• Established in 1918, the Home Hotel has been part of Lava Hot Springs’ story for over a century
The Home Hotel in Lava Hot Springs offers a historic stay with private soaking and easy access to Idaho’s outdoor adventures.
The healing properties of the mineral water at Lava Hot Springs have long been known to the Shoshone-Bannock people, who called this place Poha-Ba—the “Land of Healing Waters.”
When European settlers arrived, they too were drawn to the springs. The Home Hotel, built in 1918, became one of the town’s first major structures.
In the 1970s, motel units were added to the east side, and the property became known as the Home Hotel & Motel. Following recent renovations, the name was restored to its historic roots: Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs.
Today, guests can relax in private mineral soaking tubs and explore everything Lava Hot Springs has to offer. Soaking is exclusively available to overnight guests.
The Home Hotel Hot Springs Experience
At the Home Hotel, guests can enjoy soothing geothermal water in private in-room baths or the shared outdoor soaking tub.
Twenty-four of the hotel’s 27 rooms feature private hot tubs with individually adjustable temperatures, offering a truly personalized soak.
One special room even includes a private patio with its outdoor soaking tub.
Beyond Hot Springs: Other Adventures
You’ll find several other hot springs to explore both in Lava Hot Springs and in the surrounding area. The Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex features large swimming pools, water slides, and an indoor aquatic center—perfect for both relaxation and family fun.
Additionally, the Lava Hot Springs World Famous Hot Pools offers five geothermal soaking pools, each providing a unique and rejuvenating experience.
Just steps from the hotel, the Portneuf River provides excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and other outdoor adventures.
Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs Lodging
The hotel has 27 comfortable rooms, and 24 of them have private in-room hot tubs with warm geothermal water. Rooms range from cozy to spacious, with some offering patios or lovely views. You’ll find free Wi-Fi, TVs, and soft beds to make your stay relaxing.
Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs | Facts
Location: Lava Hot Springs • Southeastern Idaho • USA
Open: Year-round
Development: Private indoor and outdoor soaking tubs
Hiking distance: Short
Road access: Any vehicle
Day-use: For overnight guests only
Elevation: 5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Water T° (soaking tubs): Adjustable
Odor: None
Water acidity level: Acidic (pH=5.2)
Chemical used: None
Mineral Content:
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) - 576 Mg/L
Chloride (Cl) - 224 Mg/L
Sodium (Na) - 222 Mg/L
Calcium (CaCO₃) - 141 Mg/L
Sulfate (SO₄) - 109 Mg/L
Potassium (K) - 52 Mg/L
Magnesium (Mg) - 28 Mg/L
Fluoride (F) - 0.6 Mg/L
Directions to Home Hotel Lava Hot Springs
From Highway US 30,
- Take N Center Street in Lava Hot Springs and travel south for 0.3 miles
- Turn left onto Maughan Road and continue 0.2 miles to destination on the left.
Phone: 208-776-5050
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