About this property

Located in Vernon, this motel provides free Wi-Fi in all areas. A fully equipped kitchen is provided in guest suites. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. A coffee maker, a work desk, and a sofa are provided in the suites at Tel-A-Friend Motel. An private bathroom includes free toiletries. Guests can enjoy garden views. A gas furnace offers heating in all suites. Pullout bed upon request A guest launderette is offered at Motel Tel-A-Friend. A vending machine provides drinks. Fax and photocopying facilities are available on site. Free on-site parking is included. Gray Monk Estate Winery is 23 minutes’ drive away. Kelowna is 29 mi from Tel-A-Friend Motel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ariana
    Canada Canada
    Great location, easy access to Vernon and Kelowna, beaches are close by. Great for short trips where you need to sleep and shower, very unique property, has a lot of cowboy charm - loved it!
  • Joelle
    Canada Canada
    Cute little suite with the feel of home rather than a motel.
  • Stacia
    Canada Canada
    Quaint, nice little motel with all the comforts that you could ask for. Everything in our room including the decor was thoughtfully designed and placed. Loved the aesthetics!
  • Aucoin
    Canada Canada
    A unique place to stay. The suite we had was retro furnished, lots of fun. Very comfortable and very good pricing for a suite with cooking facilities, and all the amenities. Outstanding value. This is not your run-of-the-mill chain motel....
  • Skrobot
    Canada Canada
    Vintage feel and Proprietor had all these little things in the kitchen / bathroom to make it feel like home
  • Janet
    Canada Canada
    Friendly staff, good value, coffee & tea and shampoo etc provided
  • Inna
    Canada Canada
    Very charming non chain motel. We had all we needed, 1 bedroom suite with a kitchenette. Clean and comfortable. The owner was helpful and accommodating.
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    The Tell a friend Motel is the better choice of smaller motels in Vernon. Offering a safe residential location. The motel has a drive-thru parking lot and plenty of parking. Clean, comfortable and cozy.
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    I loved the Tell a Friend inside and out. The owners put a lot of love into their Motel. I feel very comfortable and rejuvenated , after my stay. The beds have good linen and are comfortable to sleep on. The space outside is huge with plenty of...
  • Peter
    Canada Canada
    I love the location on the very edge of downtown Vernon, just a three block walk to downtown. The suite was a one bedroom fully stocked kitchen with a vintage frigidare 1950's fridge that works beautifully, What a lovely flashback experience for...

Area info

House rules

Tel-A-Friend Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets are allowed only upon request and charges will be applicable.

Please note, there will be a cost of CAD $20 a load when using the launderette.

Please note, the motel is pet-friendly, however the management has to be aware of what kind of pet in order to arrange for it prior to arrival. Pets are only allowed upon request.

Please note there is a pet cleaning fee of CAD 150 for bringing a pet to a non-friendly pet room.

Guest name on reservation must match credit card name.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Tel-A-Friend Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.