Alpaca Inn
90 S 1st E
Lava Hot Springs, ID
Two Blocks to the Water.
This property is an Honorable Mention. It has been vetted and approved for our highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. While it is still evolving toward our full design-led designation, it is a proven, reliable anchor for any road trip. We recommend it with confidence.
About Alpaca Inn
The Alpaca Inn sits in the center of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, a small Bannock County town built entirely around natural geothermal pools that draw visitors from across the Intermountain West. The property has eighteen rooms arranged around a colorful private garden courtyard, a wrap-around deck with outdoor tables, and a family-sized barbecue grill. Lava Hot Springs is a compact town where everything is within walking distance of the inn, including several restaurants and the town's two primary pool complexes. The World Famous Hot Pools are two blocks away and the Olympic Swimming Complex is three blocks. For a town with the appeal of Lava Hot Springs, the Alpaca Inn is the reliably pleasant, centrally located choice that earns its reputation through proximity and consistency.
What Alpaca Inn Is Known For
The Alpaca Inn earns its place in Lava Hot Springs through proximity and consistency. In a town where everything is within walking distance and the primary draw is free-flowing geothermal water, location matters above almost everything else.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Colorful private garden courtyard
- Wrap-around deck
- Family-sized BBQ grill
- Select rooms with full kitchen
- Lounge chairs and outdoor seating
What Guests Love
- Two blocks from the World Famous Hot Pools and three blocks from the Olympic Swimming Complex, the primary draws of Lava Hot Springs.
- Colorful private garden courtyard with wrap-around deck, BBQ grill, and outdoor seating is an unusually pleasant common space for a property of this size.
- Select rooms include a full kitchen for guests planning multi-day stays.
- Walking distance to Lava Hot Springs' full restaurant and shop selection.
- Family-friendly layout with outdoor space, BBQ, and room configurations for groups.
Worth Knowing
- Lava Hot Springs is primarily a summer and fall destination. If visiting in the off-season, confirm what is open before booking.
- The World Famous Hot Pools can be crowded on summer weekends. Early morning or late afternoon visits tend to be calmer.
- Lava Hot Springs draws visitors from across the Intermountain West. Weekends fill quickly from June through September.
The Room
Rooms at the Alpaca Inn are clean and comfortable with standard amenities: mini-fridge, microwave, coffee machine, flat-screen TV with satellite and DVD, air conditioning, and private bath. Select rooms include a full kitchen. The colorful garden courtyard gives the Alpaca its character. The rooms are supportive of the setting rather than competing with it.
The Grounds
The garden courtyard is the center of the Alpaca Inn experience, a private, colorful space with a wrap-around deck, outdoor tables, a family BBQ grill, and lounge chairs for the intervals between hot pools and meals. The inn is in the center of Lava Hot Springs' small commercial district, walkable to all restaurants and within two to three blocks of both pool complexes.
The Experience
Lava Hot Springs runs on a simple operating theory: people come for the pools, the pools are natural and geothermal, and the town exists to support that cycle. The Alpaca Inn positions guests perfectly inside that loop. Two blocks to the hot pools, three blocks to the swimming complex, and walking distance to the town's restaurants. The garden courtyard and the BBQ grill support evenings between pool visits.
Details
Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Alpaca Inn have EV charging?
No, Alpaca Inn does not have EV charging.
Does Alpaca Inn serve breakfast?
No, Alpaca Inn does not serve breakfast.
Does Alpaca Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Alpaca Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Alpaca Inn?
World Famous Hot Pools: 0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Olympic Swimming Complex: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Portneuf River Tubing: 0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Alpaca Inn from World Famous Hot Pools?
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Alpaca Inn from Olympic Swimming Complex?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Alpaca Inn from Portneuf River Tubing?
0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is the Alpaca Inn from the Lava Hot Springs hot pools?
The Alpaca Inn is two blocks from the World Famous Hot Pools and three blocks from the Olympic Swimming Complex.
Does the Alpaca Inn have its own pool?
The Alpaca Inn does not have a pool, but the World Famous Hot Pools are two blocks away and the Olympic Swimming Complex is three blocks.
Does the Alpaca Inn allow pets?
Contact the property directly to confirm current pet policy before booking.
Does the Alpaca Inn have a kitchen?
Select rooms at the Alpaca Inn include a full kitchen. Confirm availability when booking.
What is Lava Hot Springs?
Lava Hot Springs is a small town in southeast Idaho built around natural geothermal pools. The World Famous Hot Pools are a series of outdoor soaking pools fed by natural geothermal springs. Admission is charged at the pools.
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Things to Do Near Portneuf Valley and Lava Hot Springs
World Famous Hot Pools
0.1 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The World Famous Hot Pools are a series of developed outdoor soaking pools fed by natural geothermal springs at consistent temperatures between 102 and 112 degrees Fahrenheit. The pools have been a visitor draw since the early twentieth century and are operated by the State of Idaho. Admission is charged; the pools are open year-round with seasonal hours.
Olympic Swimming Complex
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Olympic Swimming Complex in Lava Hot Springs features multiple heated indoor and outdoor pools, including pools suitable for lap swimming and diving. The complex operates under the Lava Hot Springs Foundation and draws competitive swimming events. The outdoor pool is open in summer; the indoor facility operates year-round.
Portneuf River Tubing
0.4 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
The Portneuf River runs through Lava Hot Springs and provides a popular tubing run in summer, with a lazy current through the center of town. Tube rentals are available from local outfitters, and the run is accessible at multiple entry points. The river is cold even in summer, fed partly by snowmelt from the Bear River Range to the south.