Challis Roadhouse

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Restaurant

Business services

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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 Golf Course
3 min drive
Challis, ID (CHL)
2 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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Pet-friendly

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

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

Along with a restaurant, this motel has a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Self parking is free. Other amenities include conference space and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

There are 2 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

During your stay at Challis Roadhouse, you're just a quick walk from Challis City Park. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre and co-working space
6 minutes by car from Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and 7 minutes from Salmon River
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

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.

Pizzeria – On-site delicatessen.

Languages

English

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

Microwave on request

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

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

Challis Roadhouse Reviews

6.0

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

15 Sept 2024

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

Nice and quiet really nice people

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Scott

6 Sept 2024

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

24 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan

17 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

2 Aug 2024

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

The staff at the roadhouse are great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

Travelled with group

23 Jul 2024

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

19 Jul 2024

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

15 Jul 2024

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

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

28 Jun 2024

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Necia

Travelled with group

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert, Bethesda

16 Jun 2024

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

13 Apr 2024

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zac

Travelled with group

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Loren

Business traveller

18 Dec 2023

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

zack

20 Nov 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamber

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Older motel but the bed was comfortable the water was hot the pressure was great. Chris at check-in was very friendly. TV didn’t work properly but Chris tried to fix it. It was late so it ended up being ok to not have television. We appreciate the pet friendly aspect. The bar/restaurant was lovely. The remodel is beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Staff & service

The people were amazing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Challis, ID doesn't have many choices when it comes to hotels/motels.The Roadhouse Inn has rooms on the same level as other local properties. I wanted to love it...but i dont. The sheets need to be updated; same for the towels and pillows. Id bring my own and sleep in my own sleeping bag. With that said. The staff is amaizing. They wanted to be sure we were comfortable. BIg smiles and very accomodating.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

CONSTANCE, Rock Springs

Travelled with family

18 Sept 2023

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

rooms need updating linensvery worn, light bulbs burned out, maintenance is much needed. TV and WIFI not working no one would come and help to busy with bar in restaurant. I guess too short of help to cover bases. Promised to help after three calls be there in minute but never showed. We have stayed here three times over the years but will not be back. New remodel on bar and restaurant very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023