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Desert Arms Hotel

2.0 star property
Guests sip craft drinks and enjoy delicious meals at the bar and restaurant, all while taking in stunning views of NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course

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The Desert Arms Hotel blends desert landscapes with modern comfort. Travelers can enjoy drinks at the bar or meals at the restaurant between exploring nearby Tinhorn Creek Winery. Express check-out makes departures smooth and hassle-free.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Oliver is home to Desert Arms Hotel. NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course and Tinhorn Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Osoyoos Lake and Spotted Lake. Inniskilin Okanagan Vineyards and Jackson-Triggs Winery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Oliver travel guide
Map
6341 Main Street, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T0

What's nearby

  • Sight seeing
    Osoyoos Lake
    13 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Burrowing Owl Estate Winery showing a pool, a hotel and farmland
    Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
    14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Oliver Pool
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rotary Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course
    1 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    3 min drive
  • 7-Eleven
    5 min walk
  • Subway
    3 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    7 min drive
  • Hammer's House of Hog
    7 min walk

About this property

Desert Arms Hotel

Hotel near NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course
Located close to Tinhorn Creek Winery, Desert Arms Hotel provides a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out
Room features
All guestrooms at Desert Arms Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Weekly housekeeping (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1928
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 20.00
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 500.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Desert Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 20.00.

Where is Desert Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Oliver, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tinhorn Creek Winery and Inniskilin Okanagan Vineyards. Jackson-Triggs Winery and Burrowing Owl Estate Winery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Desert Arms Hotel Reviews

6.4

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel and very friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and with a fun pub

Affordable and right in downtown Oliver. Great pub and the food and service are great in the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was quiet. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean. It was a pleasant overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice old hotel. Newly renovated. A work in progress but would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lodging was good, they don't have many things that they claim on the menu at the pub downstairs and the beer could be colder !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

OK to give it a try

Good for overnight and business travel

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a 87 year old Hotel with historic charm. Beds are very comfortable. Connected was a pub called Howling Coyote. Food was good and we had great fun playing Music Bingo. Extra special I won the blackout shharing with another Lady
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is very old but they have been updating it. My room was spacious and clean, but still needed a bit of craftsmanship to clean up the bathroom. I found the price was a great deal for that time in the Okanagan. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New management. Good facility. Understaffed. House key didn't work (but we could get in through the pub). We were traveling through and it was just what we needed. Fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Overpriced... Underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is quite nice to stay in a historic building and the pub food below is also very enjoyable. The bar staff check you into your room, but are not fully equipped to do so. The hotel manager tries to insist on cash payments, which is not feasible when travelling with a credit card.

6/10 Okay

Dave

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Way overpriced for the dated very basic room. This should be no more than 50 bucks a night. Itnis more of a hostel than anything. Ournwindow a/c was right over a dumpster which perfumed the room if wanted a/c. Do not recommend, especially at the price point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I found the history very interesting. It was on Main Street so everything was within walking distance. The bathroom was very clean but there was a water leak in the taps and we were cleaning that up regularly. The is no Lobby Area and we found no staff except for bar and Grill. So no one to call with concerns or get help if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Mindy-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t recommend based on the rooms we had.

The beds were uncomfortable and the rooms didn’t look like renovations were completed. The people were nice and friendly. It was a little challenging to unlock the front door with the key. One room door barely latched and the deadbolt didn’t work. Overall it was passable but we wouldn’t stay again based on the rooms we had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning did not work so the room did not cool down till around 1am,we had to buy a can of raid to kill the ants that were crawling all over,room had a very poor cable selection and no remote for the tv.Was over all a very disapointing stay stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a double room at the end of the hallway(206/207) They are trying to keep it authentic but wood/plank flooring in halls and rooms are a bit noisy. The doors seemed original, but one could see out through the door jamb. The toilet rocked back and forth at each use. The bathroom door had to be slammed to close, but then wobbled. Coffee supplies were good, no breakfast offered, but there are places nearby. We thought it would be noisy with karaoke on Friday and live music on Saturday, but were pleasantly surprised; never heard a thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, good service. Older small hotel , convenient to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. There is no lobby reception desk. We checked in late and had to go see the neighbor bartender to get our keys. There was loud karaoke in to the early hours of the next day. Not impressed for sure!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not book
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room. My biggest disappointment was poor (almost nonexistent wifi). We rely on wifi to book rooms and maintain contact with family when traveling. Due to short visit through USA on our way to Mexico (3 days) did not have a SIM card that worked in states.)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Low price for the basic necessities.

This is the most basic of basic accommodation. We looked out into a tin roof on the back of the building. It served our purpose, however. Just needed an inexpensive place to sleep for the night. The beds were comfortable and the mini fridge was handy for some essentials we brought.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our room was clean and had everything we needed; the tv was on the side wall, however, which made it difficult to watch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not bad for a one night quick stay. Check in was quite easy other then having to go through the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019