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5-minute walk from Skaha Lake Park, great staff, clean but dated rooms
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free airport shuttle
- The hotel was praised for its proximity to Skaha Lake Park and the beach
- The hotel's staff were complimented for their friendly and accommodating service
- Several guests were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms
Cons
- A few guests reported dated decor and noisy air conditioning
- The hotel's rates were overpriced according to a few lodgers
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Shuttle
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Feb 21, 2014
Overview
Located about a 1-minute walk from the beach and a 3-minute drive from Highway 97, the Beachside Motel is geared towards travellers who prefer a hotel with an indoor pool, extended kitchen amenities and easy access to the beach and highway.
more Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker and a mini-fridge. Rooms with a full kitchen, one or two separate bedrooms and a living room with a sofabed are also available and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
The hotel also offers an indoor pool, a sauna, BBQ facilities, guest laundry, a playground, free parking and a free airport shuttle (please contact the hotel for details). Pets are permitted for $15 per pet, per day.
Skaha Lake Park is roughly a 5-minute walk away, while Cleo Cherry Lane Shopping Centre can be found 7 minutes away by car. LocoLanding Adventure Park is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel and Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is a 7-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $15/pet/day, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: February 13, 2014)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $15/pet/day, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: February 13, 2014)
The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, staff and rooms.
The hotel's location was praised by numerous reviewers. They described it as safe and close to Skaha Lake Park, the beach, shopping, a grocery store, the marina, LoloLanding Adventure Park, tennis courts, the canal and a liquor store.
The hotel's staff were the source of many compliments by lodgers, who characterized them as friendly, helpful and accommodating. One patron noted, "Staff were knowledgeable and watchful - they seemed aware of all comings/goings, which helped ease concerns about our kids playing by themselves. Also a special mention should be made about one of the room maids, who took time to help us find activities to fill our day. She came up with ideas/locations that we would not have found on our own".
Several lodgers were pleased with the hotel's accommodations. They described their rooms as clean, well equipped, quiet, well maintained and spacious, with good Wi-Fi. A few travellers had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the hotel's rooms and cost.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and quiet rooms, a few guests criticized their accommodations. They reported dated decor, uncomfortable beds, small TVs, no hair dryers or toiletries and noisy in-room air conditioning.
A few travellers were disappointed with the hotel's rates, which they described as expensive and overpriced.
Sources
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #4 of 44 Penticton hotels with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 45 reviews.Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.7 out of 10 from 16 reviews.
The author called the hotel on February 13, 2014 to verify some information.
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# Location
- South Okanagan Events Centre (4.6 km)
3624 Parkview Street, Penticton, BC