We decided to stay a night here on a whim a few days after Christmas. It was a great time to try…read morethis place out as the offseason price was reasonable. Expedia had a deal for about $140. The staff at the front desk were friendly and accommodating, we asked for a couple wine glasses and he said they should be in your room before you get there. The only arrived a couple minutes later. We had a beautiful view of the city, it was all lit up for Christmas, just gorgeous. And a cute little balcony with a couple chairs and table. There was also black out blinds which I really appreciated. The climate control was great, and not too loud when it kicked on. The room was tidy and nicely laid out. The bathroom was great with a huge mirror lining one wall. The beds were a bit stiff, but not bad, lots of pillows to choose from and the sheets were alright, a bit loud when you moved but comfortable. One really nice perk was the complementary house coats in the room, that was a nice touch. Not sure if I would want to pay the summer prices for this room, but it was great for our price in the winter.

Great view from the room. This is the view of the hotel from popular grove winery. The hotel has a…read moreprivate beach with bar service. The restaurant has an amazing view on the lake. The beach next to the hotel is great. We will return!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a weekend holiday. We came up from Washington and stayed in the…read more"Hideaway" room. It was great! Great location, right across from the water, great food nearby, an easy 2 minutes walk. The hostess is so friendly, and a cozy room!.....Then, on our second night there (a Saturday) our car died. Of course NOTHING was open, and I had to get back to to work Sunday. The wonderful hostess called the owners son Cole, who works on cars. He offered to take my car and try to fix it for me! Sure enough, around midnight, we get a knock on the door, and there he is with a smile and my car key! I cannot tell you how helpful, and kind they all were! Just today they called to make sure we made it safely home! We will definitely be back, and recommending them to everyone who wants a lovely place to stay in Penticton!

Room was clean and comfortable but the breakfast part of the B&B was horrible. Cold boiled eggs,…read moredry toast, fruit salad. KRaft singles cheese slices. I've had "continental" breakfasts at a $50 a night motel.

overall a solid a-. they had a free coffee maker on the lower floors and it was comfy. the issue…read moreis on day 2 a fuse blew and made all of our food in the fridge rotten overnight. matinence is coming soon. will update

This is our first night in the hotel we've stayed in the past and it's been okay nothing like this!…read moreNow we're stuck here for another 4 nights with this disgusting room. With hairs in the bathtub and multiple places in the bathroom, white stuff on the bedding, a hair under the sheets! Cobwebs with multiple bugs in them, behind the bedside table dirt wrappers toothpicks, a dirty Bathtub, air conditioning not so great on highest level, dirty barbecue, they leave us a drop of dish soap and they tell us not to throw bottle away because they say they'll "refill it", almost empty roll of toilet paper, The door has weird brown stains in the inside and on the outside. It is dirty with cobwebs and bugs, This is all happening with an inspection in one night! We are in the deluxe studio room 203 to be exact. Here is some pictures. Never staying here again.

I may have been slightly inebriated from an extensive morning wine tour prior to dining here, but…read morewe loved this place. First of all, the building itself is gorgeous. If you're on the main floor, make sure you take a minute to walk up to the upper dining areas because the views are awesome, and the stairway up is really cool. It is a tapas styled place, so portions are small, prices are medium-high, but hey; you're in wine country. I started with the Duck Rilette which was fantastic, but I'm biased because I love all things pâté. The little pieces of cracker that it comes with are delightfully crunchy and yummy. My friends had the beef carpaccio, which I received positive reports about. I have to rave about the apple cider braised pork pork pasta though, because it's probably one of the best things I've tasted. It's a light dish, perfect for summer. The sauce is an incredibly flavourful and complex broth: magnificently salty, slightly sour, slightly sweet, and cilantro-ey. The pork is succulent, soft, and juicy, having soaked up all the sauce. Colourful slightly roasted cherry tomatoes brighten the dish. I literally licked my plate clean, and I was not discreet because there is no shame in enjoying amazing food. Downside? The portion was too damn small. I need more of that deliciousness. Next time I'm in town, I'm ordering two.

We came to taste at the Hillside Estate Winery after hearing many positive things about the wines…read moreand being generally excited to check this spot out. The grounds and gardens are simple and colorful. I think this place was likely built in the late 80s, and it had that retro Steely Dan vibe to the place. We didn't try the dining area, but they do have a low key spot that while not as atmospheric as other winery restaurants in the area, did seem to have a active crowd enjoying the afternoon sun. It reminded me a little bit of V. Sattui in Napa. We sampled several wines in the tasting room and this was one of the few real wine misses we had in the Okanagan Valley. Nothing here really hit the mark and we tried four to six wines, to no avail. Wine tasting can be fairly subjective, but the wines here just didn't mesh with our palate or interests. For us, this winery was a miss.

A lovely selection of wines and a garden-style patio with a simple but delicious menu of items to…read morechoose from. My wife and I shared both a roasted chicken sandwich and a bench burger and both really hit the spot along with our many wine samplings. Each plate also came with a small side salad. A lovely spot to fretter away an afternoon!

The cutest little farm to table patio restaurant on the way to Naramata!!…read more I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and this was the most serene patio with a beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. I had the prosciutto with a side of bread and it was to die for. We also tried the pasta and ciabatta sandwich. All was great and you could really taste the freshness of the ingredients. They even grow their food right on site. For dessert we had the lemon tart and espresso ice cream. The lemon tart was the star of the show, not too tart not too sweet. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and helpful. There was even a little dog going around to greet the customers!! One thing to note is that they do not take reservations, so I would recommend getting there early to ensure a table. Overall great experience and I can't wait to come back.

Was told by a friend about this place as we wanted to do a photo shoot for my daughter graduation…read more Well since BC is going through a hot spell plus a huge water restriction , I can understand why a lot of the flowers are fighting hard to survive along with the grass and bushes. I can only imagine what it would be like if BC was not so hot and dry! Got here around noon and there was a few groups of people scattered around enjoying the views. I didn't have any issues finding many different areas to take photos of her day. Lots of shade and areas to sit. I used the bathroom and it was clean. All in all great day for photo shoot!

A lovely garden and worth a stop. We heard about the Ornamental Gardens and that you can see the…read moreKettle Valley train from the gardens as it backs up over the bridge. We found that the gardens work on donations only (don't forget to donate as you drive in). There is plenty of parking, and it's lovely views all around. There are bathrooms and water fountains. We spent some time watching the Kettle Valley Train cross the bridge which was cool. We also spent time just walking around the big open garden spaces. We really liked how there were lots of different seating areas. Some were just benches and others were areas that a group could gather around. Some of the trees in the area were really interesting and large. Overall, this is a great place to let kids run around, spend some time outdoors, or just see some great nature. Hours: 8-8 Summer, 8-6 Fall and Spring, and 8-4 in Winter

I'd just parked only to see someone packing away the sign that indicates that the cellar door was…read moreopen. That someone looked up and said something like: we're officially closed in about 2-minutes, but since you're already here, I'm sure we can manage a "power-tasting", come with me! Absolutely lovely energy in their new space. Even though it was obviously past closing time, the staff all seemed genuinely happy to be there and willing to assist the handful of customers that were still there, myself and even a couple more late comers. It was such a contrast to the experience I had only a day before when a few friends and I went to Monster Vineyards the day before - they were obviously quite displeased that we'd arrived close to closing and had the gall to ask if we could do a tasting, but I'll get to that review. This experience at Joie Farms was a lovely reminder that not everyone feels like they only should work till the end of their shift and a second more is them doing you a favour. Delicious wine, knowledgeable staff that was enthusiastic and willing to help, and a gorgeous new tasting room - a definite 5/5 experience.

With a view overlooking the valley and Okanagan Lake, the sunshine beamed on us as we sipped on our…read moreGewurztraminer and savoured our Magherita wood fired pizza. Joie Farm Winery calls it the 'picnique' area, which was aptly named. With picnic blankets and comfortable lawn chairs, and mini tables for you to rest your wine glasses, this was the perfect set up for a relaxing afternoon. We also had a wine tasting at Joie. My favourite Joie rosé was already sold out for the season, but I found a new favourite, the En Famille Gewurztraminer. It was so good that we decided to get a bottle to complement our pizza. They are now closed for the season and will open back up in May. I highly recommend coming here for a relaxing afternoon, just sitting in the picnique area!

When a winery holds tastes by appointment only I typically am dissuaded to visit. However my love…read moreof Laughing Stock broke this rule. A lovely private tasting hosted with great knowledge and friendliness. The story behind this vineyard is far better explained in person. Blind trust red and white, pinot gris and of course the Portfolio have all accompanied me home from this visit. Anyone that visits be sure to play the blind trust game! Their website is also extremely well done.

When two successful financial consultants give it all up to buy a winery and take a vow of poverty,…read morewhat do you get? Laughing Stock. It's clever, it's a great story, and they try every day not to live up to the name. Critics agree they're succeeding! The Pinot Gris is a good place to start -- it's affordable at $19.90 and has a great fruit taste, but it's not too simple. Step it up and try their Portfolio ($38.90), a big red blend that hits all the right marks with me. We didn't get the warmest reception, but we appeared in their tasting room right before closing time. The tasting room is modern and minimal with an amazing view of the valley and lake. It's a beautiful place to visit and shouldn't be missed in your Naramata Bench tour!