Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately CAD 10.00 to 20.00 for adults and CAD 10.00 to 12.00 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only with a fee of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just steps from Thompson Valley Players Society and North Thompson Museum, approximately 0.5 mi from Fadear Park and 0.6 mi from KP Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Barriere Motor Inn-BMI

What guests think

At Barriere Motor Inn-BMI, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and low prices, but note the property is very old and worn, with small, basic rooms and many maintenance issues that affect comfort and convenience.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with several reports of dirty rooms, stained linens, bugs, smoke smells, and worn carpets, while others found spaces acceptably clean. Common problems include noisy or nonworking AC, fluctuating hot water, limited or faulty TVs, flimsy door locks, missing in-room items like coffee makers or cups, and no elevator. Many appreciate the attached restaurant and bar—especially the pizza—and the convenient highway location and parking. Expect a basic, budget stopover if you can overlook aging facilities and inconsistencies.

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Facilities

On-site restaurant and bar are convenient, and parking is available. There is no elevator, and breakfast service or restaurant hours can be limited.

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Cathy

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Barrier is a small town.. This Inn has a bar on one side and a resterant on the other.. I think because of staffing.... The check in no one is at the front desk. So you have to ring a bell. Just give people time to come help you.

8

Doreen

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been better if restaurant was open.

4

Ghislain

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The bonus for this stay is that they had a bar and restaurant food was good. Hotel itself is in desperate need of a Reno , not senior friendly at all , would never stay there again.

8

Hom

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located in a small town. Rooms are small and old. I found hairs and black spots in the matress so I am not sure if they replaced the sheets for new customers. The place is very quiet with many parking places.

10

Norbert

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a budget hotel, BUT,, the staff is awesome and it has a restaurant and bar attached with good pricing and quality food. Room doors are old style key lock and rooms are nostalgic, but it is clean and surprisingly quiet. Would stay again.

10

Brian

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A good motel for a reasonable rate. Older property but good condition. Has a restaurant and a bar on lower level with friendly staff.

8

Sidney

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant is closed until May. There is food available in the pub and for takeout. There is nothing available for breakfast. No elevator. Basic but clean room. Only one electrical outlet to use. It was necessary to ask for glasses. It was necessary to ask for a coffee machine. Coffee was provided, but no decafe. Friendly staff.

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Barb

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located hotel. Because our room was on the 1st floor and there was no elevator, we had to lug our suitcases up a flight of stairs which can create a problem for more elderly people. The room was very average however the beds were clean & comfortable and we had a very peaceful sleep.

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Harold

10 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price. Friendly staff. Nice lil restaurant downstairs. It was a nice get away from the Lil city of Kamloops. I should do this again

4

Mildred

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No decaf coffee for the coffee maker. Was given instant and told to make hot water with the coffee maker. soiled linens. Chipboard shelf in bathroom needs to be painted. Bathroom faucets could be cleaner. No plug for bathroom sink. Had to run hot water in bath tub to get hot water at sink. Could see hallway through cracks around door. Window a/c very noisy. Drapes barely cover windows. Had requested ground floor but was told they were for long term tenants. No elevator. Would not stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: multiple reports of dirty or stained linens, bugs, odors, and worn carpets, contrasted by others finding rooms and bathrooms acceptably clean.

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Donna

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were dirty the hot water tap didn't work.

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Dana

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This might be the dirtiest, most decrepit place we have ever stayed. The ceiling is cracked & falling in, the beds are ancient, covered in hair, etc. I have never seen a carpet as stained and gross as this place. The bathroom was better than the living space but still awful. Both kids cried because it was so awful and scary that they thought we would be kidnapped in the night. Tge entire place also smells strongly of weed. The staff were friendly and nice though. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. We went to every other hotel there but everywhere was full so had to sleep one night in this awful dump.

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Susan

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The quilt was stained, the room was very hot, there were dead bugs

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Randi

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were dirty, beds had cigarette burns in the sheets and mattress! And BUGS!!!!! In the rooms! The door locks didn’t work….not somewhere I’d recommend

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Hom

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located in a small town. Rooms are small and old. I found hairs and black spots in the matress so I am not sure if they replaced the sheets for new customers. The place is very quiet with many parking places.

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Bethany

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a lot dirtier than expected.

8

Sharon

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is older but clean and quiet. The rooms are small and clean. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. No coffee in room. Nice cafe where we had supper. Great beef dips.

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Melinda

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Not clean, don’t do it. Friendly great staff and doing the best with what they have but this is not a gamble I’d take again.

4

Calla

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were mostly friendly and responsive. The room was very dumpy, outdated and in need of a complete reno. We had to ask for almost everything to be brought to the room-the microwave, blow dryer, coffee supplies (not sure where they were hiding these amenities?) The room looked nothing like the one in the Expedia ad. There was no daily room servicing or even an offer of one. The shower curtain was dirty or at least badly stained on the inside with what looked like black grease. I would not stay here again.

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Mildred

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No decaf coffee for the coffee maker. Was given instant and told to make hot water with the coffee maker. soiled linens. Chipboard shelf in bathroom needs to be painted. Bathroom faucets could be cleaner. No plug for bathroom sink. Had to run hot water in bath tub to get hot water at sink. Could see hallway through cracks around door. Window a/c very noisy. Drapes barely cover windows. Had requested ground floor but was told they were for long term tenants. No elevator. Would not stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are small, very dated, and basic, with some comfortable beds. Recurring issues include noisy or nonworking AC, fluctuating shower temperature, limited or faulty TVs, weak soundproofing, and minimal in-room amenities or seating.

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Peter

22 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds were too hard and too much noise with construction all day couldnt relax room armt all druring yhe day

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Hailey

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator, and the rooms had super loud air conditioning that didn’t even work.

8

Robert

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small but everything was clean. Bed was comfortable.

6

Keisha

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property definitely needs some upgrades. Could hear almost everything from both room next door and the highway outside. Shower experience was quite interesting- constantly fluctuating hot or frigid. Shower head is quite low as a 5’5 person. Bed was comfy and clean. Pillows good!

6

Katherine

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was quick and convenient for our trip from Edmonton to Vancouver island. I was disappointed we didn’t get the room we booked. we got 1 king bed instead of 2 queens, we were so tired we didn’t complain, and the building is in great need of some repairs. Tv e bed was very comfy and clean, and it was quiet. The food and the service in the restaurant were great!

6

Kerry

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I will say the property is old and my room had wall damage, plumbing was iffy and my tv wasn't working; however the staff was very friendly and very quick to resolve the tv problem. If you are just there to sleep, the beds are comfortable, and the price is decent.

6

Alyssa

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ok room for the cost. Just tiny and bathroom could use a redo

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Vern

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great , food and drinks were good , room was small , Ac was noisy had to unplug to sleep ,no usb charging ports , lack of accessible electrical plugs to charge phones ; tablets etc , no coffee pot good place if all you want or need is to eat ,drink ,and sleep

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Lillian

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean but very dated and small. They should probably knock the building down and start from scratch. But for 100 a night we were not surprised.

4

Arthur

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The TV does not work. Handle for the refridgerator was broken off. Microwave was not plugged in. To make it work, one would have to unplug the refrigerator to secure a power outlet. You get what you paid for, I suppose.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and responsive to requests. However, front desk coverage can be spotty, communication about charges inconsistent, and some guests reported check-in problems or difficulty reaching staff.

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Cathy

1 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Barrier is a small town.. This Inn has a bar on one side and a resterant on the other.. I think because of staffing.... The check in no one is at the front desk. So you have to ring a bell. Just give people time to come help you.

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Samiullah

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My car breakdown and called the property they said your booking is through Expedia so we will not charge you anything and Expedia helpline also said we will not charge you but after 2 days they charge me and upon asking they said we did not said and when asked to talk to manager they said we have given your number to manager but even after a week he didn't call me l. Other hotels even returned the advance payment if something happens due to unforseen circumstances but these property is really disappointing and highly not recommended

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Al

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No one on site to check in. Broken chairs in yard. All in all not very impressed.

6

Lisa

10 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleaning staff was wonderful. The rest of the staff were short handed and hard to get ahold of. The rooms were clean but outdated. The shower head was way too short to have a comfortable shower.

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Sidney

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant is closed until May. There is food available in the pub and for takeout. There is nothing available for breakfast. No elevator. Basic but clean room. Only one electrical outlet to use. It was necessary to ask for glasses. It was necessary to ask for a coffee machine. Coffee was provided, but no decafe. Friendly staff.

6

Kerry

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I will say the property is old and my room had wall damage, plumbing was iffy and my tv wasn't working; however the staff was very friendly and very quick to resolve the tv problem. If you are just there to sleep, the beds are comfortable, and the price is decent.

10

Lindsy

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. I stay here often and have never had a bad experience

6

Bruce

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lack of an elevator was a concern. The doors were hollow core, and the locks were not commercial grade, resulting in security concerns. The room was clean, and staff were courteous and professional.

6

Dennis

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing, room is older, only 6 tv stations. Clean.

2

Christine

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I don’t mind if somewhere is a bit run down. But poor safety is another issue. Stayed in the hotel with my daughter as an overnight on our way to van. The locks on the door are poor, there is no peep hole to look through. The moulding on the inside is broken. The door numbers are written in black marker. At 1148 pm it sounded like someone was trying to break our door down. I called the front desk with no answer. We ended up using the only chair in the room to block the door. DO NOT STAY HERE. The advertisement from Expedia and photos do NOT represent this property ! It is not worth the risk staying here. We left.

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Location

Right off the highway and easy to find, suited to quick stopovers; several guests found it quiet, especially in back rooms.

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Alyssa

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed with my daughter for my 30th birthday as we were in town for an event! Would stay again! Staff were friendly and it was quiet from the room even though its located next to the highway!

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Hom

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located in a small town. Rooms are small and old. I found hairs and black spots in the matress so I am not sure if they replaced the sheets for new customers. The place is very quiet with many parking places.

8

Hrvoje

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place

8

Sandra

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A convient spot to break up our trip from Vancouver to Edmonton. Located right on the Yellowhead Hwy, room was very quiet and staff accomodating. Bed comfy. Room furnishing were basic as was washroom. Met our needs & price was right.

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Brian

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value. Fairly quiet at the back of the motel away from the highway. Good price for breakfast.

8

Pardee

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has everything except a renovation. The price, location, staff and amenities are all excellent. Everything you need is right there. The building is what it is.

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Katja

29 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Praktisches Motel direkt an der Straße. Restaurant im Haus.

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Patsy

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location easy to find, clean rooms older motel needed better door locks and plugs in , but serviceable for our needs

6

Barb

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located hotel. Because our room was on the 1st floor and there was no elevator, we had to lug our suitcases up a flight of stairs which can create a problem for more elderly people. The room was very average however the beds were clean & comfortable and we had a very peaceful sleep.

10

Doreen

25 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely place for an overnight stop and a “base.

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Dining

On-site dining gets generally positive feedback—several guests praised the pizza and friendly service—yet hours can be limited and breakfast not always available, and a few meals were disappointing.

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Donald

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, awesome pizza

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Neville James

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception was great, she could have a job with me anytime. Food from restaurant was terrible, specially the seafood linguine. The room was not well lit. While taking a shower the water temperature changed several times I got scorched when it changed to hot. No counter space in the bathroom.

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Doreen

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Would have been better if restaurant was open.

6

Katherine

22 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was quick and convenient for our trip from Edmonton to Vancouver island. I was disappointed we didn’t get the room we booked. we got 1 king bed instead of 2 queens, we were so tired we didn’t complain, and the building is in great need of some repairs. Tv e bed was very comfy and clean, and it was quiet. The food and the service in the restaurant were great!

10

Norbert

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a budget hotel, BUT,, the staff is awesome and it has a restaurant and bar attached with good pricing and quality food. Room doors are old style key lock and rooms are nostalgic, but it is clean and surprisingly quiet. Would stay again.

8

Sidney

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant is closed until May. There is food available in the pub and for takeout. There is nothing available for breakfast. No elevator. Basic but clean room. Only one electrical outlet to use. It was necessary to ask for glasses. It was necessary to ask for a coffee machine. Coffee was provided, but no decafe. Friendly staff.

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Sharon

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is older but clean and quiet. The rooms are small and clean. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are clean. No coffee in room. Nice cafe where we had supper. Great beef dips.

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Lee

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was friendly and helpful, The room wasnt fancy but clean and the restaurant has awesome food. I had the Pizza for supper as well as had their breakfast and both were great food served by fabulous servers.

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Patricia

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was excellent. Good food. The room was a little small with no comfortable chair

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Kathryn

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is not a place I would stay again. It’s old and in a pretty bad shape. The cafe was awful too. The girl who checked me in and served our supper was lovely though.

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Barriere Motor Inn-BMI

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