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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
Reception
Business Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Place, Thompson Rivers University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Inland Hospital
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Business Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Business Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Exclusive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Signature Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel in Kamloops with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
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. 353 out of 838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 838 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Reint, Westlock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view from the room balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was just a ok, a budget motel with some degree of remodeling. The parking lot next to the property seemed like where people gathered at night to smoke joints and drink. Went to enjoy the night view of the town but couldn't stay due to the stink and also felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Grant

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sheets had not been changed and were stained with appeared to be blood! The floors had not been swept nor washed. It was disgusting. The bathroom was also very dirty. I went to front desk with pictures and they moved us to another room however it was almost as bad, other than the sheets had been changed. It was a very old run down hotel that appeared to have had a coat of paint splashed on without any kind of repairs done to previous damage to rotted wood and baseboards/silicone trim in bathroom. We were charged for what they self described as a room with a view, but I took pictures of the view from my window of a parking lot complete with a huge garbage disposal bin from the restaurant beside the hotel. I would not recommend anyone stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice break for a drive from Vancouver to Jasper. Quiet, clean, bed is comfortable, breakfast was just enough to get us going with good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, nice view on the 3rd floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was dirty hotel was in need of update
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a clean and comfortable stay. Very convenient location with lovely view. Thoroughly enjoyed an Nespresso this morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
our room no elevator
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Li Yi

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

The worst

Owned and runs by Indian family. Lowest floor for long turn rentals , no coffee or tea in the room. A pet friendly inn but the lawn is no pets allowed. I read all the reviews before I booked the place, but it is nothing like what I expected. The worst place I had stayed.
That is the what they call "breakfast included "
Very dirty bathroom
Dirty bedding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Dartmouth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front staff member was professional and friendly providing helpful information. The rooms were clean and well maintained. The view was outstanding. Take away breakfast 😋.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a small muffin and fruit bar. Boxed juice. Ended going out for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose based on price and were pleasantly surprised. We were only staying one night so didn't really care but in the end this property proved worthy of multiple night stays. Parking for large vehicles is also available. Now, the view from the window is gorgeous. You will want to stay just for that!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sang

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

Good value.

Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are renovated but rather cheaply. . Could use some deep cleaning. But overall good value for a quick one night stay. Staff were friendly. Plenty of parking. Easy access from highway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Kelowna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good choice for overnight stay meeting up with family. Lacked a venue for group to get together and had minimal offerings for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jacquie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Big beds Good size room Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sigrid, Calgary

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saleema

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was clean and comfortable. We stayed for a night. It was perfect for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025