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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

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

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 Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪8 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
  • 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

  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 7 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Centenoka Park Mall - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Peter Jannink Nature Park - 8 min drive - 10.2 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 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

  • 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
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

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 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$105.05, 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. 570 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 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

Albert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute little place and they have done a nice job of updating the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy and Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly welcome. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Okotoks

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower diverter did not work as it sprayed medium from the shower head and still gushed from the tap. I was in room 101 which has two large bedrooms. One had an IKEA sling back chair which was only for a smaller person. The room with the tv had no chair at all. No place to really watch tv. Very convenient and a place I would strongly recommend with some minor tweaking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely clean. Convenient off the highway just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just needed to sleep and I got what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked this room based on pictures and reviews. The room smelled musty and moldy. Opened the window to hopefully bring in fresh air. All you could hear was highway traffic. Closed the window and turned on the air conditioner only to find out it was worse than the highway noise. The bed was totally uncomfortable. And…. The door has a window where the light totally shines in. Ended up hanging the bathroom towels over the door to darken the room. Oh… did I forget to tell you we had no internet. Highly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Brentwood Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean inside and outside.Will stay there again for sure. The price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy Salmon was a great stopping point on our journey. It is very basic, but clean and well cared for. The host (who was very sweet) recommended Canoe beach which is within driving distance. What a beautiful beach! We will certainly return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best little motel in Salmon Arm. Been there since before humans walked upright, but completely renovated in a tasteful way. Great bathroom, and also had a little kitchen with a full size frig which is very nice. Spotless clean. Everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great for an overnight stay

This is an old motel that has remodeled rooms, economical and clean. Just right for a single night of rest. It's family owned and it's obvious they have tried to think of the little rings to make it comfy. No luxury just just a basic room. I love that it has wood floors. It feels cleaner than carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, air conditioning, parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Lovely Motel

This is a charming little motel just off the hwy. I had a room in the back, so it was really quiet and I did not hear any highway noise. It is all redone in the insides of the suite and very very clean. Don't let the outside discourage you. Owner was really nice. I will definitely stay at this motel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

heidi

To close to the highway and the property is very old , but the price is okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

8/10 Good

Karen Jo-Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean highway motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DARLENE

Didn’t end up staying in room as it does not allow pets. The parking areas are not big vehicle friendly otherwise the property is clean looking!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, bright, comfortable, quaint. Budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a side of the road motel, which is fine if that is what you are looking for. It was clean and the rooms were big. However you can’t open the windows and the air conditioning is so so noisy so it feels really overbearing to sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025