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Motel Happy Salmon

Canada Canada , Salmon Arm-BC
SALMON ARM, 6410 Trans Canada Hwy
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8.8 Excellent 1,004 Reviews
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With a stay at Motel Happy Salmon in Salmon Arm, just steps from Shuswap Lake and Columbia Mountains. This hotel is 3.

1 mi (4. 9 km) from R.

J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum and 5.

2 mi (8. 4 km) from Salmon Arm Golf Club.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions.

Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.


Located in Salmon Arm, Motel Happy Salmon is within a 5-minute drive of Shuswap Lake and R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum.

This motel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Salmon Arm Golf Club and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Salmon Arm Wharf. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 20

Hotel policies

No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    20
  • Optional fees
    • 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

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Korean

    English

Nearby attractions

Salmon Arm Go-Karts and Mini-Golf 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Club Shuswap Golf Resort 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Canoe United Church 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Canoe Wharf 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Shuswap Lake 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Salmon Arm Bay 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
William Baker Park 1.6 km / 1 mi
Canoe Beach 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Captain's Cove Marina 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Marionette Winery 4.8 km / 3 mi
Little Mountain Park 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Northyards Cider Co 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Salmon Arm Curling Centre 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Rogers Rink 6.2 km / 3.8 mi

Facilities

Total number of rooms
Hotel
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
Multilingual staff
Garden
Picnic
Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Available board options

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room options

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    QUADRUPLE • BASIC

    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

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    Room code QUA.Z1
    Occupancy Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    QUADRUPLE BASIC

    QUADRUPLE • BASIC

    QUADRUPLE BASIC
    QUADRUPLE • BASIC
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

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    DOUBLE • BASIC

    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

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    Room type DOUBLE
    View / characteristic BASIC
    Room code DBL.Z1
    Occupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    DOUBLE BASIC

    DOUBLE • BASIC

    DOUBLE BASIC
    DOUBLE • BASIC
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Motel Happy Salmon

8.8
Excellent
1,004 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2026
Paul
Room as clean and parking handy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Robert
A quaint little hotel with beautiful, updated comfortable rooms. We would definitely stay there again.
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Emma
Would not go back here. All the kitchen cupboards were locked off, with no cutlery or bowl/plates provided. No way to eat any food (breakfast/dinner) in the room. Was told no cooking was allowed - which is a strange restriction when you are paying to use the whole facility. Air con super small and loud. Wifi cut in and out and tv was fuzzy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Bonnie
Very clean room--extremely polite staff.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2026
Maureen
Room quite warm. Difficult to adjust air conditioner
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Trevor
Older motel but VERY well maintained. Pride of ownership shows thru! The setting was quaint, although adjacent a very busy Hwy1, so light sleepers may not have a great sleep. The A/C needs re-charge (our A/C unit only kept the room live-able when 32+ degrees outside), but we enjoyed our sleep thru the night (a/c was good white noise) as beds were comfortable with heavy comforters. We'ld stay again! Canoe is a nice little community on water's edge.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2026
Sherry
Not impressed
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2026
Warren
Clean convenient motel that was perfect to break up our trip
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Karen
This is the cleanest motel I have EVER stayed in! The bed was comfy, the room had a little fridge and it was very convenient to stay a quick overnight. Would stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Dave
Surprisingly good little motel halfway between Calgary and Vancouver. Only about 10 km east of Salmon Arm. Recent renovations we saw include new flooring, cupboards, bathroom and of course paint. Beds were comfortable, and AC was working.
A coffee machine and coffee pods were great before leaving as there is no onsite food service. The microwave was good for reheating some light snacks we had stored in the fridge. But the ovens were removed in the recent renovations and if you do actual cooking you will lose your room deposit.
The motel is across the highway from the town of Canoe where you can get some quick foods and snacks. Also next to the snack store is the local bar where we picked up a meal, so there is no need to go back to Salmon Arm. Great food but can get noisy-- it's a pub.
The wi-fi is so good you can sit in the park area in front of the hotel and still access your room wi-fi. There are picnic tables and lounge chairs and they were great for relaxing outdoors late at night. We did not watch much TV but it works although for some reason it did not seem like HD quality.
I would like to see some handrails in the tub/shower area. It is difficult for older people to step over the high tub side to take a shower without something to hang on to. Best not to grab the toilet paper roll for support.
Also an instruction sheet for the AC would be good. In our room I needed to stand on a bed to adjust and that is a big task for wobbly seniors.
No stairs to climb- none!
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Heather
So glad to have found this place! I stayed here for a one night stop on a longer road trip and it was perfect. It looks a little dated and perhaps a tad rundown from the outside, but the inside is recently updated, clean, and well kept. The staff were really lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed my time here and would definitely recommend it!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Albert
Nice place to stay, quiet,clean and awesome staff.
Friends
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2026
Alex
It’s a very old property with an awful sticky smell of an old wooden building. No idea, how I made it through the night. You get what you pay for.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
Renee
Wasn't sure what to expect when I pulled in but this place is totally spotless inside and my stay was definitely comfortable, clean and safe. I would 100% return.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Nancy
A very nice, clean, large unit with a separate bedroom, and a large area with table and chairs. Bit noisy due to the highway but didn't bother me when I closed the bedroom door. It is not right donton but only a short drive away. I would be happy to stay here again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Tracy
I have never in my life seen a cleaner hotel room. The rooms are small and sparsley furnished, but neat and clean, and the staff is really sweet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
John
I decided to book at the Happy Salmon because of all the previous reviews indicating the rooms being very clean and they were absolutely right. The rooms are very basic but very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The room had a coffee maker, a fridge and a microwave. The bathroom was also very clean. The only negative is that my room had a strange smell in it. Not a gross or musty smell by any means but a different type of odour when I first walked in. After being in the room for a few minutes, I didn't smell it after that.

When I first drove up, I thought the outside looked a bit dated so I was concerned at first but don't judge a book by it's cover because the rooms are very cute, tidy, clean, small and simple which is all I needed it for. I met Joanna at reception and she is very nice as well. She takes great pride in making the place look nice including planting flowers outside.

It's about a 5 minute drive into Salmon Arm where you'll find lots of restaurants and amenities. There is definitely noise from the highway traffic but my room had a door so once it was closed, it was quiet especially at night as the traffic wasn't as busy. It really didn't bother me at all. If you need a place for a few nights, the Happy Salmon will fulfil your needs.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Jessica
Super clean room, absolutely fine for a roadside motel. The soaps are not terrific, but the pillows are.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Michael
Room was clean, staff was friendly, location in right of the highway.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Jonas
Not the quietest of places next to the highway, but spectacularly clean! Great value for an overnighter or two. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I appreciated the hardwood floor as opposed to a carpet. It looked well maintained!
I will recommend this place to others.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Carl
Clean and nice
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Erin
There was no fridge in the room other than a full size one not in use. The pillows should be replaced. Overall it was livable but very basic. Good place to stay on a budget if you just need a bed for the night.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Lance
The room was clean, bed comfortable and equipped with all the normal expectations.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
jon
A great highway stop while travelling into Salmon Arm, best price for the best quality compared to other local establishments. Very pleasant greeting, comfortable and cozy room in the back (not facing the highway!) and great amenities on offer (tv, wifi, coffee). Great for an overnight where we needed to start fresh early the next day!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2026
Chris
Actually a very nice place. Clean, well maintained and quiet. The only reason I didn't give it a 5/5 rating is because it is somewhat isolated. Not much around in the way of services.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Sandra
The room was clean. There was nothing about the room that was unsatisfactory. Just very plain. The beds were “ creaky”. Some new mattress would be a good idea. Otherwise I would recommend for the a lower end price
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Linda
Very clean and efficient. No concerns
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Petra
The motel room was clean and comfortable. Good value. There is a microwave and fridge in the room, which helps while on the road. Plenty of ammenities for a comfortable stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Debra
Great location to stop over on long trip as it is right on the Trans-Canada highway. May be a bit noisy if your room faces the highway.
Could use extra blankets in the room as it was mid May when we stayed.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Jorge
Check in was painless, parking was available, the property attendant was courteous and professional even though I arrived late in the night…
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Tony
Very nice, welcoming friendly owner operator.
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2026
Cathy and Terry
Pros: Nice stay, easy to find, VERY clean. Decent price.
Cons: There is no plug-in, in the bathroom for electric appliances (curling iron; hair dryer etc)
Be sure to pack a hair dryer as there is not one in the room.
We had a kitchenette, with a small microwave and small fridge however the cupboards were empty. Make sure to pack a few pieces of cutlery, plates, cup etc.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Peter
Very neat and clean with a comfortable bed. Could not get the heat on though and it had only got to 12 C that day so the room was chilly.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2026
Joanne
Room smelled musty. It was clean but distinctly musty, enough that you could 'taste' it. I kept windows open but it did not go away.
Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Apr 2026
Leah
Our room was nice and clean, comfortable beds and decent bathroom. The kitchenette didn't have any dishes or supplies of any kind which made our takeout food hard to manage. Very affordable and picturesque, but bring your own supplies.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Amy
Lovely people, nice spacious room, clean, good energy, thank you!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Bailey
Very nice place to stay- keep in mind to call if checking in after 8 pm. Just common courtesy for these smaller hotels as they need sleep too. 🤗 5 min drive to the water side at Canoe
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Ryan
Great location, nice staff , very clean !
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Jimmie
Very clean, great price for what was offered, but a little loud at night considering the proximity to the highway.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
Kim
You could not adjust the heat in your room, you had to go to the office and ask for heat..had a little kitchen, that you could not use…no dishes, no silverware. TV was tiny. Floors were cold. It was clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Verified traveler
Very clean and exactly what we needed
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
TAO
Little bit far away from town. The room is clean but lack of a sink in the dining area. No thermostat in the room. Guests can’t control room temperature. Staff is kind.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Paul
I've stayed here many times , great clean rooms and beds
Business
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Susan
Cozy and clean. Perfect for overnite stop.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Erika
This is actually a motel, a small one but rooms are great, clean and comfortable
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Kelsi
Room was clean, staff was friendly, location is quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
PAULA
This was cute, super clean. I asked for a jettle.. provided. Given an auxilary heater, awesome. Fridge ,microwave. Luggage rack , lovely space in the bathroom for the girly stuff. Comfy bed great linens, cozy. Quiet. And super close to a great restaurant and store in Canoe.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Jack
Very clean room, the orange feature wall was a vibe. The bathroom was recently done up and was clean. We struggled to figure out how to turn on the shower, turns out you have to pull outwards on the temperature dial... Overall nice little rustic place, would recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Emma
Great small basic motel. Very clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was surprisingly big! Door automatically locks when closed, which made me feel safer as a woman.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
CANICE
The room is updated and very clean. I liked the hot water comes out very quickly and very hot. Check-in is easy and staff is very nice. The bed is comfortable as well. If the bathroom equips with a ventilation fan would be better. Overall, nice stay for a night after long driving.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2025
DONNA
Clean rooms cozy and kind staff.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
wayne
Clean room
Would be nice to have an electric heater in the room
Recommend this hideaway
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Lovepreet
.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Glenn
This place is a gem. Not what I was expecting. Very clean. Nicely laid out room. Free coffee in the room. Lovely owner. I highly recommend!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2025
Aaron
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.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
23 Oct 2025
stephen
cleanish but so basic ...
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
Phil
Clean, quiet enough.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
Leonard
The property was ok, felt like a motel you see in the movies. Plexiglass front desk and old.
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Peter
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.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
David k
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
Tracy
Clean rooms. Right off highway
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2025
JANICE
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.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Shirley
The chairs near the TV were extremely uncomfortable. The bed was fine. The vanity in the bathroom was too small.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Stephen R.
Clean cheap comfortable
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Carol
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.
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
Dong
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.
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Gerald
Very cute clean and conveniently located. Loved it.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Pamala
Nice place to stay!
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2025
Tony
Internet was just fine
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Matthew
Super clean place to stay, easy check-in and friendly. Right outside of town was convenient as I was traveling through.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Cyril
Basic.Nice and clean
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Albert
It's a cute little place and they have done a nice job of updating the rooms.
Business
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2025
Cathy and Terry
Clean room. Friendly welcome. Good price.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Raymond
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2025
Christopher
Room was extremely clean. Convenient off the highway just what we were looking for.
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2025
Franz
I just needed to sleep and I got what I needed
2/10
Poor
20 Sep 2025
Deborah L
Booked this room based on pictures and reviews. The room smelled musty and moldy. Opened the window to hopefully bring in fresh air. All you could hear was highway traffic. Closed the window and turned on the air conditioner only to find out it was worse than the highway noise. The bed was totally uncomfortable. And…. The door has a window where the light totally shines in. Ended up hanging the bathroom towels over the door to darken the room. Oh… did I forget to tell you we had no internet. Highly disappointing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Sam
It was very clean inside and outside.Will stay there again for sure. The price was right.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Timothy
Happy Salmon was a great stopping point on our journey. It is very basic, but clean and well cared for. The host (who was very sweet) recommended Canoe beach which is within driving distance. What a beautiful beach!
We will certainly return!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
ronald
Best little motel in Salmon Arm. Been there since before humans walked upright, but completely renovated in a tasteful way. Great bathroom, and also had a little kitchen with a full size frig which is very nice. Spotless clean. Everything worked.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Carol

Great for an overnight stay

This is an old motel that has remodeled rooms, economical and clean. Just right for a single night of rest. It's family owned and it's obvious they have tried to think of the little rings to make it comfy. No luxury just just a basic room. I love that it has wood floors. It feels cleaner than carpet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Theresia
Clean room, air conditioning, parking
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Sandra

Lovely Motel

This is a charming little motel just off the hwy. I had a room in the back, so it was really quiet and I did not hear any highway noise. It is all redone in the insides of the suite and very very clean. Don't let the outside discourage you. Owner was really nice. I will definitely stay at this motel again in the future.
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
heidi
To close to the highway and the property is very old , but the price is okay.
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
Karen Jo-Ann
Quiet and clean highway motel. Would stay again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2025
DARLENE
Didn’t end up staying in room as it does not allow pets. The parking areas are not big vehicle friendly otherwise the property is clean looking!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Tyler
Simple, clean, bright, comfortable, quaint. Budget friendly
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2025
Jessica
This is a side of the road motel, which is fine if that is what you are looking for. It was clean and the rooms were big. However you can’t open the windows and the air conditioning is so so noisy so it feels really overbearing to sleep there.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Sep 2025
Corrine
Pros: Right by Hwy 1, easy access/parking. I think the owner served us at the desk & was thorough & very nice. The older motel has been updated, particularly the bathroom.
Cons:We were asked not to use the room's kitchen; not sure why as no breakfast offered here. The bed was small, matress seemed older & a lot of bounce when anyone rolled over during the night. Not the best sleep. I'm not sure how this property had the high ratings it did on expedia, which was why I chose it.
Overall, a one night stop on a road trip was adequate, but not great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Marilyn
Room was very clean with new flooring and shower/tub tiles. A/C unit didn’t work very well but overall good value for the money.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Sep 2025
artur
Expensive for a room in motel with no amenities
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Gerry
For an older motel and having stayed in many that were very disappointing, the Happy Salmon Motel was a breath of fresh air… from the lovely woman who greeted us at check-in to entering our very clean bedroom, bathroom and kitchen area. We were exhausted from a long day of traveling so we were really pleased that the bed was very comfortable and we had a great sleep. Even though the motel is situated close to the highway, we were not disturbed by any traffic noise or any other noise. The shower was great as was the coffee that was provided. Thank you Happy Salmon owners and staff for a very pleasant and restful stay. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Tamara
This is clearly an older building, but it was charming, extremely clean and well cared for with obvious updates and care taken to make guests feel welcomed.Our room #102 was very large ( two rooms plus bathroom). We had a kitchen table, full fridge ( which we really appreciated being able to re-freeze our ice packs for our cooler). Our daughter had lots of room to play in our room. We had just stayed at a very expensive hotel in Kamloops, and preferred The Happy Salmon over that hotel! The front desk clerk was very sweet, offered us additional towels and the cleaning staff was cheerful. We were very impressed, especially considering the price. We would definitely stay here again. The best motel experience I have had. Linens were clean and crisp, towels were soft and fluffy a d the a/c worked amazingly ! Overall a very good experience!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Barbara
The room was updated and clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Merna
This was a lovely hotel great value friendly will return .
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Suzanne
Excellent value for the money. Halfway point between Calgary and Vancouver, public beach nearby.

If you are looking for an efficient stop over with clean beds and AC, and you aren't traveling with pets, the Happy Salmon is a great option!
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
Ex
Bed was horrible and the shower had 2 min of hot water. Staff would shut off the ac if you left for the day, so you came back to a oven
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
Alanna
Found every way to charge us extra.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
ANA B

Veey nice motel

all was excellent. The localization near de canoe Beach, let us to enjoy it
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
Ryan
Was not exactly as advertised I have to say it was not my favorite place to stay it was noisy and I was in a back alley and no I didn't like it it was a poor service unfortunately nothing you can do about that I guess
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Enjoy a stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Salmon Arm, conveniently located within a 5-minute drive of Shuswap Lake and Centenoka Park Mall. This hotel offers an indoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a vending machine.

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Enjoy a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, or admire the views from the terrace and garden at the Hilltop Inn in Salmon Arm. This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, wedding services, and a cozy fireplace in the lobby.

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