Rebels Against the Ordinary
Welcome to Hotel Zed
Where boredom doesn’t stand a chance
Hotel Zed is more than a place to sleep. From retro rooms and suites to ping pong, disco and vintage treasures in every corner, we’ll keep you as busy as a ‘70s sofa pattern.
Business or pleasure, your hotel stay should be part of the adventure. If you agree, visit our totally unordinary hotels in Kelowna, Victoria and Tofino.
Introducing: The Love Nest
Canada’s First Hotel Room Intentionally Designed for Sex
Something pretty exciting has arrived at Hotel Zed Victoria!
Peek behind our velvet curtain to check our newest specialty room: The Love Nest. Our commitment to inclusivity and sex-positivity is showcased in this room, which provides guests with a variety of options for exploration and pleasure for all relationships and all bodies.
Click to learn more and be the first to book!
All the comforts of home, if your home was weird.
We’ve all been there. You check into a hotel, get settled in your room, and come to a horrific conclusion: there’s nothing to do here!
Hotel Zed amenities turn your stay into play so you’ll never be bored during your trip.
Swell Paddle + Surf
Equipped with a wealth of local knowledge, the experts at Swell can set you up with bike, paddleboard and surf rentals, lessons and more. Grab a paddleboard and walk right down to our private inlet access or take your surfboard for a seven minute walk to world-famous Chesterman’s Beach. Check out Swell’s Website
Zedinator waterslide
Take a rip down Hotel Zed Victoria’s own Zedinator water slide, open year round in our pool area. Hop into the tunnel and, after a few twists and turns, you’ll be shot out onto a hot pink landing tray! Fun for rebels of all ages!
Work or play in the Four Suits Entertainment Room
We have a custom game table with free cards and gaming chips. Go fish anyone? Not a gamer? Work in style and use this as your private office! Did we mention free wi-fi?
Bike-friendly facilities
All of our locations are totally bike friendly. We’ve got lots of bike storage around the hotel, but you’re also welcome to bring your bike right into your room with you if that’ll help you sleep easier. Ask us about the best bike paths and routes nearby–our rebels have you covered!
Free bikes, including kid’s and tandem bikes, roller skates and longboard rentals
Getting around should be part of the fun when you’re on a Zed-cation! We have all sorts of unordinary transportation rentals to help you see the sights in style. Oh, and did we mention they’re FREE? Groovy.
The Ping Pong Lounge
The Ping Pong lounge at our Kelowna hotel offers you everything you need to start playing: throwback video games, more board games that you’ll know what to do with, comfy reading nooks and of course, ping pong tables. Game on, Rebels!
The Ruby
Breakfast? Lunch? Brunch? Whatever you call that morning meal, you can have your fill at The Ruby, our on-site diner.
Pet-friendly rooms
Looking for a pet-friendly hotel in Victoria, Kelowna or Tofino? We might just be the most pet-friendly hotel you’ll ever find. Seriously. Dogs, cats and other furry or feathered friends are all welcome, with no limit on how many you can bring with you. Plus, we donate $1 from every pet fee to the BC Humane Society!
Bird sanctuary
As you walk down the path towards the Tofino Inlet, don’t forget to look up—you’re in an actual bird sanctuary! Picture yourself on our deck, looking out on the water, with hundreds of migratory birds flying overhead. If you’re interested in connecting with nature, this is the place for you. There’s nowhere else quite like this in Tofino—or anywhere in the world!
Rooftop patios
Enjoy the sunshine up in the sky with our Kelowna hotel’s three rooftop patios, with firepits, awesome views, and a really funky BBQ grill and chill station. Our rooftop patios are officially open for the season!
Coffee Lux
At Hotel Zed, we want your in-room coffee experience to feel like a little luxury. We’ve collaborated with a local potter Daniela Petosa to create custom ceramic mugs in all of our hotel rooms. No wasteful paper cups here! if you wanna take that luxury home, the mugs are available for purchase.
Inlet access
The Tofino Inlet is the best kept secret of this West Coast community, and Hotel Zed Tofino has private access to it! Guests can enjoy this secluded natural wonder on our property just steps from your guest room. Simply wander down our short rainforest path and you’ll emerge at the waterfront. There’s not a better place in the world to have your morning coffee.
ROAR Live Fire Restaurant and Bar
It’s the waves crashing and raging flames. It’s the roar of a rebellious nature. Escape to Hotel Zed’s very own ROAR, where we cook with live fire and quality, local ingredients are at the center of everything we do.
Stillwater Nature Spa
From April 2nd to October 31, enjoy a relaxing holistic massage at our on-site spa, nestled in the bird sanctuary just steps outside the hotel. Open Daily 9:00 am – 9:30 pm 1-250-726-8910 (Calls answered 10:00 am – 5:00 pm) Check out Stillwater’s website!
Hidden 80s arcade
Our Tofino hotel has an extra special hidden gem—no, really. It’s actually a secret arcade room! You can ask, but we won’t tell you where it is. The hunt is part of the fun. When you do find it (we believe in you), you’ll be treated to all the old school arcade games you know and love—totally free.
The World’s First Bike Through Lobby
Want to cruise Tofino on two wheels? Bike through the lobby on a bike path that goes right through the lobby. Need a bike? Visit Swell Tofino right outside our lobby!
The Lobby
More than a place to pass through, each Hotel Zed lobby is designed for you to hang out in. You’ll find tons of unordinary treasures including board games, retro knick knacks, typewriters, the Zed Official Store, and more. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time, but got to bring all of your modern comforts with you!
The Lobby
More than a place to pass through, each Hotel Zed lobby is designed for you to hang out in. You’ll find tons of unordinary treasures including board games, retro knick knacks, typewriters, the Zed Official Store, and more. You’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time, but got to bring all of your modern comforts with you!
Grandma’s Basement
Have some time to kill? Head downstairs and hang out in Grandma’s Basement. This groovy lounge feels like it was plucked right out of the 70’s, and is inspired by our CEO Mandy Farmer’s Grandma’s basement in real life. Complete with a pool table, TVs, comfy retro seating and a bar (refreshments not included 😉), Grandma’s Basement is the perfect place to relax, take a zoom call or let the kids play!
Funky surfboard outdoor showers
Rinse off after a day on the beach or the water with our outdoor warm water surfboard showers. These things are a sight to behold—hopefully you’ve got a waterproof camera on hand!
EV Charging Stations
Hotel Zed Tofino has 2 ChargePoint EV chargers on property. Now you can charge your electric vehicle will you relax in your room or dine at ROAR!
Rainforest hot tub and barrel sauna
Nestled between the rainforest trees, this massive hot tub fits up to 15 people! When you’re done soaking, step inside the barrel sauna and gaze out the bubble glass window at the peaceful rainforest beyond.
The Backyard
Your home away from home should have a backyard away from backyard! We’ve got just the place behind Hotel Zed Victoria, perfect for morning yoga, some afternoon lawn games, or a couple of cold ones by our fire pit!
The Lanai Tofino
Starting May 1st, Lanai is open 7 days a week from 10 am – 10 pm for the summer. Our BBQ is free and ready to sizzle up your next outdoor feast! We have everything for a relaxing evening!
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Proudly Rainbow Registered
All of our Hotel Zed and ROAR properties are proud to be Rainbow Registered.
We are the first hospitality chain to be fully Rainbow Registered across all locations, and we hope to inspire others to follow suit.
This national accreditation is granted by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) to businesses and organizations who meet a stringent set of standards to ensure 2SLGBTQIA+ folks feel welcome, safe and accepted.
