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Panda Pod Hotel

2.5 star property
Practical conveniences await at this Richmond City Centre hotel: luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, and helpful staff for a hassle-free stay.

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Panda Pod Hotel offers essentials for savvy visitors. Located in Richmond City Centre, it provides free laundry facilities and reliable in-room WiFi. Concierge services help guests navigate the area, and attentive staff ensure a smooth, convenient experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Private Pod (Upper Pod)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Pod (Upper Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Private Pod (Lower Pod)

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Pod (Lower Pod)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
V6Y 2C5, BC, Richmond, 6940 No. 3 Road

What's nearby

  • CF Richmond Centre Mall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Minoru Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lansdowne Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Richmond Olympic Oval - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Aberdeen Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond-Brighouse Station - 7 min walk
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 32 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Redbud Restaurant 紫荊閣餐廳 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe And Life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wo Fung Noodle Express - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Panda Pod Hotel

Capsule hotel located in Richmond City Centre
Panda Pod Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 62 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 80 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 25 mi (40 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Panda Pod Hotel Richmond
Panda Pod Richmond
Panda Pod Hotel Richmond
Panda Pod Hotel Capsule Hotel
Panda Pod Hotel Capsule Hotel Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Is Panda Pod Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Panda Pod Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Panda Pod Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Panda Pod Hotel located?

Located in Richmond City Centre, this capsule hotel is within a 5-minute walk of CF Richmond Centre Mall and Minoru Park. Lansdowne Centre and Richmond Olympic Oval are also within 2 mi (3 km). Richmond-Brighouse Station is 7 minutes by foot and Lansdowne Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Panda Pod Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 546 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, very friendly staffs
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location for shopping n airport. Affordable place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay when you just need a bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean as described
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was very nice and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility. The staff was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ERICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Finnan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reasonable spot to stay before an early flight
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, I found the bed comfy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near a mall and the richmond train line. All in all a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great all round experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice and professional and the site was really well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richmond centre was close by
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very amazing and unique experience, the staff were very helpful and welcoming. I will definitely stay here again next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They should advertise as a hostel not hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very convenient for my purpose of one night stay, believe i will book lower bunk if and when i use them again. Staff were very friendly and supportive. Hotel was what i expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, comfortable and affordable ! I felt safe and had a clean lovely pod, and the bathroom was exceptional for a shared facility.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fair price and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to sleep after a late flight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Clean, affordable pods near Vancouver airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool spot. A little hard to get in the top bunk but it’s an easy, and cheap option when in a pinch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hostel life

It was alright, good place to just crash for cheaper than a hotel, hostel style accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean well cared for. Seedy environment with garbage bins fro restaurant but tolerable. Neat outside decorations with synthetic shrubbery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff & Friendly Guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024