Nestled near Stanley Park, Best Western Plus Sands is a tranquil retreat with a sauna and gym to unwind. Enjoy international cuisine at The Park at English Bay restaurant or grab a drink at the bar while staying connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Bar
Pet friendly
Gym
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Sauna
Self parking
Room service
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
The current price is $118
$118
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Room options
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
190 sq ft
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (with Sofabed;Separate Living Room)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
375 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed;Separate Living Room)
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (with Sofabed;Separate Living Room)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
400 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
190 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;Third bed is a Sofabed)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Oversized Room;Third bed is a Sofabed)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
250 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
190 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
190 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (with Sofabed)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (with Sofabed)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
190 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)
Highlights
Balcony
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
645 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
170 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (with Sofabed)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (with Sofabed)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Separate Living Room;with Sofabed)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
HDTV
440 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Vancouver Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Stanley Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Canada Place - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) - 9 min drive
Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive
Pitt Meadows, BC (YPK) - 58 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 110 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 29.5 miles/47.5 km
Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 30.9 miles/49.8 km
Vancouver Waterfront Station - 4 min drive
Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) - 14 min drive
Pacific Central Station - 15 min drive
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station - 23 min walk
Burrard Station - 25 min walk
Vancouver City Center Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Morton Park - 2 min walk
Cactus Club Cafe - 3 min walk
CRAFT Beer Market English Bay - 2 min walk
The Park at English Bay - 1 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Sands
At Best Western Plus Sands, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Vancouver Waterfront and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Park at English Bay, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a sauna. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in/out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 80 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite self parking (CAD 25.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Sauna
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
37-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hydromassage showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Composting
Recycling
Special features
Dining
The Park at English Bay - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bayside Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 9 to 25 for adults, and CAD 9 to 25 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 100.00 per stay)
Parking
Self parking costs CAD 25.00 per night with in/out privileges
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Sands Best Western
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Vancouver Best Western
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Sands?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 80 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Sands?
Yes. Self parking costs CAD 25.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Sands?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Plus Sands?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn (6-min drive) and Grand Villa Casino Hotel and Conference Centre (16-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Sands and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus Sands?
Yes, The Park at English Bay offers international cuisine and ocean views.
What's the area around Best Western Plus Sands like?
Best Western Plus Sands is located near English Bay Beach in West End, a short 2-minute walk from English Bay and 10 minutes' walk from False Creek. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
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Best Western Plus Sands Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
This hotel is good for location.
Nham
Nham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2025
Nice rooms, clean and big area
DOLORES F.
DOLORES F., 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2025
Couple Get-Away
1 block from the english bay beach, lots activities with stanley park nearby, a highlight is all the restaurants within eady walking distance
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2025
Hidden gem in English Bay.
Fast friendly check in - room was large and clean with nice modern furnishings and a very comfortable bed - shower temperature not warm enough.
Check out was a breeze. We would stay again for sure.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 27, 2024
I liked how close the hotel was to the ocean.
Jaret
Jaret, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Overall excellent experience, staff was friendly, location is great.
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Enjoyed staying there
Rosi
Rosi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2024
Loved how central it was for any adventure! Amazing staff and super cozy setting.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
I was there to settle my late brothers affairs.
The staff were excellent and very accommodating.
Garry
Garry, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2024
near English Bay
Hui
Hui, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 16, 2024
Older building but very clean and amazing location. Staff was great!
Tana Claudette
Tana Claudette, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Awesome location with plenty of restaurants around. Also easy access to public transportation. Overall great stay.
Rolyn Balmes
Rolyn Balmes, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean
Kala
Kala, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
So close to the beach
Avrey
Avrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
The staff were so wonderful at the hotel. They are very kind and helpful and accommodating. The restaurant food is decent. The location is great and convenient. The hotel was nice overall and I would recommend it.
Tanisha
Tanisha, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2024
The hotel was in a great location. We were able to walk or bus to everything we wanted to see. The staff at the hotel were all very friendly and helpful. I felt like it was a good deal at a reasonable price.
Erica
Erica, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Nice clean suite, spacious, great service
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2024
Great location, near the beach and convenient transportation.
Gobind
Gobind, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Everyone was nice, friendly & very helpful. Everything was nearby.
Julieta
Julieta, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Nice location
Jing
Jing, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2024
Great location, great dining options, excellent atmosphere, would stay here again. Only cons are - property could use a refresh, rented 3 rooms for the family and mine was smelly as a pets had obviously been staying there. Overall though good visit, friendly staff, awesome location and I would stay here again.
Chris
Chris, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 22, 2025
Cold room
The room temperature was very low and the thermostat didn’t work properly.
FARSHID
FARSHID, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 6, 2024
Fun to stay so close to the beach and so close to the action. Hotel itself is worn but clean. Bar downstairs closes at 11 so you can get a good sleep after that. Morning coffee is free, and the extensive breakfast choices are modestly priced. (So are the drink the bar drinks.)
Melanie
Melanie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2024
The room was unfortunately not sound proof so we heard the people next door all night. But great location on English bay beach. Lots of bars and spots to eat around the hotel
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Excellent location
Walkable and close to everything