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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake

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Exterior
Reception
Point of interest
Basic Double Room
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0
  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Margaret Falls
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Salmon Arm

At Motel Happy Salmon you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Shuswap Lake and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers a garden, a picnic area and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Salmon Arm motel include Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Wharf.
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What's nearby

  • Shuswap Lake - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Margaret Falls - 39 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barley Station Brewpub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake
As a guest of Motel Happy Salmon, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Salmon Arm motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Motel Happy Salmon offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Salmon Arm motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, 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-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Motel Happy Salmon Motel
Motel Happy Salmon Salmon Arm
Motel Happy Salmon Motel Salmon Arm

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel Happy Salmon?

Motel Happy Salmon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Happy Salmon?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$113.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motel Happy Salmon?

Yep, Motel Happy Salmon has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, Motel Happy Salmon does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest for a night. Comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LOIS, CALGARY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a nights stay on the road. The traffic noise was easily drowned out using the fan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean. The service was great. The rooms are cleaned daily. Really quiet and close to the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well updated Clean Attractive room decor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hui Bin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina, Kemptville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like that there was no elevator. I walk with a cane because of a bad knee & ankle so stairs are difficult. However, they did move us from the 3rd floor to the 2nd.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would rate this property 7.5. I liked the location just a bit out of town. It’s not too far to get to some food. It is just a short driving distance to the lake and dock. It’s an older style ground floor motel. Bathroom upgraded. I got to my room and thought cool, this is old style. But the room smelled musty and also like cooked rice. I didn’t like the smell it bothered me. I decided to enjoy the peaceful room, and then the neighbours showed up. They were noisy and when they finally went to bed and I was trying to get to sleep, I could hear the guy snoring next door. Next day, noisy and could hear him coughing. It ruined my whole experience. Not the motels fault. If I could offer a suggestion it would be, tv’s are pretty cheap to purchase these days and the tv in the room was a bit bigger than a wide computer screen and everything looked squished on the screen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you are just passing through and don’t need to hang out in town. The rooms we had were very clean, comfortable beds and pillows and little seating areas on the grass in front of motel which was nice for Evening socializing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute & clean space, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marilyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop to sleep while completing our trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

Travelled with family and small children
Great staff and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice clean room. The building itself is quite dated and has a lot of spiders (a huge issue for my wife).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness
I was looking for a quick stop and an inexpensive but clean bed and room. This property was both. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sze Ming

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vince

Right on highway. Older motel. Noisy. Ok if you need a spot to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are repeat customers of the Happy Salmon books motel. It’s locally owned very friendly. To be real it’s an older hotel that’s been refurbished, but it’s clean, comfortable and consistent. It’s become a favourite stop over in Salmon arm on our way west.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovated old style motel, clean, adequate, and friendly staff. Would stay again...great for a quick stop on our way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025