One of the historic hot springs hotels in Lava Hot Springs.
There were three private soaking pools that could be freely used on a reserved basis.
Which is the front?
It was the most elegant and old-fashioned of the several old buildings that dotted the spa town.
![Panoramic View 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn20.jpg)
Riverside Hot Springs was located one street back from the main street where The Home Hotel is located.
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ReferenceThe Home Hotel (Lava Hot Springs) - Hot Springs in Idaho
A spa spring town in Idaho, a two-hour drive from Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah. I had the signature water of Lava Hot Springs in a guest room with a hot tub. The town itself is the water ...
![Riverside 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn21.jpg)
Built-in 1914, the building, as its name suggests, was adjacent to the Portneuf River.
![Riverside 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn10.jpg)
As you can see from the old photos, the riverside was once the entrance of the building, and it was gorgeous.
![Enrrance 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn22.jpg)
Today, the riverside path is no longer used and the entrance, reminiscent of a kitchen door, was on the Main Street side.
The first floor was a restaurant, which I did not use but seemed to have a good reputation.
![Reception 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn15.jpg)
From there, I took the stairs to the second floor, where I found the front desk.
The wide door seen at the back was probably the former main entrance.
![Restaurant 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn17.jpg)
There was a café space next to the front desk, which was also used as a breakfast room.
![Stairs 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn16.jpg)
I went to the third floor with the huge hunting trophy by my side.
![Drawing Room 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn19.jpg)
Found a reception room in the third-floor hallway.
![Alpaca](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/alpaca150.png)
![Capybara](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/10/capybara150.png)
![Bedroom 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn18.jpg)
Three different-sized private pools
The hot springs were reserved for 30 minutes at a time and were available by writing your name in the ledger at the front desk.
The fee for the use of the private pools was included in the room rate.
![Corridor 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn14.jpg)
Middle pool
The three bathrooms had all indoor pools but of different construction.
![Steps 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn13.jpg)
The entrance here was narrow and through a gap in a pillar.
![Middle Tub 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn02.jpg)
Although there was a small window, it was a closed space with little outside light.
![Windows 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn05.jpg)
One step up was a two-person-sized tub.
![Middle Tub 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn06.jpg)
The temperature of the water gurgling out of the outlet was 118 degrees F.
![Water Temp 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn07.jpg)
Since the geothermal water in this area is quite hot, the temperature might have been adjusted by adding water.
Small pool
![Small Tub 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn04.jpg)
This tub was the smallest, almost one-person size.
![Small Tub 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn03.jpg)
It may have been appropriate to take the time to face the tasteless, odorless water that is common at Lava Hot Springs
Large pool
![Large Tub 03](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn01.jpg)
The pool in the back room was the largest and could accommodate six people.
![Large Tub 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn11.jpg)
A pipe extended downward from the wooden box, and the water outlet was below the surface of the water.
![Water Outlet 01](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn12.jpg)
It's wonderful to enjoy historically valuable hot springs at your disposal.
![Large Tub 02](https://hotspringers.net/ja/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/riverside-hot-springs-inn08.jpg)
Summary
Riverside Hot Springs Inn & Spa, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, U.S.
My rating
Type: Lodging
Rule: Private pool
Chemical use: Not detected
Water temp: Up to 118 degrees F