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Hotel Zed Tofino Sneak Peak!
Hotel Zed Tofino is well underway on BC’s most beautiful coastline and we are hoping to open our new Tofino hotel in (fingers and toes crossed) July 2020! This 70s-inspired swankfest will include a sunken living room in the lobby with teardrop fireplaces hanging from the ceiling for you to cuddle up next to. You can also expect a poker room (...
Hotel Zed Stayacations: 5 reasons why you shouldn't leave Kelowna or Victoria!
Great news: you don't have to travel long distances to have an awesome getaway. If you've never done a staycation, Hotel Zed has hotels in Victoria or Kelowna to fill the bill. Our ridiculously fun hotels are near all the action and also have enough inside their four walls to keep you hopping. So, what IS so great about a staycation here? ...
Victoria's Ultimate Bike Adventure!
Victoria front desk rebel Carmen has created an epic bike route that guests can use to explore some of Victoria's hidden gems! Enjoy, rebels. What could be more “Victoria” than a day of biking, food and cider? Once you’ve taken our vintage shuttle to see all of the regular downtown attractions, it’s time to take...
Hotel Zed Tofino is coming!
It's official! Hotel Zed Tofino will be open to guests Summer2020. We are SO excited to welcome guests and their pets, surfboards & bikes to our newest Hotel Zed. But with Hotel Zed Tofino, we're putting locals first. And we're not just talking people. The onsite bird sanctuary will be carefully and lovingly preserved. So w...
Make Hotel Zed your Pride weekend homebase
Pride is coming up fast and Hotel Zed is ready to celebrate! Everyone is welcome to be their own unique selves at Hotel Zed. We're proud to be allies to our LGBTQ+ team members and guests and we want everyone to feel safe at our hotels. All genders, orientations and orientations belong here. We celebrate diversity, inclusivity, accessibility an...
Play your cards right with The Nooner!
So here’s the deal, we're giving you the ideal venue to savour your lunch hour like never before. Our game-winning strategy? Book an extended lunch break on Valentine's Day at either of our Hotel Zed properties and you'll find yourself in a royal flush. Back for a return encounter, our affectionately named 'Nooner Package&#...
Zed's Weed Walk of Kelowna: The HIGH-lights!
Now that the smoke has cleared around legalization, we figured no time like the present to put together a few suggestions for a laid back weed walk. On this walk (or short drive as it were) you’ll discover a few local dispensaries, great places to cure a bad case of the munchies and perfect spots to press the chill button. Don&...
Zed's Weed Walk of Victoria: The HIGH-lights!
Now that the smoke has cleared around legalization, we figured no time like the present to put together a few suggestions for a laid-back weed walk. On this walk (or short drive as it were) you’ll discover a few local providers, who are still open even under the new rules. What rules you ask? Privately owned weed shops are not gov...
Kick it Oldschool in Victoria
With our rainbow of rotary-dial phones, vintage record collection and lime green yo-yos, a trip to Hotel Zed can feel like you’ve just stepped back in time. If that’s what you’re into, we’ve got a whole whack of retro-inspired experiences in Victoria, BC! Where else will you find a comic book in every ro...
A Kelowna Vacation for the Dogs
Sometimes, a family vacation just needs to include the whole family. You can talk about how expensive it is to get a dogsitter, but we all know that you just don’t want to spend an extended period away from your pet! We get it. That’s why Hotel Zed is pet-friendly. Its super cool when your wall mural get...
Five Weird Things to do in Victoria this Summer
Get the Victoria BC photos no one else has by exploring the quirky side of Victoria typically reserved for the locals. When you stay at Hotel Zed we can give you all the inside information so you can roll downtown on one of our awesome long boards, or hitch a ride in our vintage VW shuttle bus to check out these Instagrammable, under-the-radar acti...
Four Kelowna Patios You Need in Your Life
It’s the Okanagan, you’re in vacation mode and the sun is shining. We know what you’re going to ask next: why aren’t we on a patio? We got you, fam. Hotel Zed rooftop Sure, it’s BYOB, but it’s private and has a view of the water! Plus, we have a gorgeous fireplace to gather around. Hard to think of a b...
Introducing the next Hotel Zed!
Grab your surfboard because Hotel Zed is expanding to Tofino! We are thrilled to announce that we've acquired Jamie's Rainforest Inn in Tofino and have plans to transform it into the latest Hotel Zed. You can say we've got a history of transforming hotels into retro and ridiculously awesome experiences. We opened Hotel Zed ...
Brunch is the new breakfast! How to eat your way through your Victoria Zedcation
Let’s all agree that brunch has officially overtaken breakfast as the most important meal of the day – especially when you’re on vacation and enjoying a well-deserved lazy lie-in. Victoria is known as a brunch-loving locale (in fact, the Food Network’s popular show You Gotta Eat Here designated the city as the Brunch Capital...
How to have the hoppiest Easter at Zed Victoria!
Sure, it’s no New Year’s Eve or St Paddy’s day, but here at Hotel Zed we think every holiday can be an excuse for having a good time. Heck, we think Wednesday is a great reason to celebrate. So there’s no reason your Easter long weekend needs to be anything less than exceptional. There are so many cool bars and pubs in Victo...
5 Epic Winter Activities in Kelowna
Fact: Kelowna is just as spectacular in wintertime as it is in the height of summer. There are tons of cold-weather adventures here, but we've narrowed it down to our top 5! Dogsledding at Big White Ski Resort Less than a 20-minute drive from Hotel Zed, Big White Ski Resort is a powdery playground encircled by stunning scenery. P...
How to have the best hibernation weekend ever at Hotel Zed
Written by: Sonu Purhar Winter winds and snowfall are reason enough to shack up in a warm, comforting space – and when that space is jam-packed with opportunities for play, you’ll find it hard to emerge. Hotel Zed’s Kelowna and Victoria properties are designed with fun in mind, from the moment you arrive to your final farewell ...
Four Festive Victoria Experiences to Spruce up Your Insta Feed
It’s just a fact: Victoria is the perfect place to get into the spirit of the holidays. It’s got everything: the charm of cobblestone streets and traditional Christmas celebrations combined with world-class shopping and dining options. Here are five Instagrammable holiday experiences that’ll turn your friends a Grinchy shade of gr...
Mystery Machine Ghost Tour
Ready for a spook-tastic getaway? Hotel Zed Victoria has partnered with Ghostly Walks to bring you the ultimate Halloween getaway. The best part? We're 100% not haunted, so you can sleep well at the end of the night! Our Scooby Doo inspired Halloween package includes: One night at Hotel Zed Victoria (double occupancy) Two tickets to ...
Your guide to The Best Weekend Ever: Rifflandia 2017
In its decade-long run, Rifflandia Music Festival has grown into a BC institution, attracting some major talent and turning the province’s capital into a city-wide party! We’ve got a few tips for first-timers and seasoned veterans alike that'll make Riff the best weekend ever. Or at least until next year! 1. Fall in love with a n...