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The Vista Inn

Property class: 2

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and chair. There is a window with a view of the city.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a red chair, a wooden dining table, and a grey coffee table.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white tiled backsplash, and a microwave.
A modern office space with a reception desk, multiple computer monitors, and seating areas.
A bedroom with a bed, a small refrigerator, a desk, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $99
$85 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Single Room

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Classic Single Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red chair, a desk, and a view of the mountains.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view.

Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

Executive Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Business Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a small desk.

Business Suite

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a round table, and a small seating area.

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
(12 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 Sahali Centre Mall. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Summit Shopping Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tournament Capital Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Thompson Rivers University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tournament Capital Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Kamloops City Hall - 4 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Sandman Centre - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bold Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 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. Open daily.

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1078 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1078 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place wouldn’t hesitate staying again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good; Continental Breaky was OK, Great coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great, just what we needed for a quick stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Boxuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was super nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay went well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and I had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful view, fun & funky decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. The staff was so friendly. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David Dong-Won

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic stay, few items for breakfast, fine for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and great rate!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable room with a great view of the city. The staff were great. Nice breakfast options and very good coffee. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although just off a busy road, I really liked my stay here. The room was lovely and clean and I slept well. Theres the offer of continental breakfast and as I was embarking on long drive the coffee and muffins were much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room clean, but the air conditioner was so noise and staff is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As it's wifi password said, best view of Kamloops and the River
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's convenient, reception open 24/7
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and son said it was a great hotel to stay at!! They had lots of fun and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quick stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julian Viacorta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely renovated, staff friendly, air conditioning is very noisy and the breakfast is grab and go. Bottom line, I highly recommend this hotel for a couple of nights, it's a really good option.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and cheerful for 1 night stop over, good grab breakfast selection. AC not the best on a hot day, mesh missing from window, All said good value for 1 night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & good rates.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, large clean room with nice view, no problem booking in, friendly staff, and breakfast in reception to take out is different but a good idea. There are 2 nice Indian restaurants in walking distance so you don’t need to go far, overall a good experience and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026