The hype
Families and runners love the location and pool, but value-seekers often feel the rooms are overpriced for their age.
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
$150-300/ gece
Şu durumda rezervasyon yapın You want a resort-style pool and instant access to the Seawall without leaving the city.
İnsanlar Neden Seviyorlar
- The outdoor heated pool is arguably the best in the city
- Direct access to the Seawall and Stanley Park for running/biking
- Pet-friendly with zero fees (a rarity in Vancouver)
Hızlı Özet: It's a bustling 1960s convention hotel that relies heavily on its killer location and pool to distract you from the dated hallways.
@sunshinetherapytravelco tarafından değerlendirildi: I missed my flight and ended up here—best mistake ever. The harbor view from my bed and that heated pool at night completely saved my trip. It felt like a total reset.
Burada Kalan Misafir Dedi
Reality check
You are paying for the view and the pool; the rooms themselves are standard Westin fare that feel a bit 'corporate generic'.
- You start your day with a 10k run along the water
- You're traveling with a dog (no pet fee!)
- You want a pool scene that feels like a vacation
Temizlik & Bakım
8.5
- Housekeeping: Generally reliable daily service, though some guests report missed spots in older corners.
- Bathroom hygiene: Mostly sparkling, but isolated recent reports of mold in grout and bugs in one specific review (Dec 2025) are concerning.
- Maintenance: The property is older (60s/70s) so expect some wear and tear in hallways and elevators.
- Linens & towels: Standard Westin quality—crisp, white, and generally fresh.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells like Westin's 'White Tea' scent; pool deck occasionally smells of seaplane fuel.
Sleepability™
7ORTA
0-4GÜRÜLTÜLÜ
4-7.5ORTA
7.5-10SESSIZ
- Harbour Air seaplanes taking off/landing (daytime only)
- Hallway noise from large groups/conferences
- HVAC units in older rooms can be rattly
Rezervasyon yapmadan önce
Bilmeniz iyi olacak
- There is NO resort fee, which is a huge plus for this level of amenities.
- Parking is expensive (~$50 CAD/night); consider the public lot across the street if you don't need in/out privileges.
- The outdoor pool is heated and open year-round, even in winter.
Ne paketleyeceksiniz
- Running shoes (the Seawall is literally right there)
- Swimsuit (for the year-round heated outdoor pool)
- Earplugs (if you plan to nap during the day while seaplanes are flying)
Oda Cinisi
En iyi seçimler
- Tower Rooms (high floors) for the best unobstructed views
- Harbor View rooms (worth the upgrade cost over City View)
- Lanai Suites for ground-floor patio access (good for pets)
Kaçınılması gereken odalar
- City View rooms on low floors (you get street noise without the scenery)
- Rooms near the elevator banks (high foot traffic)
Oda Talep Cinisi – kopyala ve yapıştır
“I would love a high-floor room in the Tower facing the marina/Stanley Park. If possible, please avoid rooms directly adjacent to the elevator bank.”
SSS & Gizli İpuçları
Rezervasyon yapmadan önce bilmeniz gereken her şey.
Is the pool actually open in winter?
Yes, the outdoor pool is heated to ~82°F (28°C) year-round, and there's an indoor pool too.
How bad is the seaplane noise?
It's loud (65-90 dB) during the day. It stops at dusk, so night sleep isn't affected, but daytime naps might be.
Is breakfast included?
Usually no. The buffet at H2 Kitchen is ~$35 CAD per person, but it's extensive and high quality.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes! It's one of the most pet-friendly hotels in Vancouver with NO pet fee. Weight limit is officially 40lbs, but often flexible.
Is there a resort fee?
No mandatory resort fee, which saves you ~$30-50/night compared to similar properties.
How far is the cruise terminal?
It's about a 15-20 minute scenic walk along the Seawall or a 5-minute taxi ride.
İçeri Sakıları
- ✨
Rent the complimentary BikeWESTIN bikes for a 2-hour ride around Stanley Park (first come, first served).
- ✨
Walk 5 minutes west to 'Cardero's' for dinner—it's a local favorite right on the water.
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The 'Winterlust' outdoor domes at H Tasting Lounge are magical but require booking weeks in advance.
Gitmeden önce bilmeniz gereken 5 şey
💡The 'Tower' building (1970s) and 'Main' building (1960s) feel different; Tower rooms generally have better views.
💡You can smell the aviation fuel from the seaplanes on the pool deck when the wind blows the wrong way.
💡The 'resort' feel disappears a bit when a 500-person conference lets out into the lobby.
💡Howard Hughes lived in the penthouse here for 6 months in the 70s—ask the concierge for the story.
💡The indoor pool is often much quieter than the outdoor one if you just want to swim laps.
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