Name: Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino
Address: Banff, CA
Price range: From $158

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino, BanffStoney Nakoda Resort & Casino in Banff, Canada has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 35 of 36 hotels we score in Banff. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 2.3. Rooms from about $158 a night (cached, not a live quote).Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino is a full-service property situated in Morley, Alberta, at the gateway to Kananaskis Country. Positioned between Calgary and Banff near the Trans-Canada Highway, it serves travellers looking for gaming and mountain views. The resort includes a large casino, an arcade, and an indoor swimming pool equipped with a water slide. Accommodations consist of renovated rooms and suites, with options for king or two-queen beds. On-site facilities feature a gym, an event centre, a sports lounge, and a restaurant. While the property offers various amenities, some guests have reported issues with cigarette smoke smells in certain areas.What stands out

Indoor pool with water slide

On-site casino and arcade

Renovated rooms and suites

Mountain and sunrise views

Watch out for

Cigarette smoke smells

Overpriced restaurant food

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