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Caribou Gem

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bancroft motel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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

In Bancroft .Stay at this Bancroft motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chesterfield Townsite and 9 miles (15 km) of Portneuf River. Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Holbrook Mercantile are within 12 miles (20 km).
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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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bancroft motel
Caribou Gem offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Bancroft motel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Caribou Gem offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Bancroft motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft
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Caribou Gem Bancroft
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Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribou Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caribou Gem.

How much does it cost to stay at Caribou Gem?

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caribou Gem on Dec 16, 2025 start from $95.49, excluding 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.

Does Caribou Gem offer free breakfast?

Caribou Gem does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Caribou Gem?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Caribou Gem?

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

Is there free parking at Caribou Gem?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Caribou Gem have a pool?

Caribou Gem does not have a pool.

Does Caribou Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Caribou Gem to downtown Bancroft?

Caribou Gem is 0.1 mi away from Bancroft.

Caribou Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 198 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised to see we had a kitchen in our unit. Made it great to feed the kids& i appreciated that one of the beds was in a room. There is no heating in the bathroom so it got pretty cold in there but other than that our stay was great. I would recommend some better seating, my father in law is old& was uncomfortable when we were around the table. The unit was very clean& provided what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025