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Caribou Gem

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bancroft motel

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Deluxe Double Room
Coffee/tea maker
Combined shower/tub, towels
Deluxe Double Room
Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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20 S 1st W, Bancroft, ID, 83217
  • Place, Chesterfield Townsite
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lava Hot Springs
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Idaho State University
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bancroft

In Bancroft .Stay at this Bancroft motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chesterfield Townsite and 9 miles (15 km) of Portneuf River. Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Holbrook Mercantile are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chesterfield Townsite - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs - 19 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Lava Hot Springs - 20 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Idaho State University - 48 min drive - 100.6 km
  • Pocatello Idaho Temple - 55 min drive - 110.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loft - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Caribou Gem

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Bancroft motel
Caribou Gem offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Bancroft motel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
Caribou Gem offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Bancroft motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Jun 23 - Jun 24
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. 

Property is also known as

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Caribou Gem Bancroft
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Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft

Frequently asked questions

Does Caribou Gem have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caribou Gem.

How much does it cost to stay at Caribou Gem?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caribou Gem on Jun 20, 2026 start from CA $125, 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 Caribou Gem offer free breakfast?

Caribou Gem does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Caribou Gem?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Caribou Gem?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Caribou Gem?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Caribou Gem have a pool?

Caribou Gem does not have a pool.

Does Caribou Gem have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Caribou Gem to downtown Bancroft?

Caribou Gem is 0.1 mi away from Bancroft.

Caribou Gem Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 204 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely be back. Great staff. Nice old school rooms. Cute place. Stayed in the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Caribou Gem motel is absolutely the CLEANEST we have ever stayed in. The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

mele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was surprisingly up to par with us. Very suprised due to the old bldg. But inside is remodeled and had a full kitchen. Which is nice if you don't want to spend a lot at the restaurants. But water pressure was good and heated water was also perfect. Only downfall was the thin walls. Could hear everything the room next to us was doing. Also the train track across woke us up a couple times when it came by. They lay on those horns.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wifi cut out a lot, but other than that great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like how they saved this vintage motel and brought new life into it. Excellent job on the renovation. Great place to stay the night if you are going to Lava Hot Springs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small local motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless, which I appreciate very much. We checked in after hours and the attendance was very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Cottage. It was clean, stylish and cozy! Our 5 year-old son really enjoyed sleeping on bunk bed. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yolaunda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean the bed comfy. check in was strange had to call them for code and cell service isn’t great. The train though every hour or so blaring the horn made sleep almost impossible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't judge s book by its cover. Inside is clean and updated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was modern, spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable and just like home!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
Very comfy beds and newly remodeled room interior. One thing they forgot however is a dinette set. A kitchen without a place to eat your tasty vitals makes no sense.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

24th celebration

I love the proximity to lava and the ability to cook in the room. You may just want to run a hair snake down the shower drain. I love this place and I’m already planning my next trip there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

A little out of the way but worth it for the price

The motel is very well decorated and clean inside. Outside is clean, but plain. It’s next to the railroad tracks so the train horn woke me up a few times, but my adult grandson slept through it. I’ll stay at Caribou Gem again if I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the best motel in town. If you are a train enthusiast, it is great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice little place. All new we had the place all to ourselves which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was nice the room was clean and had all the essentials the only thing it needs is better and more pillows but other than that our stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but updated and convenient place to stay close to Lava Hot Springs. Comfortable beds and full size fridge. Great for a couple of days away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice big room with kitchen. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet little place to stay! Updated and new inside! Extremely clean 😎
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The outside is not exactly impressive & you are right by train tracks, but the inside was very nice & the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024