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Sandman Inn Blue River

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue River Pine Provincial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Blue River

Located in Blue River, Sandman Inn Blue River is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Eleanor Lake and Blue River Pine Provincial Park. .This motel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from River Safari and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Eleanor Lake - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • River Safari - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blue River Pine Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pyramid Creek Falls Provincial Park - 53 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddle Mountain Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • Tony's Grill
  • ‪grizzly food shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Heartland Family Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Husky House Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sandman Inn Blue River

Motel in Blue River with free parking
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
This smoke-free motel features snowboarding nearby, downhill skiing nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby and mountain biking nearby.
At Sandman Inn Blue River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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
Sandman Blue River
Sandman Inn Blue River
Sandman Inn Blue River Hotel Blue River
Sandman Inn Blue River Motel
Sandman Inn Blue River Blue River
Sandman Inn Blue River Motel Blue River

Reviews

Sandman Inn Blue River Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wifi worked well and the front desk staff was fantastic and very friendly. The room was not clean and was in need of repair. There were dead flies and wasps in the window tracks, by the base of the bed and in a fly trap on the floor of the room. There was long dark hair under the sheets of the bed and in the bathtub. The floor of the room, especially near the bed appeared to not have been vacuumed as there were many dead insects, crumbs food droppings. The room itself was missing a smoke detector (taken from the bracket and not replaced) and the vent above the bathtub was half way out of the ceiling and had exposed wires. The door to the room also did not appear to be very secure as it was thin and flimsy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lobby and hallways were a little dated and felt a little unclean but when I went into the room it was newer and much cleaner. The bed was super comfortable. The front desk person was friendly and helpful when checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Good

Good place to stop in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sapna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Confusion about which room and where the key was for our room. When I say “a key” it’s an actual key…haven’t seen that in a hotel in about 20 years. Some wear and age showing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room bathroom fan very loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Josephine

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed that I booked a pet friendly room and was placed on the second floor. Limited parking as well. When going to our room, it appeared several rooms were blocked off for long term guests with a strong smell of spices in the hallway and our room from their cooking. Room was clean and what we needed after a day of travel but will likely not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We requested an accessible room, which I get are limited but we were given one on the top floor at the far end of the hallway. It was about the most walking and stairs we could have had and made it incredibly difficult for us. The room was run down, hot, and not super clean. The beds were also uncomfortable. The sheets and blankets were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable enough. Room was quite rundown. Bathroom needed to be deep cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was cold...tea cold..food very cheap..bacon cooked previously...had to heat coffee in microwave.....breakfast was a disaster.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

ESTHER

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is falling apart! Nothing like the pictures! Bed was down hill, trim around the door was off and you could see outside through it! Fan cover fell off, outside was poorly maintained! Quite literally the worst hotel stay ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Parminder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are greatand the room is comfortable. The price is right but understand that this is a older hotel snd is showing it in the facilities. I would stay here again when travelling through Blue River.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

linda

Travelled with family
Average older hotel. Steep stairs. Outlets in the room didnt work and we couldn't charge our electronics
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Terri

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink did not drain
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, property around the building had litter scattered everywhere. Overall was happy with our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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

Awesome

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was ok but dated and in need of repair.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Colton

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sandman Blue River

The public areas of the property are in rough shape. Rooms have been upgraded but mine , room 246, smelled strongly of smoke. Staff came to my door and asked if I had checked in…he was the one that checked me in. I wouldn’t stay again. It got the job done but other options might be worth trying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

The kettle in our room was filthy.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025