Very cool concept! My Family traveled lots when i was young and stayed in many of the 80" motel, with the vibrating beds, outdoor pools in the middle of the parking lot and bright plastic bucket chairs just outside each rooms, do you remember those? Well this place is exactly that with a fresh and modern twist.
Will stay again!
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I was turned off by the exterior photos I saw online, as it seemed a bit kitschy - and I did not like the idea of exterior doors. But in person this place has a lot of appeal. The location is perfect. Across the street from the lakefront park and one block to main downtown establishments. Little competition in Kelowna for this location. Staff were friendly. There's also a large roof deck open until 10PM which we took advantage of on a hot summer night. The rooms are basic motor inn style but renovated with a colourful but comfortable decor. Bathroom updated. A/C worked very well (and it was 38 degrees when we were there). AND -- dog friendly! The park is immediately across the street to walk the dogs. Dogs allowed in the lobby and on the roof deck. Only complaint was the limited parking right at the hotel. If you arrive late you have to park behind the property which seemed a bit exposed to break ins.
Thank you so much Quaris! I am so glad that we turned you around, we love our location as well, perfect for our visiting fur babies! I am very glad to hear also that we made a good impression on you during your stay and that you got the most out of our amenities and outside spaces. I do hope it sets your mind at ease for next time that we have 24-hour security surveillance of our property and parking areas and security guards patrolling through the night. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Kelowna and hope to make it a 5/5 next time! Kind regards, Emma
This is a renovated to be retro-chic motel. They have done a great job giving it a cool makeover and making it inviting. The location is perfect, 30 second walk to the pier, restaurants and patios, etc. If you go the other way, there is a mission and some other homeless resources, but it was totally fine, everyone we encountered was friendly. The cons are definitely the parking being so tight you can't get your things out of your car without pulling out. Also, there are no dressers and very few hangers, no coffee makers, etc. Minimal supplies, and no housekeeping due to covid. We had to go down to get towels, toilet paper, etc. several times, including when we checked in, we didn't even have a roll of toilet paper in the room. The pool was never full so it was easy to book a time slot. It was small and very warm, but again, no pool towels, etc. The smoking decks and lounging decks were a nice touch, and we got to meet some people staying in the hotel. Everyone was laid back and a great time. I'd stay again with friends or for a short stay, guests and staff seemed great and you really can't beat the location. We ended up changing plans and leaving a day early and there was no issue with refunding the last night. Very accomodating and friendly.
Thank you so much for your feedback CanuckD35, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the location and our team of Rebels made a good impression on you! I am so sorry to hear that the supplies in your room were more minimal than expected but hope that our guest services team was able to deliver everything you needed and provide pool towels along with the pool key at the front desk. Our goal is to minimize the number of wasted products in the rooms, as we can't reuse things in our current environment (as I am sure you're likely aware). I hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back and make this a 5/5 stay on your next visit, perhaps in one of our larger room types on your next stay? Kind regards, Emma
If you are looking for somewhere to stay with an amazing location this is it! BUT if you have difficulty sleeping with loud noises do not stay here. There is obviously no sound proofing between walls as we could hear everything our neighbors were saying all night long. The beds were also in serious need of being replaced, it felt like we were sleeping on a piece of plywood they are so hard. Both my fiancée and I woke up with extreme back pain and are still suffering from it a couple days later. There also was no hand soap in the bathroom (this is during Covid too!), it was not clean (hair on the walls and when I moved the lamp it was filthy). We also could barely fit our luggage in the room which isn’t a huge deal as we knew it would be small but both of us couldn’t open our bags at the same time it’s that small. I do NOT recommend this hotel. If you’re young and looking to party and don’t care about sleeping this is definitely your spot!
Hi Bethany, I think I may have responded to another review you had written on google as well. Again, I am unfortunately unable to see a reservation under your name to follow up on the issues you mentioned. I am so sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your visit and as well that you experienced some issues with the cleanliness of your room, that is unacceptable and I would love the opportunity to follow up. Are you able to reach out directly for us to assist further? Please do not hesitate to give us a call or email directly to the property so we can look into the issues you experienced and make this right! Kind regards, Emma
Ok here are the positives: I appreciate and like the concept of revitalizing an old motel in funky bright colors, king-size bed in our room was comfortable, the location is great: downtown in walking distance to restaurants, a park with swimming, a small dog beach, the promenade for running, shopping etc..
The negatives: a really small room for two people plus a large dog with luggage; parking is tight; and, at least during peak season, the place is overpriced for what it is.Due to COVID we did not try the pool nor the top-floor outdoor lounge or other shared amenities.
If I were 20+ or staying only for a night and at half the price, I would stay there again. But if you are looking for a longer stay and need space for more than just sleeping, book somewhere else.
Thank you for your feedback Susanne, I am sorry to hear you didn't have the opportunity to use our fun amenities. Please keep in mind that July and August are Kelowna's highest season and the hotels are running on full steam and top rates. Our downtown lakefront location is unmatched in Kelowna (unless looking at luxury locations with a luxury price tag). I would love for you to give us another try in a different, perhaps a more spacious room type. Our shoulder season rates are much more affordable for our larger upgraded room types. We truly have something for everyone with ten different room options to choose from. I would love to help you find the perfect fit so don't hesitate to reach out if I can help at all. Kind regards, Emma
Hotel Zed it’s more like a well renovated motel. The lobby has a cool vibe. The room is small, but nicely decorated. Comfortable bed a pillows. Front desk staff is very friendly and my dog was welcomed with a treat. The location os spectacular, right across the beach park and close to nice restaurants. Free parking.
The only down side was the air conditioner, it was very noisy, I had to turn off because I couldn’t sleep.
Also, there was a big group of guests making noise the whole night, until about 3:30 in the morning. They even knocked at our door. I know it’s not the hotel’s fault, but they should had taken care of it.
I would stay there again, overall very good.
Thank you so much for your kind words Karen, we're so glad you enjoyed the location and that your four-legged friend felt right at home. I am sorry to hear that you were disturbed by your neighbors and the AC unit, I hope that our 24-hour guest services agents were able to take care of this swiftly, I would be happy to look into this and reach out directly. We look forward to welcoming you back for a sound sleep again soon! Kind regards, Emma
