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Family Resort · Vancouver

Fairmont Waterfront

Families with elementary to teenage children, and those seeking an urban adventure with convenient access to Vancouver's main attractions.

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Family Preferred
Fairmont Waterfront offers strong family amenities like dining discounts, a year-round pool, and family-focused room provisions, making it a Family Preferred choice.
This stylish, kid-friendly hotel offers families a convenient base for exploring Vancouver, featuring a heated outdoor pool and rooms with expansive city, mountain, and harbour views. Its prime location near Waterfront Station and Canada Place provides easy access to many local attractions.
photo — Fairmont Waterfront

The Fairmont Waterfront offers a refined urban experience with a welcoming atmosphere suitable for families. Its design incorporates floor-to-ceiling windows, providing striking vistas of the city, mountains, and harbour from many rooms, enhancing the stay for all guests. Families can appreciate the heated outdoor pool for relaxation or recreation, complemented by the convenience of 24-hour room service. The hotel is strategically located in downtown Vancouver, just a short walk from Waterfront Station and the Canada Place convention center, placing guests moments away from public transit and attractions like Gastown, Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Aquarium. While there are no dedicated kids' clubs, the hotel's 'kid-friendly' designation and thoughtful amenities like spacious suites with separate living rooms ensure a comfortable stay for children and parents alike. This property suits families seeking an accessible urban adventure with a focus on comfort and scenic surroundings.

At a Glance

Family Snapshot

✓ Babysitting✓ Family Rooms✓ Spa✓ Grocery Nearby
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Things Families Love

  • ✓Rooftop heated pool with harbor and mountain views open year-round
  • ✓Kids aged 5 and under eat free from children's menu
  • ✓Children aged 6-12 dine at half price from the regular menu
  • ✓Complimentary West Coast cruiser bikes available for hotel guests
  • ✓In-room amenities like children's robes
  • ✓cribs
  • ✓stepping stools
  • ✓Diaper Genie
  • ✓Babysitting services available with advance notice
  • ✓Family-focused accommodations include one and two-bedroom suites

Things to Know

  • !Babysitting requires 24-48 hours notice and has a four-hour minimum plus transportation fee
  • !Self-parking is available but expensive
  • !and the garage can be tight
  • !While family-friendly
  • !some rooms may feel a bit dated compared to newer luxury hotels
  • !Complimentary bikes are for hotel guests
  • !kids' bikes/trailers are rented across the street
  • !Lower floors might experience noise from seaplanes and city streets during the day
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Logistics

Quick Facts

Price$$$$ · Luxury
Price NoteFrom approximately $530/night in peak season for a family of 4 in a room with two double beds.
Star Rating4 stars
Best ForFamilies with elementary to teenage children, and those seeking an urban adventure with convenient access to Vancouver's main attractions.
Address900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5, Canada
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Around the Resort

Nearby Highlights

→ FlyOver Canada5 min walk
→ Stanley Park SeawallAcross the street
→ Vancouver Aquarium35 min walk / 10 min drive
→ Granville Island Kids Market15-20 min by Aquabus + walk
→ English Bay Beach40-50 min walk / 10-15 min drive
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