The Lava Hotel

2.5 star property

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Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Pool Access, River View | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$122
$108 nightly
$122 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 27 - Jan 28

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196 E. Main, Lava Hot Springs, ID, 83246
  • Place, The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lava Hot Springs
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Pool Access, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 2659 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool Access, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

Deluxe House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

Comfort House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

Family House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

Romantic House, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Mountain View

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Mountain view

Classic House, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Mountain view

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About the neighborhood

Lava Hot Springs

With a stay at The Lava Hotel in Lava Hot Springs, you'll be just steps from Portneuf River and The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lava Hot Springs and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from City Park.

What's nearby

  • Portneuf River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The South Bannock County Historical Center Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • City Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lava Hot Springs - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunken Gardens at Lava Hot Springs - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pocatello, ID (PIH-Pocatello Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Ole Chuckwagon Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Hotel & Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagon Wheel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lava Hotel

Hotel in Lava Hot Springs with spa services and an outdoor pool
The Lava Hotel offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Lava Hot Springs hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include a business center and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Natural pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Aura Soma Lava Hotel Lava Hot Springs
Aura Soma Lava Hotel
Aura Soma Lava Lava Hot Springs
Aura Soma Lava
Aura Soma Lava Hot Springs
Aura Soma Lava
The Lava Hotel Hotel
The Lava Hotel Lava Hot Springs
The Lava Hotel Hotel Lava Hot Springs

The Lava Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Atong

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for kids
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atong

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaclyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel called us. Said we had to be there by 8pm to check-in because she was going home. We had to change our plans and rush our arrival to meet her expectations. Next, the room was awful. Hole in the floor. Hair on the sheets. Rust everywhere. Very very run down. Paint wearing off everywhere. It was bad and I’ve stayed in horrible places. I won’t be booking here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No early coffee

Our room was clean and comfortable. It had good lighting and a nice view from the balcony. Only complaint was no coffee in the room and it wasn’t ready in the lobby until 9:00.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and warm. I love being able to go sit by the river and relax. I do wish that they had a chair in my room to sit on other than just the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle, Washington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had good beds, shower/ bathrooms and it's own hot pool!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These rooms are older but clean and well taken care of. The room we had was small but it was nice to have a wall between the kids and us. We did not spend much time in our room so it didn’t bother us too much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teige

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae-eun

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with family

A bit run down and staff is just ok

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous get away. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It rained while we were up there so we did not get to try the hotel pool. Parking was a little difficult as well and quite limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable and the hot springs pool down by the creek was very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice room that had a great big tub. I was not aware of the tub when i booked the room, so that was a very nice surprise. The swimming pool is filled with the hot springs mineral water. I also did not know that was offered at this hotel. We made sure to take advantage of the pool instead of paying to go to the public mineral pools. I really think the pool was our favorite part. It was so nice to go soak in the pool in the evening when it was a cold night. The staff was also great. We left a blanket in our room when we checked out and they called us to let us know so we could go pick it up our make arrangements to get it sent back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Short stay but fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Beds weren’t made. Staff refused to do it. Porch area very noisy late into the night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway!!

Nice room and the hot pool is amazing. Reasonable price and love the area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025