Caribou Gem

Motel in Bancroft

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November 2025

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December 2025

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Nestled in a cozy setting, Caribou Gem offers convenience and comfort. Connect to WiFi from the comfort of your room or take advantage of laundry facilities and free self parking.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

Housekeeping (on request)
Air conditioning
Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (5)

Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
Flat-panel TV
Free self parking

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Room options

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Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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About the neighborhood

20 S 1st W, Bancroft, ID, 83217

What's nearby

Chesterfield Townsite - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lava Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 35.9 km
The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum - 22 min drive - 36.3 km
Lava Hot Springs Golf Course - 26 min drive - 40.2 km
Holbrook Mercantile - 29 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

‪The Loft - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Caribou Gem

Enjoy your visit to Bancroft with a stay at Caribou Gem. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests will receive lockbox information
- If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

Laundry facilities

Accessibility

No elevator (single level property)
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

More

Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft

Caribou Gem Motel

Caribou Gem Bancroft

Caribou Gem Motel

Caribou Gem Bancroft

Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribou Gem offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Caribou Gem does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Caribou Gem?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Caribou Gem?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Caribou Gem?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What's the area around Caribou Gem like?

Caribou Gem is located a short 12-minute walk from Chesterfield Townsite.

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Caribou Gem Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room

Trains

Kitchen

Bed

Towns

Outdoor

Shower

Refrigerator

Stove

Kitchenette

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

I really like how they saved this vintage motel and brought new life into it. Excellent job on the renovation. Great place to stay the night if you are going to Lava Hot Springs.

Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2025

Very comfy beds and newly remodeled room interior. One thing they forgot however is a dinette set. A kitchen without a place to eat your tasty vitals makes no sense.

Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2025

24th celebration

I love the proximity to lava and the ability to cook in the room. You may just want to run a hair snake down the shower drain. I love this place and I’m already planning my next trip there.

Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 11, 2025

Nice property!

Kate, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 7, 2025

Freight trains on tracks next to hotel blaring horn for nearby crossing at all hours of the night, coffee maker disgustingly filthy, lights in parking lot bright as noon day made room very bright, booked for 2 nights could only stand one left early.

Joel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 5, 2025

No bad place

Kinda out in.middle.nowhere but bedwhere great but had hair in bathroom sink and leftover dip in the fridge.was werid no onsite manager.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2024

It was very comfortable and just like home!

Savannah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 3, 2025

Very clean - extremly small - could have used a second chair to avoid all but one from having to stand - very handy for a tiny community like Bancroft - no local dining facility - had to travel to next community to eat or buy groceries

Ronald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 28, 2023

It was a pleasant stay

Benjamin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2024

The staff is awesome

Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2023

Pretty nice little place. All new we had the place all to ourselves which was nice

Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 23, 2023

Small but updated and convenient place to stay close to Lava Hot Springs. Comfortable beds and full size fridge. Great for a couple of days away

Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 11, 2023

Nice big room with kitchen. Very friendly and helpful staff.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2024

Would stay there again,

It was great bathroom small we are taller than most, but it isgreat for most. Front entrance not very clean

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2024

Bancroft's Finest

Nice little motel. Across from the Railroad. Very comfortable.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2024

Nicely remodeled and very clean! Nice to have a full size refrigerator! Train sounds were unique

Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2024

Very reasonable for a weekend stay. It was an easy drive to activities we wanted to do in the area. The room was neat and clean. Loved having a kitchenette. The staff was very quick to respond to our questions. I would recommend the property.

Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 26, 2023

Reserved 2 rooms for family, to stay over for the holiday. Both were very clean and comfortable. Nice and warm, and quiet! Very happy…would do this again in a heartbeat!

Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 8, 2024

The train woke me up three times during the night.

Rory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2022

Super Cute Roadside Motel

Such a cute little roadside motel. The rooms are small but beautiful and still have a little kitchen in them which is super helpful. They owners/managers really seem to care that you have a good experience and that the property serves you well. It only took us about 10 ish minutes to get to Lava Hot Springs. Our little room was a very welcoming addition to the end of fun and adventurous days.

Kevin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 23, 2024

Probably wont stay again

Pretty country area. Town is a ghost town, no stores or restaurants, have to go to Lava or Soda springs for anything. Right next to train tracks that was quite noisy. Room was updated and fairly nice. Other guests were noisy, coming and going throughout the night. They parked so close to my car and dinged the doors.

Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 8, 2025

The way they've redone these is pretty cute. They look nice, and felt cleaner than I was expecting. The parking lot was a bit icy in spots, but tis the season I guess. I do wish that instead of a little end table under the TV, they had a little table I could sit at to eat. Check out instructions would have been helpful, I called as I tried to leave and couldn't get ahold of anyone from either phone number to ensure I was doing what needed to be done. My only major complaint is that as they clean these rooms, maybe they should check the TV for things saved to the saved watch list by previous guests. I turned on the TV the see pornos saved to the watch list, which I found disgusting. Not only because I'm not into that, but also because I immediately felt that there was no way the bed was clean enough. Overall, I would stay here again, but bring a blanket and a can of Lysol.

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2022

Get Hidden Gem

This is a wonderful place. Clean practical full suze stove and refrigerator. All the needed utensils for cooking. This is nice to have when traveling. Friendly housekeeper. Easy checkin. You call a number get a code to get your key out if lock box. Its off beaten path no places to eat. There is a train but did not bother us. If light sleeper it may. Highly recommended. Close t Lava HotSprings.

Arlene, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Oct 16, 2024

Spartan, ridiculously unfurnished.

The room was clean, I will give it that, but it was not a practical, functional place to stay. This was one of if not the most expensive room offered at this motel. It was advertised as having such amenities as a full kitchenette, bathroom, king size bed. It indeed has those things. What they didn't mention is that they deleted ALL normal basics that even the most simple and inexpensive of budget motels would have. There are no bedside end tables or night stands of any kind. There are no lamps or any form of lighting in the room at all except for a central overhead fluorescent light that is both dim and harsh at the same time. There is no light that can be accessed from the bed. There is no desk or bureau or other counterspace or other place to set anything down except a hard bare floor. There was not a single chair in the room. The ONLY furniture in the room was a bed, and a pair of tiny round stools with a matching little round table that literally looked like they came out of a child's play house. The top of this table was about the size of a pizza. The "remodeled bathrooms" are great....as long as you don't have to use them. The toilet was shoe-horned into a corner between the wall and tub/shower such that anyone but a small child could not sit on it unless they were sitting sideways. There is no counter or any place to set toiletries/toothbrush, shaving stuff etc other than the floor. The lack of basic furniture makes the kitchenette useless. Bathroom almost unusable.

1-night trip