Summer Residence Information

During the summer months (May 7th to August 21st) we open our vacant rooms and apartments, welcoming visitors to Vancouver and Beautiful British Columbia.

St. Andrew’s Hall operates a residence for full-time students on the University of British Columbia campus. St. Andrew’s Hall has 93 apartments, built in 1995, providing shared or self-contained housing for single students, couples and families.

St. Andrew’s Hall, located on the scenic University of British Columbia campus, is just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. With easy access to public transportation, the city of Vancouver is conveniently accessible. Our residence is minutes’ walk from both Vancouver beaches and the beautiful trails of Pacific Spirit Park.

Information

Bookings

Bookings must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability at the time when a complete application is received. No accommodation is guaranteed until confirmed by St. Andrew's Hall via email .

All applications must be followed by a VISA/MasterCard number to guarantee payment and process applications. However, credit cards are not accepted for payment.

To begin the application process please apply here.

Groups

Information about group accommodation can be provided upon request. Please contact housing with specific inquiries. There is no special rate for groups.

Payment

All payments should be made by cash, cheque or Interac e-Transfer, in Canadian funds. We do not accept credit/debit card, US dollars, and US cheques.

Full payment is due upon arrival and prior to receiving the keys.

Minimum Stay

A minimum stay of three (3) nights is required.

Provisions

For all room types, we provide one set of bedding, but no towels. No housekeeping services are provided, and no toiletries are in suites/rooms. The apartments have kitchens equipped with major appliances (fridge, stove, and microwave), but no cooking or eating utensils.

Coin-operated laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Air conditioning is not available in units.

Cancellation Policy

  • If a guest doesn't show up on the scheduled check-in date without cancellation notice, the total bill amount will be charged.
  • If the number of nights booked is between 3 and 6 nights, 3 days notice is required or a penalty of one night's accommodation cost will be levied.
  • If the number of nights booked is between 7 and 14 nights, 10 days notice is required or a penalty of 25% of the total bill will be levied.
  • If the number of nights booked is 15 nights or more30 days notice is required or a penalty of 25% of the total bill will be levied.

Specific cancellation policy for a group is determined and advised upon confirmation, depending on its size, length of stay, etc.

To change or cancel a booking, notice is calculated back from check-in (2:00 p.m.) on the scheduled day of arrival. Cancellation notice should be given in writing.

Check-In is between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm

It is important that we know whether you will be arriving during or after office hours, so please be sure to indicate this on your application form.

A valid credit card and a photo ID of guest must be presented at check-in.

Only pre-arranged late arrivals (from 4:30 PM until 1:00 AM) can be accommodated.

A CAD$30 fee is charged per room for arrivals after 10:00 PM.

Check-Out is before 10:00 AM

Keys should be returned to the front desk staff or placed in the Early Morning Key Drop-off if you depart outside of office hours.

Bed linen should remain in units and all garbage, recycles and food must be removed prior to departure.

Guests are expected to do basic cleaning of their units using cleaning supplies provided.

Facilities, Parking & Cleaning

Facilities

  • St. Andrew's Hall is a non-smoking residence, and no pets allowed in the building.
  • There are coin laundry facilities and locked bicycle storage facilities available in the building.
  • High-speed cable Internet service is available in all units. We suggest guests bring their own routers to have free wireless internet connection. Routers can be rented for extra fees.
  • Phones are not provided.

Parking

Parking at St. Andrew's Hall is by permit only. Please see the fees which include parking in the section for “Fees”. There is no free parking at St. Andrew's Hall.

Cleaning

  • Guests are responsible for maintaining their units clean during their stay and leaving the units in a reasonably clean condition. Housekeeping services are not provided; however, basic cleaning supplies are available in each unit.
  • For all room types, bed linen is provided, but towels are not included.
  • No toiletries or cooking/eating utensils are provided.

Summer (May – Aug)

Living at St. Andrew's Hall, which is so well-maintained and comfortable, has brought immense happiness to my family. Thanks to you, our year in Vancouver has been filled with wonderful memories. Given the chance, we would love to stay at St. Andrew's Hall again in the future
Sangsoon Lim