Challis Roadhouse

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Land of the Yankee Fork State Park

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Front of property
Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Park view

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Renovated in 2024
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1220 E Main Ave, Challis, ID, 83226

What's nearby

  • Challis City Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Challis Hot Springs - 24 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lanes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Y-Inn Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Real Deal Smoke House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Y-Inn Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Challis Roadhouse

Motel remodeled in 2024 and located near Salmon River
Located close to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Challis Roadhouse provides an adjacent golf course, concerts and live shows, and an art gallery on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pizzeria, the on-site delicatessen. A bar and a conference center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Karaoke, 1 meeting room, and coworking spaces
  • Games
Room features
All guestrooms at Challis Roadhouse feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Pizzeria

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Conference center (600 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 17 buildings
  • 17 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - March 2024

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 6 2025 to August 9 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 6 to August 9:
  • Meeting facilities
The property will be renovating from August 6 2025 to August 9 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Meeting facilities

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Recreational facilities

During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 25 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Towels fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Utility fee (between 01 October and 01 April): USD 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Challis Roadhouse Motel
Challis Roadhouse Challis
Challis Roadhouse Motel Challis

Frequently asked questions

Is Challis Roadhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, Challis Roadhouse allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 25 per day and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Challis Roadhouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Challis Roadhouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Challis Roadhouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Challis Roadhouse located?

Situated in Challis, this golf motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Salmon River. Bayhorse Ghost Town is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away.

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Challis Roadhouse Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 113 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet really nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay, awesome bar/restaurant attached with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the roadhouse are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay there. Showed up a little bit early and no one was there or answered phone. The place looked abandoned and a for sale sign out front. It was New Year’s Day though. Expedia tried putting up in a nearby hotel with broken out windows and a junk car in parking lot. No thanks. Kept driving to Stanley.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant people made our stay very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
The people were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hassle to check in and could not get the TV to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Shower was either scalding hot or ice cold! Made a reservation for a room with two dbl beds. Paid for it. On arrival was told none were available. My reservation confirmation said otherwise. We were able to compromise and stayed in separate rooms. You need to visit your properties!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

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

Nice value

Comfortable, clean and affordable. Towels need to be added for a two person stay in one room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

This place is closed and we want a full refund, luckily we found other accommodations!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone very friendly in this town, they make you feel like ole friends. Pizza was very good. Breakfast is so good right next-door. We msy move here. Even saw 2 deer in front on Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the 2 women in the next room fought inside and outside the door till 2 am in morning. I found garbage extra underneath my motorcycle that had spilled out of their truck parked next to it. didn't get much sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamber

Liked: Staff & service
Older motel but the bed was comfortable the water was hot the pressure was great. Chris at check-in was very friendly. TV didn’t work properly but Chris tried to fix it. It was late so it ended up being ok to not have television. We appreciate the pet friendly aspect. The bar/restaurant was lovely. The remodel is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

I really can't leave any kind of review being i traveled 500 miles and missed their 10:00 check in. I had to find lodging elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower curtain was filthy. The sink had hair in it. The corner of the bathroom has a cobweb and a spider in it. The air conditioner worked great!!! It was nice to be able to sit outside and take the table and chairs out. The new restaurant was nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Homer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay for a cheaper motorcycle trip. Like being able to park right outside my rood. Property is older and worn, but clean. Owners are making an obvious effort to update. New restaurant and bar is being built to replace what was lost in recent fire. Check-in was at the current small bar adjacent to the rooms. Bartender was very efficient and personal. She’s a good advocate for the community. Would stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I didnt like that there was someone in my room after i already checked in. Went fishing came back and there was a guy sitting on the bed. Apparently they gave him the wrong key.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Challis, ID doesn't have many choices when it comes to hotels/motels.The Roadhouse Inn has rooms on the same level as other local properties. I wanted to love it...but i dont. The sheets need to be updated; same for the towels and pillows. Id bring my own and sleep in my own sleeping bag. With that said. The staff is amaizing. They wanted to be sure we were comfortable. BIg smiles and very accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place possible. The bed springs were old and dirty and broken. The mattress was so soft there was absolutely no support. I was supposed to stay two nights but didn’t get any sleep the first night so I left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

FRANK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blinds were broken and did not cover whole window, rugs badly worn, walls in bad shape(scratches all over, marked up), bathroom walls badly caulked, toilet seat about 150 yrs old, entire place needs a MAJOR workover. Pizza place has no pizza, bar only.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

CONSTANCE

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
rooms need updating linensvery worn, light bulbs burned out, maintenance is much needed. TV and WIFI not working no one would come and help to busy with bar in restaurant. I guess too short of help to cover bases. Promised to help after three calls be there in minute but never showed. We have stayed here three times over the years but will not be back. New remodel on bar and restaurant very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cody

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures online are misleasing. A/C Unit was from the 70's and barely worked. Literally a trash dump outside my bathroom window. Beds were wobbly. Window blinds had several holes/tears so privacy was at a minimum.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property is rebuilding its office and restaurant/bar after a fire. Apparently their phone was missing which caused me a bit of a snafu upon realizing in fine print that checkin was limited to 4-9 and I was 1 1/2 hours away eating. I was not able to raise them at the given phone number but Expedia eventually was and the bartender (makeshift converted room) stayed late at 10:15 to check me in (appreciated). This is a rustic older property recovering from calamity at an inexpensive price. Room was dated and worn, seemed to be grit (sand and ????) on the sheet under the bed spread, 6 dead moths on floor in bathroom but no bugs otherwise. Comfortable enough, except for firm tall foam pillows, for a quick night’s sleep. I would not stay again under current conditions, but they are a mom & pop place going through a mptough time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

TIffany

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

Challis Roadhouse Disappointment

Highly suggest taking this Motel off your list of options. There was on signage where to check in. Went to the adjoining restaurant to check in. The Bartender Kris, was great. He was probably the only good thing about this Challis Roadhouse. We were with another couple. The food we ordered from Kris was good and he was very attentive to the 4 of us. The rooms were just ok. Very old and smelly. Water pressure in shower was minimal. We went back to the restaurant for dinner the next day. That had a band, therefore they were charging a $5 cover charge. Not a big deal. We found a table sat down and was there for a good 10 minutes. There was a waitress that was going to all tables around us, but didn’t stop. Was it because we weren’t locals? Who knows. One of us went and ordered our drinks at the bar. Finally, the one waitress stopped to ask if we needed food… if so they were sold out of everything but hamburgers, hot wings and chicken strips. She said she would come back but didn’t. Kris walked by, and we told him we just wanted 4 burgers, make it easy for them. Ordered another round of beers and they came in Red Solos cups. WTH! Fine, whatever. The owners were there partying it up with friends and locals and were Bustling a few tables, my husband and one of our friends got up to help them. Not a thank you, nothing. We got our food. 2 of the burgers were burnt, and all of our fries were oil soaked. We left. About 30 minutes later the owner was on the side, motel side peeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024