Located in Preston, Bear River Hot Springs is a 2-minute drive from Bear River and 9 minutes from Benson Park. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Larsen-Sant Public Library and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Craner Recreational Complex.
What's nearby
Benson Park - 8 min drive - 12.8 km
Maple Grove Hot Springs - 30 min drive - 35.5 km
Cherry Peak Resort - 31 min drive - 45.8 km
Utah State University - 43 min drive - 62.7 km
Logan Utah Temple - 49 min drive - 66.9 km
Getting around
Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 86 min drive
Restaurants
Big J's Burgers - 8 min drive
Arctic Circle - 9 min drive
Tattles Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Subway - 9 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 9 min drive
About this property
Bear River Hot Springs
Hotel in Preston with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Bear River Hot Springs offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch smart TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (2:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Riverdale Resort Preston
Riverdale Preston
Riverdale Resort
Bear River Hot Springs
Bear River Hot Springs Hotel
Bear River Hot Springs Preston
Bear River Hot Springs Hotel Preston
Reviews
Bear River Hot Springs Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.
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!
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.
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.
The hot pools were clean and at the right temperature and friendly staff
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Jodi
Business traveller
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Likely not twice
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.
This place is a hidden gem! Because it is not a very large resort the hot springs were never too crowded. The hotel accommodations were simple but very well maintained. The overall size and quality makes this a place everyone needs to visit when they come to Idaho.
You can tell this is a family run business and family friendly. The few issues we had (tv, more towels) were met with enthusiasm for / and quick response.
New ownership is doing a fantastic job. Really turned the vibe and overall experience around at this place and I literally cannot wait to come back again.