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Bear Counrty Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Salmon with an indoor pool and a hot tub

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Front of property
Exterior
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
BBQ/picnic area
Laundry room
Bear Country Inn, refreshed in 2020, sits in a lively shopping district. Guests enjoy unwinding in the indoor pool and hot springs after a day of exploring. The lobby offers coffee and tea, while practical amenities include on-site laundry facilities and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Senior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Satellite channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Salmon, Bear Counrty Inn is in the city center and near the airport. Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite and Dugout Dick Memorial are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kid's Creek Park and Town Square Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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1015 Main St, Salmon, ID, 83467

What's nearby

  • Steele Memorial Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kid's Creek Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salmon River - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Island Park Off-Leash Area - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shady Nook Restaurant & Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Savage Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Junkyard Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salmon River Inn - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bear Counrty Inn

Motel in a shopping district, remodeled in 2020
Bear Counrty Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear Counrty Inn offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • 2 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 6:00 AM - midnight
  • Hot springs water temperature - 100 ºF

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per accommodation, 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, 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to midnight

Property is also known as

Bear Counrty Inn Motel
Bear Counrty Inn Salmon
Bear Counrty Inn Motel Salmon

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Counrty Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Bear Counrty Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Bear Counrty Inn allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bear Counrty Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Counrty Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bear Counrty Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Counrty Inn located?

Located in the heart of Salmon, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Steele Memorial Medical Center, Kid's Creek Park, and Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite. Salmon Public Library and Salmon City Hall are also within 15 minutes.

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Bear Counrty Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 281 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean quiet and fair priced
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very clean, paint, room and bathroom spotless, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

ok for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adam at the front desk was friendly and helpful. Property was clean. Room was cozy, clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Large fridge was nice to have. Great stay and great price!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, I was only there for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bear Country Inn

For the price point was a good comfortable room. Would stay there again. Walking distance to town and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a night stop over!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient but tight parking in front of rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great little get away with a great price!

Polly was exceptional in her customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute stay for my daughter, her 10-yr-old son, my partner and myself (room with two-queen beds) and found accommodations very satisfying.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Bed was a little old but after a long hike it was nice to have a place to sleep indoors. Didn't get a chance to check out the pool but it looked nice. Good food nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Desk Clerk was very welcoming and personable. Professional and caring that we had everything we needed and had a good stay. The property is old, but the room was clean and we had a good sleep and stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is inadequate insulation in the walls: voices & plumbing sounds were clearly audible. The surrounding area is rather rundown & unattractive otherwise the location was great for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
if you need a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in, this is it. Nice and clean...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
adam was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost everything was amazing. Our only issue was the showers, they took forever to get warm and never got hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed better shower head. Clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was on the small side, but it was clean and comfortable. It fit our needs. We'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness of the town. Gas was high. The motel is in a good location. Unfortunately the hot tub was out of commission. Swim pool was nice but a bit cool. The room needed a place to hang towels after a shower. I do not like the low toilets. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sten

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a fine value motel, but it shows it's age, and they could really upgrade to two ply tissue and toilet paper. Honestly how much more could that possible cost. It was available and served our overnight need fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

Didn't stay there.

I rented this hotel room for a lady who I picked as a hitchhiker. She had no money and I didn't want have her stay in my RV so I really can't say much about the room. It's an older hotel so clean but dated. The guy at the desk was a stand up guy and went above and beyond to help her.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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