Located in Challis, Challis Roadhouse is within a 10-minute drive of Land of the Yankee Fork State Park and Salmon River. .This golf motel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Bayhorse Ghost Town.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Central Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Land of the Yankee Fork State Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
Challis Hot Springs - 23 min drive - 9.1 miles
Getting around
Sun Valley, ID (SUN-Friedman Memorial) - 153 min drive
Restaurants
Tea Cup Cafe & Bakery - 11 min walk
Challis Lanes - 5 min walk
Y-Inn Lounge - 7 min walk
Real Deal Smoke House - 10 min walk
Y-Inn Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Challis Roadhouse
Motel with free parking, near Land of the Yankee Fork State Park
Challis Roadhouse offers 17 accommodations with air conditioning. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
There are 2 hot springs open between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include separate sitting areas, housekeeping is provided on request, and microwaves can be requested.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as karaoke or make use of other amenities including a picnic area.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Pizzeria serving guests of Challis Roadhouse. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Planning an event in Challis? This motel has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Pizzeria - Onsite delicatessen.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Pizzeria
Things to do
2 hot springs
9-hole adjacent golf course
Art gallery
Concerts/live shows
Games
Karaoke
Family friendly
Microwave on request
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Conference center (600 square feet of space)
Coworking space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Picnic area
Spa
2 hot springs
Hot springs open from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hot springs water temperature - 106 ºF
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
17 buildings
17 floors
Built in 2022
Designated smoking areas
Renovated entire property - March 2024
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Food and drink
Microwave on request
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from August 6 2025 to August 9 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 6 to August 9:
Meeting facilities
The property will be renovating from August 6 2025 to August 9 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Meeting facilities
Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:
Business facilities
Recreational facilities
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 25 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Towels fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
Utility fee (between 01 October and 01 April): USD 5 per accommodation, per night
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet deposit: USD 25 per day
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Hot springs access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Property is also known as
Challis Roadhouse Motel
Challis Roadhouse Challis
Challis Roadhouse Motel Challis
Challis Roadhouse Reviews
Reviews
6.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 113 reviews
10 - Excellent
22
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 113 reviews
8 - Good
26
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 113 reviews
6 - Okay
21
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 113 reviews
4 - Poor
17
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 113 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
7.0/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Jon
Nov 16, 2024
Jon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Donna
Oct 24, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hassle to check in and could not get the TV to work.
The rooms were pretty filthy, getting a room key was problematic as you go to the bar and depending on how the wait staff feels. Ended up finding a nice airbnb and left the room a few days early eating the cost of the room.
Kerri
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Sam
Traveled with family
Sep 26, 2024
Shower was either scalding hot or ice cold!
Made a reservation for a room with two dbl beds. Paid for it. On arrival was told none were available. My reservation confirmation said otherwise.
We were able to compromise and stayed in separate rooms.
You need to visit your properties!
Paid about $80. Probably the worst motel experience I have ever had. The room was dirty. I bent down to plug in a device and the vinyl floor under the bed looked like it had never been cleaned…ever. No soap/shampoo etc and the luke warm water from the shower nozzle barely flowed. The toilet had a leak so it ran 24/7 and the cold water in the sink was turned off. I turned it on at the valve and then realized it’s because the sink would constantly run. The towels were dirty and the bath mat looked like someone walked on it with dirty boots. The power went out for about 2 hours (not the motels fault). I’m not a tech novice but I couldn’t get the tv to work and it had no instructions whatsoever with the two remotes. I’ve stayed in a lot of roadside motels but this by far was the worst as far as cleanliness and cost vs value. Fortunately the roadhouse restaurant had decent food and drink. I’d stay somewhere else. I never write reviews for motels but had to do this one. Maybe the owners will read and make some changes and do some general maintenance at some point.
the 2 women in the next room fought inside and outside the door till 2 am in morning. I found garbage extra underneath my motorcycle that had spilled out of their truck parked next to it. didn't get much sleep
We were awaking by 2 people shouting and slamming doors from midnight and went on until after 330 am right next door to us. I got up to ask them to please be considerate, one if them told me the other was drunk and would be leaving. After more shouting abd slamming around they finally shut up. In the morning i observed them getting in a commercial vehicle. The facility is nice and clean but having no one to taje care of an all night disturbance was a little rough
Highly suggest taking this Motel off your list of options. There was on signage where to check in. Went to the adjoining restaurant to check in. The Bartender Kris, was great. He was probably the only good thing about this Challis Roadhouse. We were with another couple. The food we ordered from Kris was good and he was very attentive to the 4 of us. The rooms were just ok. Very old and smelly. Water pressure in shower was minimal. We went back to the restaurant for dinner the next day. That had a band, therefore they were charging a $5 cover charge. Not a big deal. We found a table sat down and was there for a good 10 minutes. There was a waitress that was going to all tables around us, but didn’t stop. Was it because we weren’t locals? Who knows. One of us went and ordered our drinks at the bar. Finally, the one waitress stopped to ask if we needed food… if so they were sold out of everything but hamburgers, hot wings and chicken strips. She said she would come back but didn’t. Kris walked by, and we told him we just wanted 4 burgers, make it easy for them. Ordered another round of beers and they came in Red Solos cups. WTH! Fine, whatever. The owners were there partying it up with friends and locals and were Bustling a few tables, my husband and one of our friends got up to help them. Not a thank you, nothing. We got our food. 2 of the burgers were burnt, and all of our fries were oil soaked. We left. About 30 minutes later the owner was on the side, motel side peeing.
TIffany
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Ann
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Gary
Jun 28, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Gary
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Necia
Traveled with group
Jun 24, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Necia
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Robert, Bethesda
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a Friday night with lots of local events, music, a busy bar, and friendly people. However, the motel room needed attention. No wifi, the TV did not work, the light over the bed was burned out, and the sink dirty. The hotel manager was overwhelmed running the bar, and we didn't complain or worry too much. But it wasn't a well maintained facility.
Room smelled bad like cigarettes bathroom window was open and would not lock there weren’t any chairs in the room could hear the neighbors talking throughout the night couldn’t watch tv because the hdmi cable was missing the lady at the front desk said it happens all the time.
zack
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tamber
Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Oct 22, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Older motel but the bed was comfortable the water was hot the pressure was great. Chris at check-in was very friendly. TV didn’t work properly but Chris tried to fix it. It was late so it ended up being ok to not have television. We appreciate the pet friendly aspect. The bar/restaurant was lovely. The remodel is beautiful.