Bear River Hot Springs

Hotels
Independent
8 (92 reviews)
3696 N 1600 E, Preston, Idaho, 83263 , Preston , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean cabins
Helpful staff
Great amenities
Lovely location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Inconsistent Wi-Fi
Confusion over pool fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
The cabin was super clean, but several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues.
Service
8.8
Staff was very helpful, and the service was proactive.
Location
7.84
Convenient location near hot springs, but may be off the beaten path.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms were clean and spacious, but some had issues with AC and beds.
Amenities
8.32
Great pools and facilities, though some confusion about pricing.
Value for Money
7.78
Overall a good experience for the price, with some complimentary aspects.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Food credit provided and good options, but not much detail on quality.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experiences despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:00

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and convenient self-parking on-site. The vending machine adds to the ease of your stay.

Home-like Comfort
Relax in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes, including refrigerators and microwaves. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet, and appreciate amenities like coffee/tea makers.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the area with Bear River just a short 11-minute walk away. Discover other nearby destinations like Caribou-Targhee National Forest and Maple Grove Hot Springs within easy reach.

When you stay at Bear River Hot Springs in Preston, seize the opportunity to experience comfort and convenience at its best.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 92 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 7.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Christopher
10
Pros:

Super friendly staff!

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Jane family_with_children
6
Pros:

Upon arrival we were told that the swimming pool and slide had closed at Labor Day. We were not told this ahead of time, and my grandkids were looking forward to using them. No discount was offered. I had booked this 3 months in advance so they had plenty of time to inform me.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Martin
10
Pros:

My cabin was super clean.
The AC worked amazing.
The staff was very helpful
I wish I was staying longer then just to sleep because the pool and slides looked amazing.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Ana family
6
Pros:

Around de microwave was duty and de table.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Cliff family
6
Pros:

The cabin was a nice step above tent camping with a bed, a big, modern flat screen TV, Keurig coffee machine with good dark roast and other coffee pods, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioner, and heater. The bed was like sleeping on an air mattress, soft and squishy. Bathroom was conveniently located in a separate building and the shower was in the pool, hot springs area. Friendly place, and a nice area to walk around enjoying the ID air.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Christine
10
We love it here!
Pros:

Room was nice. Big shower. Great pools.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Luke family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Jacob
10
Place is improving but still needs work
Pros:

Fantastic products in the shower

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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nathan partner
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean and spacious. They are attached to the hot springs which was very convenient!

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
M
Megan family
10
Pros:

Great Place!

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
C
Christie
10
Pros:

Ok

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children
8
Pros:

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!

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
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Trisha
10
Super fun and clean
Pros:

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.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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E6865LEcarmenc NONE
2
Pros:

Don’t stay in a cabin unless you want a broken bed, flashing lights, group showers and no working AC. Only thing good here was the staff trying their best

2025-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Taylor
10
Pros:

Good

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Shannon family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
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Travelfunatic Couples us
8
Needs some clean up
Pros:

This is the melting point for the locals, adults and children alike. We were there on a Saturday and it was extremely crowded. There is a large hot tub, a swimming pool, a slide (which costs extra) and a large soaking hot pool. There are covered picnic and the area is nicely landscaped. Unfortunately, both the soaking pool and the hot tub had this greenish/black moss covering the concrete bottom and side. The soaking pool itself was quite dirty, with floating stuff. It is very slippery and I tried hard to avoid getting my face wet. We went back on Sunday, and it was quite pleasant since the majority of children were absent. The bathroom/showers were clean, but be careful of worn out rubber mats. they are easy to trip over. I asked about the cleaning of the pools and was told they do it once a week. I would have enjoyed this particular hot spring if it had been cleaner.

2025-06-05 via Tripadvisor
C
Chad
10
Pros:

Great stay

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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David
8
Pros:

The hot pools were clean and at the right temperature and friendly staff

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jodi
6
Likely not twice
Pros:

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.

2025-05-13 via Nuitee