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Sandman Hotel Castlegar

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Castlegar

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Lobby lounge
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1944 Columbia Ave, Castlegar, BC, V1N2W7
  • Place, Doukhobor Discovery Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kootenay Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Selkirk College
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 630 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Poolside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 630 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Castlegar

City center stay.Stay at this Castlegar hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Columbia River and 2 miles (3 km) of Kootenay Gallery. Doukhobor Discovery Centre and Selkirk College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Doukhobor Discovery Centre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kootenay Gallery - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Selkirk College - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Red Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 57 min drive - 48.2 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪grateful table - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sandman Hotel Castlegar

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Sandman Hotel Castlegar. Free self parking is available.

This Castlegar hotel is smoke free.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sandman Hotel Castlegar offers 133 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: CAD 7.95 per person

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
For reservations of five nights or more, the credit card on file will be pre-authorized immediately after booking, where payment for the stay will be made onsite instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 7.95 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 125 per stay)
  • 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • 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).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Castlegar Hotel
Castlegar Sandman
Hotel Castlegar
Sandman Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Hotel
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Castlegar
Sandman Hotel Castlegar Hotel Castlegar

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sandman Hotel Castlegar to the airport?

Sandman Hotel Castlegar is 2.1 mi (4-min drive) away from the Castlegar, BC (YCG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandman Hotel Castlegar?

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandman Hotel Castlegar on Jan 2, 2026 start from $89.21, 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 Sandman Hotel Castlegar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sandman Hotel Castlegar.

How close is Sandman Hotel Castlegar to the beach?

This hotel is 11.8 mi (16-min drive) from Shoreacres Beach and 15.7 mi (21-min drive) from Crescent Valley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sandman Hotel Castlegar offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sandman Hotel Castlegar, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 7.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Sandman Hotel Castlegar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sandman Hotel Castlegar?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sandman Hotel Castlegar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sandman Hotel Castlegar have a pool?

Sandman Hotel Castlegar features an indoor pool.

Does Sandman Hotel Castlegar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sandman Hotel Castlegar to downtown Castlegar?

Sandman Hotel Castlegar is 2.1 mi away from Castlegar.

Sandman Hotel Castlegar Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KENNETH, VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot breakfast. Locked room for breakfast. Could have used a foam pillow for support.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was quiet and the room was ok. It's an older building that needs some updating but otherwise there's nothing wrong with it. Didn't try the pool although it looked good from my window. Having an inside window made the room I was in quite all the time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but a nice hotel. I was surprised that they only had one luggage cart. Also there were no chairs in the room but the one at the desk. With all the technology we use today, there were very few plug-ins in the room except behind the tv stand & night stand. The bed was very comfortable & we had a good rest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel unfortunately did not meet our expectations in terms of cleanliness. Garbage bags filled the hallways at check in time. Poor timing. We found stinkbugs crawling around our room, which is totally unacceptable. The staff was very friendly at the reception, but could not help in this situation and we left to stay at the Super 8 across the street. Bug free!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised by the quality of hotel. Staff was great. Room was clean and functional. Very good tv and remote is a big thing for me. Nice and quiet during my 1 night here. Many food options close by. Did not use pool or gym.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the room had a GIANT spider in the window attached to the curtains and multiple stink bugs. There was dust over everything. It appeared to have been cleaned at some point but not recently. I asked for it to be cleaned the next day. We left from 10am to 330pm and no one had come by. They were only attending rooms on our floor after 4pm to clean which is too late! Nothing was offered as compensation for not cleaning the room except for a complimentary breakfast which was already included with our room purchase!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was much bigger than expected, very clean and recently renovated. We liked the bathroom and the layout of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately the tv remote would only give us 2 channels and the volume button was stuck. The air conditioning remote was so complicated we managed to work it without it but then didn’t move off a certain temperature and was so loud sleep was not too good. Bed and linens great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for a clean, quiet and comfortable room. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruchi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, nice people, but I had to make 4 trips to the second floor because they only had one luggage cart which was locked in a guest room. Buy a second cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

de Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, so friendly and helpful. Building was clean and room met expectations. Only downside was how hot the pool area was, it was very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DARREN

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym key wouldn’t work Hot tub was a bit dirty and jets wouldn’t work :( disappointing after a long motorcycle ride
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kamaldip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When I walked into the hotel after a long drive from Vancouver, I was greeted by a very cheerful Marie. I told her that we had a long drive and my husband was a bit cranky and asked if there's a chance of checking in early. Check-in time is 4 but she found us a room and we were able to check in right away at 2:30. Our double room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Reasonable rates. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay the pricing was great for the hotel! I suggest calling the hotel for booking prices though as it was more expensive online then the actual prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very convienent location. Could have been a little cleaner in the bathroom, otherwise, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was a little tired. Beautifully upgraded bathroom. Comfy bed !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The room was very clean and quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025