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Panda Pod Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6940 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C5
  • Place, CF Richmond Centre Mall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Minoru Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Richmond Olympic Oval
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A person using a laptop in a room with a bed, a wall-mounted sign for direct booking, and a QR code.

Private Pod (Upper Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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A person using a laptop in a room with a bed, a wall-mounted sign for direct booking, and a QR code.

Private Pod (Lower Pod)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Richmond

With a stay at Panda Pod Hotel in Richmond (Richmond City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of CF Richmond Centre Mall and Minoru Park. .This capsule hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from University of British Columbia and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from BC Place Stadium.

What's nearby

  • CF Richmond Centre Mall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Minoru Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Richmond Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lansdowne Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Richmond Olympic Oval - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Richmond-Brighouse Station - 8 min walk
  • Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station - 21 min drive
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Club Cafe Richmond Centre - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Miion Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Panda Pod Hotel

Panda Pod Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: 100 percent of room rate
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: CAD 39 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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, private entrance

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: 100 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: CAD 39 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Panda Pod Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 576 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful, my first-time staying in a pod!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, affordably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent affordable clean place to stay for a single person.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay compared to hotel prices in area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and good location close to the SkyTrain :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for overnight stay for early flight from YVR.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome solo traveler stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay if you are flying solo in or out of the airport and need a quick stopover in Vancouver
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Sleeping area nice and quiet, and restrooms are clean. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is cute and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024