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Sandman Inn Blue River

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$100
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24

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795 Highway 5 South, P.O. Box 31, Blue River, BC, V0E 1J0
  • Place, Eleanor Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue River Pine Provincial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sandman Inn Blue River

Blue River motel with restaurant
A restaurant, free self parking, and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free motel.
Sandman Inn Blue River offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The motel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Sandman Inn Blue River is a smoke-free property.

Sandman Inn Blue River has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tony Grill Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For reservations of five nights or more, the credit card on file will be pre-authorized immediately after booking, where payment for the stay will be made onsite instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 14 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Blue River Sandman
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Sandman Inn Blue River Hotel Blue River
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Sandman Inn Blue River Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1008 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kelly, Spruce Grove

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Main areas, hallways were very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
0/10, hotel extremely dirty, old, rundown, nothing like the pictures online. Couldn’t sleep due to not wanting to lay on the bed or put anything down as room extremely dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tove

Liked: Cleanliness
everything was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Grande Prairie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We stopped here overnight on a trip from Vancouver to Edmonton - the hotel is perfectly comfortable as a pit stop! Beds were very comfortable and overall it was clean enough. One or two squished bugs on the wall but that was really the extent of it. One bathroom light bulb was burnt out but again… not the end of the world. It was quiet and we had a great sleep before hitting the road the next day. Big bonus is that they’re pet friendly!! Would definitely stay again as an overnight spot on a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our rooms bolt lock arm was busted off and made us feel a little uneasy. The building looked really old and out of date but the rooms were renovated and clean, comfortable for the most part. Ac worked great. Shower spout was leaking while shower knob was pulled up. Tv only had 4 channels. For a small town and price I would give it a 7-10. Could use a little maintenance. Still a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kar Wing

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs maintenance and up keeping done badly. Paint peeling everywhere around the room and bathroom wasn’t clean which makes the room feels dirty. We had to check out early at 6 am so when the bell was rung a staff walked out like I woke him up and wasn’t impressed. Before I was able to walk out the door after collecting my receipt he turned off the lights, so I guess I was a real bother to him.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hallways and outside were very dingy. Room was a little dirty and shower didn’t work well. Tap kept falling off. The rooms were better than the hallways. But bathroom felt dirty. It was ok for one night. Lots of people smoking right outside windows. So we couldn’t keep them open at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darby

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water, rooms were hot. Bathroom was dirty. The whole room was dirty. It looked very messy and thrown together
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not clean

Very run down building and we found someone else’s sock in one of the beds and the whole room smelled of sweat. Pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eric

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in rough shape. Shower curtain was pretty dirty. Check out time is 11am but the cleaning staff will let themselves into your room at 830 without knocking first.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
I’ve been staying here for 40 years. It’s always clean and comfortable. It could use a facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn, White Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A tired property needing some work, but clean and quiet; great little dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

CHRIS

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot water was an issue and bedding was unclean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, quiet and easy to find. It is a good stop over for travellers. It was nice to be able to go downstairs to the food area for dinner after a long day out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Front desk agent was ok - he did mention the hot water issue - which was fine- but you had to ask questions - breakfast time open, access to rooms, etc. The hotel was really dirty - carpets, window sills, windows, The rooms were basically clean but not thoroughly clean. (Into corners, ledges etc). Beds were super used - new mattresses, furniture damaged etc Overall the hotel needs some upkeep and improvements and some serious cleaning. It’s tired and another coat of paint isn’t the answer nor a quick swish of a rag.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JAYAMITH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is ok for the price, clean and comfortable beds. Nice location. Carpets are little bit old. TV doesn’t work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good enough for what I paid. Nothing fancy, but it met the basics, decent, and served its purpose for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled a little musky.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Incredibly dirty room! So gross

They have done some upgrades to the rooms but unfortunately the upkeep by housekeeping was so poor that the uncleanliness of the room overshadowed everything else. White stains on the bathroom walls, toenails IN the sheets, dirty tub, mold forming on the bathroom ceiling....other minor things too, mounds of dust ect, I could go on. We dare not shower, couldn't hardly sleep as we where grossed out. I would not recommend staying here!!! Unfortunately it says my photos exceed the size limit, but trust my....so nasty. I am not usually one for negitive reviews but I need to warn people! My Google review will have pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quiet and the food amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Len

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025