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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops

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Superior Double Room
Business Room | Living area
Business Room | Private kitchen
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; Indian cuisine
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Thompson Rivers University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Royal Inland Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Aberdeen Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Room

Business Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Inland Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandman Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Aberdeen Mall - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tournament Capital Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fox'n Hounds Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel near Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops
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
  • To-go 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.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • 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 on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace

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

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
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 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

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The Vista Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 402 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 402 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 402 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 402 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 402 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Easy Garden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

ARVINDER

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

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marcial

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here once before. The units are clean and comfortable. Renovated in the last few years and they have kept the hotel units clean and nice. The value is great and location is central. Parking is very good as well and you can get very close to your unit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems like there was renovations and upgrades done recently, looked fresh and well done.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room with a great view of the valley. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The restaurant on site was exceptional. Overall, very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

QIAN-RU

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new and clean, great view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

KELLY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property and is reason ably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and well supplied with towels, coffee, shampoo etc. Comfy beds too. I will definitely stay again when visiting Kamloops, and will recommend the Vista Inn to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stopped for one night on our way from Calgary to Vancouver. Hotel was simple but clean and affordable which is all we were looking for. I would stay there again for a short time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay
It was a very nice stay, No Water kettle in the room for my tea but got one from the very friendly stuff. Much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Babangida

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor service.
There was no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only place I have ever stayed that had a Nespresso machine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice room with sliding glass doors looking out to a beautiful view of the valley. The only drawback to the room was that it didn’t have a microwave but we managed without it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the Vista Inn was a pleasant one. It was a nice room and I felt safe. The staff were welcoming and friendly. My only bit of feedback would be that the mechanism that you pull up on the bath tap to direct the water out of the shower head needs to be looked at. I had to jiggle it a bit for it to work properly, and there was still a bit of water coming out the bottom tap. Also, some fixtures in the bathroom need attention like the hand towel rail which is coming loose from the wall. Overall though, I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Davanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean and roomy, with a nice up to date look to it. The staff was great. I flew in late after hours. the staff kept in contact with me and insured there would be someone at the front desk when I checked in. They were there waiting and I quickly checked in to my room. They were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely clean and well maintained. There is a very good East Indian restaurant right next door, also with a great view of the valley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was ther for emergency operation due to broken ankle. Should have asked for accessible suite. The edge of the walkway was too high and there was no accessible ramp close to my room. Or anywhere I could see close by. Walking on crutches was already dangerous enough with the use of one leg. We were at the very end of the rows of rooms closed to the restaurant on the property. Far from front desk. The room however was super clean, and everything I needed was there. Updated spaces that were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean but low on amenities. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024