The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

2.5 star property
Golf Challis motel next to a golf course

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Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Front of property
Bunk Room | Private kitchen
Exterior
Luxury Suite, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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310 S Hwy 93, Challis, ID, 93226
  • Place, Challis City Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Challis Hot Springs
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Bunk Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Challis

In Challis .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Challis City Park and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also, Central Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Land of the Yankee Fork State Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Challis City Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Challis Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 15.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Challis Lodge And Lounge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Challis Roadhouse Bar And Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bux's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Real Deal Smokehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant

Golf Challis motel next to a golf course
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Challis motel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

This Challis motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubhouse

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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 available for USD 8.00 per stay.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 8.00 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Village Inn Motel Challis
Village Challis
The Village Inn Motel Restaurant
The Village Restaurant Challis
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant Motel
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant Challis
The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant Motel Challis

The Village Inn Motel and Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 756 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 756 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 756 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 756 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 756 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Check in. Basic clean room. Convenient restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie, SANTA ROSA

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We stayed here some years ago and I remembered it as dated but pleasant and clean. This time it was distinctly grubby. When we checked into our room the bed was unmade, obviously not serviced. Called the front desk and was immediately’upgraded’ to a nearby room with king bed. The room was so dark we couldn’t see to unpack so I tried to open the slats on the wooden window blind. The whole blind crashed to the floor. The table in the room had a broken pedestal, wobbled so badly it was unusable. The carpet was dirty and stained and there was visible grunge in the corners. With all that though the staff was very friendly and the price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property but the shower and tub have been updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean motel room.....the highlight was the delicious food served at the restaurant on the property!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just sleep in your car

Checked out 2 days early without hopes of a refund. I'd rather have slept in my car. I was in town for a race, this was the only place available. No idea how they are getting good reviews. And they should be ashamed they charge so much!. This is not a place you want to stay. It's dirty, dingy... just gross! The bedding and towels smelled DISGUSTING! Removed the comforter and slept in my clothes because I didn't feel clean. This might be one of the worst hotel stays I can recall. One plus - they have A/C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Amenities
Tv did not work. Somewhat rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

The room was discusting. It wreaked of urine, cig smoke and excessive toxic chemicals. Miserable evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean, spacious room, and a restaurant right next door. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Meridian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was a quick overnight business trip. The lady at the front desk is an angel. So happy that you booked a stay with them. There is a restaurant attached to the property that makes dining very easy. The room is tidy and the bed is comfortable. I have stayed here a couple of times before and will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Disliked: Amenities
Big room but outdated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

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

2/10 Terrible

Corrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac did not work. Very out dated rooms. Dinner was goss, cold, under cooked. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but reliable. Stayed many times.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed here before
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Big security issue

My wife and I were deep in sleep just before 1:00 am in Village Inn room 45 when she woke up and screamed because a man was coming into our room. I woke to her screaming, bright light from outdoors streaming in and a man muttering words as he walked into our room. We were utterly terrified and confused. Some people in that situation would take action first and ask questions later. After I met him at the door, he showed me his copy of the room key to room 45, and then I showed him my exact same copy of our room key. Only then did he slowly back away. We later were told that "someone made a mistake" in giving him a key to our occupied room. We were never offered any further explanation. But the bigger mistake is that this hotel room, and apparently all of them on the property, HAVE NO WAY TO LOCK THE ROOM FROM THE INSIDE. Nothing but a flimsy privacy door knob. That is egregious and totally unacceptable. This was a deeply disturbing episode for us, but it could have been deadly tragic. Mini-fridges and comfy pillows are superfluous if you can't feel safe, and this hotel as appointed is not safe. I would NEVER stay here again and anyone who chooses to until appropriate changes are made is playing Russian roulette.
No way to secure the room from the inside.
Our attempt to secure the room post-incident.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

6/10 Okay

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025