Pleasant View Motel

5.7 | Mediocre | #2 out of 2 hotels in Summerland

MAP13608 Highway 97, Summerland, BC, Canada

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Along Highway 97, friendly staff, some rooms with kitchens, mixed room reviews

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free parking
Several guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to downtown Sutherland and shopping
The staff were friendly and accommodating according to several reviewers
Some lodgers were satisfied with their quiet and well-equipped rooms

Cons

Several guests reported worn rooms and uncomfortable beds

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Parking

Editor's Review

Updated Feb 21, 2014

Overview

Located about a 4-minute drive from Summerland's city centre along Highway 97, this motel is suitable for car travellers who prefer a centrally located hotel with an outdoor pool, extended kitchen amenities and easy highway access.

Each of the motel's air-conditioned guest rooms offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a coffeemaker. Rooms with a kitchenette and a separate bedroom are also available and the motel is not wheelchair accessible.

The motel also offers RV hookups, a seasonal outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and free parking. Pets are permitted upon request for an additional $5 per pet, per day.

Cleo Cherry Lane Shopping Centre is about a 16-minute drive from the hotel, while Sumac Ridge Estate Winery and Glengarry Golf & Country Club are both about a 3-minute drive away. Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is roughly 19 minutes away by car. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets $5/pet/night upon request, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: February 13, 2014)

The Good

Guest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the location, staff and rooms.

Several reviewers found the motel close to downtown Summerland, Okanagan Lake, shopping, vineyards, the beach, Penticton and a gas station.

Several lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as friendly, helpful and accommodating.

The rooms were satisfactory for some guests. They described their accommodations as clean, quiet and well equipped, with nice lake views. It should be noted, however, that some travellers were disappointed with their lodgings (see below).

The Bad

Guest critiques consulted for this review showed some negative responses towards the rooms.

Although some guests were satisfied with their clean and quiet rooms, several reviewers criticized their accommodations. They reported uncomfortable beds, dated decor, worn fixtures and bedding, no hair dryers, a lack of cooking utensils, erratic shower temperatures and some cleaning issues. Highway noise was also reported by a few lodgers.

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Sources

Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6.8 out of 10 from 31 reviews.

Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 2.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #4 of 4 Summerland hotels with an average rating of 1 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

The author called the hotel on February 13, 2014 to verify some information.

Analyzed by Erin H.

Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.

Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

5.7 / out of 10

"Mediocre"

Ranked by Guests

2 / out of 2

hotels in Summerland

The average guest rating for Pleasant View Motel is 5.7 out of 10 based on 140 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Pleasant View Motel at #2 out of 2 hotels in Summerland.

Location

Pleasant View Motel
13608 Highway 97, Summerland, BC

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Pleasant View Motel

13608 Highway 97, Summerland, BC