The Sapphire Motel

Hotels
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Independent
9.8 (317 reviews)
310 North 7th Avenue , Bozeman , US

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Library
Front desk (limited hours)
Skydiving nearby
Ski equipment rental shops nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Playground on site
Free self parking
Computer station
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spotlessly clean, meticulously renovated rooms
Strong retro / mid-century design and charm
Friendly, attentive staff with daily housekeeping
Excellent, walkable location near downtown and restaurants
Free coffee and on-site coffee kiosk; onsite laundry
Great value for money; guests likely to return
Cons:
Limited in-room amenities compared to larger hotels
Some guests found the bed firm or not ideal
Occasional minor maintenance (slow draining tub reported)

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Repeatedly described as spotless, meticulously redone rooms with no musty smells; multiple guests explicitly call rooms and property 'clean' and 'spotless.'
Service
10
Multiple mentions of friendly front desk and staff, daily housekeeping, helpful and genuinely pleasant staff; guests cite exceptional service and upgrades.
Location
10
Frequently described as a perfect location — easy, walkable access to downtown and many restaurants; quiet and well placed for activities.
Room Quality
9.7
Rooms are newly renovated with high-quality midcentury furnishings and comfortable beds; a few minor notes about firmness of the mattress and one slow-draining tub.
Amenities
9.6
Nice selection for a boutique motel: free coffee, coffee kiosk, onsite laundry, free library and vintage touches; a few guests note limited amenities but were satisfied.
Value for Money
10
Described as great value and reasonably priced; guests repeatedly say they'd stay again and note excellent pricing relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Positive mentions of free coffee in lobby and an exceptional coffee kiosk in the parking lot; nearby food truck praised — limited full dining options on-site.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overwhelmingly positive guest sentiment: vintage charm, well-executed renovation, friendly staff and repeat guests indicate an excellent overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:42

Property Description

Step into a world where retro charm meets modern comfort at the Sapphire Motel. Nestled in the heart of Bozeman, Montana our Motel offers more than just a place to stay—it's an experience. A landmark in Bozeman since the 1940s, with spacious rooms blending nostalgic aesthetics with contemporary amenities, near downtown Bozeman and local attractions.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 317 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.7
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.9
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stephberman57 • Couples • Meriden, New Hampshire
10
Amazing Sapphire Motel
Pros:

Stayed at the amazing Sapphire Motel for 5 days and found it charming, welcoming with friendly staff, clean, perfect location, quiet, many ammenities (coffee, tea, relaxing rooms for visitors, free library, etc). The location was perfect!!!! Such an easy walk to downtown Bozeman and many wonderful restaurants soooo close by!
Will definately stay here again in the future!
Steph and Norm

2026-02-27 • via Tripadvisor
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anthonynemcek • Friends getaway • Red Wing, Minnesota
10
Great homebase for a ski trip.
Pros:

The Sapphire Motel was our homebase during a weeklong ski trip. It was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the free coffee in the lobby on our drives to Big Sky and Bridger Bowl. The fact it is a motel was super convenient for us to bring our gear into the room at night from our car right outside. The onsite laundry was appreciated. Housekeeping visited every day. Definitely a great value with an awesome vintage vibe.

2026-02-24 • via Tripadvisor
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kirstenwS8253JP • Solo travel • Overland Park, Kansas
10
Spotlessly clean, beautifully rehabbed throwback
Pros:

Wow! This is a refresh done right. They've taken a classic roadside motel and completely redone the rooms inside and out. The room furnishings are all new, quality products with a midcentury theme. The bed is new and super comfy. Friendly front desk who seemed genuinely happy to be here and aware of how special the property is.

Everything in the room is new and spotless. There is no "old motel" musty smell or rehab corner-cutting.

Very impressive.

2026-01-12 • via Tripadvisor
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Heidi • family
10
Pros:

this classic motel has been meticulously redone! Even down to real mid century glasses & ice buckets in the rooms.
liked our stay!

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Karamjit
8
Pros:

This is an older motel that has been renovated. It is little bit rough around the edges but overall it is very good. The staff was very good and room was spotless. Easy parking right in front of the door makes things very convenient.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Melinda • family
10
Pros:

Great little room, loved the mid-century modern vibe!

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • partner
10
Pros:

From the moment you stepped into the lobby till you leave your room, you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The lobby is shaped like a retro home. Then when you go in your sleeping room, it is exactly the same feeling everything here is awesome. I would stay here over and over and over. The price was excellent as well. The only thing in our room is, we had a slow draining tub, but would that prevent me from staying here NEVER. Please check it out. It is perfect especially for us baby boomers.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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sallyhI1995HB • Family
10
Retro and hip
Pros:

Easy check in/out. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Spacious, clean room tastefully decorated with bright colors and cool furniture! The entire place is retro and hip.

2025-10-07 • via Tripadvisor
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JEFFREY • family
10
Pros:

Nice retro feel, clean, roomy, close to restaurants

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Stan • partner
10
Pros:

The motel was refurbished to a very high standard, a lot of thought and care had been put into this.
Well placed

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Madison • partner
10
Pros:

It was such a cute and vibey space that offered a walkable location to downtown but quiet and secluded. The coffee shop located in the parking lot was exceptional too.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Cara
10
Pros:

Loved the 50s vibe! Super reasonable souvenirs. Limited amenities but didnt care.
Pretty clean. Basic but fun.
Bed was very firm and super soft pillows but most low key motels are.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • friends
10
Pros:

We stay here every time we’re in Bozeman. Clean, friendly, great facilities. 10/10!

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family
10
Pros:

Nice location. Room was great. Staff was super friendly. Bonus points for the coffee kiosk in the parking lot and Ramire’s food truck across the street has excellent breakfast burritos.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Martha A
10
Pros:

Really fun retro decor / style. The bed wasn’t the best, but I’m picky. Everything else was top notch.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Freeman • family
10
Pros:

Loved, loved, loved our stay. Very well done. Exceptional staff and the room was perfect! Thanks for the upgrade!

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Ender
10
Pros:

Wonderful lovely place

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Judy • friends
10
Pros:

I must admit I was a bit uncertain when booking this hotel, and hesitated whether I should go with a reliable hotel brand. I put my trust in the reviews and it paid off! When we pulled up and my husband and I saw “the old motel style” I got a bit nervous, especially since we were traveling with another couple. The end result was everyone was excited to see the 50’s style and car in front, and the owners did an awesome job in their renovation with their retro 50’s feel. The lobby was fun, provided high quality local coffee, and Donna was super friendly and helpful in providing dinner recommendations. The room was very clean and comfortable, and having a refrigerator and microwave was very helpful. The location was perfect, a quick drive just a few blocks to a vibrant strip offering great quality restaurants, and a 15 min drive to the airport. I was glad that I didn’t book a boring chain by the airport!

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Viola • partner
10
Pros:

Very nice and the retro decor was cool! Super clean and fun!

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • partner
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Clean room. Good location.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee