Best Western Driftwood Inn

575 River Pkwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402 United States (USA) near Exit 118 on I-15 (~0.5mi)
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2.5 Star Property
43.497753-112.044070
+1-800-219-2797
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Room Types

Check Rates2 Queen Beds Full Breakfast Free WiFi Water View Microwave, Refrigerator
Non-Smoking
Check Rates2 Queen Beds River View Microwave and Refrigerator High Speed Internet Accessible Full Breakfast
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

37 Steps to Snake River & Falls, Golf 1.5MI, Airport 1.7MI, Zoo 1.5MI, Museum of Idaho 1MI, Interstate 3BLK, Tennis 1MI, Hockey Arena 1.5MI, Colonial Theater 5BLK, Civic Auditorium 1.5MI, Farmers Market 2BLK, Maleluca Field Idaho Falls Chukars 1MI, Craters of the Moon 80MI, Jackson Hole 90 MI, West Yellowstone 110 MI

Verified Reviews of Best Western Driftwood Inn

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean Rooms"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Room was clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Mar 27 to Thu Mar 28 2024 at a $104.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice and clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 07 to Fri Mar 08 2024 at a $119.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 23-Mar-2024:
Hello Julie K.,Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and found it nice and clean. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you!
"We Keep Coming Back!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great location! Best Breakfast. Friendly staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Feb-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 01 to Fri Feb 02 2024 at a $115.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 04-Feb-2024:
Hello Randall C.,Thank you for the great review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and everything was good for you. We hope to see you again in your future travels.
"Wonderful Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very nice and comfortable room, the hotel is wonderful. We will surely stay again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jan 28 to Mon Jan 29 2024 at a $94.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 04-Feb-2024:
Hello Jack S.,Thank you for your great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We will be happy to see you again in your future travels.
"Great service nice room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The lady at the front desk was very friendly and nice. My room was very comfy and clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
18-Jan-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 15 to Tue Jan 16 2024 at a $89.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 20-Jan-2024:
Hello Dannielle O,Thank you for the kind review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and that the staff was friendly and nice. Hope to see you in future travels.Thank you.
"Always Great!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
So appreciate the accommodations, cleanliness, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
04-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $104.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 08-Dec-2023:
Hello Terrel J, Thank you for the great review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us at the BW Driftwood Inn. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you
"Good Hotel, Staff & Breakfast"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was very comfortable and clean. Complimentary breakfast was good and much appreciated. The staff was very kind, helpful and pleasant.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 18 to Sun Nov 19 2023 at a $104.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 08-Dec-2023:
Hello Valerie S, Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you
"Always a great stay!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
This is the nicest hotel I've ever stayed at. Always clean and comfortable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Nov 12 to Mon Nov 13 2023 at a $103.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 19-Nov-2023:
Hello Roxanne, Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and it was the nicest hotel you stayed at. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you, Emily Warren GM Best Western Driftwood Inn
"Always Great!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
So appreciate the accommodations and cleanliness, friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
07-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Nov 04 to Sun Nov 05 2023 at a $104.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 13-Nov-2023:
Hello Terrel, Thank you for the great review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you,Emily
"Wonderful place to stay near the Falls!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Beds are so comfortable, breakfast is so good, walk around the falls beautiful.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 28 to Fri Sep 29 2023 at a $146.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 06-Oct-2023:
Hello Marguerite, Thank you for your kind review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as our staff being helpful and friendly. We hope to see you in your future travels.
"Local owned 50 years and it shows."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Super friendly. Excellent facilities. Excellent breakfast. Super clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
08-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 05 to Sat Sep 09 2023 at a $183.50 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 06-Oct-2023:
Hello Brett P,Thank you for your kind review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as our staff being helpful and friendly. We hope to see you in your future travels.
"The rooms were clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our stay at Driftwood Inn."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean! Friendly, helpful, very organized.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 02 to Sun Sep 03 2023 at a $162.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 06-Sep-2023:
Hello Cynthia K,Thank you for your kind review! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us as well as our staff being helpful and friendly. We hope to see you in your future travels.Thank you, Emily Warren/GM
"Excellent Motel in an excellent location."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Clean, comfortable motel. Hot tub was excellent, the River walk was really nice too. Breakfast was great as well.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 28 to Sun Jul 30 2023 at a $229.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 05-Aug-2023:
Hello Steve,Thank you for your great review and feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Our location is one of the best for guests to walk and enjoy our town. We hope to see you in future travels.Thank you,Emily Warren/GM
"Terrific Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stay here twice a year and would not stay anywhere else.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 25 to Fri May 26 2023 at a $144.49 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 05-Aug-2023:
Hello Pamela, Thank you for your great review! We are grateful for your loyalty to our hotel an staying with us when your in town. See you the next time on your future travels.Thank you
"The staff was very friendly and room very clean."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The staff was very friendly and room very clean. Keep up the good work.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
02-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 30 to Mon May 01 2023 at a $109.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 05-Aug-2023:
Hello Linda,Thank you for the great review! We are happy that our staff was friendly and that you enjoyed a clean room as well. We hope to see you again in your travels
"Very good place."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Stay and breakfast were very good. A very good hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 13 to Tue Mar 14 2023 at a $124.99 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 05-Aug-2023:
Hello Lionel,Thank you for the great review! We are happy that our staff was friendly and that you enjoyed our breakfast as well. We hope to see you again in your travels Thank you
4.0 out of 5. Based on 982 guest reviews

Property Description

Discover this pet-friendly Idaho Falls, Idaho hotel overlooking the beautiful Snake River and Falls!Located along Eastern Idaho's Snake River and Falls, the BEST WESTERN Driftwood Inn is committed to providing friendly customer service, comfortable accommodations and convenient locations, all for an affordable rate. Each well-appointed guest room and suite at this Idaho Falls hotel features cable satellite television with HBO® and free wireless high-speed Internet access as well as beautiful views of the river and waterfalls. Hotel guests will enjoy an array of amenities including a complimentary full breakfast including an egg chef, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, 24 hour spa and fitness center, guest laundry and full business services. Pets are welcome with a small fee. The BEST WESTERN Driftwood Inn is conveniently located minutes away from downtown Idaho Falls shopping and dining. Hotel guests will find a variety of outdoor activities including biking and jogging paths along the "Green Belt", golfing and snow skiing at the Kelly Canyon Ski Area, only 30 miles away. Families especially will enjoy visiting the Museum of Idaho and the Tautphaus Zoo, both less than two miles away. Corporate travelers will find themselves close to INEEL and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. This Idaho hotel also offers convenient access to Jackson Hole, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, all within a couple hours drive. The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN Driftwood Inn is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Make a reservation today and save! Enjoy your stay.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2016
Floors: 2
Rooms: 75
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 75
Handicap Rooms: 2
Rooms with 1 Bed: 30
Rooms with 2 Beds: 45
Suites: 4
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 0
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 1.0 Mi
Pool Info:
Heated outdoor pool with a beautiful view of the Snake River. Open seasonally from May until September from 8am until 11pm.
Ownership: Warren Resorts
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
24 hours standard, groups of 5 or more rooms 7-30 days
Nightly Parking: $0
Total Taxes: 13.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 7.00%

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Electronic key card
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Golf course on hotel grounds
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Tennis court
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

IDA airport 1.7 miles

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our breakfast is unique with a chef cooking fresh eggs any way you want them. Also includes waffle bar, yogurt, homemade banana bread, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, sausage, oatmeal bar, bagels and cream cheese, muffins, cereal, gluten free items, and dairy free items.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets are welcome with a $25 pet fee per night

Parking Info

Parking is complimentary.

Internet / WiFI

Our wireless internet is complimentary for guests. It is easy to connect and reliable.

About Best Western Hotels

  • 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
  • Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
  • 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
  • Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
  • Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
  • Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms

The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: The Bee's Knees - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this cozy cafe. Located 1 mile from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Celt Pub and Grill - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this Irish-themed pub. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The SnakeBite Restaurant - Enjoy delicious American cuisine with a scenic view of the Snake River. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Idaho Falls River Walk - Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful riverfront and enjoy the stunning views. Located right outside the hotel.
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Breakfast Club - Savor a delicious breakfast with a variety of options at this charming diner. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Sandpiper Restaurant - Try their famous fish and chips for a satisfying lunch. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Jakers Bar and Grill - Indulge in a mouthwatering steak dinner at this popular local restaurant. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Museum of Idaho - Explore the fascinating exhibits and learn about the history and culture of Idaho. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: The Gourmet Breakfast - Treat yourself to a gourmet breakfast at this upscale restaurant. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: The Snake River Brewing - Try their handcrafted beers and delicious pub food for lunch. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Cellar - Enjoy a fine dining experience with a diverse menu and an extensive wine list. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Tautphaus Park Zoo - Visit the zoo and get up close with a variety of animals from around the world. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Best Western Driftwood Inn

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Best Western Driftwood Inn have?

There are 75 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Our breakfast is unique with a chef cooking fresh eggs any way you want them. Also includes waffle bar, yogurt, homemade banana bread, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, sausage, oatmeal bar, bagels and cream cheese, muffins, cereal, gluten free items, and dairy free items.

What parking is available at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Parking is complimentary.

How much does internet cost?

Our wireless internet is complimentary for guests. It is easy to connect and reliable.

Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA CAA Rate 2 Queen Beds Full Breakfast Free WiFi Water View Microwave, Refrigerator

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: Senior Rate Citizens 55yrs Plus or AARP ID 2 Queen Beds Full Breakfast Free WiFi Water View Microwav

Is there a gym at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Best Western Driftwood Inn?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Heated outdoor pool with a beautiful view of the Snake River. Open seasonally from May until September from 8am until 11pm..

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