Is parking available at the property?

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

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

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additional details on specific accessibility features may be available upon request.

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

The property is located in Kamloops' West End, within a 10-minute walk of Thompson Rivers University and Ruckers Fun & Games. It is 0.8 miles from Tournament Capital Centre and 0.9 miles from Royal Inland Hospital.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool that is open from May to September. The pool is heated and has specific operational hours.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 15 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The Vista Inn

What guests think

At The Vista Inn, travelers consistently praise clean, renovated rooms, friendly staff, sweeping valley views, and good value for short stays, while noting the older exterior and occasional noise from air conditioners or plumbing.

Guests highlight convenient access to TRU, shops and restaurants, plus ample parking, though there is no elevator to upper floors. Housekeeping quality appears inconsistent, with reports of missed cleaning, odors, or stained linens alongside many clean-stay comments. Amenities are simple: a small outdoor pool that can be cold or closed, and a minimal grab‑and‑go breakfast; some also mention occasional Wi‑Fi issues. Overall, expect a budget-friendly, renovated motel with great views and mostly warm service.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic with ample parking and a small outdoor pool; several reviews mention the pool being cold or occasionally closed, and there is no elevator to upper floors.

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Jami

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the pool outside & the rooms

6

Alan

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

our room no elevator

10

Marlen

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms very clean and the beds are super comfortable. Awesome view. It also seems to be very well insulated as one could barely hear outside noises. The kids had fun in the pool

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Randy

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The A/C unit was very loud, switching on and off all night. The room did not have a window we could open up so we we're stuck with the noise. However, the swimming pool was a welcome surprise.

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John

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are renovated but rather cheaply. . Could use some deep cleaning. But overall good value for a quick one night stay. Staff were friendly. Plenty of parking. Easy access from highway.

10

Christina

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay, it was clean, tidy, friendly staff, and a clean outdoor pool. The parking lot lights are bright and on all night long, but the curtains worked well to keep the light out. Very quiet, except for our neighbours shower, we could hear it every time but couldn’t hear them at all. Would stay again!

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B

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was just okay. Not terrible. But not amazing. Pool was VERY cold and had no towels. Needed to contact front desk. Had to pass a group of men at the bottom of the stairs sitting drinking and smoking - which felt uncomfortable. Room was poorly lit.

8

Stephen

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC was too noisy. Hauling luggages upstairs can be bit physically demanding for seniors.

10

Dekesh

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property appeared newly refurbished and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Check in was smooth and there was ample free parking on site. The hotel is located fairly close to shops, restaurants, Riverside park and Kamloops viewpoint. A most welcome bonus was that there was an outdoor pool that was included. There was also breakfast included which was great but limited to things like granola bars, fresh fruit, muffins, tea coffee, etc. Would definitely stay here again.

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lauralee

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was so dirty! Bathroom had hair and mounds of dirty and pee splatters Pool was closed even tho we booked based on it being open we called the night before and got told it was 9-9 first day closed second day we asked why they said it wasn’t nice enough out…35• outside. Very shady area garbage everywhere Ppl beside us had pee outside their door all down the side walk from unhoused ppl. No elevator and told us they couldn’t move us down stairs we had a baby and a ton of stuff my elderly mother and I had to carry with a baby. The pillows are very old and lumpy, our coffee cups still had coffee in them and front desk denied it. Breakfast!?? A muffin or juice. Old over ripened fruit and some oranges had cuts and were mushy.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found newly renovated, tidy rooms, but multiple reviews report misses such as hair or stained linens, lingering odors, and, in a few cases, pests.

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Rizul

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had beg bugs, it had little blood stain on the sheet and pillow

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Tessa

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ant infestation in the bathroom. Loud, staff did nothing to help the noise problems even after us saying something 3x and it was past their posted quiet time and we have a toddler who couldn’t sleep due to people jumping on the beds above us. Blood stain on our bed when we came in, although they did change this for us and sliding doors did not lock. They did do a temporary fix on it for us as well. Overall cleanliness was horrible hair left in tub from the previous people in room, room wasn’t ready for our check in time so they obviously rushed and didn’t take the time to clean properly.

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Norm

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a used Band-Aid in the shower. We had to call the front desk to remove it. The electric baseboard heater in the bathroom did not have a protective cover/shield on it and the heating fins were crushed. This had the appearance of an electrical hazard - in a wet area. When the hair dryer was used, the lights in the entire room flickered.

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Echo

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room facilities are not old, and the environment is very quiet. However, the refrigerator occasionally makes a loud noise when it starts, which is especially disturbing in such a quiet setting. The bathroom faucet has the hot and cold water reversed — at first, I thought there was no hot water. One of the beds has a large yellowish stain near the head area, and the other bed had a strand of hair on it. It’s understandable that some wear and tear happens, but the cleanliness really needs improvement.

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Grant

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sheets had not been changed and were stained with appeared to be blood! The floors had not been swept nor washed. It was disgusting. The bathroom was also very dirty. I went to front desk with pictures and they moved us to another room however it was almost as bad, other than the sheets had been changed. It was a very old run down hotel that appeared to have had a coat of paint splashed on without any kind of repairs done to previous damage to rotted wood and baseboards/silicone trim in bathroom. We were charged for what they self described as a room with a view, but I took pictures of the view from my window of a parking lot complete with a huge garbage disposal bin from the restaurant beside the hotel. I would not recommend anyone stay there.

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Alexandra

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we were in room 338, which is on the top floor and the very end closest to the indian restaurant. all night we heard squirrels in the wall fighting and scratching. I brought it up with the girl at the front desk and she didn't even seem suprised. the rooms were tidy but not clean-wouldn't walk around with no shoes and their was hair in the shower and on the bathroom floor. however the beds were comfortable i'll give it that.

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Robert

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Vista Inn is a great place to stay. The rooms are very clean and updated and the views of kamloops are amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpfull, location is really good with lots of shopping and food options around, and we cant wait to stay here again.

10

Laura

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a nice clean place!!

10

Bekkijo

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Everything from the checkin to check out was great! The pink accents stand out and will be something we remember. The pink doors for every room made me smile. It was so cold outside and we walked into a nice, warm room. Everything was clean. The bed was comfortable. The room wasbig and the view of the valley really nice. The guys at the front desk at check-in and check-out were very kind.

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Teresa

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was pleasantly surprised to find our room nicer and more comfortable than the big-dollar resort one we stayed in the night before! Very clean and quiet, too.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, updated, and comfortable with standout valley views and touches like balconies and espresso machines. Downsides noted across reviews include noisy in-room AC or plumbing and a few reports of spotty Wi‑Fi.

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John

24 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good place overall. My experience was a bit tarnished by the wifi. It’s for the whole property and not a single room, so the quality is not great. I had to hotspot for work.

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Charlette

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable but room 224's floor is notably sloped downward towards the window. Perhaps the structural integrity should be investigated.

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Susan

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely updated rooms and beautiful views of the city. Great location just off the highway with lots of food options and shopping nearby

10

Christina

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Back for my second weekend in a row. Incredible views (especially from the second floor), comfy beds, and very conveniently located near TRU. Staff was all super friendly and helpful and the Nespresso machines are a plus. Flavors of India restaurant shares the same parking lot and has great food plus you get a discount as a guest here.

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Nathan

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, nice view on the 3rd floor

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Cailin

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view of the hills. For the price, it was an acceptable place to stay for the night. The AC was ridiculously loud and kept us awake on and off throughout the night which was pretty annoying

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Jerzy

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioner was far too noisy, unable to sleep because of the noise of the air conditioner

10

John

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was quiet and very clean. The view was backing to the river and hills making it picturesque. The grab and go was sufficient before heading on the road.

10

Linda

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a room on the 2nd floor with views of the river. Room was clean and renovated

8

WenJeng

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room with a fantastic city view

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Service

Service is generally friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with quick check‑ins noted. A few guests reported slow or unprofessional interactions and booking or housekeeping follow‑up issues.

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Alma

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were friendly, efficient and professional. Laminate floors vs carpets is absolutely ideal in a pet friendly room.

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Erin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My fiance and son were stuck in kamloops due to car trouble. After staying a couple nights in a less than ideal location i booked them a room at this property and they loved it and it became a happy place for them to spend time until the car was sorted out. Thank you to everyone for the kindness during the stressful time.

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Hafiz Farhan

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

There are couple of this they did terribly wrong. Firt I choosed mountain view room but they gave me a room with no view at all. Secondly i booked thru expedia , but when i go to see front desk they had no idea about my booking. They took an hour to figure out the stuff. Third, they didn't offer a single housekeeping in whole week. I went to front desk and ask them for housekeeping twice but they still missed it. Very poor staff out there

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Brad

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was super rude. I booked 2 rooms and they gave my room away and then the manager started swearing at me after I showed I have 2 rooms booked. Ruined my vacation.

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Grant

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff person who checked us in was unfriendly. She took a phone call and then left without giving us a room key. Her co worker had to finish the check in. There is an Indian restaurant on the property. The strong smell of curry in our room was a bit overpowering. Would not stay here again.

10

John

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent front staff.

10

Robert

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Vista Inn is a great place to stay. The rooms are very clean and updated and the views of kamloops are amazing. The staff are very friendly and helpfull, location is really good with lots of shopping and food options around, and we cant wait to stay here again.

10

Vimal

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good property and great service

10

Mark

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff very accommodating and friendly! Room cleanliness was excellent. Beds very comfortable. Nice resent renovations. Price was very affordable. Only issue was that sound travelled easily from 2nd floor to room below. Suggest a 2nd floor room.

10

Mohammad Sohail Nyneen

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the hotel for one night and had a pleasant experience. Check-in was quick and efficient. The room was clean and adequately spacious, and the surroundings were quiet and peaceful, making for a comfortable stay.

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Location

Convenient hillside spot near TRU, highway access, shops, and restaurants, with a scenic viewpoint next door. Some guests felt the adjacent park or parking area could feel seedy at night.

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James

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was good but the surrounding area was a concern. There appeared to be active drug dealing in the small park beside the hotel. That raised concerns about safety, but it did not appear to enter the hotel area.

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Joshua

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was just a ok, a budget motel with some degree of remodeling. The parking lot next to the property seemed like where people gathered at night to smoke joints and drink. Went to enjoy the night view of the town but couldn't stay due to the stink and also felt unsafe.

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Jacob

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed three nights at the Vista Inn in the middle of February whike checking out Thompson Rivers University. It is a short walk to the campus, near shopping, restaurants and beautiful valley views. Rooms were very clean, well-maintained and comfortable. Would definitely recommend it for a clean, comfy and affordable stay in Kamloops.

10

Christina

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Back for my second weekend in a row. Incredible views (especially from the second floor), comfy beds, and very conveniently located near TRU. Staff was all super friendly and helpful and the Nespresso machines are a plus. Flavors of India restaurant shares the same parking lot and has great food plus you get a discount as a guest here.

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Roy

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view from rooms. Rooms were very spacious. For the grab a go breakfast- there are paper bags for you to put your food in. I liked that the toilets were comfort height and a good size. Good location - close to malls and eating places. Only 9min to Costco.

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frances

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, easy to find, close to shopping and other amenities. Great view of the valley.

8

Ben

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for travelling and grabbing a bite to eat.

8

Gary

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Short drive and you're either downtown or on the highway.

8

Belinda

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and quiet

8

Anthony

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy short walk from Rider Express bus stop. Nice views from some of the rooms. Good value for money however you could hear the people walking around in the room above. Great Indian Resturant on site that has little street appeal but does have great views, great food & great service.

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Dining

Breakfast is grab‑and‑go and very limited (muffins, fruit, yogurt), which disappointed several guests. The on‑site Indian restaurant receives repeated praise for food and views.

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Peter

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and very comfortable. The staff members were friendly and professional. We are very happy with our stay.

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Francis

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hébergement mentionnant déjeuner inclus, mais pas vraiment un vrai déjeuner. Seulement des barres tendres et des muffins poche. Je ne comprends pas pourquoi cette établissement est noté très bien

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Christina

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Back for my second weekend in a row. Incredible views (especially from the second floor), comfy beds, and very conveniently located near TRU. Staff was all super friendly and helpful and the Nespresso machines are a plus. Flavors of India restaurant shares the same parking lot and has great food plus you get a discount as a guest here.

8

Mahesh

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, great reception staff but disappointed with the 'continental' breakfast, which really is a grab and go breakfast.

8

Stephen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was a small muffin and fruit bar. Boxed juice. Ended going out for breakfast.

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Michael

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious room with a great view of the valley. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The restaurant on site was exceptional. Overall, very satisfied!

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Heather

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean,remodeled rooms. Nice and roomy, Not sure about the area as we arrived at dark and left in the dark. Only negative was the continental breakfast-only muffins,granola bars, apples and coffee.

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Ken

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean basic accomodations, friendly staff, unlike the shown advertisment on the website, there is no actual Restaurant or Breakfast sit-down area available, just a grab-n-go in the Lobby area

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Charlette

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and the on site restauraunt was delicious

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Sandi

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, comfy beds, quick over night stop. Great Indian Restaurant on site will be back!

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The Vista Inn

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