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Motel Happy Salmon

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Motel Happy Salmon

A picnic area with a red table and umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps above the beds.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a 'Welcome' sign.
A motel sign with 'Happy Salmon' and 'Vacancy' indicating no rooms available.
A parking lot with a white car parked in the foreground, a clear blue sky with clouds, and a view of trees and hills in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0
  • Place, Club Shuswap Golf Resort
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shuswap Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Bay
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(134 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Salmon Arm

At Motel Happy Salmon you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 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

  • Club Shuswap Golf Resort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Canoe United Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shuswap Lake - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salmon Arm Bay - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Canooligans' Lakefront Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

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 number of on-site self parking spaces 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 12 Nov 2026 start from NZ$122, 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).

Are there any beaches close to Motel Happy Salmon?

The closest beach to Motel Happy Salmon is Canoe Beach (1.5 km).

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.

Is there a golf course on site at Motel Happy Salmon?

There isn't one on site, but Club Shuswap Golf Resort is a short 6-minute walk away.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place to stay, and the location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was extremely clean and very comfortable to stay in. Everything was great and made for a super pleasant stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place at reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent! The hotel might look dated outside but the room that we stayed in was spacious and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time staying at the Motel Happy Salmon ☺️. The rooms are very clean, the staff are very helpful and lovely. It’s our go to place to stay when in the Salmon Arm area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, quiet,clean and awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint little hotel with beautiful, updated comfortable rooms. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and welcoming staff. The room was immaculate.....very comfortable....and had all amenities needed for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice clean motel. Very nice and helpful staff. Well worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well laid out and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
reception was pleaseant, rooms clean , would like to have a couple more outdoor seating areas to use .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very tidy, looks like rooms were recently renovated. Had booked in advance and the Ac was already on cooling the room down when we got there. Would highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So I arrived and the exterior is in need of some sprucing up and was concerned HOWEVER they have updated the interiors of the rooms and it was awesome I would recommend this motel to everyone. It was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly, location in right of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed comfortable, A/C worked great! Bathroom was clean and the tile was fresh. We stayed on the back side which cut the traffic noise. The room was as the photos showed. Would stop here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest motel I have EVER stayed in! The bed was comfy, the room had a little fridge and it was very convenient to stay a quick overnight. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I've stayed here many times , great clean rooms and beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean just place to lay head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 3 night stay at the Happy Salmon was perfect for our needs. Super clean,a nicely updated room, pleasant staff and a good price !! Yes, its by a busy highway but who doesn't travel without ear plugs ? The older A/C works very well & made for a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff , very clean !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, lots of space inside and outside
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our friends and we stayed there for one night. Everything was great. It was very clean everywhere.(washroom, room,bed,..)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026