Scandia Inn
401 N 3rd St
McCall, ID
For the Mountain Town That Earns You.
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 Scandia Inn
The Scandia Inn has been part of McCall since 1976, a small property in the heart of Idaho's mountain town that earns a reputation through consistency and amenity rather than design transformation. Eight rooms, a hot tub, a sauna, a cold plunge, fire pits, and the ability to walk to Payette Lake are the reasons the Scandia fills. McCall is a genuine four-season town: skiing at Brundage Mountain in winter, lake swimming and hiking in summer, fishing and quiet in between. The Scandia puts guests at the center of it, close enough to downtown McCall to feel in the middle of things, small enough to feel away from the world.
What Scandia Inn Is Known For
The Scandia Inn carries a forty-year track record in a town that rewards consistency. Its amenity set, including hot tub, cold plunge, sauna, fire pits, bike rentals, and kayak access, goes considerably beyond what a property of its size typically offers.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Outdoor hot tub
- Cold plunge tub
- Sauna
- Fire pits
- Bike rentals
- Kayak access
What Guests Love
- On-site hot tub, cold plunge, and sauna create a recovery circuit especially valuable after skiing or a full day on Payette Lake.
- Walkable to Payette Lake and McCall's downtown, an unusual combination in a mountain town with limited walkable lodging near the water.
- Bike rentals and kayak access available through the property.
- Eight rooms means no competing with conference groups or large tour parties.
- McCall is a legitimate four-season destination with skiing, lake access, fishing, and fall color all within range.
Worth Knowing
- McCall is a small mountain town with limited lodging overall. Book well in advance from Memorial Day through Labor Day and during winter ski season.
- Brundage Mountain Resort is approximately 8 miles from the property.
- The Scandia has been operating since 1976. It is reliable and well-amenitized, but not a design-forward stay.
The Room
The Scandia's eight rooms are clean, air-conditioned, and comfortable without being exceptional in design terms. What stands out is the access the property provides: the on-site sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub form a recovery circuit popular with guests returning from skiing at Brundage or a day on Payette Lake. Rooms have standard amenities including satellite TV, and the configurations range to accommodate couples and small groups.
The Grounds
The Scandia Inn's grounds are where the property distinguishes itself. The hot tub, cold plunge tub, and sauna form a recovery circuit popular with guests returning from skiing or the lake. Fire pits and outdoor seating allow for evenings that don't require driving anywhere. Bike rentals and kayak access are available, and Payette Lake is walkable from the property.
The Experience
McCall has a loyal following among Idahoans and increasingly among travelers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Scandia earns its place in that loyalty cycle by being reliably good at the things that matter in a mountain town: recovery amenities, access to the lake, proximity to the hill, and small-town convenience. This is not a design destination. It is a well-run anchor in a place where the landscape does most of the work.
Details
McCall, ID 83638
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Scandia Inn have EV charging?
No, Scandia Inn does not have EV charging.
Does Scandia Inn serve breakfast?
No, Scandia Inn does not serve breakfast.
Does Scandia Inn have WiFi?
Yes, Scandia Inn has WiFi.
What is there to do near Scandia Inn?
Payette Lake and City Beach: 0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Ponderosa State Park: 3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Brundage Mountain Resort: 8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is Scandia Inn from Payette Lake and City Beach?
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Scandia Inn from Ponderosa State Park?
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Scandia Inn from Brundage Mountain Resort?
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
How far is the Scandia Inn from Payette Lake?
Payette Lake is within walking distance of the Scandia Inn, approximately half a mile from the property.
Is the Scandia Inn open year-round?
Yes. McCall is a four-season destination and the Scandia Inn operates year-round.
Does the Scandia Inn have skiing access?
Brundage Mountain Resort is approximately 8 miles from the property. The Scandia Inn does not offer ski-in or ski-out access.
Does the Scandia Inn have a restaurant?
No. McCall's downtown, within walking distance, has a good selection of restaurants.
Is the Scandia Inn pet friendly?
Contact the property to confirm current pet policy before booking.
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Things to Do Near Payette Lake and the West Mountains
Payette Lake and City Beach
0.5 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
Payette Lake covers 5,330 acres at 5,023 feet elevation in Valley County, fed by the North Fork of the Payette River. McCall's City Beach provides public swimming access, a boat launch, and beach facilities. The lake supports sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Water temperatures are suitable for swimming from June through early September.
Ponderosa State Park
3 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
Ponderosa State Park occupies a peninsula in Payette Lake, with more than 1,500 acres of old-growth ponderosa pine forest, 15 miles of hiking and biking trails, and lakeside beaches with boat-in and walk-in access. The park's Meadows Campground and day-use areas operate year-round, with skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Brundage Mountain Resort
8 miles, about a 15 minute drive.
Brundage Mountain Resort is a family-owned ski area above McCall with 1,920 acres of skiable terrain, 46 trails, and a reputation for uncrowded powder days. The resort operates through spring and re-opens in summer for mountain biking and chairlift rides with views over Payette Lake and the Salmon River Mountains.