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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
Lobby lounge
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
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
    ‪11 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
(37 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 - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Selkirk College - 11 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Red Mountain Resort - 38 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Duck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cuisine of India - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪grateful table - ‬5 min drive

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
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.

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.

Reviews

Sandman Hotel Castlegar Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1021 reviews

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had some issues with our parked car- facility does not monitor the whole parking area, we hope it can be fixed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, building is a bit dated but room has been upgraded and is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

John, Saskatoon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent one night at The Sandman. The room was nice. Were surprised that there were no outlets in the bathroom but plenty in the room. Our one complaint was that the AC was too loud and did not cool the room enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Disliked: Staff & service
Stairs from reception to elevator
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent location. Room was clean and spacious. Nice pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean place to spend the night. TV was a bit outdated but not a big issue. Fridge was warm when we entered the room and thermostat was set to a warm temp. All things that we were able to remedy quite easily.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hotel room was perfect and welcoming touch as we arrived in +36°C weather on our motorcycle. It was a quick check-in, very nice renovated room with air already on for us. All services required were in walking distance, which was nice. Nice sitting area outside in the shade as well. We will definitely return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Construction was a little dusty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

CHRISTINA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property had poor air conditioning and no amenities in the hotel! The surrounding area had very limited restaurants and oubs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is easy to find and easy to access from highway. Close to shopping and other amenities .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
The lady at the front desk Sherrill has worked there forever and it shows. She could use some customer service training. She stopped right in the middle of serving me to serve another customer. Even he looked at me and said wow I’m sorry. That’s strange. The area where the pool is was unbearably hot. Many guests were complaining. I went to ask if they could turn off the heat but I was told that’s just how it is. Absolutely no resolution at all. It’s from air conditioning units but they need to stop making excuses and fix it. Continental breakfast was never offered to us. We found out about it after we left. Not a terrible place to stay but it’s most definitely gone way downhill over the years. Update the place. And the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and attentive! Great service, rooms clean and pool was a perfect temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cari-Ann

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

8/10 Good

Shabtika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very busy, friendly staff. Overall great worth for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros-nicely renoed room. Spacious and quiet. Had everything needed. Cons- view on pool made it quite dark in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

8/10 Good

Kassandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is definitely a little dated but still was comfortable and convenient. Would stay here again if I travel through Castlegar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-eve

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel met my needs for my overnight stay. This is an older hotel and it shows in places BUT overall there are many signs of care and thoughtful renovations. My bed was comfortable with fresh white linens and quality pillows. The bathroom was completely renovated making it a very useable space complete with places to keep your items. It would be very comfortable for a longer stay. There are several businesses and fast food within a short walking distance. I had no misgivings about the area. I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025