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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel near Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm

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Garden
Reception
Soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Basic Double Room
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Salmon Arm

In Salmon Arm .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Salmon Arm motel, you'll find Shuswap Lake and R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Wharf are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Centenoka Park Mall - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Peter Jannink Nature Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jane's Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

Motel near Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm
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 is 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 bathtubs 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 daily.

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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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

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.

Property 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 guestroom 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Motel Happy Salmon Motel

Motel Happy Salmon Salmon Arm

Motel Happy Salmon Motel Salmon Arm

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Happy Salmon to the airport?

Motel Happy Salmon is 80.7 mi (100-min drive) away from the Kamloops, BC (YKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Happy Salmon?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $99, excluding 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.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Happy Salmon.

Does Motel Happy Salmon offer free breakfast?

Motel Happy Salmon does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Happy Salmon?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have a pool?

Motel Happy Salmon does not have a pool.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Happy Salmon to downtown Salmon Arm?

Motel Happy Salmon is 4.1 mi away from Salmon Arm.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

DONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms cozy and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Pamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great small basic motel. Very clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was surprisingly big! Door automatically locks when closed, which made me feel safer as a woman.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet easy stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Merna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a lovely hotel great value friendly will return .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean room, the orange feature wall was a vibe. The bathroom was recently done up and was clean. We struggled to figure out how to turn on the shower, turns out you have to pull outwards on the temperature dial... Overall nice little rustic place, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen Jo-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean highway motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Real

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean place to stay, easy check-in and friendly. Right outside of town was convenient as I was traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelant motel with great service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Albert

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
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10/10 Excellent

Hazel Lai Sim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and staff were friendly. Pretty good option for a night stay on the way to the Rockies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little old fashion motel with excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, roomy, excellent motel. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
Easy to get to, friendly staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

wayne

Clean room Would be nice to have an electric heater in the room Recommend this hideaway
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is updated and very clean. I liked the hot water comes out very quickly and very hot. Check-in is easy and staff is very nice. The bed is comfortable as well. If the bathroom equips with a ventilation fan would be better. Overall, nice stay for a night after long driving.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated suites...perfect for an overnight or landing spot for wxploring nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stuff, restaurants and gas stations are close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Bernadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Renovated old style motel, clean, adequate, and friendly staff. Would stay again...great for a quick stop on our way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Courtenay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy, had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025