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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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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 - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • River Safari - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blue River Pine Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pyramid Creek Falls Provincial Park - 60 min drive - 63.2 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddle Mountain Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪grizzly food shack - ‬5 min walk
  • Tony's Grill
  • ‪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

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The TV did not work and the room had a strong odour of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Facilities were tired, needed upgrading of carpets, painting and a good scrubbing. Smelled bad in the room, noisy bathroom fan, a/c smelled of mould, a musty smell. Bathrooms needed upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giandeep, GRANDE PRAIRIE

Liked: Staff & service
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and easy check in but the building is old and our room was hot and very musty smelling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ho Chang

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luigi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, bed is comfortable, and location is convenient. Staff are very friendly. Having a restaurant on-site helps when you’ve been travelling all-day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was fairly warm tho the food was very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was to small. A deep clean should be done. Lightbulbs burnt out, bathroom fan unplugged , and the list goes on. The hotel In general has not been updated in 10+ years. And the grounds around the hotel needs attention as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice stop

A quick overnight. Restaurant food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Travelled with family
Too pricey for the room we received did not impress
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was kind of dark. There was a railway nearby but it was surprisingly quiet. Nice to have a cafe attached however the kitchen staff were new and needed more training. But we made the best of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiana

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed at this little truck stop for a quick overnight on a long drive. It’s definitely a no-frills spot. The room was simple but not the cleanest—there was a lingering smell of cigarettes despite it being marked non-smoking, and the overall feel was a bit run-down. The TV only had limited cable channels, so not much to watch if you’re hoping to unwind. We also tried the on-site restaurant, and unfortunately, it wasn’t great. The food was mediocre at best and felt overpriced for what was offered—definitely not worth the convenience. That said, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, which we appreciated after a long day on the road. If you’re just looking for a place to crash for the night and don’t mind a very basic setup, it’ll do in a pinch—but I’d probably look for something a bit more comfortable next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pradeep

Floor drty, wash room too old
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is disgusting. They ought to not be on your site of Expedia because it’s absolutely a disgrace very very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Present check in, property was clean but older and had some fixture issues that could use fixing/ updating. It was nice to have my dogs feel welcome on the stay with special treats. Fairly clean, couldn’t get and invoice for my pet fee but that’s my only issue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marcel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025