Blue Lakes Inn
952 Blue Lakes Blvd N
Twin Falls, ID
A renovated motor lodge on Blue Lakes Boulevard, with a breakfast built around homemade cinnamon rolls and a canyon two miles from the front door.
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 Blue Lakes Inn
Blue Lakes Inn occupies a two-story motor lodge on Blue Lakes Boulevard in Twin Falls, Idaho, locally owned and operated with rooms individually designed with local artwork and custom-made mattresses. Every room opens directly to the exterior with no interior hallways. An extended-stay format with weekly and monthly rate options serves a different traveler than most properties on this corridor, but the same rooms and breakfast serve everyone equally. Twin Falls sits at the edge of the Snake River Canyon, a basalt gorge carved 486 feet into the high desert plateau, with Perrine Bridge two miles away and Shoshone Falls four miles east.
What Blue Lakes Inn Is Known For
A top major review platforms rating across more than at a independent motor lodge on a commercial boulevard in Twin Falls is not an accident. JonPaul and his team have built something that operates at a standard the surrounding lodging market has not matched: individually designed rooms at extended-stay price points, a breakfast program built around homemade cinnamon rolls and local sourcing, and a staff that guests name by name in reviews written months apart. The canyon two miles from the front door is what draws people to Twin Falls. The morning cinnamon rolls are what makes them mention the hotel when they talk about the trip.
Amenities
- EV Charging
- Breakfast Included
- WiFi
- Complimentary full breakfast
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Year-round hot tub
- Fire pits
- EV charging
- Kitchenette in every room
- Guest laundry
- Free parking
- Local Idaho artwork in rooms
- Custom-made mattresses
What Guests Love
- JonPaul, the property manager, is named in reviews from guests who stayed in different seasons, arrived from different directions, and came for completely different reasons. That volume of independent staff recognition reflects a sustained operational standard, not a particularly good check-in experience.
- The complimentary breakfast runs to homemade cinnamon rolls, hickory smoked bacon, omelets, and bagels from Sun Valley. At a property that markets extended stays, this is the kind of breakfast program that makes checking out harder than it should be and keeps guests mentioning it months later.
- Whirlpool suites with steam showers and fire pits beside the hot tub push the property well past the extended-stay lane it markets in. The suite configurations are the reason anniversary guests and couples planning stays around the room end up at a motor lodge on Blue Lakes Boulevard.
Worth Knowing
- Pets are not permitted. Service animals complying with ADA regulations are welcome. This is a firm policy.
- Blue Lakes Boulevard is one of Twin Falls' busiest commercial corridors. Road-facing rooms may have traffic noise. If this matters, request a quieter room placement when booking.
- The outdoor pool is seasonal. The hot tub operates year-round. If pool access is part of your plan, confirm current availability when booking.
The Room
The rooms at Blue Lakes Inn span configurations from King Guest Rooms and two-bed room Guest Rooms to whirlpool suites with steam showers, sauna rooms, and bunk bed family rooms suited to groups traveling with children. Every room is designed individually, with local Idaho artwork on the walls and custom-made mattresses that guests mention unprompted across reviews. All rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes with a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker; TVs; free WiFi; and private bathrooms. Every room has its own exterior door to the outside, with no shared corridor between the room and the parking area. The whirlpool suite configurations, with jetted tubs and steam showers, are the stand-out option for guests planning a stay around the room rather than just the canyon.
The Grounds
The property sits on Blue Lakes Boulevard with free parking immediately outside every room door and 57 restaurants within three-quarters of a mile. The outdoor amenity package is more than the building's commercial-strip location would suggest: a seasonal outdoor pool and a year-round hot tub anchor the back of the property, with fire pits positioned near the hot tub for evening use. An EV charging station is available for guests with electric vehicles. On-site guest laundry serves extended-stay guests. The combination, a well-managed motor lodge with outdoor gathering space and kitchen-equipped rooms, functions effectively as a home base for exploring a canyon system that most visitors underestimate before they see it.
The Experience
Mornings at Blue Lakes Inn have a specific character: the complimentary breakfast runs to homemade cinnamon rolls, hickory smoked bacon, omelets, granola, and bagels sourced from Sun Valley, a program that consistently surprises guests who arrived expecting standard continental fare. Check-in is handled by text message contact upon arrival, a format that keeps the process fast and frictionless. JonPaul, the property manager, is named across reviews from guests who stayed in different seasons and arrived for different reasons: road trippers pausing on I-84, travelers stopping to see the falls, extended-stay guests working in Twin Falls for weeks. Shandra, Tara, and Ashley appear alongside JonPaul across independent accounts, the kind of staff consistency that builds itself into a property's reputation over time. Shoshone Falls is a ten-minute drive east. Perrine Bridge and the canyon rim are two miles northwest. The Canyon Rim Trail, 12 miles of paved path along the edge of the gorge, is accessible from the bridge end or the falls end depending on which direction you want to finish.
Details
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blue Lakes Inn have EV charging?
Yes, Blue Lakes Inn has EV charging on site.
Does Blue Lakes Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Blue Lakes Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Blue Lakes Inn?
Shoshone Falls: 4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there. Perrine Bridge & Snake River Canyon: 2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Canyon Rim Trail: 2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Blue Lakes Inn from Shoshone Falls?
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Blue Lakes Inn from Perrine Bridge & Snake River Canyon?
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Blue Lakes Inn from Canyon Rim Trail?
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Does Blue Lakes Inn include breakfast?
Yes. A complimentary full breakfast is included for all guests. The spread includes homemade cinnamon rolls, hickory smoked bacon, omelets, granola, and bagels from Sun Valley. Confirm current service times when booking.
Does Blue Lakes Inn have a pool?
Yes. The property has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a year-round hot tub. Fire pits are positioned near the hot tub area for evening use. The pool is seasonal; confirm availability when booking.
Is Blue Lakes Inn pet friendly?
No. Pets are not permitted. Service animals complying with ADA regulations are welcome.
Do rooms at Blue Lakes Inn have kitchenettes?
Yes. All rooms include a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Whirlpool suites and specialty room configurations are also available.
How far is Blue Lakes Inn from Shoshone Falls?
Shoshone Falls is approximately 4 miles east via Falls Avenue, about a 10-minute drive. A vehicle fee applies from March through September; contact the property to confirm the current amount.
How far is Blue Lakes Inn from the Perrine Bridge?
The Perrine Bridge and Snake River Canyon overlook are about 2 miles northwest of the motel, a 5-minute drive. The bridge viewpoint is free to visit and the Canyon Rim Trail begins there.
Does Blue Lakes Inn offer extended stay rates?
Yes. Weekly and monthly rates are available; contact the property or check the booking page for current amounts. The extended-stay format serves long-term guests alongside shorter-stay visitors, with the same rooms and breakfast program available at all booking lengths.
Is parking available at Blue Lakes Inn?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Blue Lakes Inn.
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Things to Do Near the Snake River Canyon
Shoshone Falls
4 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
4 miles east via Falls Avenue. At 212 feet, Shoshone Falls drops higher than Niagara and has been called the Niagara of the West since the 19th century. The falls are most dramatic in spring and early summer when Snake River flows peak after snowmelt. A $5 vehicle fee applies from March through September. Dierkes Lake, a basalt-rimmed swimming and rock climbing area, is within the same park. The canyon walls here are old lava flows, dark and vertical.
Perrine Bridge & Snake River Canyon
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
2 miles northwest. At 486 feet above the Snake River, the Perrine Bridge is one of the highest bridges in the United States and one of the only structures in the country where BASE jumping is legal year-round without a permit. Jumpers from around the world use it as a year-round training site. The Evel Knievel launch ramp from his 1974 skycycle canyon jump attempt is visible from the Canyon Rim Trail, 1.8 miles from the bridge. No fee to visit; free parking at the bridge viewpoint.
Canyon Rim Trail
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
A 12-mile paved trail running along the rim of the Snake River Canyon, connecting Perrine Bridge to Shoshone Falls with canyon views for nearly the entire length. The trail is paved and flat, accessible by bike, on foot, or with a stroller. Access points at the bridge end and the Shoshone Falls end mean guests can cover a segment and return without a vehicle shuttle. Centennial Waterfront Park, at the canyon floor near the bridge, offers kayak rentals and guided river tours.