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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring West End

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Business Room
Standard Double Room
Classic Single Room
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Place, Thompson Rivers University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Room

Business Room

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

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Business Suite | Living area

Business Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Suite | Living area

Exclusive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Signature Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riverside Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kamloops City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Inland Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bold Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bubble Time Tea & Waffles - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel perfectly located for exploring West End
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
  • Continental 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.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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 continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 29 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

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

Howard Johnson Hotel Kamloops
Kamloops Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Inn Kamloops Downtown Hotel Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn
Panorama City Centre Kamloops
Panorama City Centre
The Vista Inn Motel
The Vista Inn Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn
The Vista Inn Motel Kamloops

The Vista Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 852 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pola

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was great. Rooms were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Bidur

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we entered our room , there was such a strong smell almost made me puke. Second things, the window was cracked, aminity was lacking at least expecting water in room and no body wash in bathroom and mat in the bathroom floor. The fridge has massive ice build up. The heater was so noisy. Breakfast and checking in/out was smooth. Plenty of parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Negin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room had a weird smell. Breakfast was basic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel aesthetic with the pink doors and pink decor inside my room. My room was clean, the view was good, and the hotel was quiet. The fruit at breakfast weren’t in the best condition they were very ripe and not fit to eat but everything else was pretty average. It was nice to have something to snack on. Overall it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sayed Ali

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Do Hyun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Meagan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was clean and looked newly renovated. Staff was friendly. The breakfast is very simple, granola bars, yogurt etc. Overall, it felt like good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hafiz Farhan

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are couple of this they did terribly wrong. Firt I choosed mountain view room but they gave me a room with no view at all. Secondly i booked thru expedia , but when i go to see front desk they had no idea about my booking. They took an hour to figure out the stuff. Third, they didn't offer a single housekeeping in whole week. I went to front desk and ask them for housekeeping twice but they still missed it. Very poor staff out there
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Haruka

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were in room 338, which is on the top floor and the very end closest to the indian restaurant. all night we heard squirrels in the wall fighting and scratching. I brought it up with the girl at the front desk and she didn't even seem suprised. the rooms were tidy but not clean-wouldn't walk around with no shoes and their was hair in the shower and on the bathroom floor. however the beds were comfortable i'll give it that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms thoroughly. Put coffee and cups in room. Staff were courteous and great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kirill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A solid 4 out of 5. Apart from sloppy housekeeping and an excuse for a breakfast there are many things to like. Beds are comfortable, the place is in good shape, the views are stunning, the neighborhood is safer than downtown.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fiance and son were stuck in kamloops due to car trouble. After staying a couple nights in a less than ideal location i booked them a room at this property and they loved it and it became a happy place for them to spend time until the car was sorted out. Thank you to everyone for the kindness during the stressful time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly, efficient and professional. Laminate floors vs carpets is absolutely ideal in a pet friendly room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, guy at the front desk was nice and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back for my second weekend in a row. Incredible views (especially from the second floor), comfy beds, and very conveniently located near TRU. Staff was all super friendly and helpful and the Nespresso machines are a plus. Flavors of India restaurant shares the same parking lot and has great food plus you get a discount as a guest here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,remodeled rooms. Nice and roomy, Not sure about the area as we arrived at dark and left in the dark. Only negative was the continental breakfast-only muffins,granola bars, apples and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taz

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

Clean, quiet and pleasant

Very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly. Check-in and check out was a breeze. Beds were clean but general cleanliness of the room was lacking. There was a fly and a beetle, both alive so that was a bit ick. Corners and areas around furniture were not cleaned often if at all. View from the room was great. Overall 3 stars IMO
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025