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Golden Sands Resort Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Okanagan Lake

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Exterior
Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living room
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Explore the area

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1028 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC, V2A 1C1
  • Place, Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South Okanagan Events Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Okanagan Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Studio, Lake View | Living area

Panoramic Studio, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area

Standard Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Penticton

Golden Sands Resort Motel places you steps from Okanagan Lake and within a 20-minute stroll of Okanagan Beach. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Penticton motel, you'll find Skaha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • SS Sicamous - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cascades Casino - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peach-On-The-Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Hub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Slackwater Brewing - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Salty's Beach House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Golden Sands Resort Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Okanagan Lake
As a guest of Golden Sands Resort Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Golden Sands Resort Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This Penticton motel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Golden Sands Resort Motel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Penticton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 100 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card or cash deposit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Golden Sands Resort Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Resort Motel on 21 Nov 2025 start from AU$125.30, 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.

Is parking available at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Yep, Golden Sands Resort Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Yep, Golden Sands Resort Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Okanagan Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Does Golden Sands Resort Motel have a pool?

Golden Sands Resort Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 15 to October 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

No, Golden Sands Resort Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Golden Sands Resort Motel Reviews

6.6

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

barb

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was suppose to be 4pm Wouldn't let us check in till 6pm During this waiting period we were not allowed to use pool in the 35 degree weather
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Serg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
from my experience, worst motel in that area in Penticton
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ARAM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't ready until after 6pm. Even then the floors weren't cleaned properly, the two towels we got were old and tired, the bed was horrible quality with the mattress sunken in on one side. Terrible experience and completely not worth it. The pictures here do not reflect what we got at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smells cleaning solution, barely can stand the smell, staff are friendly, location is great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Sault Ste. Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Would definitely stay here again!! Older buildings but had everything I needed, my stay was for 11 nights. Office staff Doug was the best! Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was nice and firm and the room was clean. Staff were nice and people were having fun by the pool. The location is great. It is "dog friendly" but there is no dog area on the property - all the signs say no dogs and the sign in sheet says they will keep the deposit if there is any hair on any furniture. The condition of the property is very poor. It looks like they started renos and ran out of money, then went to the thrift store or garage sales to equip the suites with tacky stuff. There were no towel racks and an unstable cabinet over the toilet with no room for towels. The towels were different colors and looked second hand and were stacked in rolls on the beds on arrival. The shelf on the shower insert was uneven so the shampoo would not stand up. The superfluous floor lamp was unstable and looked unsafe. There are no charger outlets or power outlets near the beds. There is an ice bucket but no machine and the office sells large bags for $4 that don't fit in the tiny freezer. There was also a tiny empty ice tray but we didn't use it because it would have taken overnight to make ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service
Overall was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Decent place to sleep, don't hahe

Pros: across the street from the beach and lake. Close to amenities, including restaurants and bars. Nice outdoor pool. Staff was nice. Cons: dishes in the cupboard were dirty. Pull out mattress had a stain and there was no bedding for it. Main bed was fine. Bathroom was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernie

Disliked: Staff & service
Close to the beach Bed was great Outdoor pool fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The lady at the check in was very rude. Doesn’t give proper information. After 4pm we wanted to check in she doesn’t even know if the room is cleaned or not. Our washroom wasn’t working they said the handyman was gonna show up in 2 hrs never came. No towels garbage can anything in the rooms. Very poor service. We had called and asked for side by side rooms and they said over the phone it was and when we got there to check in it wasn’t. When I asked the lady she said well is not! No other explanation. They say things over the phone but when you get there the reality is not what they promised on the phone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erika

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The older lady at the front desk had an extremely rude attitude towards our family from the moment we arrived, and that attitude continued for the duration of our stay. The room was alright however floors had not been mopped or swept prior to arrival and there’s a spider problem in the rooms as well. Our pillows were very flat and had weird spots on the cases. Only nice thing about this place is the distance to the beach and the older gentleman who was so kind. Overall , very frustrating experience for the price we paid and I would not go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maggie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Amazing location. Close to beach and attractions. Motel looks a bit “tired”
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Please hire staff to clean up and help the old man

Upon early arrival at 2 PM I was told to come back at 4 and the room would be ready. I came back at 4 PM to be told it wasn’t ready to come back at 5. I came back at 5 and was told it still wasn’t ready because most people done check out until 11:00 AM. Well that then needs to be a concern of the owner/s to have the appropriate number of housekeepers on at that time to be able to have all rooms ready for check in time at 4:00 PM. The older gentleman that finally checked me in apologized but did not offer any compensation at all. I should not have to ask for this. He is a very kind gentleman who makes you feel you shouldn’t ask for compensation. There is not enough staff working to maintain Golden Sands as it should be. The exterior of the buildings look very shabby with run down not taken care of staircases with cobwebs, dust, dirt and debris including sand and dirt. In desperate need of cleaning. The room that we were given it had broken and bent blinds. The beds were directly in front of this window that people could see directly in while walking the upper balcony. I actually had to use a container lid for the bigger opening and I had to wrap toilet paper over the other broken blinds to help from people seeing in. There was no sink in the bathroom. There was a counter with microwave and coffee maker on it that also had the sink to use after using the bathroom. Dishes and dish detergent were sparsely supplied so I guess it has to be used for both. The location is a 5 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timoteo

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

Trip to Penticton

Our 2 night stay at this motel was safe, convinient & comfortable. We had all the appliances we needed in the room, the aircon was cool, comfortable beds & washroom clean with hot/cold water. The Okanagan Beach is just across the street, with restaurants & shops close by. The city centre is walkable & it's easy to drive coming from / heading to Vancouver, Kelowna or Osoyoos. Absolutely a great value resort motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Across from beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this motel with realistic expectations—just two families looking for a budget-friendly place to sleep during a fun trip to Penticton. Cleanliness was our only must-have. After reading mixed reviews and calling to confirm that the rooms were clean, we felt reassured and went ahead with the booking. Unfortunately, what we found was the dirtiest motel we’ve ever stayed in. There were spider webs and baby spider nests all around the building and inside the room. The smoke detector was missing, with exposed wires in the ceiling. The ceiling fan was close to falling off the ceiling onto us as we slept. We found empty vodka bottles in the nightstand, beer cans filled with cigarette butts in the kitchen cupboards, stained sheets with food crusted into them, and dead bugs lining the windows. We asked staff to clean the room again, and they did, but when we requested some compensation for the first night (which we spent cleaning), they repeatedly said they had to contact the owners—yet no one followed up. Adding to the concern, there are no security cameras on the property. Another guest told us an $8,000 adaptive tricycle was stolen overnight. This place clearly doesn’t care about cleanliness or safety. We’ve stayed in older motels before and had no issues—like the Riverside nearby, which is aged but clean and cared for. This motel was simply filthy and mismanaged. I rarely write reviews, but this one had to be shared. Please do not stay here.
Missing smoke detector
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

It was a really old kind of place, there could have been better bathroom towels, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being harassed and locking out my daughter with all her things in there. Forced to find better service elsewhere. We will not return or recommend to anyone. Felt discriminated and harassed and unsafe. Expecting a full refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherellw

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and very friendly and accomodating. Prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025