Golden Sands Resort Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Okanagan Lake

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Panoramic Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area
Exterior
Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living room
Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach nearby

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Explore the area

Map
1028 Lakeshore Drive, Penticton, BC, V2A 1C1
  • S.S. Sicamous Inland Marine Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • SS Sicamous
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • LocoLanding Adventure Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Panoramic Studio, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Panoramic Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Penticton

At Golden Sands Resort Motel you'll be within steps of Okanagan Lake and S.S. Sicamous Inland Marine Museum. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Penticton motel include Penticton Rose Garden and SS Sicamous.

What's nearby

  • Penticton Trade and Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cascades Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Okanagan Events Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Okanagan Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Penticton, BC (YYF-Penticton Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peach-On-The-Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tratto Pizzaria Ltd - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slackwater Brewing - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Golden Sands Resort Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Okanagan Lake
As a guest of Golden Sands Resort Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Golden Sands Resort Motel also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This Penticton motel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Golden Sands Resort Motel offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Penticton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 100 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 100 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Golden Sands Resort Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Golden Sands Resort Motel on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$217.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Yep, Golden Sands Resort Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Yep, Golden Sands Resort Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Okanagan Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Does Golden Sands Resort Motel have a pool?

Golden Sands Resort Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May 15 to October 01).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

No, Golden Sands Resort Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Sands Resort Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Golden Sands Resort Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 151 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room. Not too far of a walk to the “downtown”
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with partner
The location is excellent . The bathroom fan did not work . There was one sink outside the bathroom which was for both bathroom and kitchen use . The a/c was VERY NOISY and needs servicing . The window blind did not work so we had to cover the window with towels at night .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and decent A/C is the only positive. The motel is falling apart. Pool is leaking into the parking lot. Mattress was very hard and old. Thin old bedding and crappy pillows. No towel rack or toilet paper holder in the bathroom due to being broken. Bathroom door barely closed. No ice dispenser available or beverage machine. Several broken appliances littered on the property. Front check-in office is hoarded with supplies, very uninviting. $230 for 1 night, 2 adults & 2 kids.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good location at the beach, Okanagan Lake, just across the beach. Room was simple but quite large. Had Tv, 2 burner tove, coffee maker. They could probably add a little more kitchen stuff to to the room and a sponge to clean the dishes. Owner was helpful an broght exgtra glasses and a salad mixing bowl. You can wal to a grocery storeand also to dowtown. Good restaurants and coffee shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blood stained spare pillow, unmade & filthy blood stained sheets on hide a bed, dishes in cupboard dirty, massive spider webs on ceiling fan chains, floor not swept, ZERO toilet paper, no toiletries, no coffee supplies
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Floors not swept, finger nail clippings on table, massive spider webs on ceiling fan chains, dirty dishes in cupboards, ZERO toilet paper, no toiletries, no coffee supplies, filthy blood stained sheets on hide a bed & not made blood stained spare pillow
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was our first time staying at Golden Sands! Doug was there to welcome us when we checked in. He made us feel like family the second we entered the office. He was kind and had tons of suggestions for restaurants. He was personable and chatted with my six-year-old, who immediately became a big fan of his :). He was helpful and attentive our entire trip. Thank you so much, Doug! I also left my hair straightener behind, and Doug went above and beyond to get it and mail it to me on his own time. The Hotel is old….. Like every other hotel around there, however, it’s extremely clean and kept up-to-date. We had a very nice room with air-conditioning and a kitchenette. There is an outdoor swimming pool that was a bit brisk but very much needed as it was around 36° when we were there. Golden Sands is now going to be our family’s go to hotel! Thank you Doug for providing a level of customer service that went above and beyond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty. Spider webs all over. Spider webs hanging down from the cieling amd of the walls.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointed this time round - have stayed in the past but the property has not been kept up. Not very clean at all. Location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well dont waste any money on this place its literally a dump including toilet coming off the floor dirty rooms flat as a pancake pillows !!! Rock hard million year old bed !! Never again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

denine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good stay. Cable didn’t work. Said they would call Shaw but never heard anything again about it. Otherwise it was good. Older man working front desk was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Meggie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ceiling fan in our room was falling down and unsafe to use which was unfortunate because it was hot weather and would’ve been useful. As well, the safety sign/firemap or whatever it is right beside the door was shattered glass and half missing - could’ve easily sliced a finger - needs to be replaced asap. Everything else was great and beds were comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sholeh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool was supposed to be heated but it was colder than refrigerator water! The location was very good and convenient. And staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teagan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great after a long concert, however wish there was towels so we could shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie Foxx

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location as close to the beach and restaurants. Could be cleaner a specially outdoor, to enjoy seating outside. Housekeepers were in rush to prep the suite, no toilet paper and forget collecting garbage in the kitchen. Otherwise they have amazing staff in the office and excellent customer service over the phone. I wish they had individual table outside of the suite or more seating “patio” outside. With full parking it is hard to find any space. I would come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024