The essentials, every time
These come straight from the arrival rules. Forget one of the first two and your weekend starts badly at the front desk.
Never forget
- Government photo ID for the adult checking in — must be 19 or older
- A credit card for the pre-authorization, or cash or debit with a deposit
- Your car's make, model and licence plate number
- Your booking confirmation
- Phone chargers; the granite desk has room for everyone's
By season
Summer (June – September)
- Swimsuits and sun hats
- Sunscreen for the zoo and the Hopewell Rocks
- Shoes that can get muddy on the ocean floor
- A light rain shell
- Cash or card for the $10 Magnetic Hill fee
Autumn and spring
- Waterproof jacket and warm layers
- Indoor plan: pool, Resurgo Place, Ecodome
- The zoo's opening days for your dates
- Hopewell Rocks only from mid-May to late October
Winter (November – March)
- Hats, mittens and boots for Wild Lights
- A thermos for the walk round the lights
- Hand warmers for the kids
- Extra time for driving in snow
By plan
Concert night
- Tickets downloaded to your phone
- A small clutch (max 5 × 12 × 18 cm) or a clear bag (max 8 × 35 × 35 cm)
- Ear protection for children
- No camera, no selfie stick, no outside water
Hopewell Rocks
- Non-slip shoes with ankle support
- Towel and a bag for muddy shoes
- Tide times for your day
- Water and snacks
- Leave the drone at home
Zoo day
- Loonies for the animal feed dispenser
- Stroller or plan to rent a toddler cart
- Snacks, since food is limited
- Layers for outdoor sections
For children
Kids' bag
- Night light and a favourite toy
- Two swimsuits each and swim diapers for babies
- Breakfast food, as there is no room service
- Ear defenders for concerts
- A small activity bag for the car
- Health cards
What to leave at home
Some things are not allowed, and it is easier not to bring them than to carry them back to the car:
- Anything to smoke or vape in the hotel. Rooms are 100% smoke-free, cannabis and e-cigarettes included, with a $1,000 cleaning fee for a first violation.
- Bags and backpacks for the concert hall, beyond a small clutch or clear bag.
- Cameras, drones, selfie sticks, flashlights, glow sticks, noise makers and seat cushions at the concert venue.
- Outside food, drinks and water at the concert venue.
- A drone at the Hopewell Rocks, where personal drones of any size are prohibited.
- Any firearm, weapon or replica anywhere on the property, including in your parked car.
Not sure your plan needs something? Ask our desk when you request a room. We would rather answer a question before your trip than have you find out at the door.
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