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The Dorothy Motel

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room dining
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Courtyard
Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Marmont Cres, 250, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$705
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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About the area

Banff

With a stay at The Dorothy Motel in Banff (Uptown District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Banff National Park and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Upper Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 4 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Dorothy Motel

Hotel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
The Dorothy Motel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Additional features at this hotel include bike parking and bike repair services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Hotel Canoe and Suites, #2000 - 600 Banff Ave]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bumpers Inn LTD
Bumpers Inn LTD Banff
Bumpers LTD Banff
Bumpers Inn Banff
Bumpers Inn
Bumpers Banff
Bumpers Hotel Banff
Bumpers Motel Banff
Bumpers Inn
The Dorothy Motel Hotel
The Dorothy Motel Banff
The Dorothy Motel Hotel Banff

The Dorothy Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 998 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Clean and simple accomodation and very pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Li

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The heater and Fan are difficult and confusing to operate, the whole night with either hot and cold and loud noises from the heater and fan causing to sleep not well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I found the location easily accessible. I did not find the property extremely clean but overall it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Dirty sheets ! Not impressed looked like poop thank goodness different bed in room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay while visiting Banff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room interior!

Attractive modern room. Lots of space with refrigerator and microwave. Ice machine was nearby. Free bus passes from reception were a nice touch as was the gourmet tea and coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila, Calgary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the intimate size of the motel and the charming art work in the rooms. We also love the location of the motel at the edge of the forest - we have stayed there several times over the years, and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It's fine. Large room with modern fixtures for an affordable price. I don't like that they advertise facilities (e.g. hot tub) that are in a separate outbuilding a block away across a major intersection. Keycard also doesn't allow you to use the lockers so you need to leave your belongings unsecured. Turn down service didn't address any deficiencies in the room. We were out of shampoo and loo roll and they only resupplied our towels, which was totally unnecessary. Ok value for money but this property needs to focus on guest services a bit more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remington

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serghei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy & updated appliances.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent. The AC was loud at night but earplugs helped. It was great to use the amenities at the Canoe.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a pleasant stay at the hotel for two nights. The staffs are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the word “motel” deter you. This place has been recently renovated to an adorable, clean, cozy place that my friends and I had a lovely time staying at. I’m looking forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff and accommodation clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Instructions on how to operate heating/fan, perhaps alongside the wall thermometer, would help to permit optimal use. Thank you for the great hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025