Sandman Hotel Castlegar

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside
Interior
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N2W7
  • Place, Kootenay Gallery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Doukhobor Discovery Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Selkirk College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Castlegar

A stay at Sandman Hotel Castlegar places you in the heart of Castlegar, within a 5-minute drive of Columbia River and Selkirk College. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Spirit Square and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Castlegar City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Kootenay Gallery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Doukhobor Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Selkirk College - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Trail Memorial Centre - 24 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Red Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪grateful table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panago Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MapleMirch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sandman Hotel Castlegar

Sandman Hotel Castlegar offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and 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 provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 133 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides 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.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: CAD 7.95 per person

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Staffed front desk

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 7.95 per person
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Castlegar Hotel
Castlegar Sandman
Hotel Castlegar
Sandman Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Hotel
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Hotel Castlegar

Sandman Hotel Castlegar Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff are great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna marie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sheena

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Room furniture is a bit dated. Unfortunately we had a group of loud kids outside the room at the pool area. A more sound proof window would help with buffering that noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great, room was clean and the upgraded bathroom was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lovely indoor pol with patio and good hot tub. All necessities and more. Great shower, good beds, good value for the money. Right next to Tesla outlets.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Cowley

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

8/10 Good

Maya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest place to stay. Welcoming to families and pets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff ! Very helpful, beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

MATTHYS

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Easy check in, although the room had garbage in the dresser beside the beds from previous guests also lots of dust on the head boards
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheyenne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was an OK condition. The hairdryer didn’t work. There was no Kleenex in the dispenser. And the coffee machine still have coffee grounds inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025