Best Western Plus Sands

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Best Western Plus
7.8 (2607 reviews)
1755 Davie Street , Vancouver , CA
+1 604-682-1831

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location — walkable to major attractions
Comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Close bus access and convenient for exploring Vancouver
Good room facilities for many guests
Cons:
Noise from bar and road; occasional cannabis smell
Old/rickety or broken elevators
Small rooms and bathrooms
Parking tight, expensive and sometimes unsecured
Occasional cleanliness issues (odour, dirt, bugs)
Breakfast/meal availability confusion; limited food options
Hotel refused/provided no invoice (administrative issue)
Limited TV channels

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Mixed reports: several mentions of dirty rooms, bad odour and bugs on bathroom floor, though some guests noted rooms were cleaned daily.
Service
8.4
Generally praised — staff described as friendly, helpful and quick to fix issues; one notable complaint about the hotel not providing an invoice.
Location
9
Consistently praised as excellent/very central and within walking distance of English Bay, Granville Island and Stanley Park; good bus access.
Room Quality
7.4
Beds often described as comfortable but rooms/bathrooms can be small; decor/outdated fittings and occasional maintenance issues (broken coffee maker, odours).
Amenities
7
Mixed: convenient on-site pub/breakfast options for some, but limited TV channels, noisy bar, and recurring elevator problems; parking is available but tight/expensive and sometimes unsecured.
Value for Money
7.2
Divided opinion: some call it reasonable/affordable for location, others feel the price is high for small/outdated rooms and extra costs (parking).
Food and Beverage
7.6
Some positive mentions of breakfast options at the Park Pub and convenience, but others noted breakfast was not included as expected and the sole restaurant is a loud sports bar.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall positive stays driven by excellent location and helpful staff despite noise, elevator and occasional cleanliness/maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Vancouver, Best Western Plus Sands is just a short walk from English Bay beach, offering convenience and easy access to popular attractions like Stanley Park and Robson Street shopping area.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in fresh seafood and pasta at The Park restaurant, or unwind with a drink while enjoying views of English Bay at the Bayside Lounge with live music. With on-site restaurants and bars, there's no shortage of dining and entertainment options.

Amenities for Relaxation and Convenience
From the on-site fitness centre and sauna to free WiFi and 24-hour front desk assistance, Best Western Plus Sands ensures a comfortable stay. Guests can also take advantage of coin laundry facilities for added convenience.

Ready to experience the best of Vancouver? Book your stay at Best Western Plus Sands now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

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.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YVR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2607 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 8.4
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Robin • couple • ca
8
Our stay at the Sands Best Western met our needs. We will likely stay there again.
Pros:

Location, room bed, breakfast

Cons:

Noisy bar and road outside

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Location is excellent. Beds very comfortable. Good facilities in room

Cons:

Decor is a little tired. Lifts are quite old and rickety.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • solo_traveller • ca
7
Overall good stay
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Small bathroom , and the coffee maker was broken . No water in room

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
8
Reasonable value for expensive Vancouver location.
Pros:

Great location near our son and family.

Cons:

Cost should be reduced for longer stays.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura Vekemans • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking was tight.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Tara • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • couple • es
1
Good but they won't provide the invoice.
Cons:

The hotel does not provide the invoice. I have written to Booking and the hotel several times, but they won't send me the invoice.
It is the hotel's legal obligation, and they are not fulfilling it.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • ca
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
7
Bien placé m, bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Le parking

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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tracey • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location, good room, lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing, all good.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
9
Wenn ich wieder nach Vancouver komme, werde ich dieses Hotel wieder buchen.
Pros:

Sehr zentral gelegen. Busse vor dem Haus und auch in naher Umgebung. English Bay in Sichtweite.
sehr gute Frühstücksmöglichkeit im Park Pub direkt im Hotel.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Matt • family_with_children • au
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Frances • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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trevor • couple • nz
5
Pros:

Location and staff were good

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable, bugs crawling on bathroom floor

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

It was lovely and so close to everything. It was nice to be able to walk rather than drive. Busses were easy to catch and literally just out the front door. All the staff I had contact with were friendly

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • family_with_children • ca
7
Our stay was fine, but I felt it was extremely expensive for the facilities offers
Pros:

The rooms were small but comfortable. The front desk staff were helpful and polite. The location was wonderful

Cons:

For the very high price we paid for the rooms (I was told there was a concert in town), the rooms were very small, the foyer was extremely basic, and one of two elevators was out of order for our whole stay. At one point both elevators were out of service. The only restaurant is a very loud sports bar

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Kristian • family_with_children • ca
9
Staff made the difference! Excellent location.
Pros:

Staff were excellent. Minor hiccup with our room which they immediately fixed in person.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee