JW Marriott Parq Vancouver (Reviews and Pricing Link)

JW Marriott Parq King Suite Living Area!

This 5 Star Vancouver waterfront hotel was newly opened in 2017. It is not quite waterfront but close to. The decor is very chic to simply fantastic with great water views of False creek area. You will enjoy the very relaxing treatments at Spa by JW. It is in the best location for major concerts, hockey games and other major events at BC Place. It includes the two floor Parq Casino. Also you will find one of the finest shopping areas in Vancouver which is Robson Street. You will enjoy the romantic evening walks along the famous Vancouver Seawall. For dinner... an 11 minute walk will take you to Yaletown for a vast assortment of premium restaurants.  An excellent choice for a variety of entertainment.

Address: 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, Phone 1 (604) 676-0888

The Sylvia Hotel (Reviews and Pricing Link)

The Sylvia Hotel

This the only Vancouver waterfront hotel with a beach across the street! Located in the beautiful English Bay !

The Sylvia Hotel was built in 1912 and is a Historical Landmark in Vancouver.

With the best waterfront location to Vancouver's best beaches and restaurants, this is a great Vancouver waterfront hotel! If you plan well ahead of time you will possibly have one of the best views for world renowned Vancouver Celebration of Light fireworks!

You will also have to book well ahead of time during summer months to get South facing rooms and enjoy spectacular and romantic English Bay sunsets.

Stanley Park is also just outside the doors! Another great reason for booking at The Sylvia Hotel.

A 3 Star Rated hotel as well as 2023 T/A Traveler's Choice award recipient, we simply love this hotel for its excellent location, historic character and charm!

Address: 1154 Gilford Street, Vancouver, Phone: 1 (604) 670-4581

Granville Island Hotel (Reviews and Pricing Link)

View from Granville Island Hotel penthouse.

This Vancouver waterfront boutique hotel is fabulous for yacht lovers. Located by one of the great Vancouver marinas, it lends itself to romantic walks and bike rides along the south side of the seawall. Its location is also perfect for tourists and artists as it is located at the Granville Island Public Market which is a major tourist attraction. The False Creek Ferries are a great way for pedestrians to get over to the busier parts of Vancouver. This 3 Star hotel has been well updated in recent years and is now a T/A traveler's choice award recipient for 2023. This could be a great choice for a very romantic honeymoon.

Address: 1253 Johnston Street, Vancouver, Phone: +1 604-683-7373

North Vancouver Waterfront Hotels

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier (Reviews and Pricing Link)

Waterview room at Pinnacle at the Pier

This Vancouver waterfront boutique hotel is located in North Vancouver across the bay from the main part of Vancouver. You can easily take the Seabus (5 minute walk) across to the cruise ship terminal, the Seawall and Stanley Park. The benefit to this hotel is the cost saving as well as it is a very good hotel. You will enjoy the Historic Shipyards District as well as Londsdale Quay shopping. 

You will be able to enjoy relaxing in the Jacuzzi, sauna or the steam room. They also have a 5 lane, 25 meter pool. Enjoy a great meal at one of Vancouver's best waterfront restaurants. The Pier 7 Restaurant and Bar has great food as well as  wonderful waterfront views. Rated as a 4 Star and is also recipient of the T/A Traveler's Choice award recipient.

Pet friendly rooms are also available.

Address: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, Phone: +1 604-986-7437

Seaside Hotel Vancouver (Reviews and Pricing Link)

Very Chic Seaside Hotel Vancouver with its great restaurant!

The Seaside Hotel is one of the newest hotels located in "The Shipyards District" of Lower Lonsdale (Lolo)—North Vancouver’s historic arts and dining neighbourhood. Guests will enjoy seeing cruise ships entering Burrard Inlet as well as Vancouver's city lights as well as Stanley Park. A small ferry can shuttle you to Vancouver's city centre as well as the main transit depot. The Seaside Restaurant is one of the finest waterfront restaurants in Vancouver earning the 2023 T/A Traveler's Choice award! This Vancouver waterfront hotel also provides a variety of spa treatments at the Seaside Hotel Spa! 

The stylish rooms showcase a reclaimed wood focus wall, exquisite marble bathrooms with dazzling chrome finishes. Guests will enjoy comfortable beds that seems to float and lit from below with a warm diffuse light at night, and large, luminous windows that expose natural skylight. This newer hotel in Vancouver has already established itself as a 4 Star accommodation as well as earning the T/A 2023 Traveler's Choice award!! 

Address: 130-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, Phone: 1 (604) 256-7983

Vancouver Waterfront Vacation Rentals

Just outside Vancouver, Deep Cove Vacation Rental

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• Photo Credits •
Top photo of harbour: Flickr, Credit to Roham
Cycling the Seawall: Flickr, Credit to anabelparra
Vancouver Pan Pacific Hotel video: Pan Pacific Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel video: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Westin Bayshore: Credit to Westin Bayshore
Sylvia Hotel: Flickr, Credit to TheAvocadoProject
Lockehaven Waterfront Resort: Credit to Lockehaven Waterfront Resort