Tel-A-Friend Motel
1501 32nd Street
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Why people book this hotel
“Loved the cotton linen and the super comfy bed”
“The bed was like sleeping on a cloud”
“The location was very handy and central to the places that I needed to be”
“Offering a safe residential location”
“Very, very clean”
“Clean, comfortable and cozy”
“Great staff”
“The hostess, Dolores was welcoming and friendly”
“The motel has a drive-thru parking lot and plenty of parking”
“The space outside is huge with plenty of parking”
“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
Peter
solo_traveller
October 27, 2025
“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 :)
Guest
solo_traveller
October 6, 2025
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!
Peter
solo_traveller
September 30, 2024
“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.
Peter
solo_traveller
September 21, 2024
“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.
Dena
couple
September 16, 2024
“It was good.”
It was big and clean. pleasant atmoshere.
Catriona
couple
September 2, 2024
Location and kitchenette
Ian
couple
August 22, 2024
“A great little place!!”
Fun nostalgic place at great value. Great staff.
Peter
solo_traveller
October 28, 2023
“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!! :)
Todd
couple
October 8, 2023
Great quirky property reminded me of the motor inn's I stay at as a child. Great staff
Haacke
solo_traveller
September 12, 2023
“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.
J. Wayne
solo_traveller
September 8, 2023
“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.
Robert
solo_traveller
September 4, 2023
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!
arie
couple
August 12, 2023
“A little disappointing.”
The location was nice, close to the beach and downtown.
Laara Haringten
solo_traveller
August 3, 2023
“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.
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