Motel Happy Salmon

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake

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Garden
Reception
Point of interest
Basic Double Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$90
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Explore the area

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6410 Trans-Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, BC, V0E 1K0
  • Place, R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Salmon Arm Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Garden view

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
  • Garden view

About the area

Salmon Arm

At Motel Happy Salmon you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Shuswap Lake and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers a garden, a picnic area and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Salmon Arm motel include Salmon Arm Golf Club and Salmon Arm Wharf.

What's nearby

  • R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Salmon Arm Golf Club - 7 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Centenoka Park Mall - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Salmon Arm Wharf - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Peter Jannink Nature Park - 8 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • Jane's Place
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crown N' Anchor Public House And Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barley Station Brewpub - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Motel Happy Salmon

Motel with free parking, near Shuswap Lake
As a guest of Motel Happy Salmon, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Salmon Arm motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Motel Happy Salmon offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Salmon Arm motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 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.

  • 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 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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel Happy Salmon?

Motel Happy Salmon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Happy Salmon on 3 Feb 2026 start from AU$89.86, 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 Motel Happy Salmon?

Yep, Motel Happy Salmon has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, Motel Happy Salmon does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel Happy Salmon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motel Happy Salmon?

No, pets are not allowed.

Motel Happy Salmon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aaron, Yellowhead County

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well stocked. Check in and out was super quick. The room was surprisingly quiet considering the motel is on the highway. Only issues were the heat in the room being very high and unable to be changed in the room, as well as very little hot water one morning and no hot water the following morning. Not sure if there were issues with their system or what as I was in a rush to leave and couldn’t worry to much about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

stephen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
cleanish but so basic ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was ok, felt like a motel you see in the movies. Plexiglass front desk and old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older property but very well maintained. Facilities were spotless and the room we had was quite spacious and comfortable. Cost was very reasonable so we were pleased with what we had for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David k, La Crete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Order place, renovated, very nice and clean. Very good people to deal with we could not figure out how to bring the heat down, but that was no issue. I recommend this place to anybody who has a budget to stick to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Right off highway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JANICE, VANCOUVER

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The chairs near the TV were extremely uncomfortable. The bed was fine. The vanity in the bathroom was too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean cheap comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed comfortable and with bedroom being a separate room inside the suite toward the back, I did not notice traffic noise. Check in staff was pleasant, and recommended a restaurant for supper. I would stay here again when travelling through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bring a pair of ear plugs if you sleep light as it is close right beside the busy road. Other than that it is a decent motel and good for your bucks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute clean and conveniently located. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was just fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean place to stay, easy check-in and friendly. Right outside of town was convenient as I was traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic.Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy and Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly welcome. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Okotoks

Liked: Cleanliness
Shower diverter did not work as it sprayed medium from the shower head and still gushed from the tap. I was in room 101 which has two large bedrooms. One had an IKEA sling back chair which was only for a smaller person. The room with the tv had no chair at all. No place to really watch tv. Very convenient and a place I would strongly recommend with some minor tweaking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025