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Motel Happy Salmon

Property class: 2.5

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A picnic area with a red table and umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with 'Happy Salmon' and 'Vacancy' indicating no rooms available.
A parking lot with a white car parked in the foreground, a clear blue sky with clouds, and a view of trees and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps above the beds.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a 'Welcome' sign.

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, Club Shuswap Golf Resort
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shuswap Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(131 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted TV.

Basic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Salmon Arm

Shuswap Lake is a short stroll from Motel Happy Salmon, and other popular attractions like R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum are within a few miles (5 km). This 15-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Club Shuswap Golf Resort - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Canoe United Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shuswap Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canoe Wharf - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Canooligans' Lakefront Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

Guests staying at Motel Happy Salmon have access to a garden and a picnic area. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more.
32-inch LED TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Motel Happy Salmon?

Motel Happy Salmon offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on Oct 25, 2026 start from $65, 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.

What's there to do near Motel Happy Salmon?

Guests enjoy the motel's location in Salmon Arm based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf and Club Shuswap Golf Resort. You'll also find Shuswap Lake and Canoe Wharf less than a mile away.

Does Motel Happy Salmon feature a casino at the property?

No, Motel Happy Salmon doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Motel Happy Salmon feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Motel Happy Salmon doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Motel Happy Salmon allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Motel Happy Salmon.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay, quiet,clean and awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A quaint little hotel with beautiful, updated comfortable rooms. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean, staff was friendly, location in right of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the cleanest motel I have EVER stayed in! The bed was comfy, the room had a little fridge and it was very convenient to stay a quick overnight. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, nice staff , very clean !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
I've stayed here many times , great clean rooms and beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Check in was painless, parking was available, the property attendant was courteous and professional even though I arrived late in the night…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, welcoming friendly owner operator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I have never in my life seen a cleaner hotel room. The rooms are small and sparsley furnished, but neat and clean, and the staff is really sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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So glad to have found this place! I stayed here for a one night stop on a longer road trip and it was perfect. It looks a little dated and perhaps a tad rundown from the outside, but the inside is recently updated, clean, and well kept. The staff were really lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean, staff was friendly, location is quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is actually a motel, a small one but rooms are great, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean room, absolutely fine for a roadside motel. The soaps are not terrific, but the pillows are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, bed comfortable and equipped with all the normal expectations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great highway stop while travelling into Salmon Arm, best price for the best quality compared to other local establishments. Very pleasant greeting, comfortable and cozy room in the back (not facing the highway!) and great amenities on offer (tv, wifi, coffee). Great for an overnight where we needed to start fresh early the next day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely people, nice spacious room, clean, good energy, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Not the quietest of places next to the highway, but spectacularly clean! Great value for an overnighter or two. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I appreciated the hardwood floor as opposed to a carpet. It looked well maintained! I will recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy and clean. Perfect for overnite stop.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very nice, clean, large unit with a separate bedroom, and a large area with table and chairs. Bit noisy due to the highway but didn't bother me when I closed the bedroom door. It is not right donton but only a short drive away. I would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location to stop over on long trip as it is right on the Trans-Canada highway. May be a bit noisy if your room faces the highway. Could use extra blankets in the room as it was mid May when we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled in but this place is totally spotless inside and my stay was definitely comfortable, clean and safe. I would 100% return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Actually a very nice place. Clean, well maintained and quiet. The only reason I didn't give it a 5/5 rating is because it is somewhat isolated. Not much around in the way of services.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and exactly what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older motel but VERY well maintained. Pride of ownership shows thru! The setting was quaint, although adjacent a very busy Hwy1, so light sleepers may not have a great sleep. The A/C needs re-charge (our A/C unit only kept the room live-able when 32+ degrees outside), but we enjoyed our sleep thru the night (a/c was good white noise) as beds were comfortable with heavy comforters. We'ld stay again! Canoe is a nice little community on water's edge.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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