The Bear Lake Motor Lodge

"The room was nice, the shower was hot, everything was clean, the bed was great! My only problem was it was Christmas and I couldn't get the room warm enough even with the heater on high. My feet were so cold the first night I couldn't sleep. Finally got warmed up in the shower and put all my snow clothes on including my snow boots. Second night was better. Room still a little chilly but my feet were okay with two pair of socks. No stores open on Christmas Eve in town to buy a heater. I did not comprehend at the time how to get a hold of any live person in case they could have gotten me a space heater. Later I realized there was a number in the unattended "lobby" that might have gotten me someone. I was pretty distraught at the time but looking back I think it's really a pretty nice place just come when it's a little warmer outside. I was literally the only one staying in this entire facility these two nights so I'm pretty sure it's set up for the summer."

"To summarize my forthcoming lengthy review: This place is not worth half of what they charge. Do yourself a favor and drive a little further to go anywhere else. This place is way overcharging for what they offer. First the good: 1. This was basically the only place open during the off season and able to accept a same-day reservation so I definitely give credit for being accommodating to travelers. 2. Very clean room. Like, spotlessly clean. Plenty of clean towels and the room was nice and warm when we arrived. 3. After about 10 minutes the shower got nice and hot. 4. Had a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. The bad: 1. Let's start with the curtains. They were too small for the window. Which means, when I got out of the shower and walked in to the room area, anyone outside could easily see in to the room. Mind you, I showered at night, in a lit room, which means it is especially easy for any passerby to see directly in to the room. And the room we were given was along the main road, next to a restaurant, so opportunities for people to be passing by were aplenty. 2. The faucet in the bathroom literally spit out water. Not flowed. Not restricted flowed, spit out. 3. Yes the room was clean and they used plenty of cleaning solution. Like...lots of it! It smelled like a hospital. 4. The bed felt like it was about 30 years old and was a cheap spring mattress. 5. Weird seeping patches from a towel bar in the bathroom. 6. Missing flooring in the closet. 7. Fire alarm was removed and on the closet shelf. 8. Coffee maker, unwrapped coffee pods...no creamer, no regular sugar. This was a $60-70/night room. $120/night in the off season for a room that doesn't even have adequate window covers is ridiculous. That was the tipping point for me. $120 was a rip off."

"It is so great to have this place in the mountains, especially for a snowy night. Property management team is extremely helpful to remove snows and helped with everything you requested. Excellent team and professional. Highly recommended. Location is excellent too."

"We were immediately disappointed when we walked into Room #5 after obtaining our key. It was not the same as the pictures online. The bedspread looked as though it had not been washed. The bed pillows did not smell fresh. There was no mattress cover. We felt as though we were in a very unclean room. We were grateful to receive a full refund. We will not be able to recommend this Lodge to anyone."

"The location of this lodge is perfect. It's right downtown Garden City and close to all the fun shake shops and other restaurants. Another plus is the open grassy courtyard with the playground. A great place for gathering. The rooms leave a lot to be desired. They're very old. The carpet is worn and dirty. There's no AC, so they can get pretty hot and stuffy in the summer. There weren't enough outlets in our room. Very bare bones."