The Vista Inn

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring West End

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Superior Double Room
Business Room | Private kitchen
Business Room | Private kitchen
Classic Single Room
Reception

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
  • Place, Thompson Rivers University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Inland Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

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

Business Room

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

Business Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Exclusive Suite

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

Signature Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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).

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 - 3.0 km
  • McArthur Island Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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

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

Reviews

The Vista Inn Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 783 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 783 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 783 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 783 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 783 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chanequa

Travelled with family

Vista Inn- great price and accommodations

Great place to stay with good shopping food and walking/exercise nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlette, Fort St John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable but room 224's floor is notably sloped downward towards the window. Perhaps the structural integrity should be investigated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dekesh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property appeared newly refurbished and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Check in was smooth and there was ample free parking on site. The hotel is located fairly close to shops, restaurants, Riverside park and Kamloops viewpoint. A most welcome bonus was that there was an outdoor pool that was included. There was also breakfast included which was great but limited to things like granola bars, fresh fruit, muffins, tea coffee, etc. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Air conditioner was extremely loud. The plumbing from other units created this loud squealing sound when the shower was used. Also there were some small beetles in the room that were on me and my kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overall stay, quiet, with basic amenities for a short overnight stay. Exterior is dated and in need of update/reno, however rooms are relatively clean, modern, and functional. Great location not far off the highway with access to nearby amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quick stay, really enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, ample parking & big spacious room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardinado III

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all awesome. Room view was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rizul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room had beg bugs, it had little blood stain on the sheet and pillow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mélissa

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

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

B

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was just okay. Not terrible. But not amazing. Pool was VERY cold and had no towels. Needed to contact front desk. Had to pass a group of men at the bottom of the stairs sitting drinking and smoking - which felt uncomfortable. Room was poorly lit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlette, Fort St John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and the on site restauraunt was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to provide additional amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Souvik

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, enjoyed my stay. Loved the location 👌.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, terrific view. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

June

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
over all are good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times now and am never dissapointed. Staff is great. Its clean. Its quiet. Great view. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Sohail Nyneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the hotel for one night and had a pleasant experience. Check-in was quick and efficient. The room was clean and adequately spacious, and the surroundings were quiet and peaceful, making for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Blaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Vermilion

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025