Carey Centre on UBC campus

Hotels
7.3 (52 reviews)
5920 Iona Drive , Vancouver , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good proximity to UBC
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Rundown room quality
Poor breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Cleanliness issues mentioned in multiple reviews, including dirty carpets and unsatisfactory room conditions.
Service
8.41
Friendly and helpful staff praised in several reviews, indicating good service.
Location
9.45
Location highly valued by most reviewers for its convenience and centrality.
Room Quality
6.9
Small and dated rooms reported, alongside comfort complaints about furniture.
Amenities
6.93
Limited amenities noted, including a basic breakfast and lack of facilities.
Value for Money
6.89
Comments indicate many did not feel the stay was worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.94
Negative feedback on breakfast quality suggests significant room for improvement.
Overall Experience
7.41
Mixed feelings across reviews, but some enjoyed their stay, contributing to a slightly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:53

Property Description

Convenient Campus Location:
Located on the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus, Carey Centre offers a prime location just a short walk from Spanish Banks and a few kilometers from Jericho Beach.

Comfortable Accommodations:
Each room at Carey Centre features a desk and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. While air conditioning is not available, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in the well-appointed rooms.

Delicious Breakfast Options:
Start your day right with a Full English breakfast served every morning at the property. With 2 breakfast tickets included per room, guests can fuel up for a day of activities in Vancouver.

Book your stay at Carey Centre now to experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and culinary delights.

Important information:

* By proceeding to the next booking process, you acknowledge our policy.
* Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.
* Please inform Carey Center in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Note that all Special Requests are subject to availability, cannot be guaranteed, and additional charges may apply.
* This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
* Quiet hours are between 22:00 and 07:00.
* Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for CAD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for CAD 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for CAD 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs CAD 26 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 52 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 6.93
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 5.94
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Chad • couple • ca
2
It was alright if you’re in a pinch and don’t plan on staying long
Pros:

Location was good for what we needed

Cons:

Beds were uncomfortable, and one was actually dirty looked like makeup on the sheets, the Bathroom fan was broken, and the room overall was very outdated and ghetto. Door lock ran off on batteries that were just hanging off the inside of the door. Couldn’t adjust fridge temp because dial was broken off.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Vince • couple • ca
9
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Marius • couple • dk
1
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Amber • couple • ca
8
Pros:

We were seeing shows at the Thunderbird stadium so this was the perfect location. We took many stunning walks to the beach and really enjoyed the more laid back feel of campus compared to Vancouver city.

Rooms are basic, as is the breakfast (potatoes and eggs were delicious), but perfect for us as we are happy with low budget accommodation as long as it’s clean and comfortable, which it was.

Staff are amazing, the customer service is top of its game. We absolutely loved our stay and are very grateful.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Anhelina • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Marin • solo_traveller • ca
6
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • ca
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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dvija bhatti • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

The location was a 10 minute walk from the main bus stop on the UBC campus. It was convenient to take the bus to other locations like downtown. The room was quiet and clean. The campus itself is beautiful. Overall I am satisfied with my stay and will book this location again if I visit. Eating joints (like cafes and bars) are all within walking distance (10-15 mins max) of the building. Hiking trails (down to the beach) are also within a 15 min walk - very convenient location honestly.

Cons:

It took me a while to figure out the check-in situation and while I was lost trying to call reception (which was closed), my call was note picked up despite multiple calls. This was during their reception hours during the afternoon so not sure why reception was closed and why they didn't pick up. I realized later the mistake I had made was going further into the building looking for the self check in, whereas it was right outside by the entrance (right when you enter to your right). But once I figured it out, the check in and check out both were very easy, no human interaction required.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • couple • ca
7
Pros:

The close proximity to the UBC hospital

Cons:

The very short toilets.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sijia • couple • ca
7
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Cassie • couple • ca
1
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Moch Nurfahrul Lukmanul • solo_traveller • us
5
I accidentally booked this hotel because I thought my conference would be at UBC, but it was at VCC
Pros:

Nice but not impressive

Cons:

I put the sign to make up my room but they did not clean my room.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Arsalan • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • ca
10
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Govind • solo_traveller • ch
6
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Leila • couple • us
1
We had to leave. Due to parking issues and no was there to help or give info.
Cons:

There was no one available to help regarding parking, so we left! We had to reserve a room in another place. Monitor was not working. We even try to call no one responded.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Yuanheng • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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WILBERT • solo_traveller • us
10
Outstanding
Pros:

Location is excellent. Loved the kitchen space

Cons:

No dislikes

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Glen • couple • us
7
Good
Pros:

Location to sports event

Cons:

Bed wasn't a queen bed.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Rona Marie • couple • ca
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee