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Uncategorized August 11, 2023
10 Funky Things to Do Before Kelowna Summer Bids Adieu
Kelowna June 6, 2023
All Hotel Zeds and ROAR are ‘Rainbow Registered’
We are a safe place for all Rebels! All properties by Hotel Zed and ROAR in Tofino have been Rainbow Registered by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC.) AND we are the first hospitality chain to have all of its locations registered!
Tofino June 1, 2023
ROAR Coffee & Shop – Tofino’s Hottest New Coffee Shop
Consider ROAR Coffee & Shop your personal haven. Formerly Beachside Provisions, we have launched this brand-new ROAR Coffee & Shop right in the lobby at Hotel Zed in Tofino!
Tofino June 1, 2023
New Hotel Zed Tofino Video to Get You DROOLING
Yes, our Tofino location is all that! Make sure you make reservations for ROAR, our drool-worthy live fire restaurant and bar, when you come and stay with us!
Tofino February 6, 2023
Afternoon Delights are sweeter with Valentine’s Day’s secret weapon – the Shaggin’ Wagon
Ready to get lucky this Valentine’s Day? Our Nooner package is back, baby – and this year, we have a secret weapon that will add even more sizzle to your romp at Hotel Zed Tofino. Meet the Shaggin’ Wagon!
Kelowna January 31, 2023
We’re one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures! It’s official.
If we seem a little extra stoked over here, it’s because we’re celebrating a big honour! Hotel Zed has just been named one of the Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital.
Tofino August 22, 2022
Feast at ROAR this summer!
In the summer, Tofino is just so perfect. The vibes are immaculate, and you’d think nothing could make it better – which is why we hope ROAR is in your itinerary.
Tofino November 5, 2021
Groovy Designs at Hotel Zed Tofino
We hear it all the time – “Hotel Zed is groovy,” and we get it. Walking into our lobby is like doing the time warp. The hotel takes you back to when disco was king and everybody was on roller skates.
Kelowna October 19, 2021
Hotel Zed Colouring Sheets
We’ve taken the designs from our new staff uniform t-shirts into funky, downloadable colouring sheets.
Tofino August 4, 2021
Perfect picnics with Beachside Provisions
Listen, we know there’s lots to do in Tofino and you need to get going to cross off certain bucket-list items on your list. Enter Beachside Provisions, our all-in-one stop to maximize your surfing, hiking, and exploring time while you’re in Tofino.
Tofino October 14, 2020
Now hiring rebels at Zed Tofino
At Hotel Zed we are Rebels Against the Ordinary and Hotel Zed Tofino is about the most unordinary hotel you have ever experienced. With Hotel Zed Tofino you can expect the swankiest 1970s retro-chic vibe combined with crazy amenities like the world’s first bike through…
Kelowna June 4, 2020
Local sights every BC resident needs to see
We hereby declare it is time to get the heck out of those sweatpants (or leave them on! So comfy!), put away the cookie dough ice cream (no judgement here, friends) and leave the confines of your bunker. Dr. Bonnie says it’s ok to nearcation…
Tofino May 28, 2020
Rebels wanted at Hotel Zed Tofino
Hotel Zed Tofino is opening this summer and we need awesome rebels to run the joint!
Tofino May 8, 2020
Hotel Zed Tofino update
Call us psychic*, but we can kind of read your mind. You want to know what’s going on with Hotel Zed Tofino in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a fair question and we’ll always be honest with you! So let’s just cut to the…
Kelowna March 30, 2020
COVID cancelled your vacation plans? Have an epic time at home instead!
It’s official: that vacation you’ve been looking forward to for so long has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Well, we prefer the term “postponed.” Maybe you were set to head on your dream adventure abroad, or you were planning on making our…
Kelowna March 17, 2020
A letter from President & CEO Mandy Farmer
Like everyone, I’ve been following the COVID-19 situation closely. I want to share an update so you know how we are taking care of our employees, guests and community at this time. As a third-generation, family-run business we care very much for everyone that is…
Kelowna March 10, 2020
5 things to do this Spring Break in Victoria and Kelowna
The sun is out longer and the flowers are blooming so you know what that means– it’s spring break time! In March, the time changes and so does our checkout time on Sunday nights with our special offer.
Kelowna January 14, 2020
Get lucky this Valentine’s Day with the nooner baby maker!
…and maybe the next 18 years, too! We’ve done it again! We love to turn up the heat on Valentine’s Day with the Hotel Zed Nooner. This year, you could be getting lucky on Valentine’s Day 2020 and for the next 18 years! It’s the…
Kelowna November 26, 2019
Black Friday at Hotel Zed
Everyone gets a little cray-cray on Black Friday. So this year, we’ve decided to join the masses and we’re stooping to an all-time low ourselves. We’re talking about our rates, of course!
Tofino November 6, 2019
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!
Kelowna October 9, 2019
Hotel Zed Staycations: 5 reasons Why You Shouldn’t Leave Kelowna or Victoria
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 August 16, 2019
Victoria Ultimate Bike Adventure
Tofino June 14, 2019
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.
Kelowna May 27, 2019
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…
