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Bear River Hot Springs

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this Preston hotel

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2 outdoor pools
Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3696 N 1600 E, Preston, ID, 83263
  • Place, Bear Lake
  • Place, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort
  • Place, Utah State University
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Premium Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

  • 990 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Condo, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Condo

  • 1200 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Queen Beds, 3 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Preston

In Preston .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bear River and 9 miles (15 km) of Benson Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Larsen-Sant Public Library and Craner Recreational Complex.

What's nearby

  • Maple Grove Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Downata Hot Springs - 34 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Cherry Peak Resort - 37 min drive - 28.1 miles
  • Utah State University - 44 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Logan Utah Temple - 50 min drive - 41.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big J's Burgers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arctic Circle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tattles Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bear River Hot Springs

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this Preston hotel
Bear River Hot Springs offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Preston hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
Bear River Hot Springs offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (2:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Riverdale Resort Preston
Riverdale Preston
Riverdale Resort
Bear River Hot Springs
Bear River Hot Springs Hotel
Bear River Hot Springs Preston
Bear River Hot Springs Hotel Preston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bear River Hot Springs to the airport?

Bear River Hot Springs is 82.5 mi (86-min drive) away from the Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bear River Hot Springs have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bear River Hot Springs .

Does Bear River Hot Springs offer free breakfast?

Bear River Hot Springs does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear River Hot Springs ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bear River Hot Springs ?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear River Hot Springs ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bear River Hot Springs have a pool?

Bear River Hot Springs features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Bear River Hot Springs have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Bear River Hot Springs to downtown Preston?

Bear River Hot Springs is 5.1 mi away from Preston.

Bear River Hot Springs Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 124 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun property. Needs clarification online about if the pool cost more if you rent a hotel room. They havent charged me either time Ive been but act like they are going to start charging or something. The staff and online need clarification about swim prices with a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Place is improving but still needs work

Fantastic products in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and spacious. They are attached to the hot springs which was very convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the adorable tiny cabins, and we must not have read carefully because we were surprised to find that there was no bathroom inside our little cabin. It was not a huge deal, though. We just used the facilities that were across the parking lot. They were fairly clean and overall felt pretty safe. The room was very hot initially, but the window air conditioner cooled it down pretty quickly. Really the only issues we had during the night werw the very intermittent Wi-Fi and the absolute lack of any cell service. This place is definitely off the beaten track, and it was actually nice to unplug for a night. One other possibly significant issue: the TV's reception was terrible, so accessing Netflix was difficult.The next day, we had a blast in the pools and on the water slide. The staff was super helpful, and we really appreciated the $15 food credit. Don't miss the soft serve ice cream 🙂 Overall, it was not a bad experience, especially for the price. We would do it again!
Awesome water slide! We didn't manage to get a photo of the geothermal pools, but they were amazing.
The teeny tiny cabins were so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

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

Super fun and clean

Check in was quick, responses to needs we're efficient, enough towels for the pools and shower. The lifeguards were not friendly at all but we still had a blast at the hot springs and water slides.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cole

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would go back.... we loved that the rooms are large and clean. I could not get my grandchildren out of the walk in shower with the rain shower head. Nice large pillows, which most hotels do not have along with a comfortable bed. We loved the atmosphere and hours of the pool and hot springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hot pools were clean and at the right temperature and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Likely not twice

The young man who did my check in was less than polite. I had requested a ground floor room but was on the upper level instead. He did not offer to see if there was something available on the ground floor. The hotel does not have an elevator and I have breathing issues. I had to navigate 20 outdoor steps to reach the second floor and my room. As for the room, it was neat and clean. The floors were clean, the beds nicely made. The fridge and microwave both worked fine. The shower was quite large and worked very well. There is a sign in the bathroom about hot water stating it takes time to heat the shower water so it has to be turned on to let run for at least 10 minutes. The warning was nice so I didn't step into a cold shower. The beds were another story. Both beds were much too soft! I like a very firm mattress, rather than one I can sink into.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the peaceful surroundings, friendly staff, clean, comfortable room and no crowds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Will stay there again!

Place was great!! Would definitely stay there again. Great warm springs to experience. Quiet. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
No hot water, and no attempt made to fix it. I picked the place for the jetted tub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem! Because it is not a very large resort the hot springs were never too crowded. The hotel accommodations were simple but very well maintained. The overall size and quality makes this a place everyone needs to visit when they come to Idaho.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sergio

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