• City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator

Featuring an on-site restaurants and 2 bars, the Best Western Plus Sands is in the heart of Vancouver, only a 4-minute walk from English Bay beach. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in each air-conditioned guest room at this hotel. A coffee machine is provided. A work desk is available. The Park restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and pasta and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bayside Lounge offers views of English Bay with occasional live music. An on-site fitness center and relaxing sauna feature in the Vancouver Best Western Plus Sands. The front desk is available 24 hours a day. Guests can take advantage of the coin laundry facilities. Stanley Park, Coal Harbour, and Robson Street shopping area are all just over just over half a mile away. Third Beach is an 11-minute and Granville Island is a 10-minute drive away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Vancouver, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Best Western Plus Sands has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 22, 2009
Hotel chain/brand:
Best Western Plus

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Vancouver, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
Bedroom :
2 full beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rakesh
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Fantastic location. Comfortable room. Friendly staff.
  • Kristine
    CanadaCanada
    The location and how it's walking distance from mostly everything.
  • Rj
    CanadaCanada
    Wonderful location facing English Bay with lots of restaurants & grocery stores
  • Maureen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was in walking distance from the beach & central to all the wonderful restaurants.
  • Erez
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Located at the gay neighborhood of Vancouver… close to the big park and the beach …
  • S
    Samuel
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    We loved the location, it was in such a fun spot by the beach with great shops and restaurants around. Was so great to be so close to the park also. The staff were super helpful.
  • Clyde
    Location. Interesting area with good eminities close.
  • Anna-mae
    CanadaCanada
    Location was excellent .. we were on back side of hotel and it was very quiet , which was a pleasant surprise . Excellent free breakfast included at attached restaurant .
  • Fuentes
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The room was an okay size for us but I loved the water pressure in the shower and the bed was so comfy after a long day of walking
  • Sandra
    CanadaCanada
    The location was perfect for us, closer to the beach than we had hoped and a great central spot for all the other city highlights we wanted to visit. Our room was clean, comfortable and nicely done up. Slept like a dream! Staff was friendly and...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Does every balcony have an ocean view

    All our Balcony rooms are located on the highest floor facing Davie Street with a partial water view of English Bay.
    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • do you have Chinese server there? Can you offer free driving from airport to hotel? Thank you

    Dear guest Unfortunately we do not have Chinese speaking server in the restaurant, but we do have Chinese speaking at the front desk of the hotel. Ap..
    Answered on 13 December 2019
  • do u allow self quarantine and can I order food from outside

    Hi, Yes, guest are ordering from our restaurant to Uber eats, Dish the dishes, and Door Dash Regards, Eddy
    Answered on 18 December 2020
  • What kind of public transportation is Available and how close?

    Greetings from the Best Western Plus Sands! Local bus transit is available directly in front of our hotel and are routed to downtown, various sky trai..
    Answered on 2 March 2020
  • When would be the best time to visit for whale watching?

    Each different whale passes through the seas at slightly different times of the year but overall whale watching season is considered to run from March..
    Answered on 26 November 2019
  • 1. Is breakfast included? 2. How far is it to the Rocky Mountaineer Train?

    Dear guest, Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, breakfast is not included unless you reserved your room with a package rate. Our hotel located..
    Answered on 11 December 2019
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Park Pub
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bayside Lounge
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Best Western Plus Sands

Most popular amenities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs CAD 22.50 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Filipino
  • Ukrainian
  • Chinese

House rules

Best Western Plus Sands takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about 184.95USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 19

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Best Western Plus Sands accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note the property is undergoing guestroom renovations. Intermittent construction noise may be noticeable weekdays between 9:00 and 17:00.

Please note if you have booked a room that has a breakfast plan included, this is applicable to the number of adults booking the room. There will be a charge for additional children/guests.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of CAD 250 is required on arrival. That's about 184.95USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Best Western Plus Sands

  • Best Western Plus Sands offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Happy hour
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Beach

  • Best Western Plus Sands has 2 restaurants:

    • The Park Pub
    • Bayside Lounge

  • Check-in at Best Western Plus Sands is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Best Western Plus Sands include:

    • Family
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Double

  • Best Western Plus Sands is 1 miles from the center of Vancouver. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Best Western Plus Sands can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Best Western Plus Sands. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Best Western Plus Sands may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.