The Lava Hotel

2.5 star property

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Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, River View
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, River View
Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Private kitchen
Outdoor pool, a natural pool
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Mountain View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
196 E. Main, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246
  • The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lava Hot Springs
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Lava Hot Springs Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, City View

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic House, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Romantic House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, City View

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Pool Access, City View

  • City view
  • 247 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, City View

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Lava Hot Springs

With a stay at The Lava Hotel in Lava Hot Springs, you'll be just steps from Portneuf River and The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lava Hot Springs and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from City Park.

What's nearby

  • The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lava Hot Springs - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buddy Campbell Memorial Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lava Hot Springs Golf Course - 8 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Hotel and Pizza Parlor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Wheel Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chuck Wagon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪78 Main Street Eatery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Silver Grille - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lava Hotel

Hotel in Lava Hot Springs with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
The Lava Hotel offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Lava Hot Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Natural pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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The Lava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 796 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cayla, West Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Twin Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with the proximity of the hotel to dining and hot baths. The room was very clean and comfortable. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so perfect and made you feel at home. We had a tiny house and for the price you cant beat it. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here multiple times and the property gets better every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Race

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close walk to the hot spring and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's Lava, of course it's great!

Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenzie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very good except that the TV had Dish Network but couldn’t watch any of the programs?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my experience at this hotel. There's places to eat nearby and even a small market. The room itself is very clean and everything worked properly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deluxe tiny home was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and property is well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was amazing! We took the family for a couple night getaway during the holidays. Incredible experience, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms for all family sizes. Great hot pool for hotel guests only.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed. Clean but in desperate need of updates! Online pictures are deceiving. The room looks nothing like the picture.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRAD

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Anniversary at the Lava Hotel

The Lava Hotel was perfect for our New Year's Eve anniversary trip to New Year's Day! Despite the challenging TV, the room was clean, warm, and comfortable in 18-degree weather.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024