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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops

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Superior Double Room
Front of property
Business Room | Living area
Free daily on-the-go breakfast
Business Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Thompson Rivers University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Royal Inland Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Kamloops

West End stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this West End motel, you'll find Thompson Rivers University and Ruckers Fun & Games. Tournament Capital Centre and Royal Inland Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Thompson Rivers University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Inland Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aberdeen Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • McArthur Island Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops Station - 5 min drive
  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tournament Capital Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fox'n Hounds Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel near Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at The Vista Inn. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Vista Inn was completed in August 2022.

This Kamloops motel is smoke free.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Vista Inn offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
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 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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The Vista Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 507 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEVE, CALGARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exterior is older and dated looking but the room is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

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

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had some challenges with the room cleanliness- first room the floor had mud on it and tub was dirty, then next room one of the beds had stained sheets. GM was happy to hear feedback and I know it’s hard to get good staff. It’s a good location to be close to foods and downtown. Nice view from room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Won’t be back. Price is high for what you get
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannel

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

8/10 Good

RAVEENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient and clean motel. Rooms are spacious and renovated. Excellent for families that are coming up for tournaments. Only 4 min drive to complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service level and genuine interest in our travels and background was beyond that experienced at any other accommodation on our one month long stay in Canada.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with comfortable beds and a splendid view. Would be nice to have a kettle in the room or the lobby for tea drinkers
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Comfortable and easy to get to many locations around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LEE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wasn't greatest experience

We book king room after checking in front desk and went to our room. Turn out wasnt king room it was two double beds.. when i went back to office they said there was issue with king room. It something they should of said before we check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Serena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was extremely pleasant and the rooms are clean and renovated. A small but unfortunate aspect of this property then I noticed on several separate visits, is that the parking lot seems to be a local hang out for young men in the late evenings. They never bothered us with interactions. Simply loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a beautiful panoramic view over the Western valley, an excellent Indian Restaurant ( Flavours of India) is right next door with a similarly spectacular view & we woke to the sound of song birds cavorting outside our window. Precious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiantian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean remodeled and reasonable rates
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Great value, fantastic location near TRU.

Stayed three nights at the Vista Inn in the middle of February whike checking out Thompson Rivers University. It is a short walk to the campus, near shopping, restaurants and beautiful valley views. Rooms were very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. Would definitely recommend it for a clean, comfy and affordable stay in Kamloops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kyla

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the fact it's PET friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff here, rooms smell clean and look great. Beds were comfortable. Good amount of pillows. Fridge, TV and full sets of towels. Great value for the price. Will definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bekkijo

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

Great stay

Great stay! Everything from the checkin to check out was great! The pink accents stand out and will be something we remember. The pink doors for every room made me smile. It was so cold outside and we walked into a nice, warm room. Everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The room wasbig and the view of the valley really nice. The guys at the front desk at check-in and check-out were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dwylla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean fresh new room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for the price. Clean and very comfortable beds. Newly renovated rooms. Registration and checkout were both friendly and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Very clean, updated rooms. Very good price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jasanna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
didn’t get damage deposit hold back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025