Pet-Friendly Hotels near Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station
Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station is a Millennium Line SkyTrain stop in Burnaby, close to Burnaby Lake Regional Park and its lakeside trails. None of the pet-friendly hotels on this page sits right beside the station: they are spread across Burnaby, from Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre and Hilton Vancouver Metrotown in the Metrotown area to Accent Inns Burnaby near Boundary Road, plus Inn at the Quay by the Fraser River in New Westminster. What they share is a pet-friendly policy and, in most cases, parking, which suits travellers who arrive by car with a dog and use SkyTrain for some trips.
Burnaby lies between Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with SkyTrain's Expo and Millennium lines crossing it. The Metrotown area has towers and the Metropolis at Metrotown mall, while Burnaby Lake, Deer Lake and Central Park give the city large green spaces close to its stations.
Where to stay
A Dog, a Car and SkyTrain
Travelling with a dog in Metro Vancouver usually means driving, because TransLink only allows small pets in hand-held carriers on SkyTrain and buses. A pet-friendly hotel in Burnaby with parking gives you a base between Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with green space such as Burnaby Lake and Central Park nearby, and SkyTrain within reach for days when the dog can rest at the hotel.
For travellers who want a full-service hotel, Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre is the strongest option here. It lists a pet-friendly policy, free parking, a sauna, a hot tub and room service, with a guest score of 8.6. Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, also pet-friendly, adds a heated rooftop pool and a hot tub and sits in the Metrotown area, where the Expo Line connects to downtown Vancouver. Both work well when you want to leave the car parked and ride SkyTrain into the city, since the Metrotown district is a short drive from Sperling-Burnaby Lake and from Central Park, the large wooded park on the Burnaby and Vancouver boundary.
Practical, car-friendly stays make up most of this list. Accent Inns Burnaby lists pet-friendly rooms, free parking, a hot tub, a free area shuttle and some units with kitchens, three minutes on foot from a Boundary Road bus stop. Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel, rated 8.8, is also pet-friendly with free parking and kitchens in some rooms, one minute from a bus stop on Boundary Road. Queens Hotel, a no-nonsense budget option also rated 8.8, offers free parking, a pet-friendly policy and rooms with microwaves. I would choose Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel for a longer stay with a dog, since a kitchen makes feeding routines easier.
Two hotels have a different character. Inn at the Quay overlooks the Fraser River in New Westminster, an eight-minute walk from New Westminster Station on the Expo Line, and lists pet-friendly rooms, a gym, a sauna and a restaurant; the riverside boardwalk at the Quay is right outside. Hotel At The Waldorf is a budget hotel with an Italian café, a tiki bar and a craft beer and liquor store on site, plus free parking and a pet-friendly policy. It is located in East Vancouver rather than Burnaby, so it suits travellers who want evenings in the city more than quiet lakeside walks.
Burnaby is a good region for walking a dog between sightseeing days. Burnaby Lake Regional Park, a short distance from Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station, has a trail loop around the lake, and Deer Lake Park and Central Park offer more green space nearby. Before you set out, check the leash rules posted at each park, as regional parks set their own areas. On public transport, remember that TransLink permits only small pets in hand-held carriers, so a larger dog will need the car. Ask each hotel about its pet policy too, since size limits and the number of animals per room vary.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a trip with a dog, I recommend Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre: it lists a pet-friendly policy and free parking, and Burnaby Lake Regional Park, with its trail around the lake near Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station, is a short drive away. For a longer stay, I would choose Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel, which is pet-friendly and has kitchens in some rooms.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyCoast 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.
4.4Guest scorePet friendlyQueens 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 scorePet friendlyElement 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.
4.3Guest scorePet friendlyDelta 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 scorePet friendlyAccent 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 scorePet friendlyInn 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 scorePet friendlyHilton 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.
4.0Guest scorePet friendlyBest 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.
3.6Guest scorePet friendlyHotel At The Waldorf
An Italian cafe and tiki bar at a budget-friendly hotel
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel At The Waldorf is a hip two-star budget hotel, and its character is the point: an Italian cafe, a kitschy tiki bar and a craft brew and liquor store are on site. Free parking is included and pets are welcome, while breakfast costs extra, and Cafe Rosemary is one minute away. It suits adults and groups of friends better than young children. Guests rate it 7.2 across more than 800 reviews, a fair score for the price tier.
Local tips
- 1TransLink allows only small pets in hand-held carriers on SkyTrain and buses, so plan to drive if your dog is larger.
- 2Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre, Accent Inns Burnaby, Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel and Queens Hotel list free parking alongside their pet-friendly policy.
- 3Burnaby Lake Regional Park, near Sperling-Burnaby Lake Station, has a trail around the lake; check the leash rules posted at the entrances.
- 4For a stay with a kitchen, Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel and Accent Inns Burnaby both have some rooms with kitchens.
- 5Inn at the Quay in New Westminster is an eight-minute walk from New Westminster Station, with the Fraser River boardwalk outside.
- 6Confirm each hotel's pet rules before you book: size limits and the number of animals per room differ between properties.