Kettle Valley Beach Resort

This Resort has an excellent location, right across from beach. The reno's are nicely done, rooms are clean. The staff was very accommodating for all of our needs and super friendly. A bit pricey, but hey free beach towels for your day use. The new tub is a bit slippery, could use a tub mat for safety. This was my first stay in Penticton so cannot compare to other accommodations but friends say this was by far the best place to stay on Lakeshore Drive. Would stay there again.

We recently were charged $640/ night for a 2 bedroom suite that had very little living space. The bathroom was also tiny. We don't feel that we got very good value for the price. The room was clean and some recent reno's has been done. However, due to the motels age, it looks like alot more work will still need to be done.

Hubby and I had a great three day/night trip to Penticton and a lovely stay at the Kettle Valley Beach Resort. The renovation to this lakefront motel was stylish and functional - this is, hands down, the best motel on Lakeshore Drive! We stayed in a Queen standard room, which was exactly what we needed for our quick visit. We parked right outside our room and walked everywhere - the beach, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, the liquor store. The only time we drove was the one day we went to visit wineries in Naramata. Walk score: 100! The room was super clean. Loved the laid-back, coastal vibe of the decor. There were wood floors, a cute rug, a large print of the Okanagan lakefront from the 50s/60s. The room had a desk and chair, mini fridge, coffee maker. The sink was in the room, toilet and tub were in a very small, separate space. There was hanging space in the closet but no drawers so we only unpacked stuff that could be hung, otherwise we just kept things in our bags. There is one luggage rack provided but we had two pieces of luggage so we used the chair to keep the other bag off the floor. Not a big deal for a short trip. We had a raised patio outside our door which was quite spacious. We used it every afternoon/evening to drink wine and enjoy the fresh air. Our only wish for the space was the motel to update the hot water supply. They do explain that the water needs to be run for 3-5 minutes to get hot water but it is such a waste of good, clean water and it does get hot (literally after 5 minutes), but it’s quite wasteful. The motel also provides a lot of “extras” that we found super convenient. They have beach towels, bags of ice for your coolers, two barbecues, picnic tables, covered seating and a fire pit. Who needs a pool when the lake is right there? Not us! But if you prefer a pool, just know there isn’t one. The staff is fantastic. We never saw them in person but they were always checking in with us and quick to respond to texts. Thanks to Shelly and Kendra! We HIGHLY recommend the Kettle Valley Beach Resort. 👍🏽👍🏽🏖

Good: Newly renovated ‘Crown Motel’ across from Okanagon Lake Beach. Perfect location with a variety of room types and prices. The best beach area in Penticton and the river float access is only a few steps away; lots of restaurants and activities within walking distance and the river/bike walk along the area is outstanding and safe. No longer has a swimming pool but great seating areas with a gas fire pit, sunshades chair areas, 2 new bbqs and picnic tables. Lots of separate room for families or groups. Wonderful to be provided with unlimited ice. Buildings A&C won’t see the machine but it’s around the corner towards the back units. Unfortunately greedy people take bags of ice for their coolers when they leave so I’m guessing the ‘free’ access won’t continue. Rooms are clean and bed and pillows are comfortable. A small jar of coffee and a limited amount of filters are provided with powdered cream. Free strong wifi. Bad: Parking, although free, is a bit like mayhem as there is no assigned spots (see many previous reviews). Back parking is very tight and hard to navigate. Although we have come to this motel for years and have always enjoyed our time here, we feel a little ripped off this time. We booked early in May and what we thought was our usual room type but when arrived to find the worst room (without elevated patio and with a car parked on our doorstep). You can’t talk to anyone in person as the office is locked and no one is on-site. However, we texted the owner/managers and received an immediate response - which was appreciated. We told them about our situation and unhappiness of room selection and we were kindly offered an upgrade as thankfully there was a 1-bedroom with cooking facilities available in the back section. Now the rub: we have travelled extensively and have often upgraded our rooms. This time, we weren’t offered the difference in the room types across the board at todays rate but had to pay an additional $530 plus tax for 3 nights to upgrade from an old (lower) rate to a new (higher) rate room. It’s a simple calculation that every hotel does. Price to upgrade based on current room types rates!!” The difference between the room types should have been $360. After back and forth, the owner agreed to take 10% off our next visit in 2024 if we book by September. However, I think we are left with bad feelings and perhaps it’s time to move on. This is unfortunate as we have stayed in the same spot for over 20 years. “ Rooms cleaned every 7 days. Not really an issue for us but others like more attention. Lots of towels tho. Rooms have 2 chairs outside their doors plus a wood stump as a table. Unfortunately, ants like wood. A strange choice but part of the ‘beach’ theme I guess. Tips: Not a lot of extras is provided so bring the following with you: - a sharp knife or two for chopping or cutting plus salad tongs & a cutting board. Cutlery provided but nothing to prepare dinners. - Dish soap - Shampoo/Conditioner - Bath Soap