HI-Shuswap Lake, Squilax General Store and Hostel

Blair, the owner/manager, was very accommodating...even though I needed a place at the last minute. My car broke down up a forest service road, and after finding a space for me at the hostel, she helped me with all the arrangements so that I could get my vehicle back and to my destination in time for school. She is very knowledgeable and knows the area. Hostel is on the lakeside, with access to the lake. There's space for parking, a few private rooms, some dorms converted from cabooses, and an area for tents. It's got an old school feel to the place. Quite affordable (private room was $42 with hostel international membership...$52 without it). For $5 you get all-you-can-eat, homemade pancakes (with fruit in them) and either coffee/hot choco./tea for breakfast. Friendly staff! Thanks!!
8 years ago (04-09-2017)

Really cute hostile. Definitely a quirky fun space to be in. Really Wonderful owner. If you are used to staying in hostels in this one will be very pleasant place to be. There are a few discomforts but if You have stayed in hostels then it won’t be a surprise.
8 years ago (07-11-2017)

We had a lovely stay at the Shuswap Lake HI. Staff was very friendly and the gluten-free fruit pancakes were a delightful surprise. I would definitely stay at this hostel again.
8 years ago (07-07-2017)

heard what we were doing with our kindergartens for an over night field trip this year.... had to check out the pictures online... looks like its going to be so much fun!! cant wait until may!!
8 years ago (18-01-2017)

I am baffled that so many people have reviewed this place well. I've stayed in some pretty basic hostels all over the world but this one is properly dirty and smells rather funky as well. Stayed in the main house and nearly bailed out at bedtime. Has some interesting artefacts around the place and is in a great lakeside spot, so plenty of potential, but would not recommend in its current state.
9 years ago (30-09-2016)