Clean, Quiet & Comfortable — Heart of the Shuswap
About Us
The Overlander Motel sits at 181 Shuswap Ave in Chase, BC — a charming village nestled beside Little Shuswap Lake with mountains rising right behind us. We offer clean, quiet, non-smoking rooms at reasonable rates, with friendly owners and a cozy atmosphere that keeps guests coming back year after year.
Free WiFi, free parking right at your door, and no booking fees when you call or book direct — saving you the 15–20% that online travel agencies add on top.
Halfway between Kamloops and Salmon Arm on the Trans-Canada. 2 minutes from Little Shuswap Lake. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery, and shops.
All rooms are ground-level with parking right outside — great for travellers with gear, bikes, boats, or trailers.
Rated 8.2/10 on Expedia and 7.2/10 on Booking.com. Guests consistently praise cleanliness, the mountain setting, and friendly service.
Skip the OTAs. No booking fees, no markups. Call us or book right here and get the real rate.
Accommodation
All rooms are non-smoking, ground-level, with free parking right at your door. All prices in Canadian dollars.
What's Included
Everything you need for a comfortable stay — included in your room rate.
In all rooms throughout the property
Park right outside your room door
All rooms and common areas
In every room for year-round comfort
Cable channels in every room
Mini fridge and microwave in all rooms
Complimentary in every room
Outdoor picnic area with weeping willow
Lockbox access for after-hours arrivals
Bath/shower with free toiletries
Stunning Shuswap scenery from your door
Easy access — no stairs needed
Local Area
Chase and the surrounding Shuswap region offer something for every season and every type of traveller.
Guest Reviews
"Very helpful staff, a good sized room, comfortable bed and a clean bathroom. The outside area was nicely done and the motel was very close to an excellent supermarket."
"It turned out to be very clean and comfortable. The bed was almost new. The room was freshly painted with new flooring. The owner was friendly and helpful. It's a hidden gem."
"A very well kept place. Very clean and with a well stocked kitchen. Very affordable in a friendly and safe setting. Recommended."
"I often travel to the coast and stop here every time! The rooms are always super clean. The owners take great pride in the business they operate. Highly recommended!"
Good to Know
Get In Touch
181 Shuswap Ave
Chase, BC V0E 1M0
9:30 AM – 9:30 PM daily
After hours: lockbox available — call ahead
On the Trans-Canada Highway
Between Kamloops & Salmon Arm
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Block specific date ranges per room (e.g. fully booked May 21–23). Guests can still book all other dates. The room stays visible and bookable for any unblocked dates.
Set a price multiplier for each season. 1.00 = base rate. 1.20 = 20% higher. 0.90 = 10% off. Changes apply immediately to the booking calculator.
📊 Current Rate Preview — Standard Queen (base C$120)
This is the confirmation email sent to both the guest and Overlandermotel1@gmail.com every time a reservation is made. You can copy this into your EmailJS template.
Dear {{guest_name}},
Thank you for booking directly with the Overlander Motel! Your reservation is confirmed. Here are your details:
⚠️ Cancellation Policy: 48 hours notice required. Late cancellations will be charged one night's room rate to the card on file.
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📍 Overlander Motel · 181 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC V0E 1M0
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We look forward to welcoming you to Chase, BC! — The Overlander Motel Team
💡 Tip: The yellow highlighted words like {{guest_name}} are variables — they get automatically replaced with the real booking info when the email sends. Copy this exactly into your EmailJS template editor.