Saddle Mountain Lodge

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront motel near Eleanor Lake

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A covered walkway with wooden beams, leading to a building with a red roof.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and cabinets.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a painting on the wall, a lamp, and a mirror.
A narrow hallway with a wooden dining table and chairs, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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965 Blue River West Frontage Rd, Blue River, BC, V0E 1J0
  • Place, Eleanor Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue River Pine Provincial Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Apartment, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Apartment, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Blue River

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Eleanor Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park with a stay here.

What's nearby

  • Eleanor Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Blue River Pine Provincial Park - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Finn Creek Provincial Park - 18 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Wire Cache Provincial Park - 34 min drive - 37.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kamloops, BC (YKA) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Saddle Mountain Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪grizzly food shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Husky House Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Heartland Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Saddle Mountain Lodge

3-star beachfront motel near Eleanor Lake
Saddle Mountain Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Blue River motel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
Saddle Mountain Lodge offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 48-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Blue River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A beach bar

Things to do

  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave

More

  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [972 Harrwood Dr, Blue River, BC V0E 1J0]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per accommodation, 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, 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 and debit 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

How close is Saddle Mountain Lodge to the airport?

Saddle Mountain Lodge is 145.1 mi (167-min drive) away from the Kamloops, BC (YKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Saddle Mountain Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Saddle Mountain Lodge.

How close is Saddle Mountain Lodge to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Saddle Mountain Lodge offer free breakfast?

Saddle Mountain Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Saddle Mountain Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Saddle Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Saddle Mountain Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Saddle Mountain Lodge have a pool?

Saddle Mountain Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Saddle Mountain Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Saddle Mountain Lodge to downtown Blue River?

Saddle Mountain Lodge is 0.5 mi away from Blue River.

Saddle Mountain Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 105 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the motel was great. A very short walk around and to the lake. The area was kept very clean, view of mountains beautiful. You have to stop in at the restaurant as the food and staff were great .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As the place transitions, Signage would be beneficial as the “office” looks more like a realtor’s outlet. That to the side, a clean and comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and simple accommodation for your time in Blue River.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and although we arrived late, the staff were helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Saddle Mountain motel is our trusted "go to" place whenever we're travelling West to East or East to West.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful, friendly, professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was comfortable, would have liked to have breakfast available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have a breakfast option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine equipped with microwave fridge and coffee tea. The place was very clean the bedding comfortable.. however, at this moment in time, I would not recommend staying anywhere in blue River. There was literally nowhere to get food other than a burger bar.. two restaurants were not open for the season yet, one had closed due to roofing issues. I could not recommend saddle Mountain Lodge to any visitor at this time because of the foregoing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were driving in late and I appreciated the phone call with directions for our late check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a beautiful area and the motel was clean. It needs some upgrading - the shower was not very good at all, no water pressure. The bed was okay but definitely worn out. A beautiful spot and with upgrades it would be an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is very basic and older. It is also very clean. Please note the units are not air conditioned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing fancy but clean and as advertised. Call ahead of arriving after 8 PM
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy, check-in was confusing, the office was on the opposite side of the highway to the Motel. That wasn't mentioned before arrival. Nice scenery from the bedroom window.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clean, friendly staff, nice location Fan hood screen was missing in bathroom. Bedroom door couldn’t close due to size of room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property older but good condition and very clean. Lack of AC was an issue getting a better sleep. Office location and name Heli Ski vs Saddle Motel was hard to find and with limited cell service in the area made it a challenge to get help, although the staff tried to help.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The property was old and they had a stand up fan instead of air conditioning. The bed was very soft. The blinds were broken, in the living area and the bedroom. For the price and the fact we were just sleeping for one night, it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

No electricity in the Room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It would help if the instructions to go to the east side of the highway to check in were more prominently displayed on the west side office. I tried both phone number given and neither worked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient to have to go across the highway to check in. The room was alright but very old and run down. No bath towels just small towels available. The shower head/water pressure was terrible. The restraurant food and service was not good. No outside smoking area or even an ashtray/can for butts so cigarette butts were everywhere. I would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025