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8.8/10Excellent1,005 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.0/10 9.0
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.4/10 8.4
Amenities7.6/10 7.6
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About Motel Happy Salmon
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.
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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.
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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
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- Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- Parking height restrictions apply.
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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.
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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
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Minimal age
20
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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.
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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
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 15
- hotel
- Car park
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Picnic
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
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QUADRUPLE BASICQUADRUPLE • BASICQUA.Z1
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
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- BASIC
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Room code: QUA.Z1
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DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1
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- DOUBLE
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DOUBLE BASIC
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- DOUBLE
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Room code: DBL.Z1
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Motel Happy Salmon
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William
A little dingy from the outside, but the room was the best motel room, I have ever stayed in. The AC some might consider a little loud, but I was very happy it had AC, as it was 35°C outside.
Robert
reception was pleaseant, rooms clean , would like to have a couple more outdoor seating areas to use .
Tom
This property is run down and not appealing. It is also 10 km outside of Salmon Arm and there are no restaurants, stores and place for food.
Pamela
Comfortable beds and clean room.
Jaklin
Our friends and we stayed there for one night. Everything was great. It was very clean everywhere.(washroom, room,bed,..)
Olga
Although the hotel property is an older one, it has been remodeled and refurbished so everything is neat and clean and without any odors. The parking lot is small, but it’s included in your stay as long as you have one vehicle, it’s fine. Room was quiet, comfortable, and had everything I needed. I did not notice any amenities, but there is a nice picnic area right outside, it’s next to a busy road but fine considering it’s a road trip.
My only feedback would be on the bathroom provided soap and shampoo, consider providing something a little more quality because the soap wouldn’t lather and I wouldn’t risk trying the combo shampoo conditioner.
My only feedback would be on the bathroom provided soap and shampoo, consider providing something a little more quality because the soap wouldn’t lather and I wouldn’t risk trying the combo shampoo conditioner.
Paul
Clean room and great staff
Tom
The room was clean and nice , good location. Could use a fence or more trees for traffic noise
Marvin
Close to town, no restaurants in area, good parking, room very warm, A/C in living room where one bed is and other bedroom no A/C, fridge not plugged in, microwave but not allowed to cook. Good location right on Hwy 1.
marge
Clean room, comfortable bed, lots of space inside and outside
Sharon
Air conditioning worked, clean and updated room. Parking was easy. The room just had an old smell slightly but for an overnite stay was great.
Mitch
Really old, run down. No fridge.
Shelley
Happy to find this inexpensive gem. Don't let the outside fool you. The room was extremely clean with newer linen, comfortable bed and updated bathroom.
John
A very nice clean motel. Very nice and helpful staff. Well worth the stay!
Zaher
Parking ok..but AC too small and noisy to cool the unit
Tatyana
Interior of the room really well kept.
Debbie
Clean room. Air conditioning, parking right out front of your room
Sebastián
Good place to stay during a roadtrip. Perfect if you travel from BC to AB and want to take a night on the road
Paul
Room as clean and parking handy.
Robert
A quaint little hotel with beautiful, updated comfortable rooms. We would definitely stay there again.
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.
Bonnie
Very clean room--extremely polite staff.
Maureen
Room quite warm. Difficult to adjust air conditioner
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.
Sherry
Not impressed
Warren
Clean convenient motel that was perfect to break up our trip
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.
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!
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!
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!
Albert
Nice place to stay, quiet,clean and awesome staff.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Jessica
Super clean room, absolutely fine for a roadside motel. The soaps are not terrific, but the pillows are.
Michael
Room was clean, staff was friendly, location in right of the highway.
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.
I will recommend this place to others.
Carl
Clean and nice
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.
Lance
The room was clean, bed comfortable and equipped with all the normal expectations.
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!
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.
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
Linda
Very clean and efficient. No concerns
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.
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.
Could use extra blankets in the room as it was mid May when we stayed.
Jorge
Check in was painless, parking was available, the property attendant was courteous and professional even though I arrived late in the night…
Tony
Very nice, welcoming friendly owner operator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amy
Lovely people, nice spacious room, clean, good energy, thank you!
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
Ryan
Great location, nice staff , very clean !
Jimmie
Very clean, great price for what was offered, but a little loud at night considering the proximity to the highway.
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
Verified traveler
Very clean and exactly what we needed
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.
Paul
I've stayed here many times , great clean rooms and beds
Susan
Cozy and clean. Perfect for overnite stop.
Erika
This is actually a motel, a small one but rooms are great, clean and comfortable
Kelsi
Room was clean, staff was friendly, location is quiet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DONNA
Clean rooms cozy and kind staff.
wayne
Clean room
Would be nice to have an electric heater in the room
Recommend this hideaway
Would be nice to have an electric heater in the room
Recommend this hideaway
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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!
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.
stephen
cleanish but so basic ...
Phil
Clean, quiet enough.
Leonard
The property was ok, felt like a motel you see in the movies. Plexiglass front desk and old.
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.
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.
Tracy
Clean rooms. Right off highway
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.
It is on HWY 1. Lots of road noise. Quiet between 3-6AM.
Shirley
The chairs near the TV were extremely uncomfortable. The bed was fine. The vanity in the bathroom was too small.
Stephen R.
Clean cheap comfortable
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.
Check in staff was pleasant, and recommended a restaurant for supper. I would stay here again when travelling through.
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.
Gerald
Very cute clean and conveniently located. Loved it.
Pamala
Nice place to stay!
Tony
Internet was just fine
Matthew
Super clean place to stay, easy check-in and friendly. Right outside of town was convenient as I was traveling through.
Cyril
Basic.Nice and clean
Albert
It's a cute little place and they have done a nice job of updating the rooms.
Cathy and Terry
Clean room. Friendly welcome. Good price.
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.
Christopher
Room was extremely clean. Convenient off the highway just what we were looking for.
Franz
I just needed to sleep and I got what I needed
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.
Sam
It was very clean inside and outside.Will stay there again for sure. The price was right.
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!
We will certainly return!
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.
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.
Theresia
Clean room, air conditioning, parking
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Motel Happy Salmon
6410 Trans Canada Hwy, Salmon Arm, Canada
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