The Vista Inn

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $105
$91 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

Explore the area

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626 Columbia St W, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1L1
  • Place, Thompson Rivers University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tournament Capital Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamloops, BC (YKA)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Business Room

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

Business Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Exclusive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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.

What's nearby

  • Thompson Rivers University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ruckers Fun & Games - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Kamloops City Hall - 4 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bold Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wakayama Ramen Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Earls Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Vista Inn

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Renovated entire property - August 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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. 417 out of 980 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 980 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 980 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 980 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 980 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay for great value!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Amber

Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff, good location, clean bright room. For a ' budget ' overnight stay this place was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time staying and really enjoyed the room, staff and cleanliness!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahjanand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was very clean and the view is wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jianhua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff Big rooms with view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice basic hotel. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we have stayed there. It’s great, very modern, updated rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For how cheap the room was, can’t fault this place. Would stay agin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

W.J.

Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a pleasant stay, comfortable beds and good facilities as described
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy hotel will probably stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

W.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - helpful, pleasant, easy to talk to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet good place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, great value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025