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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake

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Exterior
Basic Double Room
Point of interest
View from room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0
  • Place, R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaret Falls
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Air-conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Cable channels
LED TV
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
Air-conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Cable channels
LED TV
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 - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 7 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Margaret Falls - 34 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
  • ‪Shuswap Pie Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$116.66, 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.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little old fashion motel with excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and comfortable beds. Shower a little tight but would definitely stay here again 😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast food, grocery stores and restaurants were fairly close. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable room! Check in was easy. Your typical older motel on the loud highway, but our room was in the back and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stuff, restaurants and gas stations are close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YILMAZ

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

KYOUNGMIN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leighton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only downfall for this motel is, it’s close to the highway. I saw this on other people’s reviews and brought earplugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty sure there are hidden camera
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is reasonable priced. Good spot for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked great! Felt like a happy salmon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Very clean room
Bathroom and tiny kitchenette
Sitting area with 1 bedroom
Salmon colour walls could only be happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanness and comfort,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

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

Happy with Salmon

Rooms are clean & spacious. The AC is a little undersized. Prices are reasonable. No cooking is allowed in the kitchens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like when I called in to make sure my reservation was legit the lady was really rude told me if I am not there by 10pm that day off my reservation we wouldn't get are room and they would charge my credit card for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025