Granville Island Hotel, Vancouver

Granville Island Hotel - A waterfront boutique hotel with harbor views, restaurant, and direct seawall access

Located at the northeast tip of Granville Island where Cartwright meets Johnston Street, this 3-star Vancouver hotel features panoramic views across False Creek to downtown and the North Shore mountains. The Granville Island Hotel provides 82 rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, while select rooms offer private balconies. The on-site Dockside Restaurant serves classic dishes with waterfront views and includes a patio accommodating up to 150 guests. Business travelers have access to meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment and a 24-hour business center. The property includes a fitness room with cardio equipment, weights, and a cedar sauna. Pet amenities include treats from the Granville Island Pet Treatery. Granville Island Hotel sits adjacent to the seawall path, with the Public Market, artisan boutiques, and performing arts theaters within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Steps from False Creek Ferries providing direct access to downtown

Surrounded by independent craftspeople, galleries, and Canada's first artisan sake maker

Pet-friendly accommodations with specialized local pet amenities

Patio recognized as one of the city's best for 11 consecutive years

Cons

Limited parking with $20 daily fee

Market area can become crowded during peak tourist seasons