Sandman Inn Blue River

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
A compact kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a built-in microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A Sandman Inn with a green roof, a visible office, and a sign indicating a pet-friendly policy.
Three bottles of PHARMACOPIA body care products on a white surface.
A reception area with two armchairs, a reception desk, and large windows with a view of trees.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Explore the area

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795 Highway 5 South, P.O. Box 31, Blue River, BC, V0E 1J0
  • Place, Eleanor Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue River Pine Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(61 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Run of House, 1 Queen Bed)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Blue River

At Sandman Inn Blue River you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Eleanor Lake and Blue River Pine Provincial Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Blue River motel include Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park and Finn Creek Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Eleanor Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blue River Pine Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Finn Creek Provincial Park - 16 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Wire Cache Provincial Park - 33 min drive - 58.8 km

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddle Mountain Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪grizzly food shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Husky House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heartland Family Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Sandman Inn Blue River

Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Blue River motel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Sandman Inn Blue River offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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
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 on-site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD125 per stay)
  • 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 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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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).
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Sandman Inn Blue River?

Sandman Inn Blue River offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandman Inn Blue River?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandman Inn Blue River on 31 Oct 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sandman Inn Blue River?

Yep, Sandman Inn Blue River has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sandman Inn Blue River?

No, Sandman Inn Blue River does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sandman Inn Blue River?

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

Sandman Inn Blue River Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 1056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1056 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older inn but clean and comfortable and well priced competitive great for casual traveller with a child.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, coffee, ground floor parking and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was doing some renovations to the front office & restaurant while we were there , so the restaurant was not open... rooms are clean...price is reasonable...close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under renovation, but the room was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel for stop over stays when traveling from Edmonton to the coast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly clean great staff easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great place to stop on our way to Alberta. Clean room. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and a good place to sleep and move on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great area easy access
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious! Great stay and nice little town. Amenities everywhere easily accessible. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed were comfortable and clean with parking right outside the door
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very friendly staff, a little run down but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place in the Rookies The check person s very helpful Parking was next to my room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
If you ever find yourself in blue river for the night, The Sandman Inn is quiet and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was polite and helpful. The room were clean and basic. Coffee and breakfast on the go would have me stay again. Ok for a quick sleep before driving on
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needed a place to stop overnight on my way from Edmonton to Vancouver and for that purpose it was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was under construction. Staff was very helpful and provided excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was relatively clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Its an old property that has seen better days, but it was clean and the staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to warn potential customers about the condition of the site following the flooding that occurred this spring,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was on duty and was very polite and did everything possible to help u enjoy your stay. Room only had one facecloth and one hand towel, he said all rooms are to have 4 towels and 2 facecloths and immediately got more of everything and said he was very sorry about it. As I said the staff were very accommodating and the stay was great. I will be staying there on all future trips to Alberta Thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026