Fairmont Waterfront

Choosing a family-friendly hotel in Vancouver ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all ages. Many of these hotels offer amenities specifically designed for families, including free stays for children, babysitting services, and family suites. From downtown luxury hotels with convenient access to Vancouver's top attractions to seaside escapes perfect for outdoor activities, there's a wide range of options to suit different family needs.

For a waterfront stay

Fairmont Waterfront

  • Fairmont Waterfront is a luxury hotel situated on Vancouver Harbour with a sensational rooftop pool. Contemporary classic rooms offer sweeping views of the waterfront. Enjoy the health club, restaurant, and local tours. An ideal downtown location means everything the city has to offer is on the doorstep, meaning those with little ones can pop back and forth for moments of rest.

For a boutique

L'Hermitage Hotel

  • L'Hermitage Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver. Upscale suites feature luxurious marble bathrooms, chic floating fireplaces and state-of-the-art kitchens. Guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine in the trendy restaurant and a heated outdoor pool. While the feel is grown-up, families are made very welcome. Well-suited to those with older kids.

For an historic stay

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a seamlessly restored 1920s hotel just minutes from Vancouver's picturesque waterfront. The elegant rooms feature Italian linens, plush carpets and deep soaking tubs. The roaring 20's prohibition bar and rooftop plunge pools perfectly embody the marriage of old-school style with modern flair. For families, under-12s stay for free, and there are family suites.

For great value

Sylvia Hotel

  • Sylvia Hotel is a 20th-century hotel overlooking English Bay. The comfortable rooms range from single suites to self-catering apartments, ideal for families. Right on the water, this spot is perfect for swimming, skating and biking the seawall. A well-priced city escape.

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Written by Katie Harris

Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vancouver

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Vancouver

This seamlessly restored 1920s hotel is just minutes from Vancouver's picturesque waterfront. The elegant rooms feature Italian linens, plush carpets and deep soak tubs. The roaring 20's prohibition bar and rooftop plunge pools perfectly embody the marriage of old-school style with modern flair.

  • Great walks - Explore Stanely Park whose stunning landscape combines beaches with old growth forest and even a First Nations totem pole.
  • Romantic Break - With romantic suites, gourmet restaurants and plenty of romantic activities in the city, this is an ideal getaway for two.
  • Kayaking - Enjoy urban views in False Creek and English Bay, or mountain surroundings at the base of Indian Arm in Deep Cove.
  • Spa
from CA$299 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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L'Hermitage Hotel

Vancouver

A luxury boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver. Upscale suites feature luxurious marble bathrooms, chic floating fireplaces and state of the art kitchens. Guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine in the trendy restaurant or landscaped courtyard. A grown up space for the discerning traveler.

  • Sights nearby - The Vancouver Art Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Theatre are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.
  • Great walks - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden's are only ten blocks away.
  • Local markets - Chinatown only nine blocks away.
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor heated salt water pool.
from CA$390 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sylvia Hotel

Vancouver

A 20th century hotel overlooking English Bay, Vancouver. The comfortable rooms range from single suites to self catering apartments, with every modern convenience. Right on the water, this spot is perfect for swimming or skating and biking the seawall. City escape with a splash of seaside!

  • Local markets - Explore the sights of Chinatown and in summer try to catch the Friday Chinatown Night Market.
  • Great walks - Stroll around Stanley Park or the VanDusen Botanical Garden.
  • Restaurant
  • Sea Views
from CA$133 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Fairmont Waterfront

Vancouver

A luxury hotel situated on Vancouver Harbour with a sensational rooftop pool. Contemporary classic rooms offer sweeping views of the waterfront & urban landscape. Enjoy the health club, restaurant, & local tours. Ideal downtown location means everything the city has to offer is on the doorstep.

  • Local exploring - Waterfront location means easy access to the city's convention centre, cruise terminal & downtown's shops, sites & restaurants
  • Business meetings - 24,000 sq ft of event space include waterfront ballroom, 14 function rooms & private terraces with jaw-dropping harbour views
  • Swimming Pool - Stunning 50ft heated rooftop pool looks out over the harbour & mountains beyond - this is a major draw
  • Restaurant - Enjoy handcrafted urban artisanal dishes with harbour views & terrace dining at buzzing ARC restaurant
from CA$309 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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