Empire Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Penticton motel

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Children's activities
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area
Reception
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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3495 Skaha Lake Road, Penticton, BC, V2A 6G6
  • Place, Skaha Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Skaha Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ellis Creek Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Kitchenette (Semi)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Sleeper)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard room , 2-Double beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Penticton

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Skaha Lake and Skaha Beach. Skaha Meadows Golf Course and Ellis Creek Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Skaha Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Skaha Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ellis Creek Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mill Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Seto Dogs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Empire Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Penticton motel
Empire Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Penticton motel.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Empire Motel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads. This Penticton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in.

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.

  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

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Empire Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 477 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location close to beach. Nice pool area with grills. What we didnt like was that the maid service. They didnt make the bed, didnt leave clean coffee mugs...just straightened up bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart, Saskatoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well stocked w/toiletries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well maintained and very close to the beautiful beach. Owner is very involved and helped us with finding bike paths and dining options. The courtyard with a pool was very nice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

EVAN, Cold Lake

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Usha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, Estelle is very pleasant and check in/check out was very smooth. Walkable to Skaha Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional. Very well cared for property. Clean rooms. Quick walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at this motel. Room is clean, my only complaint was the shower can be slippery, but that's why they provide the anti slip mat to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very friendly service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhinav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did a instant one day and had the room with 2 queen beds. It was super clean. The staff was helpful. We are going to save this spot for future bookings. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, place was clean, shower pressure excellent. Only warning is that the AC unit is loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan, Leona Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic retro motel that has been lovingly upgraded with modern comforts. Owner was super nice and we appreciated the attention to details. Our room was comfortable with cold A/C on a hot day. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejwinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Northspoon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, and the area seemed safe. It's close to shopping, and the beach. Excellent Japanese Fusion restaurant just across the street. Very friendly staff, i was pleasantly surprised when the hostess remembered my name at checkout, despite only meeting her for several minutes at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Empire motel is amazing

Staff at hotel, which was the owner, was amazing. She is so kind and accommodating. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. My kids enjoyed the pool and hoe close it was to the beach. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for families. Picnic area was convenient and being able to BBQ was great. One suggestion would be to add laundry facility, then it would be perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

8/10 Good

Tansey, Kamloops

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good for the price. Bed was comfortable. There was some spider webs in the corners of the bathroom and an issues with the draining of the tub but the staff was friendly. Only recommendation would be an 11am check out time like most other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Stay , Super Clean & Family-Friendly! We had a great time at the Empire Motel! The rooms are newly renovated and spotless, and the owner and staff were so friendly and welcoming. It’s in a great location—just a short walk to the beach, with lots of parking. We loved the pool and BBQ area, perfect for hanging out with family and friends. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleigh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Myself and some girlfriends stayed at Empire Motel and were pleasantly surprised with how clean the rooms and the pool/bbq area were. It’s a 5 minute walk to the beach and in a great spot by Skaha. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025