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Reviews of Bowmont Motel 2 stars

80 Riverside Drive, V2A 5Y3 Penticton, Canada

#24 of 36 hotels in Penticton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 584 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    6.0
    Just ok for budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fridge was not opening. I mentioned to staff but no one came to have a look.

    Location was great. Hotel room dated. Overall good place to stay for the budget traveler.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Great staff and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 1 night

    The motel needs to be upgraded

    Excellent service and great barbeque and sitting area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Finicky door lock

    Quiet, clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Exploring Okanagan
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was dated with some finicky sounds thru the evening. The lever on the toilet handle was busted. Temperature control was off for the cool season. There was no Clean Remote Program. Look for this option.

    Location was good. Value for money. Really enjoyed having a kitchenette with dishes and extras. Keyless entry was easy and the patio was nice for the morning. Plenty of parking. Beach theme decor was nice for penticton

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable but quirky
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not hear about breakfast, booking through Booking was awkward, no staff in the office Sunday morning when we were leaving

    Easy to find, relaxing layout of the property, very clean, character-older property, moderate price

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    8.0
    It was a good calming stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit old

    Calm

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Will definitely return and bring more friends/family.
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was hard to find our room in #103 turns out it was past the office along the outdoor patio past the pool and straight ahead along with numbers #106 or 105 - 102 so after a few to many times around the building we did reach our room.

    The room was larger than expected. Had a great outdoor area (although closed for the season). Good parking even though shared had lots of room to park options. Had a large kitchen, nice interior with a bright vintage vibe better than other hotels and motels I have visited and found a great deal. Tv with Shaw, air conditioning worked great same with the heating. Provided nice shampoo, conditioner, and soaps not the standard low quality, with unique refreshing scents (took them all home).

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    7.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't even have a tiny table to eat.

    The location is great. Checking in was easy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    7.0
    Fine value rental well located
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less msg being sent to customer unnessesarily

    Convenient location to beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    7.0
    Old motel but great layout and affordable for families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got a notice that the desk would close at 5:00 pm, I tried to call them but was not able to get through to anyone. If you are on a motorcycle you can’t just answer your phone or read messages and you are dependent that your room will be available, this caused me to ride much faster than I wanted to, uncomfortably so and we made by 5 mins after 5. Turns out the desk was still available they replied to my message and we had no problem getting the room, a 5:00 pm deadline is never good when you have long distance travelers at the mercy of road contritions, traffic and road work to get there so be aware of this. I almost canceled the booking but would have lost close to hundred bucks cancellation fees, hopefully this gets resolved and accommodation is made for later arrivals.

    It’s a great place been going there for years

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    8.0
    Met my needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Courtyard Standard Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Few facilities

    Courtesy

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    7.0
    was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Courtyard Standard Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hot tub wasnt open.. Said it was because of the fires which we didnt believe.. Why would a forest fire miles away affect a hot tub..

    location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant location at good value. Would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Older property but presents well with good beach theme. Although did not use and some was closed due to the season, the courtyard area is lovely and welcoming for guests to enjoy (I.e. pool, hot tub, BBQ area).

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    A comfortable classic that needs some TLC to bring it back to its former glory.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Bowmont requires lots of upgrading. There were stains in some furniture and the floors could be cleaner. One of our party didn’t like the musty smell in their room and another’s said there were burn marks in the bathroom floor.

    The building has good bones and lots of retro character. It is an excellent location for families to access the beach and recreational activities and for everyone to get to the waterfront. The pool looked nice but we never used it. The beds were comfortable and we slept well. The area was quiet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    8.0
    Great location, be ready to overlook some badly needed updates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The furniture is very worn out around the pool and in the common area. Pool is great but the concrete liner is coming off in big sharp chunks. The AC units in the rooms do a good job of cooling but they’re ancient and very, very loud at night. Going without AC is absolutely impossible in the Okanagan summer heat. Calls to the office weren’t returned, and we stayed 3 nights without ever getting any housekeeping service which was surprising. I would still stay again, but will come with lower expectations.

    Great facilities like the BBQ area, overall the concept is really fun with the retro vibe. Close to the beach, quiet and the beds are comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Great place but bring back daily maid service or lower prices accordingly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No daily room cleaning yet prices per night are much higher than they were pre-covid.

    Location is great, and pool is the best on the Okanagan lakefront strip.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Good place to stay overall, just dirty floors. Bring slippers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the floors were really dirty, our feet were dark with dirt after only an hour or two walking bare feet in the room. The rest of the room was clean. Wish they would mop the floors between stays. The first room we had only had a/c in the main area and not in the bedroom which was a problem but the staff happy moved us to a new room with a/c in both.

    The pool, the bbqs, the beds, the office dog, the location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard Deluxe Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Good location, clean , friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    6.0
    We loved the pool and courtyard. Our room was just not clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite dirty. Old is fine, black mold around the tub is not acceptable.

    Pool area was lovely!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Courtyard Standard Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to sweep the floor and run a cloth over the hood of the heater in the washroom..😔 There is no electric outlet in the bathroom for hair dryer or curling iron. 😔😔

    Great location, amenities, and size of suite.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    8.0
    Amazing and memorable family vacation at Bowmont, cannot wait to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Courtyard Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room could have been a bit more clean.

    Really liked the location and atmosphere. So close to all of our favorite things to do, great pool and just so inviting and fun in the courtyard. Staff were absolutely amazing to deal with. Extremely accommodating. Our whole family agrees this will be our go to spot each year! They have lovely BBQ area where people can come together. They had live music on the weekend and such great personal touches by following up.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to contact owners/managers. My texts went unanswered

    Location was ideal and quiet on a Sat night

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Would stay again but only with a much cheaper rate and lower expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Courtyard Deluxe
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paid a lot of money for a poolside room due to it being necessary to keep an easier eye on my special needs son while he was in the pool and instead we had a room with zero pool view and our main view being the outside wall to the maintenance/laundry room. No hairdryers, no ice machine and none of the machines in the laundry room was working. I lugged 50lbs of wet soapy laundry to the Riverside motel next door where a friend was staying so I could finish it there. Frustrating af.

    Great location, very nice pool and lounging area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    8.0
    Best pool and location off the strip in Penticton.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Courtyard Family
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely filthy. We know that, so we have brought our own cleaning products to clean before we unpacked.

    Best location, amazing pool, great layout, family friendly.

    Stayed in August 2023

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