The Vista Inn

2.0 star property

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Superior Double Room
Mountain view
Standard Double Room
Business Room | Private kitchen
Business Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Thompson Rivers University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Royal Inland Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Business Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel in Kamloops with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free motel. Free on-the-go 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 onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Vista Inn offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 weekly.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us 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 like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (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 a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 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 free on-the-go breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Nandi's Flavours of India - This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Languages

English

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Nandi's Flavours of India

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Renovated entire property – August 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

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 available
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

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 first aid kit, and window guards
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 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. 155 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 378 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean but low on amenities. Good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Very friendly staff, very clean. Will be staying again. Super affordable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view from your room!!
This place has a crazy beautiful view. The rooms are clean and large. There’s a miss Nespresso machine in every room.!! Great value for your money!! Definitely recommend it and stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the spacious room. It had everything I needed and a very comfortable bed. The bathroom is small
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy clean renovated rooms. Beautiful views of Kamloops. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fancy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk clerk was very nice. Room with a great view and quiet. When staying more than one night, it would have been nice to have the nesspesso (sic) refreshed rather than having to go to the front desk. Over all though a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
caring staff. I was disappointed the rooms only had espresso and no tea. great visit and affordable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

James

The hotel was good but the surrounding area was a concern. There appeared to be active drug dealing in the small park beside the hotel. That raised concerns about safety, but it did not appear to enter the hotel area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deidre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here the staff are nice and polite and efficient as always and rooms are decent! Just wish the access was a little safer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Travelled with family
The property has been recently renovated, so that was nice. However, there are a few things that would be nice to see in order to compete with other hotels. 1. While the grab and go breakfast is ok, it would be great if they could find a way to offer a better breakfast. 2. The pullout couch needs a mattress that actually fits in the frame. It was too small which left the metal frame exposed on one side. 3. The suite bedroom needs a set of drawers. 4. The main room in the suite could use a lamp - the kitchen light is too bright in the evenings while watching TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was honestly quite surprised by the property, it was clean, elegant and had some terrific views out the back with the (small) balcony, plus theres this great viewing area connected to the hotel parking lot and its close to some good dining options. Its fairly no-frills but it was priced to match so I'm not at all upset with the value. Its hard to afford hotels these days but if kept at their price I'll definitely make this my first choice when I'm back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024