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688 US Hwy 2, Libby, MT 59923
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Sandman Motel
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Libby
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Charleston, SC
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Cleanest place we've ever stayed.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2009
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We spent 8 nights at the motel and rode our bikes all over the beautiful Montana countryside. Libby is nestled in a valley and surrounded by scenic mountains. The Sandman motel is conveniently located for shopping, eating, etc. If you're looking for a place that's comfortable (the beds are great), quiet, in a good location, and truly impeccably clean, you'll really enjoy staying at the Sandman. How refreshing to not have any grunge in the room. There are no frills but, in our case, none needed. There's a free continental breakfast that we didn't take advantage of, an ice machine that actually makes pentiful larger chunks of ice that don't immediately melt in your glass, and every morning at 5:30 a.m. the coffee is ready. In the rear of the motel are BBQ grills (once again, clean) and picnic tables. Everything we needed for a perfect vacation. Definitely the cleanest place we've ever stayed. The hands-on managers stay on top of everything.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Astoria, Oregon
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“Don't believe their sign out front - HUGE Breakfast a JOKE”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2009
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Room was adequate, but nothing special. Nothing but a bar of soap, no shampoo or lotion. Advertised as a HUGE breakfast, but it was only a couple of pre-fozen waffles & pancakes that you had to heat up, and some orange drink - NOT real orange juice, and some bread for toast. NO meat items or even boiled eggs. All this served in their tiny lobby which measured only about 5' x 8'. No place to sit.
If you're just looking for a quick in & out on the highway, this place has it, but for a few dollars more you could stay at one of the other couple of low-cost chain motels that have a pool and/or hot tub. Good if you have a dog you want to travel with.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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AAA rating, and assurance of IMPECCABLY clean rooms brought us to this motel...our room was bare bones, sheets so thin I could see through them and the floor in the bathroom and kitchenette area was filthy... Very disappointing

  • Disliked — the filthy floor and the orange mildewed shower curtain
  • Stayed September 2008, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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SandmanMotel, Owner at Sandman Motel, responded to this review
22 December 2008
I am the owner of the Sandman Motel and I would like to explain the bad review we received. We had just employed a new maid who had an ulterior motive for working for us. Her motive was to not work at all. We promptly fired her after 2 days of employment, and regained a former employee who is by far the best housekeeper in Libby. I apologize to JeanSWashington and I assure you that was a one night only instance. We do not tolerate rooms that are nothing else but Impeccably Clean.

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Shane Hill (Owner)
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Linclon County Montana
1 review
“Best rooms, very quiet and great staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2007

Best staff I have ever encountered and the rooms were very quiet and comfortable. I would recommend this motel to my friends!

  • Liked — The kind front desk managers
  • Disliked — The cable tv
  • Stayed January 2007, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Best in Libby”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2005
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I am a businessman and I have a crew of workers located in Libby. We move from area to area and we require additional accommodation requirements in the field we are in. Our first night in Libby we stayed at a motel that advertises remodeled rooms. We were absolutely disgusted with the so-called renovated rooms and hot breakfast. The clerk was abrupt and only wanted our money.
We asked around town the next day and was advised by all the restaurants that the only place to stay was the Sandman. We are so thankful to those people. We were more than impressed with The sandman Motel. The rooms are absolutely wonderful. As they advertise, Impeccably Clean. The Management and staff accommodate EVERY need that we require. They really go out of their way to help everyone. Nothing is too much trouble.
I would suggest that any traveler, businessperson, family, or whoever, only ever stay at the Sandman Motel. I know my employees an I will only stay there.

  • Stayed November 2005, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 688 US Hwy 2, Libby, MT 59923
Price range (per night):* INR2,240 - 3,361

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