Name: Sandman Inn Kamloops
Address: 550 Columbia Street, Kamloops City Centre, Kamloops, Canada, Kamloops, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, CA
Price range: US$86–US$141 per night
Rating: 6.73

What guests think

Sandman Inn Kamloops offers budget-friendly stays with welcoming staff and a central location near downtown and the hospital, but many reviews note dated facilities, very small bathrooms, noise from the surroundings and AC, and recurring security and maintenance concerns.

Housekeeping feedback is mixed, with some spotless rooms and others reporting mold, strong cleaning scents, or missed servicing. There is no elevator, and several guests with mobility needs struggled with stairs or were placed in basement pet rooms. Denny’s next door is convenient for meals, and breakfast is typically not included. Overall, expect a basic, budget stay with trade-offs.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic in an older building with no elevator, so most access requires stairs. On-site parking is available but can feel limited or insecure, with several reports of loitering and occasional vehicle or bike theft.

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Alice Sum Wan

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of parking available. Downside is that there wasn't elevator to go to other floors. This inn is a bit dated, but has all you need for a quick stay.

6

Derek

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

No Elevator ,poor parking ,

10

Christine

2 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great budget hotel, well located with friendly front desk staff. Pet friendly rooms are on the first floor and there was not an elevator so if you have mobility issues, be aware.

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Amit

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For families with large luggage no elevator for second or third floor is not helpful. There should be a water cooler too . Overall was good

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Megan

11 Jul 2023

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I will never stay at this property again. We came to just stay the night on our way back to Alberta. The parking lot in the front and side were full upon arrival and had to park in the back. During the night my vehicle was broken into and all our luggage, cooler and 8 beach towels were stolen. All my kids clothes were stolen as well as mine and my husbands. The man at the front desk didn’t seem to care, didn’t know how to work the cameras to look at the footage. The other hotels beside and behind didn’t know how their cameras worked. They know they have some druggies and homeless in the area but have no security and poor cameras to watch the property grounds and the vehicles that are parked right against their building. The room itself…the bathroom was so small that you either had to open the door all the way and leave it open just to go to the bathroom or wedge yourself around the door to close it. The toilet was very load when flushed and ran on for quite a long time. The bathtub had a ton of broken tiles. Water pressure was great on the shower so good though that there was a lot of water on the floor. Carpet was very soft and thick. Too much pressure on the sink that it splashed everywhere.

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Lesly

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff ensured I had a room on the ground floor, as I can't manage the stairs. The staff was very friendly and kind! The location is easily accessible to the hospital (which is the reason I was there). My only issue was there is no accessibility ramp, but there are only a few stairs into the property

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Geoffrey

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived to discover multiple flights of stairs. Partner is disabled and uses a walker most inconvenient. Ice maker broken, room price too high.

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Jean Louis

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to. No elevator.

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Cameron

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a bike stolen off my truck as they dont have any safe parking

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Laurie

27 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent water pressure in the shower. We were not aware of the fact that there were no elevators. The front door was very heavy combined with negotiating the stairs just to get to the check in desk was very challenging for my husband with mobility challenges.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms clean or spotless, while others reported mold in bathrooms, musty odors, stained carpets, or heavy cleaning scents.

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Tina

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed in this hotel many times. The staff is warm and welcoming, the rooms are clean and well kept. It’s not fancy but the price is right and the location is perfect, right between ur son’s place and the shopping district, on the edge of downtown with great shops and restaurants and the best Denny’s ever in the same parking lot.

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Avrey

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everywhere I looked there was a small brown stain … on the lights switch, bathroom door, bathtub, walls. I love sandman but this was the dirtiest one I’ve stayed at.

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Jami

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom was disgusting! Mold everywhere! Carpets were also extremely dirty! We found a dirty Band-aid in our ice bucket!

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Paola

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was a couple yelling at each other in the hallway at 3 am one night. They had to call the police (not the hotel's fault), but it took around 20 minutes for them to arrive and tell them to lower their voices. The next night, there was a kid screaming nonstop, and the clerk said, "Your mom is coming", so someone left a kid alone for god knows how long. Just very sketchy and weird interactions around. The ceiling of the shower was covered with dark mold marks.

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James

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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Rachel

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, friendly staff, great price

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Alisha

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We checked in late, otherwise we would have left. The room was dirty. The bathroom was extremely small and appears that black mold had just been painted over. Carpet had food left on it beside the bed. Very disappointed.

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Mark

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was cleaned but the bathroom appeared to have mold

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Shelley

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was generally quite clean, beds fairly comfortable. Grout around the shower was discolored. Room was definitely cleaned but the scent of the cleaner was seriously overpowering.

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Shawna

16 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick and easy check in, friendly staff. Room was very clean, A/C worked great. Room was quiet, no noise from the halls. Bathroom was very, very small, you had to maneuver around the door to get in and close it, but not a big deal. Would definitely stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and dated, with very compact bathrooms. Noise from AC units, thin single-pane windows, and nearby parking or Denny’s affects some stays.

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Deborah

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise is very bad as the single pane windows are in very bad condition. Also, there were people talking and laughing outside on and off during the night until about 3 am. Will try not to stay here again

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Shem

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AC was not working well at all. Could adjust it to make it colder. Rough sleep

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Duane

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very small room

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hisako

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it has Denny’s (24 hours) right front of the hotel is a pros, but my room window was facing to Denny’s and people coming in/out there were so loud even after midnight, which woke me up multiple times. I would recommend having earplugs if you were sensitive to the noise when you sleep.

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Shannon

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel DESPERATELY needs some TLC. There is mould in the bathrooms on the floor, tiles and ceiling. The shower had tiny black bugs in it. The shower and toilet are in the "bathroom" with the sink outside in the main area. BEWARE if you are anything over 120 lbs this space is EXTREMELY tight, making it very difficult for anyone overweight or with mobility issues. The hotel also does NOT have an elevator nor is that noted anywhere. The location is a short walk from the main street with numerous restaurants, that said, the walk at night does go through what appears to be a bit of a seedy area of town. I dont reccomend walking alone at night. Overall would not reccomend this hotel.

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Karen

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room we got was small and in the basement. The bed was very uncomfortable and we did not sleep well at all. The first night there was so much noise for hours that it was difficult to sleep. The staff was very friendly.

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William

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Many dining options walkable. Room is small and bathroom is tiny. Room can be cleaner and updated. Not enough light in room and dark. Front desk staff was helpful and friendly.

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jarrod

11 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights, couldn’t sleep most of the time due to noisy parking lot. OLD single pane aluminum framed window almost fell out when I opened it. Hotel was too hot, needed window open the whole time. Stains on carpet and chairs.

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Roy

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property old and in need of a refurbishment. Air conditioner in the room blew cold air directly on the bed. Bathroom so small you could hardly turn around. Staff was friendly.

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Margo

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was so tiny we barely got and the condition was shabby

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Service

Service is generally friendly and accommodating at the front desk, with several mentions of helpful staff. A few guests reported issues such as poor check-in experiences or room assignment errors.

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Ryan

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist was extremely pleasant and would highly recommend others to come and stay.👍👍

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Dean

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Given a room with someone already in it.

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Tina

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed in this hotel many times. The staff is warm and welcoming, the rooms are clean and well kept. It’s not fancy but the price is right and the location is perfect, right between ur son’s place and the shopping district, on the edge of downtown with great shops and restaurants and the best Denny’s ever in the same parking lot.

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Rachel

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front clerk was warm and welcoming, offering a choice of rooms, and even suggestions for dinner (which we took and was excellent.) The room was clean, quiet and comfortable.

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shayde

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was rude, room was dirty, they were not accommodating at all. And if you have to call them they will hang up on you and then dodge your calls for days after!!

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Harry

13 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were overbooked after giving us a key to a room that had a person already in the room and was naked on the bed

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eleanor

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was smooth and the staff were accommodating.

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Colby

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I arrived the staff were drinking in the parking lot and followed me in for check in. I went to my room on the first floor all the lights were on inside I went to lock the door and the dead bolt was broken and did not work. Requested to change room. The pictures on the website did not reflect to what I checked into. The staff continued to drink in the parking lot with music from an open car door all evening. Had I not travelled from out of town and given the time of night I would have left instead of just requesting a room change.

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James

14 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless, staff was very accommodating and friendly.

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Kenson

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staffs are friendly and helpful to my questions, quick check in and out process. Rooms are clean as expected.

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Location

Central spot near downtown, the hospital, and restaurants, with Denny’s next door. Several reviews noted a sketchy feel and noise from the area or rail line.

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Tina

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed in this hotel many times. The staff is warm and welcoming, the rooms are clean and well kept. It’s not fancy but the price is right and the location is perfect, right between ur son’s place and the shopping district, on the edge of downtown with great shops and restaurants and the best Denny’s ever in the same parking lot.

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Andreas

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and rooms. Unfortunately too close to the rail line. Always ask for a room overlooking the park, not the back as otherwise you will need earplugs.

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Sandra

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you are in Kamloops for hospital visits or appointments the location is great. Denny’s restaurant right beside. We were down for curling so the location was excellent to get to the Kamloops Curling Club.

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Stephen

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location

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jim

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

4

Natalina

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was just a one night stop over - definitely not worth the price for what you get. Room Was vey dusty and not wiped down - makes you wonder what else wasn’t cleaned properly. Area was kind of shady. Husband woke up constantly during the night to make sure no one broke into the car. Next morning I heard other hotel guests had their car broken into.

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Tim

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Price was decent for the location, also shares parking lot with a Dennys, so great for breakfast, property definitely a little dated, staff very friendly, we didn’t have a problem with, but lots of homeless folks wandering around and thru the parking lot, we did however make sure left nothing in the vehicle

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Tina

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is not the nicest, nor in the nicest part of town but it’s convenient to where we like to go, shares a parking lot with the very best Denny’s, and the staff is welcoming. It’s our go to place to stay when in Kamloops.

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Adnan

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Decent room but poor neighborhood

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corinne

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for hospital and downtown.

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Dining

No breakfast included, but the adjacent Denny’s provides convenient meals. Feedback on Denny’s varies.

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Dennis

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our air conditioner did not cool the room and made sleeping difficult as it was 34C outside! Our coffee maker did not work either. The bonus was the working ice machine on the first floor. Denny's is right next door for convenience.

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Tina

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed in this hotel many times. The staff is warm and welcoming, the rooms are clean and well kept. It’s not fancy but the price is right and the location is perfect, right between ur son’s place and the shopping district, on the edge of downtown with great shops and restaurants and the best Denny’s ever in the same parking lot.

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Roger

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was ok but I stayed there two days and no one made up my room for the second day. PLUS , the ice machine did not work, not close to any good dining other than Denny's which is over rated and expensive. Was on the 3rd floor, no elevator, walk up only, parking was limited. I would not stay there again, rather would pay a bit more for a better room and get a breakfast included room as this place does not offer any breakfast at all.

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David

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and helpful, however the facility itself is in poor condition. There was no elevator so we had to carry two suitcases up two flights of stairs. The bathroom in our room was not cleaned well, and the room itself was not the cleanest. The air conditioner emitted a strange smell and was extremely noisy. We ate at Denny’s next door, which was a convenient location, however the food was not great, so would recommend eating elsewhere if possible.

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Celedonia

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel and room were very clean and presented well. Bathroom could use some upgrade though. Dennys located in parking lot which is great however they should at least offer a discount for guests staying at the hotel, especially for breakfast.

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Mandy

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So I had to stay the night in Kamloops and I wasn’t willing to spend a lot of money, as it was just a place to sleep after the Family birthday party for me and my two girls. Looking for a lower priced property is always a crapshoot because, well, bugs! I chose Sandman because the name brand is a place that I can trust, and I’ve stayed at many Sandmans, including the Sandman Signature in Kamloops when my Work paid for it lol. The staff were absolutely amazing. Gotta say, though the room was a cheaper room for sure. The bathtub had some issues with peeling, but the girls showered in it, and they seemed very happy (BTW my “girls” are 30. Another thing to let you know about, is the 24 hour Denny’s right across from our room. I put an earplugs and managed to sleep through it all, but apparently it woke my girls up all night long. Especially the after bar rush to have Denny’s. But on a good note, we were able to go to Denny’s for breakfast in the morning. lol. They had a great little fruit plate and pancakes were good too. So overall, if you’re looking for an affordable hotel to book for a short stay, this is a perfect place. Clean, no bugs, but definitely no special options besides Wi-Fi, and morning coffee, which is always good. Considering I was in the Okanogan on a Saturday night, I definitely got my moneys worth. Thank you, staff. You were amazing, and I’m very grateful for everything you did for us. ❤️

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Janet

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Yes clean room No continental breakfast

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Patrice

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel situé en centre ville Chambre correcte mais literie peu confortable Wifi très moyenne Pas de petit déjeuner compris Parking gratuit

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Lynne

17 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic hotel for overnight stay with Denny’s restaurant- great pancakes!

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Eleanor

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet and Denny’s is on the same lot

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4 $89	5 $89	6 $89	7 $89	8 $89	9 $141	10 $126
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Sandman Inn Kamloops

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