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Kelowna January 17, 2025
Untame Your Valentine’s Day with the Love and Learn Nooner!
The iconic Hotel Zed Nooner package returns with a brand new theme sure to make your heart (and other parts) flutter!
Uncategorized November 14, 2024
Double Your Impact: Join Hotel Zed’s Consent Challenge
Hotel Zed will be matching up to $25,000 in donations to the volunteer-powered charity until December 31, 2024.
Uncategorized November 4, 2024
Our Little Secret: Why November in Victoria is Pure Magic
Tofino October 3, 2024
Surf Your Way to Bliss in Tofino: Stay and Surf Deal on Now!
The waves of the west coast (best coast) are calling — are you going to answer? Hotel Zed Tofino is serving up the saltiest Stay and Surf package for you to take full advantage of prime surf season on Vancouver Island.
Kelowna July 25, 2024
Check Out Our Rebels’ Guide to Epic Summer Adventures!
Yes, it’s already August, but don’t let that fool you — there’s still plenty of summer fun left on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan. Here’s what you can do around all Hotel Zed locations to fill your vacay with brag-worthy memories. The heat is…
Victoria July 12, 2024
Hotel Zed Victoria Has a Groovy New Vibe!
OMG, we’re ten years old this year! Our baby is growing up, so we’ve gone all out with a major glow-up. Get ready for the ultimate radical renovation as we revive the 1970s and transform Hotel Zed Victoria into an unbeatable retro-themed hotel experience unlike…
Kelowna July 5, 2024
Stay Cool this Summer with this Hotel Zed deal!
It’s a hot summer, and Hotel Zed wants to help all rebels stay cool! We have an exciting offer that’s sure to make your summer sizzle in the best way possible. When you book a July stay at any Hotel Zed location in Victoria, Kelowna,…
Tofino May 31, 2024
Rebel Love Reigns at Hotel Zed’s Spectacular Tofino Pride!
Mark your calendars and pack your bags because Tofino Pride is back and even more awesome than ever! Between June 22 and 23, 2024, Hotel Zed is rolling out the rainbow carpet for a weekend of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Tofino May 16, 2024
Discover the Best Hotel for Kids in Tofino!
At Hotel Zed, we specialize in creating memorable experiences for your little rebels. Read more about our kid-friendly perks!
Tofino April 25, 2024
For Mom? There’s No Better Gift than a Nap!
This Mother’s Day, Give a Nap! Give them a break. We mean lights off, curtains closed, sleep mask in the middle of the day kind of way. Give them a glorious, peaceful nap in the cool and funky comfort of Hotel Zed…
Tofino April 5, 2024
How to Include Your Pets in a Rebel Getaway!
Did you know that all of our Hotel Zed locations are pet friendly? This April, we’re celebrating pets by waiving our pet fees! That’s right: all month long, at all of our hotels, pets stay free! All you need to do is book directly with…
Tofino March 28, 2024
How to Have the Best Foodie Retreat in Tofino: ROAR and Snore!
Are you ready for an unforgettable escape to Tofino, where the waves, flames and rebellions ROAR? Look no further than Hotel Zed Tofino, where we’re thrilled to introduce our exclusive ROAR and Snore offer that’s sure to delight rebels looking for hard-earned relaxation, unforgettable experiences…
Tofino November 21, 2023
T’is the Season for fun with Hotel Zed Tofino’s Holiday Special
Whether flying solo or with the family, come celebrate the season with us!
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…
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…
