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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel near Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0
  • Place, R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Salmon Arm

In Salmon Arm .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Salmon Arm motel, you'll find Shuswap Lake and R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Wharf are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Centenoka Park Mall - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Peter Jannink Nature Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barley Station Brewpub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shuswap Pie Co - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

Motel near Shuswap Lake in Salmon Arm
As a guest of Motel Happy Salmon, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Salmon Arm motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Motel Happy Salmon offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Salmon Arm motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Books

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 100 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.

  • Late check-in fee: CAD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 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, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Motel Happy Salmon Motel
Motel Happy Salmon Salmon Arm
Motel Happy Salmon Motel Salmon Arm

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Happy Salmon to the airport?

Motel Happy Salmon is 80.7 mi (100-min drive) away from the Kamloops, BC (YKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Happy Salmon?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on Dec 29, 2025 start from $53.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Happy Salmon.

Does Motel Happy Salmon offer free breakfast?

Motel Happy Salmon does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Happy Salmon?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have a pool?

Motel Happy Salmon does not have a pool.

Does Motel Happy Salmon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Happy Salmon to downtown Salmon Arm?

Motel Happy Salmon is 4.1 mi away from Salmon Arm.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was just fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean place to stay, easy check-in and friendly. Right outside of town was convenient as I was traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic.Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a cute little place and they have done a nice job of updating the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy and Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly welcome. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Okotoks

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower diverter did not work as it sprayed medium from the shower head and still gushed from the tap. I was in room 101 which has two large bedrooms. One had an IKEA sling back chair which was only for a smaller person. The room with the tv had no chair at all. No place to really watch tv. Very convenient and a place I would strongly recommend with some minor tweaking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely clean. Convenient off the highway just what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just needed to sleep and I got what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked this room based on pictures and reviews. The room smelled musty and moldy. Opened the window to hopefully bring in fresh air. All you could hear was highway traffic. Closed the window and turned on the air conditioner only to find out it was worse than the highway noise. The bed was totally uncomfortable. And…. The door has a window where the light totally shines in. Ended up hanging the bathroom towels over the door to darken the room. Oh… did I forget to tell you we had no internet. Highly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Brentwood Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean inside and outside.Will stay there again for sure. The price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy Salmon was a great stopping point on our journey. It is very basic, but clean and well cared for. The host (who was very sweet) recommended Canoe beach which is within driving distance. What a beautiful beach! We will certainly return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best little motel in Salmon Arm. Been there since before humans walked upright, but completely renovated in a tasteful way. Great bathroom, and also had a little kitchen with a full size frig which is very nice. Spotless clean. Everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great for an overnight stay

This is an old motel that has remodeled rooms, economical and clean. Just right for a single night of rest. It's family owned and it's obvious they have tried to think of the little rings to make it comfy. No luxury just just a basic room. I love that it has wood floors. It feels cleaner than carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, air conditioning, parking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Lovely Motel

This is a charming little motel just off the hwy. I had a room in the back, so it was really quiet and I did not hear any highway noise. It is all redone in the insides of the suite and very very clean. Don't let the outside discourage you. Owner was really nice. I will definitely stay at this motel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

heidi

To close to the highway and the property is very old , but the price is okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen Jo-Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean highway motel. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayleigh

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