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Tel-A-Friend Motel

Motel

1501 32nd Street

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Loved the cotton linen and the super comfy bed

The bed was like sleeping on a cloud

Great location
6 mentions

The location was very handy and central to the places that I needed to be

Offering a safe residential location

Clean rooms
6 mentions

Very, very clean

Clean, comfortable and cozy

Friendly staff
4 mentions

Great staff

The hostess, Dolores was welcoming and friendly

Parking available
3 mentions

The motel has a drive-thru parking lot and plenty of parking

The space outside is huge with plenty of parking

Good value
2 mentions

Fun nostalgic place at great value

It's quiet (despite location just off Hwy 97), amazing space, great beds, plenty…

Overview

Located in Vernon, this motel provides free Wi-Fi in all areas. A fully equipped kitchen is provided in guest suites. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. A coffee maker, a work desk, and a sofa are provided in the suites at Tel-A-Friend Motel. An en suite bathroom includes free toiletries. Guests can enjoy garden views. A gas furnace offers heating in all suites. A guest launderette is offered at Motel Tel-A-Friend. A vending machine provides drinks. Fax and photocopying facilities are available on site. Free on-site parking is included. Grey Monk Estate Winery is 23 minutes’ drive away. Kelowna is 46 km from Tel-A-Friend Motel.

Traveller reviews

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Peter

solo_traveller

October 27, 2025

10

It was a very accommodating and comfortable stay, and I would stay here again and again !

Tel A Friend is like going to a theme park, "The Old West". Loved the cotton linen and the super comfy bed. The suite actually has it's own natural gas heater, which made my room nice and warm :)

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Guest

solo_traveller

October 6, 2025

9

The location was very handy and central to the places that I needed to be. Doreen was very lovely to work with, and accommodating of my late arrival. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud!! Very, very clean!

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Peter

solo_traveller

September 30, 2024

10

Tell a friend Motel is one of a kind.

The Tell a friend Motel is the better choice of smaller motels in Vernon. Offering a safe residential location. The motel has a drive-thru parking lot and plenty of parking. Clean, comfortable and cozy.

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Peter

solo_traveller

September 21, 2024

10

For a travelling business sales person the value is excellent.

I loved the Tell a Friend inside and out. The owners put a lot of love into their Motel. I feel very comfortable and rejuvenated , after my stay. The beds have good linen and are comfortable to sleep on. The space outside is huge with plenty of parking.

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Dena

couple

September 16, 2024

8

It was good.

It was big and clean. pleasant atmoshere.

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Catriona

couple

September 2, 2024

6

Location and kitchenette

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Ian

couple

August 22, 2024

10

A great little place!!

Fun nostalgic place at great value. Great staff.

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Peter

solo_traveller

October 28, 2023

10

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it!! "Tel a friend about the Tel A Friend Motel"

I love the location on the very edge of downtown Vernon, just a three block walk to downtown. The suite was a one bedroom fully stocked kitchen with a vintage frigidare 1950's fridge that works beautifully, What a lovely flashback experience for all of us boomers!, My room was equipped with a large gas furnace that could heat up in just minutes and the bed was very cozy and comfortable. I Loved my stay with the Tel A Friend Motel!! :)

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Todd

couple

October 8, 2023

9

Great quirky property reminded me of the motor inn's I stay at as a child. Great staff

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Haacke

solo_traveller

September 12, 2023

10

An old classic

It was very clean for an old style motel. I felt like I stepped into my grandmother's old farmhouse, which had a comforting feel for me. It was comfortable and had everything you could possibly need, and then some. I would definitely stay there again.

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J. Wayne

solo_traveller

September 8, 2023

9

Stay at the Tel-A-Friend Motel if you want a quiet, clean, affordable place to stay.

Somewhat reminiscent of '50's or the '60's - comfortably furnished - everything a person would need, a great little place to stay. The room was spacious, clean, comfortable bed and pillows, portable a/c unit, a full kitchenette, good wi-fi signal- I would definitely stay there again. The hostess, Dolores was welcoming and friendly... I will certainly tel-a-friend about this little gem - thanks Dolores for a comfortable stay... hope to see you again.

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Robert

solo_traveller

September 4, 2023

10

Cool, niche hotel. I didn't know what to expect and got so much more than I thought. Very rustic and quirky. Quiet, clean, comfy. Also, if you travel with an nes like some of us, the tv's will accommodate duck hunt!

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arie

couple

August 12, 2023

4

A little disappointing.

The location was nice, close to the beach and downtown.

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Laara Haringten

solo_traveller

August 3, 2023

10

Literally a Home Away from Home but Sunnier!

Tel-a-Friend is a great little.Vernon hideaway. The owners are very accommodating and really pay attention to detail yet give patrons their space. Great balance and not easy. I felt like I was at my own summer cabin but with exceptional service. It's quiet (despite location just off Hwy 97), amazing space, great beds, plenty of very hot water, efficient air conditioning PLUS all the household items you would ever need (though I still used my own) to help keep price affordable which it was. Parking directly outside my unit and easy access to everything downtown, beaches, bike trails, quiet neighborhood. Good walk score going downtown, but great exercise on return. The owners truly earn the greatest compliments for consistently providing comfortable lodging at an affordable price.Thank you, Doreen and Dolores, it was way more than I could have expected. Side bar. I did not see any other units, and I am a solo traveller, but I had a comfy queen bed in separate quiet back room that stayed cool even at 39 degrees and a twin in the outer room. Larger families inquire, please, plus not designed around small children's playground needs.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km)

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Street parking, Accessible parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas

Services

Pet basket, Pet bowls, Laundry, Room service, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Daily housekeeping

One-Bedroom Suite

Offering free WiFi, this spacious 1-bedroom suite includes a queen bed and a fully equipped kitchen. A work desk, a sofa, and a coffee maker are provided. Guests can enjoy garden views. The bathroom comes with free toiletries.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 19:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPets are allowed only upon request and charges will be applicable. Please note, there will be a cost of CAD $20 a load when using the launderette. Please note, the motel is pet-friendly, however the management has to be aware of what kind of pet in order to arrange for it prior to arrival. Pets are only allowed upon request. Please note there is a pet cleaning fee of CAD 150 for bringing a pet to a non-friendly pet room. Guest name on reservation must match credit card name.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 1:08 AM

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