The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum - 23 min drive - 29.6 km
Lava Hot Springs Golf Course - 30 min drive - 33.2 km
Pebble Creek Ski Area - 61 min drive - 73.9 km
Restaurants
Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Caribou Gem
Property highlights
Caribou Gem provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Caribou Gem include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Coffee/tea makers and housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
No elevator (single level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft
Caribou Gem Motel
Caribou Gem Bancroft
Caribou Gem Motel
Caribou Gem Bancroft
Caribou Gem Motel Bancroft
Frequently asked questions
Is Caribou Gem pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Caribou Gem?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Caribou Gem?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Caribou Gem?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Caribou Gem located?
Situated in Bancroft, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Chesterfield Townsite and within 12 mi (20 km) of Portneuf River and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Holbrook Mercantile and The Tithing House are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Caribou Gem Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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. 90 out of 158 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
90
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 158 reviews" "
8 - Good
42
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 158 reviews" "
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews" "
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 158 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
8
9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Catriona
Traveled with group
17 November 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the most part this place was great! Although the bad parts really stuck out and made it not great. The floors were disgusting turning our feet and socks black in a matter of minutes. The beds weren’t too bad for motel beds. They were on wheels which made them roll around but that wasn’t a problem just odd. The shower head had originally been pointed at the wall and ended up flooding the bathroom. We were able to easily fix it but it was annoying to have to deal with in the first place. The tub also drained extremely slowly. By the end of my 10ish minute shower, the water was above my ankles. Overall I’m happy with this place I would’ve just liked a little bit more attention to cleanliness when it comes to after guests leave.
Nicely remodeled and very clean! Nice to have a full size refrigerator! Train sounds were unique
Richard
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Alisha
Traveled with family
1 August 2024
Cute and cozy inside.
The outside is deceiving. The inside is cute, remodeled and cozy. Our deadbolt wouldn’t lock (room 7) and we didn’t like that but it was a good place to stay passing through. There is no front desk but you just call the number from online and they tell you what to do.
Our stay was nice the room was clean and had all the essentials the only thing it needs is better and more pillows but other than that our stay was good.
Todo muy bien limpieza, estado de la propiedad e instalaciones, el unico problema el tren, pero luego nos percatamos que el ruido del tren tambien se escucha en Lava Hot spring por eso decidimos calificarlos con esta puntuación
The train can be quite annoying, but the location and price were great if you are wanting to go to Lava and aren't looking to camp. Check in was a bit confusing, as there is no on site office, but staff answered quickly and were very helpful. The full kitchen was a great feature and all amenities were up to date. Having a roku in the room was a great feature for my kids. I wish it was easier to get new towels and soaps. Otherwise, I would give it 5 stars.
The rooms are super cute and you can park right by the door to your room. It’s a super small town with no amenities so make sure you have everything you need. The kitchenette was stocked and nice to have, it was tucked in the corner with plenty of space in the rest of the room.
Unit 7 deadbolt does not lock. We had to put our suitcases against it. In general it is very clean but floor had not been swept at this stay. We had problems last time we stayed with the door locks not working. Trains horns go off regularly but that is no fault of the property. Bring ear plugs. Safe area
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Rory
Traveled with group
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The train woke me up three times during the night.
This room was modern, spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Kelli
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Dawn
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Probably wont stay again
Pretty country area. Town is a ghost town, no stores or restaurants, have to go to Lava or Soda springs for anything. Right next to train tracks that was quite noisy. Room was updated and fairly nice. Other guests were noisy, coming and going throughout the night. They parked so close to my car and dinged the doors.
Dawn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan
23 June 2024
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Carol Ann
11 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was a bit of a nightmare. 1st there is no front office, which I was aware of. I called the # & got voicemail. Called again was told my room # & that that it's unlocked with keys inside. Well it was locked! Then I was given the code to the laundry room & the code on a box to get the key. No key! Was told the manager would be there in 15min. She arrived, apologized & said I get a $ 20 refund which I haven't seen on my credit card yet.