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Sandman Inn Blue River

2.0 star property
Motel in Blue River with free parking

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Sandman Inn Blue River provides a tranquil mountain retreat where guests can stay connected with free WiFi while their luggage is safely stored. The helpful staff ensures a smooth experience, and the property offers plenty of parking for those exploring the area.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
795 Highway 5 South, P.O. Box 31, Blue River, BC, V0E 1J0

What's nearby

  • Eleanor Lake - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • River Safari - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Blue River Pine Provincial Park - 11 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pyramid Creek Falls Provincial Park - 60 min drive - 39.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪grizzly food shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saddle Mountain Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Heartland Family Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sandman Inn Blue River

Motel in the mountains
Sandman Inn Blue River provides a restaurant and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandman Inn Blue River pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sandman Inn Blue River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandman Inn Blue River?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sandman Inn Blue River?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sandman Inn Blue River located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eleanor Lake and Blue River Pine Provincial Park. Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park and River Safari are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Sandman Inn Blue River Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1019 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Daisy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and quiet. Pleasant stay for overnight trip .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old building, but safe and very clean. Great for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All in all a nice place, we will stayimg again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heng

Adequate for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Amenities
Clean. Friendly staff. Great for passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stop in annually, each stay has been great. Rooms are nice, clean and comfortable. We get a kitchenette room. The walking trails behind the hotel are nice to stretch your legs after a long drive. The Grill has wonderful food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon A.

The Grill restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was good value. The rooms were rough around the edges but satisfactory. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yeliang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good but just limited restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Approachable staff and clean property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, property around the building had litter scattered everywhere. Overall was happy with our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome space great community vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we were on the ground floor and that it was very quiet. We had one of the best night's sleep we've had for days.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, quiet and easy to find. It is a good stop over for travellers. It was nice to be able to go downstairs to the food area for dinner after a long day out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are greatand the room is comfortable. The price is right but understand that this is a older hotel snd is showing it in the facilities. I would stay here again when travelling through Blue River.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorne G

Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good enough for what I paid. Nothing fancy, but it met the basics, decent, and served its purpose for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great restaurant right next door. Very nice staff. Our shower was in need of repair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a comfortable stay. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Room was clean and comfortable. Attached restaurant served good food at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025