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Reviews of Little River Motel

2.5 out of 5
Little River Motel
424 Little River Ln, St. Regis, MT

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 385 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 385 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 385 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 385 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 385 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained cabins. Clean, with new bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Linda on Apr 9, 2024
Thank you, Craig. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and Linda is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Linda on Mar 25, 2024
Thank you, Grant. I enjoyed visiting with you. Looking forward to your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Linda on Apr 6, 2024
Hi, Rick, thank you for your excellent review. Hope the rest of your trip is as good.

10/10 Excellent

Tiki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little room for the price! Would stay hete again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Linda on Jan 29, 2024
Thank you for the great review. As cold as it has been this winter, your review warms my heart. See you again

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Linda on Jan 21, 2024
Thanks, Mike. As always, good to see you.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the little cabins, small but comfortable nice and clean. Short walk to town for dinner. Enjoyed our stay, will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Linda on Nov 23, 2023
Thank you, Michael. I appreciate your review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and check out, nice location. Decent for the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Nov 23, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Linda on Jan 21, 2024
Thanks for the great review. Sorry for taking so long to respond.

2/10 Terrible

Philip, Tahuya

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked on Expedia due to advertisement that specifically stated "breakfast; excellent toiletries; and the hotel was rated 8:10 online ???. We got here about 3pm, and the owner was not here, so the "employee" put us in the "trailer". It's a long trailer with several rooms. This thing is from the 60's, and falling apart. We've stayed at this hotel several times in the past in a cabin, and enjoyed the stay. I actually thought the old trailer on the property was abandoned, and not being used. There is only one other guest at the hotel tonight, and we're both in the TRAILER! Can't believe this...the quant cabins we enjoyed in the past are empty...the owner is not here... and we paid $88 to sleep in an old trailer. Last time we'll stop in St Regis. Nice town, but limited hotels and this one is OFF THE LIST.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Nov 4, 2023
I'm sorry you were so disappointed. As you booked on Expedia, you did have the option to book a cabin. It would have cost 5 more. If you had read the info, you would have noticed that 'breakfast' was no longer available after 10/15. By the way, I was there that evening, and all night,

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Oct 19, 2023
Thank you, Amy. I appreciate your review

6/10 Okay

Daral

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you, Daral. Have a good trip

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Oct 10, 2023
Sorry you were disappointed, Chantal.

10/10 Excellent

Renae

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and just what I needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 10, 2023
Thank you, Renae. Your review was just what I needed! Enjoy the rest of your trip

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming
Very nice staff and management. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 9, 2023
Thank you Kevin. It's been a long, busy summer and your wonderful statement put the spring back into my step.

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an old motel, but everything was clean and they had plenty of parking for my truck and trailer. I would have loved to have a coffee pot in the room, but there was a micro wave and refrigerator. So you'll have to plan for a way to heat up water for coffee. They were very pleasant to deal with. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you, Carla. We hope to upgrade the units to add more electrical opportunities. I do, and will continue to offer coffee in the lobby. Looking forward to your next trip.

6/10 Okay

Greta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The check in staff was very friendly and helpful. The room itself was quaint and a bit rustic, but it was clean and had everything we needed except coffee. We got coffee from the office the night before and then microwaved it in the morning, which worked fine. Our biggest complaint though is that the wifi only worked outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you, Greta. We are looking into alternative solutions. The phone company is dropping hints they will replace the existing DSL line in the near future. We are hoping.

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy little inn
Good, clean. friendly little place to stay for a night. Nothing fancy, but cozy. The woman who checked me in was very nice. It is next to highway, so expect noise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 8, 2023
Thanks, Laura. All I can say is we were here first. ;)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positive experience.
We appreciated the cleanliness of the room. Also the extra attention from the evening from the owner(or manager) in getting the television rebooted. The attractive breakfast offerings were also good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 8, 2023
Thank you! I sincerely appreciate your review.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and kind!
I am trying much harder post Covid, to shop local, and support small business. So I research thoroughly before I book. This place had good reviews. I’ll add mine, because it was clean , comfortable and quaint, as the reviews promised. But several days before our trip we had a family emergency, and ending up being more people than we had originally book. Linda was so very kind and accommodating when I called, changed our room , and was very gracious. Small business at its very best! 😘
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I truly appreciate your kind words. Thank you again,

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you, Carmen. I appreciate your review. I hope the suggestions I gave you make your trip more special. See you on your next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Bothell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk Linda was really polite, expedite and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 22, 2023
Thank you, Jose. It was a pleasure meeting you.

10/10 Excellent

Sha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 6. Good
Room 6. 1 night. Nice wee place. Very traditional. Good heating. Netflix on tv. Felt safe and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 20, 2023
Sha, thank you so much for your wonderful review. T was sincerely appreciated. Thank you again,

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Nov 4, 2023
Thank you, Mario. I sincerely appreciate your review,

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 19, 2023
Hi, Dennis. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope the remainder of your trip is as good.

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 15, 2023
Thank you, Martha. Your review is deeply appreciated

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Oct 3, 2023
Thank you, Thomas. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay,

10/10 Excellent

jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely an older charming cottage styled motel . The room is small and extremely clean ! Not a fancy hotel but I would definitely stay here again for the bargain ! Very quiet and awesome views !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you, Jeanette. You have captured what I have tried to convey, The Little River is a very unique place.

8/10 Good

Judith, Millsboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Linda the host was very friendly & made sure we were comfortable. The cabin was smaller than we expected from the photos but had all the amenities. The tv had more channels than bigger chain motels we had stayed in. Closed the window due to noise from Highway traffic and turned on fan provided. Great nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you, Judith. The cabins were originally built in the 40's. Space was at a premium. I have kept the dimensions the same.

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Underwhelming, considering the posted ratings. Check in was quick and friendly. Sheets and towels were clean. Carpet, chair and bedcover were way past due for cleaning. Bathroom smelled of urine (perhaps under the toilet). Outside door was bent out of shape like the adjacent rooms. Didn't try the wifi. The very next night we paid almost the same in Sumas for a fantastic room, so it is not a matter of "getting what we paid for". The hotel is just a bad deal all around in the current state.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you, Anthony. I will take your comments under advisement

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was like stepping back into the past. The room was clean, comfortable beds. There was issues with the toilet. A septic truck came out, after he left our room smelled bad for a couple hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Sep 11, 2023
Oh, No! That is not supposed to happen! Apparently, we were not his first stop.

6/10 Okay

Hiroshi

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not what I had expected or hoped for. I was expecting a cute little retro cabin with a homey feel. It is all that if you live in a run down trailer park. The bed is super old and uncomfortable. The room was part of an old single wide trailer circa 1970’s with original carpet and cigarette burned linoleum. It has settled over the years so that it is no longer level causing things to roll off the table and doors won’t stay open. There’s no AC but they have fans. There is no in room coffee so when you wake up at 3:30am because you’re in pain from trying to sleep on a 70’s era coil spring mattress you have to wait 2.5 hours because the town doesn’t wake up till 6:00. I can over look a lot of flaws and even the crappy wi-fi but a miserable night on a horrible old bed is not fair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Sep 7, 2023
I am sorry you had such a miserable night. You made a choice to take a standard room.

10/10 Excellent

Randy, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 7, 2023
Thank you, Randy

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you, Heather, and thank you for all you do with wildland firefighting

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a old time motel but it's updated and nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you, Henry. I hope you have a safe road trip

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Sep 1, 2023
Thank you, Dennis

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet cottage. Owner so helpful and accomadating. Not far off freeway, but far enuf to be slightly removed from town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you, Lorraine. I was happy to help out.

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This old fashioned Mom and Pop, non-chain motel was comfortable. Linda was a real sweetheart to deal with. A bit dated, no air conditioning, but it was cool with an open window and a ceiling fan. I appreciated spending few $$$ for a night's rest than most of the motels we have stayed in lately.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 28, 2023
Thank you Darlene. That was a sweet review. See you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and friendly, really enjoyed our stop here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 28, 2023
Thank you, Rachel. Hope to see you again

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 28, 2023
Thanks, Rebecca. Have a great trip

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 28, 2023
I sure appreciate the excellent rating. We will keep up the good work

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 nite stay nice & comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 28, 2023
Thanks, Lawrence. It was a pleasure meeting you

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily accessible from the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 29, 2023
Thank you, Brian

4/10 Poor

Larry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Sep 11, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is old but immaculate. Our unit is as clean as the best hotels I have experienced. It reminds me of my grandmother’s place, right down to the embroidered bedspread and matching pillowcases. We arrived late, but Linda couldn’t have been more pleasant as she was checking us in. This place will stay in your mind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 20, 2023
Thank you, Scott, my cleaners work super hard to keep the property neat and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Linda is an EXCELLENT host!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you, Mary. I enjoyed meeting you. Have a great vacation.

4/10 Poor

JOSEPH

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No likes….misleading description leaving out that the place was a converted trailer with NO AIR CONDITIONING ! With the single window having to be open, road noise from the interstate was terrible. At $111. this place was grossly overpriced and terribly inadequate!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda Thomas on Aug 17, 2023
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. The trailer is not a conversion. It was built at the factory as a 4 unit modular. The heat caught us all unawares. Improvements are forth coming.

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you, Larry. I appreciate your rating.

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While the property is a little out dated, it was clean, comfortable & affordable. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Made for a great stop along our journey.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 14, 2023
Thank you, Dani. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet you. Hope the rest of your trip is as good.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Temecula

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property after reading the great reviews and we were not disappointed! Linda was responsive, incredibly kind, and more than accommodating. The property is surrounded by beautiful forest and has peaceful and convenient seating options to enjoy the outdoors. There was also coffee and nice breakfast options in the morning. As a bonus, the room was incredibly clean - far more than we've ever found in a chain hotel. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 14, 2023
Nicole, your praises make me blush. Thank you for the awesome review!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute rustic cabin
Check in was easy. Cabin is cute. Shower was a little tight for my 6’4” husband. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Linda on Aug 9, 2023
Thank you, Patricia. I agree on those showers, and I'm only 5'1. When these cabins were built (circa 1940's) was at a premium!