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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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Business Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | 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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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

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

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Business Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room

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

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Business Suite | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels

Business Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Suite | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels

Exclusive Suite

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

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Riverside Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Inland Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sandman Centre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bold Pizzeria - ‬8 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Vista Inn to the airport?

The Vista Inn is 8.1 mi (20-min drive) away from the Kamloops, BC (YKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Vista Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Vista Inn.

Does The Vista Inn offer free breakfast?

The Vista Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Vista Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Lake City Casino Kamloops (3-min drive) and Cascades Casino (4-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Vista Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Vista Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Vista Inn have a pool?

The Vista Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 29 to May 15.

Does The Vista Inn have a restaurant?

The Vista Inn is home to Nandi's Flavours of India, which features Indian cuisine and brunch.

Does The Vista Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Vista Inn to downtown Kamloops?

The Vista Inn is 1.2 mi away from Kamloops.

The Vista Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 842 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Echo

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room facilities are not old, and the environment is very quiet. However, the refrigerator occasionally makes a loud noise when it starts, which is especially disturbing in such a quiet setting. The bathroom faucet has the hot and cold water reversed — at first, I thought there was no hot water. One of the beds has a large yellowish stain near the head area, and the other bed had a strand of hair on it. It’s understandable that some wear and tear happens, but the cleanliness really needs improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Norm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a used Band-Aid in the shower. We had to call the front desk to remove it. The electric baseboard heater in the bathroom did not have a protective cover/shield on it and the heating fins were crushed. This had the appearance of an electrical hazard - in a wet area. When the hair dryer was used, the lights in the entire room flickered.
Used Band-Aid in Bathroom shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dapinder

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

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

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy hotel will probably stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Reint, Westlock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was just a ok, a budget motel with some degree of remodeling. The parking lot next to the property seemed like where people gathered at night to smoke joints and drink. Went to enjoy the night view of the town but couldn't stay due to the stink and also felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sheets had not been changed and were stained with appeared to be blood! The floors had not been swept nor washed. It was disgusting. The bathroom was also very dirty. I went to front desk with pictures and they moved us to another room however it was almost as bad, other than the sheets had been changed. It was a very old run down hotel that appeared to have had a coat of paint splashed on without any kind of repairs done to previous damage to rotted wood and baseboards/silicone trim in bathroom. We were charged for what they self described as a room with a view, but I took pictures of the view from my window of a parking lot complete with a huge garbage disposal bin from the restaurant beside the hotel. I would not recommend anyone stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice break for a drive from Vancouver to Jasper. Quiet, clean, bed is comfortable, breakfast was just enough to get us going with good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice view on the 3rd floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty hotel was in need of update
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a clean and comfortable stay. Very convenient location with lovely view. Thoroughly enjoyed an Nespresso this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025