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.
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 - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
Finn Creek Provincial Park - 15 min drive - 28.5 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
Husky House Restaurant - 5 min walk
Heartland Family Restaurant - 14 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
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
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
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Sandman Inn Blue River Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
248
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
317
Rating 6 - Okay. 211 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
211
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
142
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
83
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
10/10 Excellent
Bruce
Travelled with partner
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Amenities
Room was very comfortable and the onsite restaurant was clean and delicious, the server was very attentive and fast.
The bed was clean and bathroom clean. Carpets were dirty with obvious spilt and dried (?) on it. Window sills dirty with no screen when opening to allow fresh air in. Wine bottle and beer cans on property near our room. Unkempt dumpster across from our room entrance. Battery operated smoke detector went off at 4:30 in the morning. Not a pace I would return to.
Exterior door and interior doors were scuffed and dirty around the handles.
The entrance sidewalk to the room is missing concrete and untidy.
The room had a musty smell.
The pictures sure look nice. BUT
We have stayed at Sandman in the past at other locations. Never been disappointed. We won't stay at Sandman Blue River agaib.
The smoke alarm had been taken from the room and that was very disconcerting. The little fridge froze all my fresh fruit. The room was clean and adequate. There was no telephone in the room which was a little strange but not a huge concern.
A good hotel on the main road in the middle of nowhere, very quiet and peaceful with a nice restaurant attached. Great service from all the staff but the room we were in could do with a little uplift, nothing major just a stiff door and cover missing from the aircon.
Vincent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Josh
Travelled with family
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were prompt and helpful. Quickest check in I’ve ever had.
Josh
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Hilary, Langley
Travelled with partner
29 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent friendly check in. Clean room but mattress was like mush. Bathroom fan partly disassembled. Room door missing trim and deadbolt latch hook. Various noises throughout night ie AC and outside. Property lot rough. Dated property trying to keep up. Ive stayed there years ago and it was much better. Budget priced for general area. I will pay & stay at higher property in future. Restaurant attached was separate ownership. Food there was excellent, well priced and good portions. Service was excellent.