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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake

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Motel Happy Salmon sits close to R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, offering a quiet getaway with practical amenities. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi while relaxing in the property's lush gardens. The smoke-free environment provides the perfect setting to read or simply unwind.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0

What's nearby

  • Shuswap Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.0 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
Located close to R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum and Margaret Falls, Motel Happy Salmon provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and books
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Happy Salmon have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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 parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel Happy Salmon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motel Happy Salmon?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 11:30 PM for a fee of CAD 20.

What time is check-out at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Motel Happy Salmon located?

Situated in Salmon Arm, this motel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Shuswap Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Wharf are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Albert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint little old fashion motel with excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Carla

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and comfortable beds. Shower a little tight but would definitely stay here again 😊👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated suites...perfect for an overnight or landing spot for wxploring nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtenay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and tidy, had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
From the outside it doesn’t look much but our room was very clean & tidy, staff were friendly & there is a great restaurant 2mins drive down towards the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleigh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, comfy bed, renovated rooms, friendly easy check in/check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value for the money. Halfway point between Calgary and Vancouver, public beach nearby. If you are looking for an efficient stop over with clean beds and AC, and you aren't traveling with pets, the Happy Salmon is a great option!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here for 1 night en route to Banff. We chose this motel due to convenience, value and good reviews. Despite its unassuming appearance we were pleasantly surprised with the room. It was immacularely clean and simply but tastefully appointed.. perfect room for respite on our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and in good condition. Staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an unexpected delight - a motel we found in a search. Lots of room inside and recently renovated. Lots of seating outside including picnic tables to sit and soak up the view, plus they recommended a restaurant in town that was fab.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms and bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JANICE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Internet was good. Parking good. Nobody creeping around in this area. Felt very safe. It is on HWY 1. Lots of road noise. Quiet between 3-6AM.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in Canoe

Room was clean. Water in the bathroom was either cold or scalding hot, no in between. Overall pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The outside of the motel is in dire need of renovation The inside of the property has been renovated and very clean. Beds are wonderful staff lady was very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful owner/operator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well updated Clean Attractive room decor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuan

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

10/10 Excellent

Cori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and lovely owners
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
old style motel but clean and comfortable. new bathroom and little kichen. a good bargain
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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