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Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake

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Basic Double Room
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Close to R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum, Motel Happy Salmon offers a serene retreat with in-room WiFi and lush gardens. Connect with the friendly multilingual staff, unwind amidst smoke-free surroundings, or get lost in a book.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(95 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
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Shuswap Lake - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Margaret Falls - 39 min drive - 40.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชBarley Station Brewpub - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชDairy Queen - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชBoston Pizza - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชA&W Restaurant - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชYans Chinese Restaraunt - โ€ฌ6 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
  • Smoke-free property, multilingual staff and books
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Happy Salmon boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Motel Happy Salmon?

As of 1 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$100.46, including 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.

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 to 11:30 PM for a fee of CAD 20.

What time is check-out at Motel Happy Salmon?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout 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).

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Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1018 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Lai Sim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and staff were friendly. Pretty good option for a night stay on the way to the Rockies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Tracy

Liked: Amenities
Easy to get to, friendly staff and very clean
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

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Carole

Disliked: Amenities
Great for a couple nights hours n Salmon Arm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Real

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel; comfy beds, very clean, friendly staff. Everything a traveler needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stuff, restaurants and gas stations are close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious motel. Perfect after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, roomy, excellent motel. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lady at the front desk. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is reasonable priced. Good spot for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside looks a little dated, but fully renovated on the inside. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, clean, comvenient,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was neat, Clean and renovated as advertised. Easy to get to. Others staying at Motel were quiet. Its Cute, i will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable room! Check in was easy. Your typical older motel on the loud highway, but our room was in the back and quiet. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. However, the room had a potent smell
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very clean. Great staff, huge rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness
From the outside it doesnโ€™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