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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
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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
20 S 1st W, Bancroft, ID, 83217
  • Chesterfield Townsite
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Lava Hot Springs
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Lava Hot Springs Golf Course
    ‪33 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 | 1 bedroom, 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 | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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 - 27 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum - 28 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Lava Hot Springs Golf Course - 33 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Holbrook Mercantile - 34 min drive - 12.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Caribou Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caribou Gem.

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. 100 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 177 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

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

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tub was dirty and floors and stained sheets and the cleaning powder residue in the oven
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The train across the street honks its horn three times as it passes the building. It was a little hard to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was beautiful inside but not much to look at outside. I would use again.I love the dishes and the whole kitchen unit. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean but the noise from the train was slightly annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the setup of this room. I would have preferred a king but they were all booked… the only complaints I have are the train right next to the property and the front doors were really hard to open and close. Other than that it was clean quiet (besides the train) and it was a much homier feel ran than hotel feel. I’d definitely stay here again and we had a good trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammee

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

6/10 Okay

Catriona

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the most part this place was great! Although the bad parts really stuck out and made it not great. The floors were disgusting turning our feet and socks black in a matter of minutes. The beds weren’t too bad for motel beds. They were on wheels which made them roll around but that wasn’t a problem just odd. The shower head had originally been pointed at the wall and ended up flooding the bathroom. We were able to easily fix it but it was annoying to have to deal with in the first place. The tub also drained extremely slowly. By the end of my 10ish minute shower, the water was above my ankles. Overall I’m happy with this place I would’ve just liked a little bit more attention to cleanliness when it comes to after guests leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled and very clean! Nice to have a full size refrigerator! Train sounds were unique
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alisha

Traveled with family

Cute and cozy inside.

The outside is deceiving. The inside is cute, remodeled and cozy. Our deadbolt wouldn’t lock (room 7) and we didn’t like that but it was a good place to stay passing through. There is no front desk but you just call the number from online and they tell you what to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was nice the room was clean and had all the essentials the only thing it needs is better and more pillows but other than that our stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien limpieza, estado de la propiedad e instalaciones, el unico problema el tren, pero luego nos percatamos que el ruido del tren tambien se escucha en Lava Hot spring por eso decidimos calificarlos con esta puntuación
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would stay there again,

It was great bathroom small we are taller than most, but it isgreat for most. Front entrance not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable and just like home!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The train can be quite annoying, but the location and price were great if you are wanting to go to Lava and aren't looking to camp. Check in was a bit confusing, as there is no on site office, but staff answered quickly and were very helpful. The full kitchen was a great feature and all amenities were up to date. Having a roku in the room was a great feature for my kids. I wish it was easier to get new towels and soaps. Otherwise, I would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024