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Challis Roadhouse

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

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Traditional entrance with double-leafed doors and potted plants.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with a bench beneath a covered pavilion.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, ceiling fan, and compact bathroom featuring a sink and storage.
Enjoy dining al fresco at this charming restaurant with outdoor seating for six.
Cozy retreat with a rustic charm, featuring a bull head, metal railings, and a fireplace.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1220 E Main Ave, Challis, ID, 83226
  • Challis City Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Challis Hot Springs
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Street view

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

About the area

Challis

At Challis Roadhouse you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Salmon River. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Challis motel include Bayhorse Ghost Town and Yankee Fork Gold Dredge.
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What's nearby

  • Challis City Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Challis Hot Springs - 24 min drive - 15.8 km

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 with free parking, near Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A meeting room and coworking spaces are available.

Event space at this motel measures 600 square feet (56 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Challis Roadhouse also features karaoke and a picnic area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Challis Roadhouse was completed in March 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Challis motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 17 buildings
  • 600 sq ft of conference space
  • 56 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2022
  • Karaoke
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Challis Roadhouse offers 17 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.
There are 2 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre (600 square foot 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 - 41 ºC

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 lift
  • 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

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

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

  • Business facilities
  • Recreational facilities

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 25 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus a one-off USD 50 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Challis Roadhouse Motel
Challis Roadhouse Challis
Challis Roadhouse Motel Challis

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Challis Roadhouse?

Yep, Challis Roadhouse has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Challis Roadhouse?

No, Challis Roadhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Challis Roadhouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Challis Roadhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Challis Roadhouse?

There is a golf course next to Challis Roadhouse.

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

2/10 Terrible

Rocky

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kerri, weaverville

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were pretty filthy, getting a room key was problematic as you go to the bar and depending on how the wait staff feels. Ended up finding a nice airbnb and left the room a few days early eating the cost of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

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

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Paid about $80. Probably the worst motel experience I have ever had. The room was dirty. I bent down to plug in a device and the vinyl floor under the bed looked like it had never been cleaned…ever. No soap/shampoo etc and the luke warm water from the shower nozzle barely flowed. The toilet had a leak so it ran 24/7 and the cold water in the sink was turned off. I turned it on at the valve and then realized it’s because the sink would constantly run. The towels were dirty and the bath mat looked like someone walked on it with dirty boots. The power went out for about 2 hours (not the motels fault). I’m not a tech novice but I couldn’t get the tv to work and it had no instructions whatsoever with the two remotes. I’ve stayed in a lot of roadside motels but this by far was the worst as far as cleanliness and cost vs value. Fortunately the roadhouse restaurant had decent food and drink. I’d stay somewhere else. I never write reviews for motels but had to do this one. Maybe the owners will read and make some changes and do some general maintenance at some point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cynthia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Travelled with group
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

4/10 Poor

caleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were awaking by 2 people shouting and slamming doors from midnight and went on until after 330 am right next door to us. I got up to ask them to please be considerate, one if them told me the other was drunk and would be leaving. After more shouting abd slamming around they finally shut up. In the morning i observed them getting in a commercial vehicle. The facility is nice and clean but having no one to taje care of an all night disturbance was a little rough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

TIffany

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Necia

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a Friday night with lots of local events, music, a busy bar, and friendly people. However, the motel room needed attention. No wifi, the TV did not work, the light over the bed was burned out, and the sink dirty. The hotel manager was overwhelmed running the bar, and we didn't complain or worry too much. But it wasn't a well maintained facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Loren

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

zack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Won’t stay there again.

Room smelled bad like cigarettes bathroom window was open and would not lock there weren’t any chairs in the room could hear the neighbors talking throughout the night couldn’t watch tv because the hdmi cable was missing the lady at the front desk said it happens all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023