you carry any essential and/or breakable items with you. Day storage for these items is available at the Bell Desk, located on the Lobby level of the Lodge. Please note check-in time is 4:00 PM and access to your room is not guaranteed until this time.

Guests skiing or riding are required to purchase lift tickets for each day on the slopes.