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Desert Arms Hotel

Property class: 2

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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6341 Main Street, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0
  • Place, Oliver Pool
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuc El Nuit Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Basic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Oliver

At Desert Arms Hotel, you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course and 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Tinhorn Creek Winery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Oliver hotel include Jackson-Triggs Winery and Inniskilin Okanagan Vineyards.

What's nearby

  • Oliver Pool - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tuc El Nuit Lake - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rotary Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Burrowing Owl Estate Winery - 14 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher Lake Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Desert Arms Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Oliver hotel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Desert Arms Hotel offers 10 accommodations with air conditioning. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (weekly) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CAD 500.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Desert Arms Hotel?

Desert Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Desert Arms Hotel?

Yep, Desert Arms Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Desert Arms Hotel?

The closest beach to Desert Arms Hotel is Rotary Beach (1.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Desert Arms Hotel?

No, Desert Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Desert Arms Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Desert Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Desert Arms Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Desert Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 130 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel and very friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and with a fun pub

Affordable and right in downtown Oliver. Great pub and the food and service are great in the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was quiet. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was a pleasant overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice old hotel. Newly renovated. A work in progress but would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lodging was good, they don't have many things that they claim on the menu at the pub downstairs and the beer could be colder !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

OK to give it a try

Good for overnight and business travel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a 87 year old Hotel with historic charm. Beds are very comfortable. Connected was a pub called Howling Coyote. Food was good and we had great fun playing Music Bingo. Extra special I won the blackout shharing with another Lady
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is very old but they have been updating it. My room was spacious and clean, but still needed a bit of craftsmanship to clean up the bathroom. I found the price was a great deal for that time in the Okanagan. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New management. Good facility. Understaffed. House key didn't work (but we could get in through the pub). We were traveling through and it was just what we needed. Fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Overpriced... Underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quite nice to stay in a historic building and the pub food below is also very enjoyable. The bar staff check you into your room, but are not fully equipped to do so. The hotel manager tries to insist on cash payments, which is not feasible when travelling with a credit card.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced for the dated very basic room. This should be no more than 50 bucks a night. Itnis more of a hostel than anything. Ournwindow a/c was right over a dumpster which perfumed the room if wanted a/c. Do not recommend, especially at the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I found the history very interesting. It was on Main Street so everything was within walking distance. The bathroom was very clean but there was a water leak in the taps and we were cleaning that up regularly. The is no Lobby Area and we found no staff except for bar and Grill. So no one to call with concerns or get help if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mindy-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t recommend based on the rooms we had.

The beds were uncomfortable and the rooms didn’t look like renovations were completed. The people were nice and friendly. It was a little challenging to unlock the front door with the key. One room door barely latched and the deadbolt didn’t work. Overall it was passable but we wouldn’t stay again based on the rooms we had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning did not work so the room did not cool down till around 1am,we had to buy a can of raid to kill the ants that were crawling all over,room had a very poor cable selection and no remote for the tv.Was over all a very disapointing stay stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a double room at the end of the hallway(206/207) They are trying to keep it authentic but wood/plank flooring in halls and rooms are a bit noisy. The doors seemed original, but one could see out through the door jamb. The toilet rocked back and forth at each use. The bathroom door had to be slammed to close, but then wobbled. Coffee supplies were good, no breakfast offered, but there are places nearby. We thought it would be noisy with karaoke on Friday and live music on Saturday, but were pleasantly surprised; never heard a thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, good service. Older small hotel , convenient to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. There is no lobby reception desk. We checked in late and had to go see the neighbor bartender to get our keys. There was loud karaoke in to the early hours of the next day. Not impressed for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. My biggest disappointment was poor (almost nonexistent wifi). We rely on wifi to book rooms and maintain contact with family when traveling. Due to short visit through USA on our way to Mexico (3 days) did not have a SIM card that worked in states.)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Low price for the basic necessities.

This is the most basic of basic accommodation. We looked out into a tin roof on the back of the building. It served our purpose, however. Just needed an inexpensive place to sleep for the night. The beds were comfortable and the mini fridge was handy for some essentials we brought.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was clean and had everything we needed; the tv was on the side wall, however, which made it difficult to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not bad for a one night quick stay. Check in was quite easy other then having to go through the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price. Stayed here prior to a track day at Area 27
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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