Bear Counrty Inn

2.0 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Salmon

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Situated in a charming neighborhood, this numbered establishment offers a welcoming presence with a prominent American flag and a beautifully maintained flower bed.
Cozy retreat with a bed, desk, and wardrobe, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.
Relax in the serene outdoor patio area, complete with a picnic table, grill, and lush greenery.
Two-story motel with double doors and a balcony.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1015 Main St, Salmon, ID, 83467
  • Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Salmon River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Island Park Off-Leash Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Senior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Economy Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Salmon

Heart of Salmon.Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Steele Memorial Medical Center and Kid's Creek Park. Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite and Salmon Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Steele Memorial Medical Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Meriwether Lewis' August 12, 1805 Campsite - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kid's Creek Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Salmon River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Island Park Off-Leash Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Salmon, ID (SMN-Lemhi County) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Odd Fellows Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Junk Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buddy's Family Dining - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Shady Nook Restaurant & Lounge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Savage Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bear Counrty Inn

Motel perfectly located for exploring Salmon
Bear Counrty Inn offers its guests an indoor pool and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bear Counrty Inn also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Bear Counrty Inn was completed in April 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Salmon motel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bear Counrty Inn offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

There are 2 hot springs open between 6:00 AM and midnight.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot springs
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.

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 15 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Hot springs access available from 6:00 AM to midnight.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Bear Counrty Inn Motel
Bear Counrty Inn Salmon
Bear Counrty Inn Motel Salmon

Bear Counrty Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 238 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly folks at the front desk. Gave me a great recommendation for a place to eat nearby. The room is fine in every regard except the street noise. My room is close to Main Street and so some road noise. A room farther back would fix that problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Merla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large room and large bathroom so it made it easy to maneuver in my wheelchair. It was called a Senior room. Larger fridge and freezer, table with 2 chairs and little sofa. Service was good. Checkin was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inside surprised us! VERY cozy and updated rooms. We ended up staying a second night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

Kae

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was clean and easy. Very decent property. A little outdated, but only if thats a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

8/10 Good

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great place for a turn and burn hockey tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Herbert

Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice people, convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

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

2/10 Terrible

AARON, Rexburg

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Show up that night, employee was fine just not personable. Get my 1ST room, unload all my stuff, go to use the bathroom...you could clearly see "swass" on the toilet seat from the previous guest. So if the cleaner didn't clean the most important thing (toilet) then what else did they not clean? So, I go back to the office, tell the guy, he seems unimpressed by my request to switch rooms, loads a new card, and "tosses" it on the counter for me. Cool, thx? Head to the 2ND room, go straight to the bathroom, check the toilet...couldn't believe it...this one literally had a little piece of s**t stuck to the bowl clear as day & under the rim there's splatter. So, walk my butt over in the cold/snow to the office, guy is wondering why I'm back so soon, tell him what's up and he is more annoyed now but at least laughs at one of my comments (I was being super chill about it), so I think he was partly on my side at that point. He loads another key, this time walks w/me to the 3RD room. Check bathroom first, it's fine, but the room smells sour like a gym locker room or gym bag. I mention the smell and he offers fabreeze! I tell him I'd rather clean the toilet in the first room than breath that smell all night...to which he says "well you're here now so like I said, I'll just get you fabreeze". To which I said get me a towel & cleaner, I'll clean the toilet in the 1st room myself. Doesn't even offer to do it himself & gets me the cleaner. Never once apologizes for any of it. Horrible!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is courteous friendly. That's you include my heater went out in the middle of the night. I was comped the following day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a local hockey weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub was close, not listed on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Leisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chancey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms themselves aren’t bad for being the “cheapest” place to book. They got rid of their breakfast (it wasn’t much last time we stayed but it was something), the pool is FREEZING. We really just didn’t enjoy our stay as much this year as we did last year so we will most likely book elsewhere next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bad road noise, would not change my room when plenty other room’s available. Did not seem to understand English well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jakrysshya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
This is where I always stay in Salmon- not fancy but the beds are super comfortable, the price is the best in town and the staff has always been accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very thin walls, outdated everything from the clearance rack yet priced like a resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024