Family Hotels Near Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station
Sperling-Burnaby Lake is a SkyTrain stop on the Millennium Line in Burnaby, a short walk from Burnaby Lake Regional Park and its lakeside trails. Hotels are not clustered around the station itself, so the family-friendly options listed here sit elsewhere in Burnaby, mostly around Metrotown on the Expo Line, plus one in New Westminster. That still works well for families: the Element by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown has an indoor pool, suites with kitchens and free breakfast, the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown a heated rooftop pool, and the Holiday Inn Express a minute from Metrotown pairs an outdoor pool with a free breakfast bar.
Burnaby sits between Vancouver and New Westminster, a city of town centres linked by SkyTrain: Metrotown with its large shopping centre, Brentwood with its new towers, and quieter residential areas around Burnaby Lake. The regional park around the lake has a loop trail and nature viewing, and Burnaby Mountain, home to Simon Fraser University, rises to the north. Rain is frequent from autumn to spring, which makes indoor pools a real asset for families.
Where to stay
Pools, Suites and Breakfast Around Metrotown
I would choose a family hotel in Burnaby near Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station when the trip mixes Vancouver sightseeing with space, parking and a pool at the end of the day. Burnaby hotels tend to be larger and calmer than downtown ones, several include free breakfast and parking, and the SkyTrain reaches downtown Vancouver without a car. Burnaby Lake Regional Park, next to the station, offers an easy walk with children. My honest note: none of the listed hotels is on the station's doorstep, so plan a short ride.
The Element by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown is the most family-friendly choice on paper, rated 8.8. It has polished rooms and suites, some with kitchens, a free breakfast, an indoor pool and a hot tub, though parking carries an extra charge. I would book it for a stay of several nights with young children, because a kitchen and a pool that works in the rain make a big difference in Vancouver's wet seasons. Trattoria Burnaby sits a minute away for an easy dinner, and Metrotown's shopping centre is close by for supplies or a rainy afternoon.
For a pool with a view, the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown has a heated rooftop pool and a hot tub, plus a restaurant and lounge, with parking and breakfast available, rated 8.4. The Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown, one minute from Metrotown, offers an outdoor pool, an exercise room, a free breakfast bar and free parking, also rated 8.4. Both suit families who want to use the Expo Line from Metrotown into downtown Vancouver during the day and come back to a swim. I would choose the Hilton for the rooftop pool and the Holiday Inn Express for the included breakfast.
Families arriving by car will appreciate free parking. The Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel combines it with a free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and suites, some with kitchenettes, rated 8. Accent Inns Burnaby, rated 8.6, adds a hot tub, a restaurant, a free area shuttle, a pet-friendly policy and kitchens in some units. The Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel, rated 8.8 and described as kid-friendly, also offers free parking and kitchens in some rooms. These three are practical, unfussy bases for a road trip through the Lower Mainland with children.
For a different setting, the Inn at the Quay in New Westminster has bright rooms with river views over the Fraser, a gym, a sauna and a restaurant, an eight-minute walk from New Westminster Station, rated 8.4. The Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre, rated 8.6, offers a sauna, a hot tub, city views and free parking, and the Executive Suites Hotel has a heated outdoor pool and suites, some with whirlpool tubs. Our advice is to pick by pool and breakfast first, since all of these require a short drive or SkyTrain ride to Sperling-Burnaby Lake.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a family stay of several nights, I would book the Element by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown, rated 8.8, for its suites with kitchens, free breakfast and indoor pool. If I were arriving by car, I would choose the Best Western Plus Burnaby Hotel for its free parking, free hot breakfast and outdoor pool. Our advice is to save Burnaby Lake Regional Park, next to Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station, for a dry afternoon walk.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyElement by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown
Polished kitchen suites with free breakfast and an indoor pool
View hotel →Why guests love itElement by Marriott Vancouver Metrotown makes a longer family stay in Burnaby easier, mainly because some suites have a kitchen for simple meals and snacks. Free breakfast covers the morning rush, and the indoor pool and hot tub give children something to look forward to on a rainy day. Full-service laundry helps when luggage is light, and pets are accepted. Parking carries an extra charge, and Trattoria Burnaby is a minute's walk away for a dinner out.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyQueens Hotel
No-nonsense rooms with airport transfers at a budget price
View hotel →Why guests love itQueens Hotel is a no-nonsense two-star budget hotel with low-key rooms, some with microwaves, which helps families heat simple meals. Airport transfers, free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, and a fitness center and a restaurant are on site. Pets are welcome, and Kalash Indian Kitchen is one minute away. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 400 reviews, a strong score for a budget hotel, so I would book it for the practical inclusions.
4.4Guest scoreFamilyCoast Metro Vancouver Hotel
Free parking, pet-friendly rooms and a kitchen option near Boundary Road
View hotel →Why guests love itI like this one for families who want practical extras in one booking: parking is free, pets are welcome, some rooms have a kitchen for simple meals, and the whole property is kid-friendly and smoke-free. There is no restaurant, pool or spa tagged here, but Burnaby Palace Restaurant is three minutes away and a bus stop on Boundary Road is one minute from the door. An 8.8 rating backs up the formula.
4.3Guest scoreFamilyDelta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
City views, a sauna and a hot tub at an upmarket conference hotel
View hotel →Why guests love itDelta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre is an upmarket four-star hotel with city views from its rooms, a sauna and a hot tub for winding down after a day out. Room service, a bar and a fitness center are on site, and parking is free, though breakfast costs extra. Pets are welcome. Atlas Steak + Fish is a one-minute walk for dinner. Guests rate it 8.6 across about 2,100 reviews, so I would book it for comfort and the wellness extras.
4.3Guest scoreFamilyAccent Inns Burnaby
Laid-back rooms with a hot tub and a free area shuttle
View hotel →Why guests love itAccent Inns Burnaby is a low-key three-star hotel with laid-back rooms, and the practical extras are what I would highlight: free parking, a free area shuttle, a hot tub, a restaurant and a fitness center. Pet-friendly rooms are available, and some units have a kitchen, useful for families. A Boundary Road bus stop is three minutes away on foot. Guests rate it 8.6 across more than 1,000 reviews, a strong score for an unfussy hotel.
4.2Guest scoreFamilyInn at the Quay
River-view rooms with a gym, sauna and restaurant
View hotel →Why guests love itInn at the Quay is a contemporary three-star hotel with bright, chic rooms and river views, eight minutes on foot from New Westminster Station. A gym, a sauna and a restaurant are on site, with room service, a bar and a pet-friendly policy. Families can use the sauna and gym to wind down after a day out, and the station walk keeps transport simple. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 1,500 reviews, a good score.
4.2Guest scoreFamilyHilton Vancouver Metrotown
A heated rooftop pool and pet-friendly rooms in Metrotown
View hotel →Why guests love itFamilies will get the most from the heated rooftop pool and hot tub, the clearest reason I would pick this 4-star in Metrotown. Rooms are pet-friendly, so the dog can come along, and a restaurant and lounge cover meals on site, with Time & Place Kitchen | Bar one minute away. Plan for extras: parking and breakfast both carry an additional charge, so families keeping costs down should compare hotels that include them.
4.2Guest scoreFamilyHoliday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) by IHG
Contemporary rooms one minute from Metrotown with a free breakfast bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHoliday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown is a contemporary three-star hotel one minute from Metrotown, which suits families who plan a shopping trip. A free breakfast bar, free parking and an outdoor pool are included, and there is an exercise room, a restaurant, a business center and full-service laundry. That makes it practical for longer stays. Guests rate it 8.4 across more than 1,000 reviews, so I would book it for the included extras and the location.
4.0Guest scoreFamilyBest Western Plus Burnaby Hotel
Kitchenette suites and free breakfast a minute from Kingsway
View hotel →Why guests love itBest Western Plus Burnaby Hotel is a three-star hotel one minute from a Kingsway bus stop, with casual rooms and suites, some with kitchenettes. Free hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, free parking and a fitness center are all included, which covers the essentials for a family stay without extras to pay for. Guests rate it 8.0 across more than 1,300 reviews, a good result, and I would book it for the practical inclusions.
3.8Guest scoreFamilyVancouver Yuelai Guesthouse
Free parking and an airport shuttle at a small guesthouse
View hotel →Why guests love itVancouver Yuelai Guesthouse is a three-star, kid-friendly guesthouse, which makes it an easy choice for families visiting Burnaby. An airport shuttle takes the stress out of arrival day with children and luggage, and free parking suits those who rent a car. A bus stop on Marmont Street is six minutes on foot, Wi-Fi is free and the property is smoke-free. Amenities are practical rather than extensive. A guest score of 7.6 from 12 reviews is good, from very few guests.
3.7Guest scoreFamilyExecutive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre Metro Vancouver
Whirlpool suites and a heated pool near Acqua Restaurant and Bar
View hotel →Why guests love itExecutive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre Metro Vancouver offers contemporary suites, some with whirlpool tubs and some with a kitchen, which is what makes it useful for families who want room and self-catering. A gym and a heated outdoor pool are on site, room service is available, and Acqua Restaurant, Patio and Bar is one minute away. Parking and breakfast cost extra. Guests rate it 7.4 across nearly 1,500 reviews, a modest score.
3.5Guest scoreFamilySt Clair Hostel Vancouver
Nautical-themed rooms in a converted 1911 hotel
View hotel →Why guests love itSt Clair Hostel Vancouver is a nautical-themed hostel in a converted 1911 hotel, with simple private and dorm rooms. Bathrooms are shared, which I would say plainly to families, though the property is described as kid-friendly and smoke-free, and free Wi-Fi is included. A bus stop on West Pender Street is two minutes away, and the Vancouver Lookout is close. Guests rate it 7.0 across more than 430 reviews, so I would book it for budget and location only.
Local tips
- 1Book a hotel with an indoor pool, such as the Element Metrotown, if you travel between autumn and spring, when Vancouver rain is frequent.
- 2Use the Expo Line from Metrotown to reach downtown Vancouver, and allow for a change of SkyTrain line to reach Sperling-Burnaby Lake.
- 3Choose the Best Western Plus Burnaby, Holiday Inn Express Metrotown or Accent Inns if free parking matters on a road trip.
- 4Look for free breakfast at the Element, the Holiday Inn Express and the Best Western Plus to save time on busy mornings.
- 5Plan a walk around Burnaby Lake Regional Park, next to the station, on a dry day with children.
- 6Pick a unit with a kitchen at the Element, Accent Inns or the Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel for a longer family stay.