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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 | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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 | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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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
  • Castlegar Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Selkirk College - 10 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Red Mountain Resort - 31 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 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

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
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
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Sandman Hotel Castlegar Hotel
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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 Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandman Hotel Castlegar on Nov 21, 2025 start from $86.87, 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. 354 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Mae, Surrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayu

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great launchpoint for any vacation on the nearby lakes, mountains, and forests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nishantha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful, Joy did our check in. Very helpful and knowledgeable. She helped me storing my bike. Pool was in perfect temperature. Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would come again. Staff went above and beyond to help us out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Previously dobe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Furniture nicely updated Didn’t like that it had no plug in in bathroom We had two different rooms one had a lovely full length mirror the other did not There was loud motor type noise kept us awake They said they didn’t have staff to fix it on weekend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lost one star because I couldn’t figure out how to work the shower and front desk never answered the phone. Otherwise good. We had a nice stay. Loved having a poolside room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a room attached to the pool and hot tub. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamín

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geordi

Business traveler
Maintenance shutdown at local mill. The hotel Knows this.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

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

2/10 Terrible

Fritz

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vanina, North Vancouver

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

8/10 Good

glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was way to hot to enjoy and not worth the $7 for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cathy

Comfortable bed and clean updated bathroom Couldn’t get the shower to run past luke warm Sofa looked really shabby needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were especially friendly and polite. Other guests were checking in ahead of me in the line up were not polite to the staff but both staff members dealt with them so very friendly and politely. I was impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025