Carey Centre on UBC campus

Hotels
7.3 (122 reviews)
5920 Iona Drive , Vancouver , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
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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 122 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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Eric • solo_traveller • ca
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2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • ca
1
horrible
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

Dirty room, refusal of any assistance with this. Charged in full for a dirty room i couldn’t even stay in

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Yue • solo_traveller • cn
1
Terrible.
Cons:

This is the worst room I have ever stayed in. The guest room is very dirty, with stains and watermarks all over the walls, and the toilet is smelly. The bathroom is too small to accommodate an adult turning around. The worst part is the service. I saw a family waiting at the front desk for an hour, and the female front desk staff were unable to check in. I never write negative reviews, but it's really bad here. It's dirty and smelly, you can hear your neighbors snoring at night, it's completely soundproof. Poor experience, will never order again

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • au
7
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Zumi • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ulrike • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

great location right at UBC campus

Cons:

Ongoing alarm sound at the main entry, presumably a malfunction of the system.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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ahleong761 • couple • ca
6
Pros:

The bed was mediocre and still be able to serve its purpose of for me to take a decent rest. The amenities were just nice, wished there were toothbrush provided.

Cons:

The alarm at the lobby can be very irritating. The electric kettle was not in the room and it seems they weren't able to provide the electric kettle at night which is weird for a hotel and i was told I had to wait till the next morning to get an electric kettle which is absurd.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Hadi • solo_traveller • ca
3
Pros:

The location of the facility was great.

Cons:

The password of our room was shared with someone else. At the middle of the night the door opened by someone else. Not a pleasant experience at all. Turns out that one employee made a mistake and gave the password to someone else as well

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jocelyn • family_with_children • ca
10
Quiet and great value
Pros:

Breakfast and location are excellent !

Cons:

Alarm at entrance needed to be repaired.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Senador • couple • us
3
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Sanjeev • solo_traveller • in
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Youngmin • solo_traveller • kr
8
Pros:

직원들이 친절했어요.

Cons:

블라인드가 고장이었는데, 신고해도 고쳐주지 않아서 불편했어요.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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morgan • couple • fr
1
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Cons:

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2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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E • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

It was clean and convenient. The breakfast was an added bonus

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • ca
9
Pros:

Close to Aquatic center for our tournament. Plenty of places on campus for whatever you need.

Cons:

No staff at night and limited staff on weekends if you need help or repairs.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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DAMI • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

Surroundings - lots of greens

Cons:

Cleanness and comfort of the bed

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Saba • solo_traveller • ca
5
Pros:

The bed provided appeared to be a double, rather than the anticipated queen size, which resulted in a confined sleeping arrangement. Additionally, the water pressure in the shower was notably low.

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • se
1
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee