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The Vista Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Classic Single Room
Reception
Business Room
Standard Double Room

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, Riverside Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Business Room

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

Business Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Suite | Living area

Exclusive Suite

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

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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About the area

Kamloops

With a stay at The Vista Inn in Kamloops (West End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Thompson Rivers University and Ruckers Fun & Games. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tournament Capital Centre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Royal Inland Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Thompson Rivers University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riverside Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kamloops City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Inland Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops Station - 5 min drive
  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bold Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Vista Inn

Motel in Kamloops with a seasonal outdoor pool and free breakfast
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.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 97 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Detached private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Nandi's Flavours of India serving guests of The Vista Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Nandi's Flavours of India - This restaurant specializes 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 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
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 September 29 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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. 355 out of 842 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 842 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 842 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 842 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 842 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms thoroughly. Put coffee and cups in room. Staff were courteous and great to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kirill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A solid 4 out of 5. Apart from sloppy housekeeping and an excuse for a breakfast there are many things to like. Beds are comfortable, the place is in good shape, the views are stunning, the neighborhood is safer than downtown.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fiance and son were stuck in kamloops due to car trouble. After staying a couple nights in a less than ideal location i booked them a room at this property and they loved it and it became a happy place for them to spend time until the car was sorted out. Thank you to everyone for the kindness during the stressful time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly, efficient and professional. Laminate floors vs carpets is absolutely ideal in a pet friendly room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back for my second weekend in a row. Incredible views (especially from the second floor), comfy beds, and very conveniently located near TRU. Staff was all super friendly and helpful and the Nespresso machines are a plus. Flavors of India restaurant shares the same parking lot and has great food plus you get a discount as a guest here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,remodeled rooms. Nice and roomy, Not sure about the area as we arrived at dark and left in the dark. Only negative was the continental breakfast-only muffins,granola bars, apples and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taz

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

Clean, quiet and pleasant

Very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were friendly. Check-in and check out was a breeze. Beds were clean but general cleanliness of the room was lacking. There was a fly and a beetle, both alive so that was a bit ick. Corners and areas around furniture were not cleaned often if at all. View from the room was great. Overall 3 stars IMO
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Echo

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room facilities are not old, and the environment is very quiet. However, the refrigerator occasionally makes a loud noise when it starts, which is especially disturbing in such a quiet setting. The bathroom faucet has the hot and cold water reversed — at first, I thought there was no hot water. One of the beds has a large yellowish stain near the head area, and the other bed had a strand of hair on it. It’s understandable that some wear and tear happens, but the cleanliness really needs improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Norm

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a used Band-Aid in the shower. We had to call the front desk to remove it. The electric baseboard heater in the bathroom did not have a protective cover/shield on it and the heating fins were crushed. This had the appearance of an electrical hazard - in a wet area. When the hair dryer was used, the lights in the entire room flickered.
Used Band-Aid in Bathroom shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dapinder

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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
.
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