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The Recreation Inn & Suites

2.0 of 5
1891 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y7V6, Canada
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The Recreation Inn & Suites
Ranked #31 of 38 hotels in Kelowna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This small hotel was a perfect fit for my family. We just arrived back from our weekend stay and wanted to thank the staff and management for the fun stay. When we arrived they had beach balls in the pool and the kids wanted to swim the entire day. Front desk lady (Dorothy) made our stay the best. We will... More

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WitmarGM, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

We are pleased firstly that your family enjoyed thier stay at our property, and secondly that we fullfilled your expectations of your family's fun, comfort and service as you mentioned. Your compliment of our front desk agent has been passed on. Please come again! More

Edmonton, Canada
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We stayed at the RI a while ago and because of past issues, we had our doubts about ever returning. The price, however, was what ultimately drew us back. Wow! what a difference a year can make. There are new sinks, the linens seem new or of better quality, the gardens look great, and, if I looked better in a... More

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WitmarGM, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
May 21, 2013

Thank you for such a positive review, and we are pleased that you did try the Recreation Inn once again. With comments such as yours it ensures us that we are going forth in our efforts to make our property a comfortable, clean and friendly environment for our valued guests. Please come again. More

Revelstoke, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

A friend of mine who lives in Kelowna recommended this budget property. Stayed here with my family (3 kids) and was impressed with the value. We needed two rooms so the price was right. Kids loved the little pool. The staff were great - recommended a path to walk the dog nearby along a creek creek/path so we did that... More

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WitmarGM, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

I would like to thank you for taking the time to post such a positive comment on your family's stay at the Recreation Inn. Reviews such as yours, encourages us to strive for perfection for all of our guests. We invite you back to stay in the near future. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed at this hotel one night on our way home. Hotel was great and we really enjoyed the stay while in Kelowna. Thank you to the wonderful staff and keep up your friendly attitudes. we will stay again. The bed linens were so nice, crisp and clean.

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WitmarGM, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Thank you for your recent review on the Recreation Inn, Kelowna, Happy to hear that you decided to choose our property on your way home, and also grateful that we met your expectations. Please come back again soon! More

Rossland, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We travelled as a couple, for 2 nights, 12 and 13 April 2013.. This a sixties kind of feel motel, quite plain, eggshell painted walls, however it was clean (other reviewers had mentioned it wasn't). I was concerned about the gap around the door, but it was secure and the room was warm enough on the cold March evening. Friendly... More

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WitmarGM, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
May 7, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments and opinions on the Recreation Inn. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you found our property to be clean, welll manintained with friendly service. We take all suggestions seriously and strive to improve where we are required to. Please think of us once... More

Victoria, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

Based on other reviews I'd have to say their reno's went very well. The Inn is older but it appears to be reasonably well maintained and my room was clean. It's an Inn from the 60's/70's. It's look and feel brought back a lot of good memories of places I used to stay in on road trips with my family... More

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Garth C, Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
October 19, 2012

Thank you for review of Oct .11 our team at the Recreation Inn work hard to maintain a clean and comfortable property.All comments are important to us good and bad. We try hard to provide all our guests a pleasant experience. More

Abbotsford, Canada
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

We decided to stay here on someone else's recommendation. The staff were friendly enough but the room was not clean. We ha asked for a room with a kitchenette - the first room that we got I'd not have one. We were moved to a kitchenette suite that had not been thoroughly cleaned for a while - how do I... More

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Garth C, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
October 30, 2012

Thank you for taking the time to express your concerns on TripAdvisor. We appreciate your opinion and do our best to ensure changes are implemented in the hotel. We are happy that our staff did look after you and made your stay safe and comfortable. Please come back and allow us the opportunity to be your room provider upon your... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

Forced to spend 3 nights here for a ball tourney, organized and booked by a volunteer parent who was trying to keep team costs down. The place is old and dirty, found used paper towels under the bed, hair in the tub and bathroom and God only knows what caused the stains on the carpets. The front desk person was... More

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Garth C, Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
October 19, 2012

Thank you for your review from September 16 we have our staff working hard to keep our hotel clean and comfortable. we have recently changed a few housekeepers and now doing a total fall clean up.as for your noise issues, all unwanted guests have checked out of the hotel. once again thank you for your review. More

Calgary, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

August 15th-19th 2012. Motel is very dated, dubiously and poorly maintained seeing its best days in the 70's. Looking at the exterior door from the three different rooms, you could see the door was ill-fitted and crooked. Only the door handle is lockable, with the deadbolt being unusable- this is a security concern as it is exposed to the public.... More

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Garth C, Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
September 10, 2012

Gavin A. Thank you for your review on Tripadvisor We are sorry to hear that your review was poor service we always try to improve out customer service with our guest. we are working on fixing all our doors and to ensure guest security.and Spending the month of September fixing up the property. if you return to Kelowna we like... More

Mission, Canada
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2012

We were looking for a pet friendly hotel in Kelowna. After many calls Recreation Inn had the cheapest prices. Since we had both a cat and a dog with us we were worried we couldn't find a hotel that would accommodate us with two pets. -many won't Let's be honest, the hotel is outdated, worn out and not in the... More

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Garth C, General Manager at The Recreation Inn & Suites, responded to this review
October 30, 2012

T|hank you for taking the time to post your review on TripAdvisor. I am glad to hear that they found you a room that suited your needs with your pets. We are working hard to upgrade our hotel and to make your next stay with us a pleasant one. Please think of the Recreation Inn on your next trip to... More

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Also Known As:
The Recreation Hotel Kelowna
The Recreation Inn And Suites
Recreation Hotel Kelowna
The Recreation Inn & Suites Kelowna, Okanagan Valley
Address: 1891 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y7V6, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Okanagan Valley > Kelowna
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
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Ranked #31 of 38 hotels in Kelowna
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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