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Empire Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Skaha Beach in Penticton

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge chairs.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with comfortable seating, a barbecue grill, and lush greenery.
Guests enter through the welcoming entrance, marked by a sign, and are greeted by two comfortable chairs and a beautiful flower basket.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, dining area, and two beds, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Relax in our welcoming reception area, featuring a comfortable seating area and a flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3495 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC, V2A 6G6
  • Skaha Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • South Okanagan Events Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Okanagan Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this room with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a window offering a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, dresser, and window with curtains.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, dining area, and two beds, perfect for a comfortable stay.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sleeper)

Two single beds with white striped duvets, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted birdhouse.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sleeper)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Kitchenette (Semi)

Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, a small table, and a chair in a cozy space.

Room, Kitchenette (Semi)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Simple, serene bedroom with a single bed, two nightstands, and a window with horizontal blinds.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Penticton

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Skaha Beach and Skaha Lake. Skaha Meadows Golf Course and Ellis Creek Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skaha Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cascades Casino - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mill Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nest & Nectar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Empire Motel

Motel near Skaha Beach in Penticton
Empire Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Penticton motel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Empire Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. This Penticton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property is also known as

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Empire Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 443 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and updated. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice retro motel. Very friendly welcome! Loved the heart motifs!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paiton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cutely updated!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lise

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great Place to stay and Great Price.

We had an amazing stay at the Empire Motel at a great price. The rooms were updated and clean, the owner/manager was very friendly and helpful during our stay. It also has a nice outdoor pool area and bbq area. I believe the outdoor pool opens in May.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hua

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place which was spotlessly clean and quiet. Very comfortable. The owners are incredibly friendly. The experience was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vern

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and homey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lady in the office, very kind and accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. The owners are so friendly and gave lots of suggestions for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Would stay again.

Comfortable,clean and service was helpful and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds! Great having a big frig. Very clean & quiet considering they are close to a main road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner is very friendly and helpful and has gone above and beyond. Best service I've seen in years. Clean bright comfortable room, good water pressure kitchenette stocked with every necessity. My new favourite place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet and front office lady was very kind made us feel right at home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older property, this motel was a pleasant surprise. It is well maintained and upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bright comfortable good shower pressure everything that is important in a good night stay got all my check works thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very cozy and well maintained property. Very friendly and helpful staff/owner. I definitely recommend the Empire motel to travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was extremely clean and rooms were very spacious. Front desk staff were also very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Great very comfortable beds and room

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024