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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Dorothy Motel in Banff offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, free on-site private parking, and a dining table. Local Attractions: Located 1.9 km from Banff Park Museum and The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 2 km from the Banff International Research Station, and 3.7 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Calgary International Airport is 134 km away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room comfort, cleanliness, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Anne-marie
Germany
“The easy app-based check-in, complimentary bus tickets, convenient walking distance to Banff town, modern room and furnishings, and the heated bathroom shelf were all great features” - Allen
Australia
“Nice modern renovation of an older style motel. Also great to have access to the hot pools in the upmarket sister property across the road.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Ability to use the hot pools and sauna and laundry service at the main hotel was excellent - this was a great suprise and really made our trip. The views of the mountain from the pools are great! Very friendly staff. Located on the edge of town...” - Toni
Canada
“Location, Room, Cleanliness and excellent service.” - Aisling
Ireland
“Comfortable beds. Free access to hot pools across the road. Free coffee and tea. Walking distance to Banff town. Cheaper than other options in Banff” - Yvonne
United Kingdom
“The room was great, enjoyed meals at the Canoe Hotel, in their Sudden Sally restaurant. Good parking.” - Laura
Ireland
“Access to the hotel canoe & suite was a huge plus, the staff there were exceptional.” - Christine
United States
“The location is at the end of town and backs up to the woods which makes it very quiet. Windows in rooms face interior courtyard which is surprisingly quiet, considering full occupancy, and beautifully landscaped. Plenty of room for 3 adults for 3...” - Robyn
Australia
“It was a great location. Very quiet. I liked that we could use the facilities of the Canoe Hotel across the road as that is where you check in. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was a 15 min walk to downtown which was no problem. They give...” - Alexander
United Kingdom
“The staff on the desk at the Canoe hotel were very helpful, and would give out complimentary tea, milk and sugar. The restaurant was also very good with the waiters knowing lots about the local area and being very willing to share advice about Banff.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Groups: Bookings of 3 rooms or more will be classed as a group reservation and charged a 1 night plus tax as a deposit. A group cancellation policy of 30 days prior arrival will be applicable. Changes or cancellations will need to be made at least 30 days in advance or the 1 night deposit will be forfeited. There must be a name attached to each room.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.