Skwachàys Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Vancouver Waterfront

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Front of property
Property amenity
Rooftop terrace
Interior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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31 West Pender, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1R3
  • Place, Rogers Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, BC Place Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Vancouver hotel, you'll find Rogers Arena and Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Vancouver Waterfront and BC Place Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rogers Arena - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • BC Place Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Canada Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Stadium-Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 10 min walk
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo In April - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pint Public House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taishoken Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Skwachàys Lodge

3-star Victorian hotel near Vancouver Waterfront
Skwachàys Lodge offers its guests a sauna, multilingual staff, and concierge services. There are 2 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. Skwachàys Lodge also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

This Victorian Vancouver hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Skwachàys Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Security staff are available to assist guests after 11 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Skwachàys Lodge Vancouver
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Skwachàys Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself had VERY cozy nice beds, a hot shower, friendly staff, and great decor. One con of the room itself, our window balcony overlooked sketchy housing and there was a screaming tenant at an early hour in the courtyard. However, AC drowns out most of the outside noise. At no fault of the hotel (which felt safe once inside), the surrounding area felt VERY unsafe… lots of homeless, drug addicts, street smells of fecal matter/pee, etc… Also, someone tried to break into our parked car and we only knew because half of the handle was broken off. Not an area to stay in if you’re a woman alone or with just girlfriends even. I don’t get frightened easily either, I’m from a large metro and have traveled to 30+ countries, some solo. All that to say, hotel itself is nice but I wish I’d known beforehand what a sketchy area this is in because it made the experience unsettling. Just want to share this for any future travelers to consider when booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
- Very cool native American art and decor. - We spotted a cockroach at the breakfast pastries and told staff. - There's a trimer on the wall we did not understand. I asked staff what it is. She simply said they do not go into the rooms and she did not know. No attempt to try to help or find the answer by calling anyone. Did not even want to see my photo. - Lack of hotel parking was very challenging. Staff gave us partial advice on where to park: both garages they recommended provide inadequate parking: one would only let us park until 6am. The other took our money to park until 8am but did not open until 10 am, delaying our departure from the city. One staff member offered us a parking spot in the evening but that turned out not to be accurate. Hotel management needs to provide complete written instructions so staff are not going from incomplete information.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

This was an adorable boutique hotel. The area is a bit sketchy though with a noticeable homeless population. We had excellent service and the bed was very comfortable. Our room had stairs, so make sure you tell them if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Blood on the pillow case and sheets - when I asked for a change, I was provided with a new sheet and given a garbage bag to throw the stained sheets in. I changed the sheets myself. Explained to staff upon check out and was met with indifference rather than an apology. The room was covered in dust, with thick clumps of dust under the bed, in the corners and on the furniture. The location was sketchy, having to walk over and/or around many unhoused visibly using various drugs. Make sure you get an Uber or cab going to/from hotel. The staff was nice but clearly uninterested and ill equipped (with no onsite housekeeping at 4pm in the afternoon on a Saturday) in rectifying a very poor experience when it came to the cleanliness of the room. Moreover, the fact that the main issue was blood, I would have hoped there would be a deeper concern and response.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
The hotel itself is nice, with friendly staff, a great lounge area and local art. However the area outside felt unsafe with lots of sketchy people - both day and night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, clean, comfortable bed, beautiful art. Little support and presence from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience staying here, such lovely helpful staff. Really clean room and very comfortable bed! We will 100% be booking to stay here again anytime we have to go to the city! Will recommend to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

zack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique rooms and very nice staff, 100% would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Debora, coconut creek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I would not stay in this hotel or area again. Staff was super friendly and efficient. The facility is old and nothing like the pictures. The area, unfortunately, is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself was fine, very close to gas town. I write this review just to let others know that the area was unsafe.If you plan to be out after dark. It was a short walk to nicer areas, but if you plan to be out later , you need to take a cab or uber to the hotel. Especially if you're older.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here. Would highly recommend for concert and hockey games
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and perfect for 2 people. I would stay there again if I had a male partner with me. I would not stay there alone. The area around the Hotel had many homeless people and/or drug addicts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ANN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room and facility was clean. The staff was friendly, but the rooms were not very big and there wasn't a lot of amenities for the price of the room. There was a very limited continental breakfast. There wasn't a pool or exercise facility and the room was pretty small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very nice. Staff were friendly and we had no issues even though it is in an area with some homeless people. Never bothered once. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-claude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The aboriginal arts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GERAINT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place itself is stunning, great decor wonderful staff, clean and comfortable, the street is horrible but no fault of the owners!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located just outside the downtown area, and as with all big cities, there were lots of people who seems to be down on their luck about the place. The only negative comment I have about our stay at the hotel itself is that when we arrived to check in at about 5.15 pm the front door was locked. We spent over 10 minutes waiting on the sidewalk with our suitcases trying to attract the attention of the staff inside by banging on the door, as the note on the door asked us to do. We didn’t feel safe at this point, after a 10 hour flight, it was not what we needed. When the staff member appeared and let us in, there was no apology offered. Anyway, the room was comfortable and clean. The small continental type breakfast was welcome, and the staff we met there and on checkout were polite and friendly. We’d stay again despite the issue we encountered when we first arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025