Name: Blue Bell Inn
Address: 4203-50th Avenue South, Fort Nelson, Canada, Fort Nelson, British Columbia, CA
Price range: $41–$50 per night
Rating: 7.35

What guests think

At Blue Bell Inn, travellers describe a budget, older roadside motel with basic rooms—many with kitchenettes—and friendly staff, delivering good value and a convenient stop near the Alaska Highway and walkable restaurants, though standards and experiences vary by room.

Several note quiet stays and appreciate spacious layouts in some units. Criticism centers on inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance, occasional odors or stained mattresses, some exterior areas feeling dirty or sketchy, and dated furnishings; a few report maintenance lapses like poor heating or broken fixtures. Overall, expect a no-frills, budget stop with variable room quality.

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Amber

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for fancy and pampered, keep looking. This is a functional room with a full kitchenette, nearby convenience store and hot water. It reminds me of my grandmothers house. Things have been around a while but they work fine. I liked I could park right outside my door, I liked the gentleman who checked me in, so very nice and it was at an economical price point. If I were to make a suggestion, it would be for more hooks in the bathroom to hang my toiletry bag and such.

10

Janet

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pet freindly gave a goodie bag for my dogs

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Cameron

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience good, pet friendly, good value. Noisy on lower floor with wood structure.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but others reported odors, stained mattresses, clogged tubs, and worn carpets, and noted exterior areas with trash.

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Bret

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot for the night... The good: Kitchenette, Close to shop, restaurants, quiet, good shower. The bad: We were in the back and the back alley seems pretty sketchy and full of garbage. The coffee machine doesn't come filters or coffee. The Really bad: There was a couple questionable stains on the mattress. The In-between: The bed has a memory foam that is too soft, my body hurt the next day.

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Randall

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet basic room with cooking facilities. Just what I was looking for after a long day driving up the Alcan. Front desk staff friendly and helpful

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Niki

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All in all the room was good. Bathtub is huge! One bed was a little hard, the other was great. Maybe invest in a few mattress pads. A few things to keep in mind while housekeeping, make sure carpet is vacuumed. Area where garbage is beside kitchenette had food splatter on the wall. Mirrors could use a proper cleaning. And walls could use a good wipe around the doorways and light switches. Other than that, staff that checked us in was friendly, funny and very quick in getting us checked in. Great guy! We liked the set up of the second bed in a room of its own. Other than that considering this little town has been swarming with travellers and firefighters due to wildfires in the area causing road closures and such, just stay on top of a few things while cleaning rooms. I'd definitely stay there again!

10

Bobbie

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean and very friendly staff

8

Jordan

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean & comfortable. I arrived after 11:30pm - the deadline for check-in. However, Manan, the front desk clerk was genuinely kind & helpful. After a 13 hour driving day this was a wonderful reception!

10

Char Lyn Rutten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manan was so wonderful, friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a big fridge and decent sized kitchen. There are restaurants all around it as well!

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Manpreet

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms Smells bad and very poor ventilation. Coffee machine was dirty, washroom bath tub clogged. Barely spelt

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Jeremy

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible check in process, bed was really uncomfortable and when we checked underneath the blanket there was a blood stain on the mattress

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Megan

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The blue bell needs to be tore down. There was garbage all over on the outside. The stairs going to the second floor were filthy. I felt like the deck was rotten. The room was so dirty. I almost cried when I got in the room. I sink was cracked and very old. The brown sheets were not nice nor was the mattress. I made my son check for bed bugs! Do not stay here, I should have slept in my car!

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Casey

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was modest and clean. Staff were kind and courteous. Gas bar directly outside location.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated but functional, with many units offering kitchenettes or full-size fridges and some two-room layouts or large bathtubs. Comfort varies, with generally quiet stays but occasional noise, mattress discomfort, broken fixtures, or weak heating.

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Marc

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice to have a full-size fridge and a table to eat at. The room was comfortable and quiet. It could use a bit of paint & updating but considering how reasonably priced it was, it was fine.

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Robert

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great to have a kitchen. We had our own dishes. Economical. Relatively quiet. Walking sistance to food, etc.

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Randall

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet basic room with cooking facilities. Just what I was looking for after a long day driving up the Alcan. Front desk staff friendly and helpful

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Morgan

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying there, it was quiet, easy to find and access, clean and large bathtub!

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Stacey

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, however, updates could be used. Oven door handle was broken off. There was no dish washcloth to wipe off counter and stove and there were no washcloths for bathing. There was a moldy smell in bathroom, but I noticed that the bathtub was not put in level. Accordingly, water that ended up on rim of tub flowed toward the floor. This might have been the cause for the moldy smell. This is an older facility and I stayed here 21 years ago. The staff were extremely helpful and as I said, the rooms were clean. I would stay here again.

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Cameron

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience good, pet friendly, good value. Noisy on lower floor with wood structure.

10

Sheila

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable stay in this air-conditioned hotel with a kitchen and 2 rooms. Fantastic service.

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Donald

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An old property but well equipped with kitchenette, lovely staff and great value for money.

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Char Lyn Rutten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manan was so wonderful, friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a big fridge and decent sized kitchen. There are restaurants all around it as well!

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Ione

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel had everything we wanted. We had a great stay! The kitchen in our room only had dishes, cutlery fir one person (we were two) so we were glad to have our own supplies. I’d definitely stay here again!

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful at check-in and during stays, with staff responsive when supplies were missing. A few guests cited issues like a confusing or slow check-in and limited or absent housekeeping.

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Tracy

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service at the front desk was excellent. Very informative and friendly. Room was clean and stocked well. The only negative I can comment on is a slow draining tub. (Tub shower combo)

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Randall

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet basic room with cooking facilities. Just what I was looking for after a long day driving up the Alcan. Front desk staff friendly and helpful

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Douglas

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, rooms were nicer than expected. Would gladly stay here again

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Stephanie

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great. Price was right. Great stay.

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Stacey

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, however, updates could be used. Oven door handle was broken off. There was no dish washcloth to wipe off counter and stove and there were no washcloths for bathing. There was a moldy smell in bathroom, but I noticed that the bathtub was not put in level. Accordingly, water that ended up on rim of tub flowed toward the floor. This might have been the cause for the moldy smell. This is an older facility and I stayed here 21 years ago. The staff were extremely helpful and as I said, the rooms were clean. I would stay here again.

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Jordan

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean & comfortable. I arrived after 11:30pm - the deadline for check-in. However, Manan, the front desk clerk was genuinely kind & helpful. After a 13 hour driving day this was a wonderful reception!

10

Char Lyn Rutten

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Manan was so wonderful, friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a big fridge and decent sized kitchen. There are restaurants all around it as well!

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Jeremy

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible check in process, bed was really uncomfortable and when we checked underneath the blanket there was a blood stain on the mattress

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Susan

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and a great price

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Casey

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was modest and clean. Staff were kind and courteous. Gas bar directly outside location.

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Location

Convenient roadside location near the Alaska Highway, gas station, and walkable restaurants; easy to find and a practical stop. Some guests found the back alley or exterior areas dirty or sketchy, and a few noted noise on lower floors.

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Bret

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot for the night... The good: Kitchenette, Close to shop, restaurants, quiet, good shower. The bad: We were in the back and the back alley seems pretty sketchy and full of garbage. The coffee machine doesn't come filters or coffee. The Really bad: There was a couple questionable stains on the mattress. The In-between: The bed has a memory foam that is too soft, my body hurt the next day.

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Robert

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great to have a kitchen. We had our own dishes. Economical. Relatively quiet. Walking sistance to food, etc.

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Maurie

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was clean. Staff were really helpful and knew the area well. Outside was a little messy but inside was clean. Excellent for the price

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Morgan

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First time staying there, it was quiet, easy to find and access, clean and large bathtub!

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Victor

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Blue Bird Inn in Fort Nelson is a great place to lodge. Their rooms are spacious, clean, and quiet. Plus, it’s right off of the Alaska Highway and has a gas station on the property and a small conscience store too. The staff are friendly and know the area well.

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Cameron

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenience good, pet friendly, good value. Noisy on lower floor with wood structure.

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Phillip

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man who checked me in was great and offered information about the area & places to eat. The room…it ain’t the Ritz-Carlton or something on 5th Ave in NYC! But, I knew that when I made the reservation. I was just looking for a place to stop for the night to sleep and it met my needs for that. The room had 2 beds in separate rooms & I closed the door to one because of the smell. Also,, the parking lot & area around the bldg was dirty and needs cleaned up.

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Karlo

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean but dated. Not an issue for me. I needed a comfortable bed for the night and I wasn’t disappointed. Slept really well. The Inn isn’t five star and you don’t pay for that either. If you need a decent, safe, quiet place for the night, you can rest easy here.

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Casey

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was modest and clean. Staff were kind and courteous. Gas bar directly outside location.

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Tharcisse

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurants are at walkable distance. I like also the kitchnette.

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Month	Average price
January	$54
February	$58
March	$55
April	$54
May	$57
June	$59
July	$57
August	$56
September	$52
October	$52
November	$54
December	$55

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25 $46	26 $46	27 $47	28 $50	29 $47	30 $47	31 $48

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Single Bed Pet Friendly

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Deluxe Double Room Smoking Room

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