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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring West End

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Lunch, dinner, brunch served; Indian cuisine
Classic Single Room
Reception
Business Room | Private kitchen
Superior Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

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

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Classic Single Room

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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 - 1.6 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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bubble Time Tea & Waffles - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Earls Restaurant - ‬13 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.

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

  • 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 continental 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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Kamloops Howard Johnson
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The Vista Inn Motel
The Vista Inn Kamloops
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Reviews

The Vista Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 729 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice enough room for the price and location. Had a nice view of the river and sunset. Air conditioner was a bit loud but at least it worked. Compared to other hotels in the area this was the cream of the crop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice surprise. The view from the room was great, and the outdoor pool on a very hot day was a nice bonus. The staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable. Only minor complaint was the noisiness. Not terribly sound proof and ended up woken up a few times by people talking loudly outside (including a guy washing his truck while talking on his phone at 6:30am right outside our open window). Not the hotel’s fault, I suppose. Overall, though, a decent place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Wai William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Edmonton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort

One night stay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced. Room had been renovated
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room. Clean. Newly remodeled. Plenty of hot water. Nice desk clerk. Very nice views. A good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly. Nice staff. Pigeons on roof were our morning wake up call
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlen

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

Would go there again

The rooms very clean and the beds are super comfortable. Awesome view. It also seems to be very well insulated as one could barely hear outside noises. The kids had fun in the pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo, Gig Harbor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nedda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandrika Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fkirf
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, close to everything. Bed were quite comfortable. Staff was polite, friendly courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bedrooms/bathrooms and friendly helpful staff. We stayed for one night as a stop over on a road trip and was perfect for this
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff and room was very clean akd well equipped!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for our travel plans
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

New renovated/good price/clean

Newly renovated, new air conditioner mounted on wall. Two levels, no elevator. New towels and linen. Expresso coffee maker, didn't like that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lori

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is a little gem. Obviously an older building that has been given a new life. The view from my room is amazing. The room is clean, pillows are great. Air conditioning worked great (34 degrees in Kamloops during my stay). This will be my go-to motel in Kamloops.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy, Washougal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The A/C unit was very loud, switching on and off all night. The room did not have a window we could open up so we we're stuck with the noise. However, the swimming pool was a welcome surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025