Carey Centre on UBC campus

Hotels
7.3 (293 reviews)
5920 Iona Drive , Vancouver , ca
+16042255920

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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

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 293 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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Barbara • couple • us
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • us
2
Pros:

No a/c. Left and stayed somewhere else

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Anando • extended_group • ca
4
Pros:

Common areas and room was clean. Location was excellent - close to nature trails and the beach.

Cons:

The reception staff could use a lot of training - they are dealing with adult guests, used to hotels/AirBnbs. Not students.
The breakfast was a joke. The lady serving breakfast would only provide you with limited quantities of food. She outright denied a second hash brown. Again, they are dealing with adults - not students.
Housekeeping could use a lot of improvement. Very limited toiletry/towels provided. Sheets were not changed for a 4 night stay.
The bedsheets felt like they were made of plastic.
No a/c - understandable for Vancouver. But the fan provided was tiny.
Parking was EXPENSIVE at $26/night. This is a university campus during summer break - not downtown Vancouver!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Maria Cristina • couple • cl
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Vértesy • solo_traveller • ch
8
Very nice location, small inconveniences
Pros:

The kitchen was awesome with big fridge. There were fans and air-conditioning. The location is excellent with nice neighbourhood and close to beaches.

Cons:

We didn't get enough towels (2 for a family of five), in the kitchen there weren't any glasses just mugs.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Juan Camilo Leal • solo_traveller • ca
6
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • ca
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

Access codes worked well and the room was basic but clean with great housekeeping staff. No noise and a comfortable bed.

Cons:

I really didn't like the parking. I hadn't added it to my hotel cost and although the centre has parking underground there were only 3 or 4 spots that you could pay and park each evening, and a short row out front but these were full. This I could understand but overnight campus parking in the north lot and on the street ends at 6. a.m.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Guinevere • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Yuping • solo_traveller • ca
6
I love the location inside the UBC beatiful campus.
Pros:

Breakfast was passable.

Cons:

Building and facilities are old. Need major upgrades and renovation. Loud noise from other rooms can be heard.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Josiah Job • couple • ca
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ijeoma • couple • ca
8
Really good value for money. Not many bells and whistles but perfect for my stay
Pros:

I loved the breakfast. Good spread. Much better than expected

Cons:

Location is not the most central and as such transport options were limited. But this is to be expected as it is located in a university

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Sehr ruhig. Helles, sauberes Zimmer

Cons:

Kühlschrank, Fernseher, Fön funktionierte nicht. Man hat sich nicht gekümmert.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Josiah Job • couple • ca
7
Pros:

The staff were really friendly, helpful and really accommodating!

Cons:

Parking slots as it tended to get full very quickly

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • couple • us
9
Thank you!
Pros:

I like the space and the noise level. The staff was professional. Good experience overall.

Cons:

The noise from the toilet and the dishwasher.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Lam • solo_traveller • hk
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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KAORI • solo_traveller • jp
7
思っていたよりはマシだったかな。
Pros:

口コミを結構読んでいて、期待してなかったからか、思っていたよりまともではあった。ホテルではなく寮と思っていれば、特に何も感じない。

Cons:

タオルを変えてくれない。掃除の札を下げていても掃除をしてくれない。

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jordon • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Location for concert at UBC
Clean

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nadege • family_with_children • ca
5
Pros:

Room was very big

Cons:

The bathroom was old and not enough towels and soap provided

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Roger • extended_group • us
9
This is a very comfortable and convenient place. Staff were very helpful. Not much onsite parking
Pros:

The location, amenities and helpful staff were great.

Cons:

Lost power, clogged toilet and only one queen bed (listing said there were two queen beds). The listing also said there was a sofa bed- there was none. The staff addressed our concerns very quickly.

Not enough parking.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee