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 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.
A motel sign with 'Happy Salmon' and 'Vacancy' indicating no rooms available.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a 'Welcome' sign.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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, Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shuswap Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

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

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.

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
  • Canoe Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Canooligans' Lakefront Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪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 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 25 Oct 2026 start from NZ$115, 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. 573 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay, quiet,clean and awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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8/10 Good

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Room was clean, staff was friendly, location in right of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, nice staff , very clean !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Check in was painless, parking was available, the property attendant was courteous and professional even though I arrived late in the night…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, welcoming friendly owner operator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I have never in my life seen a cleaner hotel room. The rooms are small and sparsley furnished, but neat and clean, and the staff is really sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad to have found this place! I stayed here for a one night stop on a longer road trip and it was perfect. It looks a little dated and perhaps a tad rundown from the outside, but the inside is recently updated, clean, and well kept. The staff were really lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff was friendly, location is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is actually a motel, a small one but rooms are great, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean room, absolutely fine for a roadside motel. The soaps are not terrific, but the pillows are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, bed comfortable and equipped with all the normal expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great highway stop while travelling into Salmon Arm, best price for the best quality compared to other local establishments. Very pleasant greeting, comfortable and cozy room in the back (not facing the highway!) and great amenities on offer (tv, wifi, coffee). Great for an overnight where we needed to start fresh early the next day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not the quietest of places next to the highway, but spectacularly clean! Great value for an overnighter or two. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I appreciated the hardwood floor as opposed to a carpet. It looked well maintained! I will recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely people, nice spacious room, clean, good energy, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy and clean. Perfect for overnite stop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice, clean, large unit with a separate bedroom, and a large area with table and chairs. Bit noisy due to the highway but didn't bother me when I closed the bedroom door. It is not right donton but only a short drive away. I would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location to stop over on long trip as it is right on the Trans-Canada highway. May be a bit noisy if your room faces the highway. Could use extra blankets in the room as it was mid May when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled in but this place is totally spotless inside and my stay was definitely comfortable, clean and safe. I would 100% return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Actually a very nice place. Clean, well maintained and quiet. The only reason I didn't give it a 5/5 rating is because it is somewhat isolated. Not much around in the way of services.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel but VERY well maintained. Pride of ownership shows thru! The setting was quaint, although adjacent a very busy Hwy1, so light sleepers may not have a great sleep. The A/C needs re-charge (our A/C unit only kept the room live-able when 32+ degrees outside), but we enjoyed our sleep thru the night (a/c was good white noise) as beds were comfortable with heavy comforters. We'ld stay again! Canoe is a nice little community on water's edge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026