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Caribou Gem

2.0 star property
Motel in Bancroft with free parking

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Coffee/tea maker
Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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20 S 1st W, Bancroft, ID, 83217
  • Place, Chesterfield Townsite
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lava Hot Springs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Idaho State University
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Bancroft

Located within a leisurely stroll of Chesterfield Townsite, Caribou Gem is within a 15-minute drive of Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This 8-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Chesterfield Townsite - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lava Hot Springs - 21 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Idaho State University - 50 min drive - 62.6 miles
  • Portneuf Medical Center - 52 min drive - 64.3 miles
  • Holt Arena - 52 min drive - 64.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loft - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Caribou Gem

Motel in Bancroft with free parking
Caribou Gem features free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Caribou Gem?

Caribou Gem provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Caribou Gem?

This motel is located in Bancroft within a short 12-minute walk of Chesterfield Townsite.

Is parking available on site at Caribou Gem?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Caribou Gem include a casino on the premises?

No, Caribou Gem doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Caribou Gem?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Caribou Gem have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Caribou Gem feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Caribou Gem doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Caribou Gem allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Caribou Gem.

Does Caribou Gem have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Caribou Gem?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Caribou Gem.

Caribou Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 200 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Caribou Gem motel is absolutely the CLEANEST we have ever stayed in. The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't judge s book by its cover. Inside is clean and updated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exterior of property looks unkept but interior is very nice and clean. I wish it would have been posted somewhere that you need to call the property for the instructions on how yo get your key.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless, which I appreciate very much. We checked in after hours and the attendance was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing i dont like is the noisy train
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Cottage. It was clean, stylish and cozy! Our 5 year-old son really enjoyed sleeping on bunk bed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rylin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi cut out a lot, but other than that great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaleen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Check in great. They called me when we were coming in late giving instructions to get in room. Got in late. Older property. Walked across floors with white socks. Socks were dirty from floors. Room was ok otherwise. Beds were comfortable. Shower pressure nice. Not a bad stay for the money, just older property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

nagaraju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little out of the way but worth it for the price

The motel is very well decorated and clean inside. Outside is clean, but plain. It’s next to the railroad tracks so the train horn woke me up a few times, but my adult grandson slept through it. I’ll stay at Caribou Gem again if I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small local motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua, Emmett

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karolyn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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