Empire Motel is a garden oasis near the heart of town, where guests can unwind with free in-room WiFi and enjoy the seasonal pool. With a playground for kids, barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings, and helpful staff on hand to ensure your stay is nothing short of wonderful.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Seasonal outdoor pool
Air conditioning
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Playground
Feel at home (6)
Playground on-site
Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$231
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
16 reviews
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Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
South Okanagan Events Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Peach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Okanagan Beach - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Barley Mill Pub - 2 min drive
Tim Hortons - 16 min walk
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
La Casa Ouzeria Restaurant - 5 min drive
About this property
Empire Motel
Empire Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Skaha Beach and Okanagan Lake. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Okanagan Beach. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Travelling with children
Playground
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Picnic area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall shower heads
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of CAD 300 will be collected before check-in
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Empire Motel Penticton
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Frequently asked questions
Does Empire Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Empire Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Empire Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Empire Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Empire Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Empire Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Cascades Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Empire Motel and nearby?
Empire Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.
What's the area around Empire Motel like?
Empire Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Skaha Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Skaha Lake. Travellers say that the motel is in a great location.
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Empire Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Location
Beach
Bed
Family friendly
Restaurant
Value
Lake
Kitchen
What guests liked
The pool was clean, refreshing, and a great place to relax with many outdoor seating areas and BBQs. (24 reviews)
The property is within a short walk to the beach, making it an ideal location for beachgoers. (18 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2025
Friendly and easy check in and out
Perfect location, clean rooms, will definitely be staying there again
Margo
Margo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
Estelle checked us in and was so friendly and helpful! It was a wonderful place to stay, very comfortable, quiet and clean.
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2025
Little gem!
Great clean and friendly. Loved you short stay. Highly recommend
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Amazing Stay.
Fabulous stay. Empire is an older motel, like so many in Penticton—but if you are looking for the iconic 1960’s motel vibe that is spotlessly clean and family run this is the place for you. There is a large pool, numerous BBQs and plenty of outdoor seating. It is walking distance to Skaha beach, which is the better of the 2 lakes for families with small children. Highly recommend.
shelley
shelley, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean and spacious.
Dwayne
Dwayne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Great Place to stay and Great Price.
We had an amazing stay at the Empire Motel at a great price. The rooms were updated and clean, the owner/manager was very friendly and helpful during our stay. It also has a nice outdoor pool area and bbq area. I believe the outdoor pool opens in May.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
Awesome place which was spotlessly clean and quiet. Very comfortable. The owners are incredibly friendly. The experience was outstanding!
Hua
Hua, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Awesome place would recommend!
Sharlenn
Sharlenn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Mar 2025
Clean and homey
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Very clean and quiet. The owners are so friendly and gave lots of suggestions for the area.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Would stay again.
Comfortable,clean and service was helpful and caring.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
Loved the lady in the office, very kind and accomadating
carl
carl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2024
It’s clean, friendly staff, super location- a great place to stay!
Joanne
Joanne, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2024
The property was extremely clean and rooms were very spacious. Front desk staff were also very friendly
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Very clean and quiet and front office lady was very kind made us feel right at home
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
Very clean family run motel. Staff was friendly and wanting to help! Will definitely stay again next time we are in Penticton.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sept 2024
Good location, very clean, nice outdoor facility.
BRADLEY
BRADLEY, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 June 2024
great location
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
A very cozy and well maintained property. Very friendly and helpful staff/owner. I definitely recommend the Empire motel to travellers.
Kim
Kim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2024
Everything was excellent. Estelle at the front desk is so friendly and welcoming to the guests. Will definitely be staying again!
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
The service was excellent! Really close to the beach and restaurants. The room was very clean and everyone was very polite and accommodating. Great place to stay!
Lucas
Lucas, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Sept 2024
Stayed here for a couple of nights. It was both convenient and reasonably priced.
Kara
Kara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sept 2024
It was such a great stay at the hotel. Clean, walking distance to stores, restaurants, coffee and the beach. The team there is super friendly and made our stay perfect. Totally would recommend!
Cristina
Cristina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Great place, very friendly helpful owner. Great value also
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
Clean bright comfortable good shower pressure everything that is important in a good night stay got all my check works thank you