Challis Roadhouse

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

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Front of property
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Park view
Near the scenic Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Challis Roadhouse offers a unique blend of relaxation and entertainment. Tee off on the 9-hole golf course, unwind in one of two hot springs, or enjoy live shows and concerts. You can also savor a meal at Pizzeria or explore your creativity with karaoke and games.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Located in Challis, Challis Roadhouse is next to a golf course and near a boardwalk. Bayhorse Ghost Town and Goldbug Hot Springs are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Salmon River. Yankee Fork Gold Dredge is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take some time off to enjoy the hot springs and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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1220 E Main Ave, Challis, ID, 83226

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

  • ‪Challis Roadhouse Bar And Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lodge And Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lanes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Y-Inn Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Challis Roadhouse

Motel remodelled in 2024 and located near Salmon River
Located close to Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Challis Roadhouse provides an adjacent golf course, concerts and live shows and an art gallery on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot springs. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Pizzeria, the on-site delicatessen. A bar and a conference centre are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, karaoke and games
  • Coworking spaces
Room features
All guest rooms at Challis Roadhouse have comforts, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 August to 9 August:
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per day, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 25 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Challis Roadhouse Motel
Challis Roadhouse Challis
Challis Roadhouse Motel Challis

Frequently asked questions

Is Challis Roadhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, Challis Roadhouse allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of USD 25 per day and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Challis Roadhouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Challis Roadhouse?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Challis Roadhouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Challis Roadhouse located?

Situated in Challis, this golf motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Salmon River. Bayhorse Ghost Town is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Challis Roadhouse Reviews

6.0

7.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 114 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay, awesome bar/restaurant attached with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Twyla

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant people made our stay very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the roadhouse are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
The people were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheree

Liked: Staff & service
park and location convient to food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small town bar!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Kerri

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

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hassle to check in and could not get the TV to work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Sam

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

I really can't leave any kind of review being i traveled 500 miles and missed their 10:00 check in. I had to find lodging elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamber

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

4/10 Poor

Larry

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower curtain was filthy. The sink had hair in it. The corner of the bathroom has a cobweb and a spider in it. The air conditioner worked great!!! It was nice to be able to sit outside and take the table and chairs out. The new restaurant was nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

caleb

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

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I didnt like that there was someone in my room after i already checked in. Went fishing came back and there was a guy sitting on the bed. Apparently they gave him the wrong key.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place possible. The bed springs were old and dirty and broken. The mattress was so soft there was absolutely no support. I was supposed to stay two nights but didn’t get any sleep the first night so I left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

4/10 Poor

CONSTANCE

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

2/10 Terrible

Jentrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dead bolt does not work to lock the door. We can feel the cold air coming through the door. It’s really run down with no smoke detector. A new restaurant associated and run with this motel next door but can’t up keep the part where people sleep?! Spider webs and bugs on floor thankfully no bed bugs seen yet I did look.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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