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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Classic Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Place, Thompson Rivers University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Business Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Business Suite | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels

Business Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exclusive Suite | Living area | 45-inch TV with cable channels

Exclusive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Vista Inn

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free motel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site. Private bathrooms are not en suite and weekly housekeeping is available.
The Vista Inn offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Vista Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thompson Rivers University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Indian cuisine while dining at Nandi's Flavours of India
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Thompson Rivers University and Ruckers Fun & Games
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Nandi's Flavours of India – This restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nandi's Flavours of India

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 29 September to 15 May:
  • Swimming pool

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Up to 2 children aged 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

Howard Johnson Hotel Kamloops
Kamloops Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Inn Kamloops Downtown Hotel Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn
Panorama City Centre Kamloops
Panorama City Centre
The Vista Inn Motel
The Vista Inn Kamloops
Panorama City Centre Inn
The Vista Inn Motel Kamloops

The Vista Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 974 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 974 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 974 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 974 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 974 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for great value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amber

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff, good location, clean bright room. For a ' budget ' overnight stay this place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time staying and really enjoyed the room, staff and cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahjanand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean and the view is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jianhua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff Big rooms with view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic hotel. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we have stayed there. It’s great, very modern, updated rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For how cheap the room was, can’t fault this place. Would stay agin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

W.J.

Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant stay, comfortable beds and good facilities as described
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy hotel will probably stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

W.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - helpful, pleasant, easy to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet good place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, guy at the front desk was nice and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025