Carey Centre on UBC campus

Hotels
7.3 (428 reviews)
5920 Iona Drive , Vancouver , CA

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 428 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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Leandro • family_with_children • it
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • ca
8
Good for short stay
Pros:

Located on campus

Cons:

Older

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location was fantastic, room was clean, simple, what we needed.

Cons:

Parking was confusing - great location, safe and dry, but the parking instructions were unclear - did we have a pass or were we supposed to pay? We tried to pay and the app didn't work.

The thermostat didn't seem to control the heat in our room, so it was a bit cold during the night.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • ca
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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SANG HYUN • couple • ca
5
Pros:

아침 식사가 좋았어요

Cons:

방이 조금 추웠어요

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Chi • couple • ca
6
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • ca
8
Easy and pleasant
Pros:

Easy entry to building and parking - use the same code for all. It was great to have a fridge in the room!

Cons:

The bed was fine - needed more pillows since there was only one each and we didn't realize this until it was too late to get extras. We did get them no problem for the next night.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • ca
10
Cons:

I'm not sure there was any sound-proofing in the walls, I could hear conversations in the neighbouring rooms.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Nyadholi • couple • ca
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • couple • ca
7
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent Great check in system.

Cons:

Could have used better coffee making in room. Needed drink glasses.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Very Helpful front desk and workers looking after rooms were friendly and efficient.

Cons:

The cost was a little high per night

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Marcy • extended_group • ca
7
Cons:

They did not have face cloths and it took a very long time to check in 40 minutes for 3 rooms

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

The location is hard to beat and the room is functional.

Cons:

Not sure how clean it was, felt very old and many details ignored. Price is not cheap so was expecting a bit more care.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Rostyslav • couple • ca
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

perfect,exactly what I needed clean, comfortable, excellent location on campus, very happy I found this accommodation am recommending future international conference attendees and friends and family :)

Cons:

nothing....:)

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Humna • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jijiang • couple • cn
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee