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Reviews of A Bear and Bison Inn

3.5 out of 5
A Bear and Bison Inn
705 Benchlands Trail, Canmore, AB

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at A Bear and Bison. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from chef Lonny on 2024/5/21
Loved "Will definitely be back. "

10/10 Excellent

Normandy

Very nice inn. Excellent building , room & reception was very warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Brooke on 2024/5/15
Thank you, Normandy!It was a pleasure to meet you.Glad you enjoyed your time here.Safe travels!

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room . Loved the hot tub and the amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from chef Lonny on 2024/5/1
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!Loved "Loved the hot tub and the amazing view. "

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from front desk team on 2024/3/27
Yaay!Glad you enjoyed your stay with us!See you again, soon!

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Front desk team on 2024/3/27
Loved "Great stay and the breakfast was delicious! "See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

CarrieAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found by Accident - Will Return by Choice
Looking to escape for a night, came across A Bear and Bison Inn... and we are so grateful we did! This is a wonderful change from the big chain establishments. Our stay felt so much more personal and in turn made it just what we were looking for. We were delivered a coffee tray (French press prepared for morning with mugs and condiments), in the evening as arranged, so that we could enjoy our morning coffee when we were ready. Our beautiful and delicious breakfast arrived at our chosen time. We chatted with Lonny (owner and chef) at check-out and appreciated our convo and his road trip suggestion for the day. We took the road less travelled and were thrilled! Very grateful for the suggestion, and it will become a regular journey. A Bear and Bison is a special place, we'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from chef Lonny on 2024/3/3
Loved "Found by Accident - Will Return by Choice"Looking forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were really friendly and polite. We were able to enjoy our stay with no issues or noise. The view was amazing to look at in the morning especially with our room service breakfast which was included with stay. I definitely will stay there the next time I’m in Banff! Thank you so much for you kind costumer service. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from chef Lonny on 2024/3/3
Loved "Thank you so much for you kind costumer service. :"see you on your next visit!

8/10 Good

Cale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was absolutely terrific! We will definitely be stopping by again. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating- The food was also very excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Chef Lonny on 2024/3/3
Loved "The experience was absolutely terrific! We will definitely be stopping by again."See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Excellent view.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from chef Lonny on 2024/3/3
Loved "Great service. Excellent view."See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and great staff. Breakfast was served on time and was excellent. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yufen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionists are very friendly and helpful. Their breakfast is very delicious and it was delivered to the room, so we can enjoy the breakfast with a view! Will visit again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. I liked the view from the balcony and the private tub. The room is a bit small but the Jacuzzi and fireplace made up for.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place ! Breakfast was amazing . Only issue was the pilot light went out so we werent able to use the jacuzzi until morning . Would definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Front desk guy on 2023/11/28
Thank you for your review!

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Path way at night was not lit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from handyman guy on 2023/11/24
It is now!:)

10/10 Excellent

dorcas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Front desk guy:) on 2023/11/21
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!We look forward to your return!

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is so quiet and quaint. The staff is incredibly nice and helpful, rooms are beautiful and overall was one of our best stays! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/11/20
Loved "The staff is incredibly nice and helpful"See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/11/10
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/10/28
Loved "Terrific Property"Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay.
The host is amazing and super friendly. He is great to suggest hikes and places to eat and just overall makes you feel at home. The gourmet breakfast is outstanding and the stay is such a nice getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/10/21
Loved "The host is amazing and super friendly. "Glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/10/19
Appreciate your review1Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/11/10
See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating staff when we called about late check in. Lovely small facility. Outstanding chef-made breakfast included!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/10/17
Loved "Outstanding chef-made breakfast included!!"See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/10/12
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised with our stay at A Bear and Bison. Our room was very cozy, with its gas logs and soaker tub, but what put it over the top was the breakfast delivered to our room! I had expected a standard hotel breakfast served in their common area. Instead they brought a French press of coffee (could have requested tea), and a delicious 3 course breakfast of fruit, muesli/yogurt and a delicate eggs Benedict. It was a lovely way to start the day! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/9/26
Yay! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay, Loved " It was a lovely way to start the day! Highly recommend!"

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/9/20
We are so happy you choose to stay with us and that you enjoyed everything

6/10 Okay

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and accommodating but priced on the high side. Carpet in room could be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/9/9
Like "Very nice and accommodating"will follow up with your other coment, thank you

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how quiet, clean and private the condo felt. The bed was super comfortable and the patio was private and beautiful. Very nice staff and good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/9/9
loved "The bed was super comfortable and the patio was private and beautiful. "look forward to your return!

8/10 Good

satish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and nice place. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/9/1
Loved "Breakfast was very good."

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the friendly staff, clean place and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/30
Thank you for your nice comments, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!We look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

EFRAIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay couldn’t expect better!
Great food by the chef and manager Lonny! Excellent service and optimal experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from hef Lonny on 2023/9/1
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us!Nice photos too!Thanks for sharing those too!

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, great location to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/13
Loved "The breakfast was amazing, great location to everything!"See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly. Awesome breakfast. Beautiful views!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/8/16
Loved your whole comment "Staff is very friendly. Awesome breakfast. Beautiful views!"See you again, Soon!

8/10 Good

Nikkitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/5
Thank yo for choosing to stay with us!We are glad you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, excellent and friendly service from staff. Breakfast was incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/4
Thank you for your amazing comment!It means so much@

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/13
Thank you for your perfect score!We appreciate it!

8/10 Good

Mandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/7/24
Thank you for your review!We appreciate it and that you had a good time!See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/7/22
Loved "Excellent property "See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Truwork

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/8/4
Thank you for choosing to stay with us!We look forward to your next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/7/27
Thank you for choosing to stay with us!We appreciate your rating, as well!See you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/7/4
We love those"10 out 10 "scoresWe are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!

8/10 Good

Taha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/7/22
Thank you for your review,We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us!We look forward to your return!

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, the view was superb and the included breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/6/27
Loved "View was superb" oh and that "Breakfast was amazing"

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet location in a beautiful area and what a fantastic breakfast. We come again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/6/24
Loved "Fantastic Breakfast"See you again soon!

8/10 Good

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from chef Lonny on 2023/6/24
Looking forward to your return, and getting a 5 out of 5!

10/10 Excellent

amirkurosh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and hot tub
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/6/24
So happy you enjoyed your stay with us!Look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was exquisite. Also, the room was surprisingly large with a great balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Chef Lonny on 2023/4/14
Loved your whole comment "Breakfast was exquisite. Also, the room was surprisingly large with a great balcony. "thank you for sharing with us!