Banff Hotels with an Indoor Pool
After a day on the slopes or the trails around Banff, an indoor pool is a welcome extra, and seven published hotels list one on this site. They are not interchangeable: some add a full spa, others a hot tub, a sauna or a mineral pool, and their locations range from Banff Avenue to a short drive from the center. I read each description and report only what it says, including where it does not mention hours or size. This page groups the seven by what comes with the pool, so you can choose the hotel that matches the evening you have in mind rather than the first pool you find.
Banff's personality is a captivating blend of rugged mountain adventure and refined alpine charm. It's a town where the wild beauty of the Rockies meets a vibrant, welcoming community. Visitors are drawn to its striking natural surroundings, offering endless opportunities for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Yet, Banff also provides a cozy, sophisticated atmosphere with its unique shops, diverse dining options, and a range of accommodations that prioritize comfort and guest experience. The town maintains a strong connection to its natural heritage, making it a truly special place.
Seven Banff hotels where you can swim
Why choose a hotel with an indoor pool in Banff
For a full spa day, two hotels stand out. The Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa is described as a mountain lodge in Banff city centre with a full-service spa with six treatment rooms, a hot pool and a steam room, plus an indoor pool and a hot tub, and it offers pet-friendly rooms and select suites with fireplaces. The Moose Hotel and Suites lists a spa, an indoor pool and two rooftop hot pools with mountain views, a patio or balcony in each unit, an Italian restaurant, and a pet-friendly policy, with the heart of Banff a short walk away.
For a pool plus a hot tub in a simpler setting, look at the Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge, which lists an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a daily breakfast, free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms, a 10-minute walk from Banff town centre, with ski storage on site. The Rundlestone Lodge sits on Banff Avenue and lists an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a lobby with a large fireplace, with spacious rooms and some balconies. Both suit a family that wants a swim without a spa bill, and I would ask about pool hours at either.
Charltons Banff is an Alpine-style hotel on Banff Avenue with deluxe rooms, lofts and kitchenettes, some with gas fireplaces and mountain views, an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, ski and golf storage, free WiFi and summer bike rentals. The Kenrick Hotel lists a saltwater swimming pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room, with a family-friendly Italian restaurant. Both offer several kinds of warm and cool water, which helps if the group includes people who like different things. Neither is described as having a pool for lengths, so treat them as leisure pools.
The Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection is the luxury choice. The description lists an indoor pool, a hot tub and a wellness center, a restaurant, and air-conditioned rooms with a seating area and desk. It is near the Upper Hot Springs and a short drive from the center of Banff, so plan on a car or a taxi for dinner downtown. None of the seven descriptions gives pool hours, depth or size, so ask the hotel, and check whether children are allowed at all hours. Written confirmation of pool and spa access protects you if plans change.
A traveler's takeFor a spa evening after skiing, I would choose the Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa for its treatment rooms, hot pool and indoor pool in the city centre. For a family that wants a swim and a hot tub, I would look at the Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge. For several kinds of water in one building, I would consider The Kenrick Hotel. Our advice is to ask each property for pool hours before booking, since none of the descriptions states them.
4.5The Kenrick Hotel
Indoor Pool · 271 reviewsMountain lodge with family rooms, indoor pool, and Italian dining
Why guests love itThe Kenrick Hotel has the kind of wet-weather backup families value in the mountains: a saltwater swimming pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. Family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and mountain views. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian dishes with vegetarian and gluten-free options, which helps with picky or allergic eaters. With an 8.9 score from 271 reviews, it is a reliable choice.
4.5Moose Hotel and Suites
Indoor Pool · 1336 reviewsRooftop hot pools with mountain views and a full-service spa
Why guests love itMoose Hotel and Suites is a four-star hotel in Banff with two rooftop hot pools and mountain views, and I would recommend it to families who want a pool and a spa in one place. There is also an indoor pool, and every unit has a patio or balcony. The heart of Banff is a short walk away, and the on-site Italian restaurant keeps dinner simple. Pets are welcome.
4.2Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge
Indoor Pool · 1708 reviewsIndoor pool, hot tub, and daily breakfast near Banff town centre
Why guests love itBest Western Plus Banff International Lodge is a three-star hotel ten minutes on foot from Banff town centre, and I would recommend it to families who want a pool. The indoor pool and hot tub keep children busy, a daily breakfast is included and pets are welcome. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi and cable TV, a few have a spa bath, and ski storage is available in winter. The walk into town is easy.
4.2The Rundlestone Lodge
Indoor Pool · 927 reviewsMountain lodge with an indoor pool and views of the Canadian Rockies
Why guests love itThe Rundlestone Lodge is on Banff Avenue, so families can walk to the shops and restaurants of downtown Banff. Rooms are spacious, with a refrigerator for snacks and drinks and tea and coffee making facilities, and some have a balcony with views of the Canadian Rockies. The indoor pool is the evening treat for children, and the lobby fireplace makes a warm meeting point after a cold day outside. A guest score of 8.3 from 927 reviews is reassuring.
4.2Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Indoor Pool · 477 reviewsLuxury mountain retreat with indoor pool, hot tub, and wellness center
Why guests love itThe Rimrock Banff sits near the Banff Upper Hot Springs, a short drive from the town centre, and gives families an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna for the end of a mountain day. There is a restaurant on site and a wellness centre for parents. Rooms are air-conditioned with a seating area, a desk and a flat-screen TV. With an 8.3 score from 477 reviews, I would choose it for a comfortable Banff stay with a car.
4.0Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Indoor Pool · 1492 reviewsMountain lodge with a full-service spa and ski-in-ski-out access
Why guests love itBanff Caribou Lodge and Spa is a three-star mountain lodge in Banff city centre, and I would recommend it to families who ski and like warm water after the slopes. It has ski-in-ski-out access, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a hot pool and a steam room, plus a full-service spa with six treatment rooms for the adults. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and some suites have fireplaces. Ask for a fireplace suite when you book.
4.0Charltons Banff
Indoor Pool · 750 reviewsAlpine-style hotel with an indoor pool, hot tub, and mountain views
Why guests love itCharltons Banff is an Alpine-style hotel on Banff Avenue, with a choice of deluxe rooms, lofts and kitchenette units that suit families of different sizes. Lofts give children their own sleeping level, and kitchenettes help with breakfasts. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna fill the evenings, and ski and golf storage keeps gear out of the room. Some rooms have gas fireplaces and mountain views, and bikes can be rented in summer. A guest score of 7.9 from 750 reviews.
Local tips
- 1Ask each hotel for the indoor pool hours and whether children can swim at all times, since none of the descriptions gives them.
- 2For a full spa with treatment rooms, choose the Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa, which describes six treatment rooms, a hot pool and a steam room.
- 3For rooftop hot pools with mountain views as well as an indoor pool, look at the Moose Hotel and Suites.
- 4The Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge is described as a 10-minute walk from Banff town centre and lists a daily breakfast.
- 5Plan on a car or taxi if you choose the Rimrock Banff, which is described as a short drive from the center of Banff.
- 6Charltons Banff and The Kenrick Hotel list the widest mix of pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room for a group with different tastes.