Empire Motel
3495 Skaha Lake Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Exceptionally clean and great AC”
“Very friendly reception, and very clean room”
“Very basic but clean room which was very quiet”
“Cleanliness Calm Comfortable The garden”
“Estelle and staff were amazing”
“Friendly, helpful staff/owner”
“Good location near highway connections”
“Lovely and close to the beach although at the other end of the road from the mai…”
“Pool was a blast with the children”
“Love the location being so close to Skaha Beach and park, the grounds and pool a…”
“Staff went above and beyond with cleanliness and friendliness :) We would have l…”
Overview
Located 0.5 km from Skaha Lake, this Penticton property provides free Wi-Fi and a refrigerator in each room. BBQ facilities and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. A cable TV and a seating area are provided in all guest rooms at Empire Motel. A microwave is also offered in each non-smoking room. Select rooms include a full kitchen. A garden offers outdoor seating options to guests of Motel Empire. Luggage storage is available and vending machines provide drinks. A children’s playground is located on site. Penticton town centre is 10 minutes’ drive away. Kettle Valley Steam Railway is 26 km from Empire Motel.
Traveller reviews
Patrick
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Great stay , Great location”
Arrived to town late, easy check-in process.
Daniel
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“An amazing stay for my children and I. We would stay here again in a second.”
Estelle and staff were amazing. Exceptionally clean and great AC. Pool was a blast with the children.
A T David
couple
January 19, 2026
Friendly, helpful staff/owner. Good location near highway connections.
Ian
couple
November 24, 2025
“Very pleasant stay thank you!”
Very friendly reception, and very clean room!
Jacqui
couple
October 15, 2025
Lovely welcome from the staff. Very basic but clean room which was very quiet. Lovely and close to the beach although at the other end of the road from the main town.
Marwan
couple
September 24, 2025
“It was a very pleasant stay, I'll reserve in the same motel next time”
Cleanliness Calm Comfortable The garden
Lanny and Bailey
couple
September 19, 2025
Love the location being so close to Skaha Beach and park, the grounds and pool area are very nice, the rooms are spotlessly clean, the beds are super comfy.....
Ellis
family_with_children
September 17, 2025
“Wonderful stay!”
Location was fantastic. Staff were great. We loved our stay. We're already planning for next year!
Cornellier
family_with_children
August 27, 2025
Check-in and check-out process was quick. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean and spacious. Would definitely recommend!
Lorraine
family_with_children
August 26, 2025
“Wonderful Stay.....!!”
What a Fabulous Motel!! So glad we found this place & booked our stay there! The owner was so kind and accommodating!! She really went out of her way to make sure everything was nice & that we didn't want for anything...! So personable, like we were quests in her home. Loved that! Room was so clean and new, very lovely. I also liked it had a bigger than a beer fridge sized fridge so lots of room! And microwave. Such an ideal location for everything!! The pool was a nice size with lots of comfy lounge chairs. A nice grassed area with 4 or 5 barbecues if wanted & 3 Gazebos for sitting/eating as had table/chairs. Motel was very close to the beach too. I have no complaints whatsoever. Most Definitely stay there again. Absolutely LOVE Penticton!! Highly Recommended 😊
Guest
family_with_children
August 23, 2025
“An amazing stay for my children and I. We would stay here again in a second.”
Estelle and staff were amazing. Exceptionally clean and great AC. Pool was a blast with the children.
Dawn
family_with_children
July 29, 2025
The owner was lovely and welcoming. Very clean and well looked after. Welcoming. Lovely organic coffee in the room. Sweet outdoor area with flowers and pool. Great proximity to the lake side beach.
Wendy
couple
July 17, 2025
“excellent”
We will go back for sure. The room was nicely updated, the bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. Staff was helpful and friendly. We felt secure and relaxed. Staff went above and beyond with cleanliness and friendliness :) We would have liked a spot to park our boat but understand that parking is limited. Thank you! :)
Gardener
family_with_children
July 6, 2025
“Highly recommend and we will be back!”
The pool was amazing! Being able to barbecue poolside was so convenient. The gazebos were lovely and the ground are beautifully kept. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Beach was an 2 min walk. Estelle was a superb hostess and we will defiantly stay here next year! Highly recommend.
Oliveira
family_with_children
July 2, 2025
“Amazing experience!”
We love the Estelle's welcome. She is kind and amazing person. We loved the barbecue grill available to prepare what we want.
Darlene
couple
June 27, 2025
“Enjoyed our stay, would recommend it and would stay there again.”
The location was great. On a main road so easy access to everywhere. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I requested a ground floor unit as stairs are difficult and that is what we got. The room was very clean and although it is an older place it was lovely and as pictured in the ad. There was a large fridge, a coffee maker in the room with great coffee and a microwave as well. We would stay there again
Sondra
couple
June 22, 2025
“Very enjoyable, very clean and safe”
Great location. Half block to the beach - quiet area and very clean location, garden and pool
Christopher
couple
June 21, 2025
“Friendly staff and comfortable beds in retro motel”
The beds were extremely comfortable! Clean and staff was friendly
Darla
couple
June 18, 2025
Everything was great staff, room, BBQ's, gazebos. Would definitely stay there again
Christie
family_with_children
June 15, 2025
Estelle was wonderful. The room was spacious and perfect for our family of four. Would definitely come back!
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Table tennis
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor pool, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Heated pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Fence around pool, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and a seating area are provided. A full kitchen is included.
Family Suite
Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and a seating area are provided. A full kitchen and a patio with mountain views are included.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and a seating area are provided. A fridge and a microwave are included.
Family Room
Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and a seating area are provided. A fridge and a microwave are included.
King Room
The kitchenette has a refrigerator, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room
Free Wi-Fi, a cable TV and a seating area are provided. A fridge and a microwave are included.
Superior Double Room
Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.
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