Granville Island Hotel

Hotels
9 (1259 reviews)
1253 Johnston Street , Vancouver , ca

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Slow restaurant service
Parking challenges

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
The room was clean, but could have been more spacious.
Service
9.43
Service was generally friendly, although restaurant service was noted as slow during busy times.
Location
9.47
The hotel is ideally located on Granville Island, a key tourist attraction.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were comfortable, but some mentioned they could be more spacious.
Amenities
9.45
Amenities were satisfactory with a quick elevator and good kitchen supplies.
Value for Money
8.91
Overall value is good, but some guests expressed concerns about price standards.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Food quality is good, but there were notes of disappointment regarding overcooked items.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests expressed joy about their stays and experiences at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at the Granville Island Hotel, where each individually decorated room offers a 42" flat-screen TV and a stocked minibar. Enjoy the comfort of a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of the fitness centre for a rejuvenating workout. Need to catch up on work? Head to the 24-hour business center or treat yourself to a delicious meal at the Dockside Restaurant and Bar.

Prime Location
Located just 3 km from Vancouver city centre and near Sutcliffe Park, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. Plus, with Granville Island Public Market and other attractions within walking distance, your stay promises to be unforgettable.

Book your stay at the Granville Island Hotel now and experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Vancouver!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YVR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 20 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1259 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Carole • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
10
Pros:

The staff was amazingly helpful

Cons:

You needed to be an engineer to work the coffee pot. Staff was extremely helpful in getting it going but it was annoying nonetheless. It made great coffee!

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Williams • couple • us
10
Pros:

Gorgeous.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Bik Kwoon • couple • us
8
The location was just wonderful! Taking the water taxi everywhere was so fun and accessible.
Pros:

The Dockside restaurant is a delightful place to have meals, meet friends etc. We had breakfast, tea and dinner with friends there. The restaurant venue is charming whether indoors, outdoors or on the patio.

Cons:

The room was small but it was fine.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • ca
10
We will definitely be back!
Pros:

We were here for our 49th wedding anniversary. We loved our room overlooking the waterfront. The staff were exceptional!

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Lara • family_with_children • gb
3
Really disappointing hotel, not worth the money
Pros:

The location was the only thing we liked about this hotel, we found the front desk staff rude and unhelpful. We arrived at 8.30pm straight off an international flight from London. We wanted to grab a bite to eat and a glass of wine and were told that the restaurant and bar closed at 8.30pm and were no longer serving. For an international hotel this is just crazy - there is no room service either. The front desk staff seemed to have no idea about the local area and when we asked where we could go the lady on the desk had to google a place to send us. Again this is such poor service, if you're not going to be open to serve your guests when they arrive then at least know where to send them. On check out when I came down with my bags and asked if my taxi had arrived the man on the desk replied with - it's not 6.30am yet, it was so rude, I hadn't checked my watch (it was 6.20am). When the taxi did arrive he didn't tell us, luckily I decided to go out and found it waiting. The hotel is old and tired, the restaurant and bar really need to be open later in a hotel of this size and location. If they aren't open later then they at least need room service. The only thing going for the hotel is its location - it's right on the water and the views from the restaurant over breakfast are lovely, But I would suggest you spend your money elsewhere, this really isn't worth it

Cons:

Front desk staff - very rude and unhelpful
Gym - has a jacuzzi in the middle of it and no air con, so it's 29 degrees in there to work out
Rooms - are old and tired, really need modernising
Bar and Restaurant - close at 8.30pm

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location, nice to be able to walk around the area with cute shops.

Cons:

Parking feels a little pricey

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jes • couple • ca
10
Fabulous location, hotel clean.
Pros:

Location was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • ca
8
The Granville Island Hotel is brilliantly situated in a Quiet Part of the Park close to Vancouvers B
Pros:

I found the staff Very Friendly and helpful!

Cons:

The air conditioner/ heating unit was Noisy

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
9
I highly recommend the hotel and would stay there again
Pros:

Delicious breakfast, great location and very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

there needs to be a space outside where you can sit and have a drink without having to have food as well

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • ca
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • ca
9
Great place to stay while visiting Vancouver
Pros:

Location

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • ca
10
We will return .
Pros:

Everything was exceptional !!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • couple • nz
10
Great location for a short stopover.
Pros:

Great location. Felt really safe walking in the area. Able to explore Vancouver more widely using the river ferries which are convenient and very frequent.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
9
We had a very peaceful stay enjoying the quietness of being on Granville island.
Pros:

The room was clean and large with good storage for luggage. Beds were very comfortable.
The breakfast offered had a variety of dishes and due to good weather we were able to sit outside and enjoy the view of the activity on the creek.
All staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing. It was perfect for the start of our holiday in Canada

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Olliver • couple • ca
7
It was adequate for a couple days we were there.
Pros:

Location war great

Cons:

The room was extremely small for the price. The parking was extremely expensive, considering the price of the room being extremely expensive. The parking area has trees that dripped sap all over the paint job on my car.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Ritesh • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Location was amazing

Cons:

All good.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Front desk staff was awsome property had great location and very clean

Cons:

Dident enjoy the resteront dinner meue ended up leaving the resteront, parking was expensive plut there was a 29% parking tax

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee