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Empire Motel

Stay at Empire Motel, a 4.4-star motel with outdoor pool, gardens, and kitchens. Just minutes from Skaha Lake and Penticton Regional Airport.

3495 Skaha Lake Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 6G6, Canada View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 291 recent guest reviews
What recent guests emphasize

Welcoming stay with clean, comfortable rooms and a prime location

Guests consistently highlight the motel’s cleanliness, attentive host, and relaxing outdoor areas, making it a favored choice near Skaha Lake.

Guests often praise

  • Immaculate, spacious rooms with daily housekeeping and well-equipped kitchenettes
  • Friendly, welcoming owner who goes above and beyond to ensure guest comfort
  • Clean, well-maintained outdoor pool with toys and comfortable lounging areas
  • Convenient BBQ facilities, garden, and shaded sitting spots for relaxing
  • Ideal location within walking distance to Skaha Lake and local attractions

Worth knowing

  • The motel has an older, laid-back style but is maintained with care and attention
  • Quiet rooms enable peaceful sleep despite the motel layout
  • Air conditioning and good WiFi are standard in rooms
  • Some guests appreciate thoughtful bathroom features like shower hoses for families
  • The motel's atmosphere suits travelers looking for a calm, home-like environment rather than luxury

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a clean, cozy, and friendly accommodation near the water
  • Families needing kitchen facilities and kid-friendly pool amenities
  • LGBTQ+ guests appreciating a welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Visitors planning to explore Skaha Lake, local parks, and nearby wineries
  • Groups or multigenerational travelers looking for practical, comfortable lodging
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About this property

Welcome to Empire Motel

Situated just a 6-minute walk from Skaha Lake and close to Penticton Regional Airport, the Empire Motel offers a relaxed setting with airy rooms, some featuring kitchenettes. The property blends motel convenience with hotel comforts and provides an outdoor pool, garden area, and BBQ facilities, making it suitable for travelers seeking a laid-back atmosphere.

The motel's outdoor spaces receive frequent praise for cleanliness and upkeep, with guests highlighting the well-maintained pool and comfortable BBQ areas as ideal spots for unwinding. Rooms are described as spacious and tidy, equipped with essentials such as air conditioning, good Wi-Fi, and refrigeration, catering well to families and longer-stay visitors.

Located near popular attractions like Skaha Lake Park and Poplar Grove Winery, the property is well-positioned for those interested in outdoor activities and local dining experiences. Many guests appreciate the proximity to the beach and outdoor recreation options, with the surrounding natural beauty contributing to a peaceful stay.

Feedback often notes the friendly and attentive management, which adds a welcoming element appreciated by return visitors. The motel maintains a reputation for being LGBTQ+ friendly, further supporting an inclusive environment. While the motel has an older style, ongoing care and maintenance ensure it meets modern expectations for cleanliness and comfort.

Overall, the Empire Motel suits travelers looking for a straightforward, comfortable base with easy access to Penticton’s natural attractions and neighborhood amenities. It is especially recommended for those who value a quiet, family-friendly environment with outdoor leisure facilities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

KF
Kevin F Apr 07, 2026
10

I had such a wonderful stay at this charming little motel! The property is spotless, well cared for, and has such a warm and inviting feel. The courtyard and pool area are absolutely delightful - a perfect spot to relax . Estelle, goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is in order and that guests feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a clean, cozy, and friendly place to stay. Filomena Fox

SB
Savanna Boucher Mar 17, 2026
10

This was our second time staying at the Empire Motel – we loved it so much last year during our 3-day visit that we came back for a full 7 days! The rooms are spotless and well maintained, with daily cleaning and fresh towels. Estelle, the lovely owner, remembered us and made us feel so welcomed. The pool is crystal clear with fun toys for the kids, and the outdoor sitting area was perfect for relaxing in the evenings. Comfortable beds, great showers, Air Conditioning and just a short walk to Skaha Lake. Can’t wait to come back again! -Kenneth, Savanna and Levi!

VA
Vlada Akhmadullina Mar 02, 2026
10

My partner and I had an amazing stay in the Empire Motel. Rooms are very clean and spacious, and very well maintained. Estelle was very welcoming, I absolutely loved her gentle and professional approach. She is an amazing host! I highly recommend this place to all travelers. The room has everything you need: very good wifi, semi-kitchen, AC works perfect, beds are comfy. I slept like a baby will definitely come back here again thank you!

FWM
Flying With Me Feb 27, 2026
10

Great Stay at Empire Motel! We had a wonderful stay at the Empire Motel! The room was spotless, the shower had great pressure, and the air conditioning kept things nice and cool. The pool was crystal clean and even had float toys, which was a fun touch. Estelle was incredibly kind and personable—she truly made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The motel is in a great location too—just a 15-minute walk to beautiful Skaha Lake. Thank you for the great experience, Estelle. We’ll definitely be back! Thank you Shaun & Lisa Vancouver

LS
Lorraine Sonney Feb 26, 2026
10

What a Fabulous Motel!! So glad we found this place & booked our stay there! The owner was so kind and accommodating!! She really went out of her way to make sure everything was nice & that we didn't want for anything...! So personable, like we were quests in her home. Loved that! Room was so clean and new, very lovely. I also liked it had a bigger than a beer fridge sized fridge so lots of room! And microwave. Such an ideal location for everything!! The pool was a nice size with lots of comfy lounge chairs. A nice grassed area with 4 or 5 barbecues if wanted & 3 Gazebos for sitting/eating as had table/chairs. Motel was very close to the beach too. I have no complaints whatsoever. Most Definitely stay there again. Absolutely LOVE Penticton!! Highly Recommended

JN
John Neufeld Feb 22, 2026
10

We arrived at the motel office to check in and were greeted by a lovely young lady. She was very informative and made it feel like home. Our room was very clean with towels replaced every day. The bbq area was convenient with many bbq's,which were very clean and noticed staff did maintain them. The pool was great. Clean and refreshing and again we noticed staff cleaning and maintaining it. The beach is so close, location is prime. 3 generations of our family have been coming here and for the age of the motel the owner has been doing an outstanding job with up keep and updating. Thanks again Estelle,you have a great place. See you again.

LZ
Lidiya Zavoyovska Feb 19, 2026
10

This is truly the best place to stay in. Everything in this motel is well thought. To begin with its rooms are crystal clean. In the bathroom there’s a shower head with hose which I really value as it gives me a chance to give a better shower to my little one. The next important thing is even though it’s a motel, you don’t hear your neighbors, so we could sleep peacefully. This place has an amazing and clean pool, and it’s cleaned every day. There’s also a BBQ area with clean utensils. The owners are very sweet people that care about their customers. We are definitely coming back again. I recommend it 100%! You’ll never regret staying there!

AF
April Fisher Feb 16, 2026
10

Was a cute older motel! It was extremely clean inside and out; not even one leaf or debris around the pool. The pool was nice and not super busy when we were there and had fun toys to play with. The rooms were what we needed and ncie it gad a fridge with a freezer. Walking distance to the beach. Will definitely stay again!

ZP
Zachary Proulx Feb 12, 2026
10

Cute motel very well kept and friendly staff. Estelle was always smiling! The rooms and grounds are perfect for some r&r. Walking distance to the beach as well.

RF
Rob Frazer Feb 08, 2026
10

We stayed here in June for the Father's Day weekend. We had an excellent stay with Estelle and her staff. We had a group of 22 motorcycles and everyone was very happy with the accommodations. We would recommend staying at the Empire with Estelle. She looked after our group and ensured our stay was pleasant.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Empire Motel

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

A 6-minute walk from Skaha Lake, this relaxed motel is 2.7 km from Penticton Regional Airport, and 5 km from the shops and restaurants in the city centre.

  • Skaha Lake Rd & Yorkton 1 min Walk
  • 3322 South Main 14 min Walk
  • Yorkton & Skaha Lake 2 min Walk
  • Kelowna International Airport 1 hr 13 Car · 3 hr 6 Transit
  • Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) 6 min Car · 4 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in British Columbia. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Skaha Lake 129 reviews

Skaha Lake

Okanagan-Similkameen, BC, Canada

4.8 · Lake
Poplar Grove Winery 583 reviews

Poplar Grove Winery

425 Middle Bench Rd N, Penticton, BC V2A 8S5, Canada

4.3 · Winery
Skaha Lake Park 2,617 reviews

Skaha Lake Park

Skaha Lake Rd & Parkview Street, Penticton, BC V2A 3W2, Canada

4.7 · Park
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