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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Reception
Escape to the Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites, where college town charm meets mountain adventure. Fuel up with free self-serve breakfast, unwind in the spa tub or take a dip in the indoor pool. With an elevator and 24-hour front desk, this hotel near Southwestern Community College offers relaxation and convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Dillsboro, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites is in the mountains and on a river. Gold City Gem Mine and Oconaluftee Indian Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC, 28725

What's nearby

  • Harris Regional Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 17 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 24 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Hotel near Western Carolina University
Located close to Southwestern Community College and Harris Regional Hospital, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites provides free full breakfast, a corner/local shop and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and 1 meeting room
  • A lift, a computer station and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 65 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 650 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$166.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Southwestern Community College, Harris Regional Hospital and Western Carolina University. Gold City Gem Mine and Harrahs Cherokee Casino are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel by the river
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved that is was on the river and very peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, mainly because of the river. Clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful River View!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable and the room very clean. Their breakfast is very good. They serve just about anything you could want for breakfast. This was our second stay at this hotel and will not be the last. We really enjoy this hotel and its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, minutes from Dillsboro and Sylva.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony overlooking the river was amazing. The firepit outside at night was lovely. Nice, quiet, clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view of the river and the overall quietness of the area. Easy to get to town just a few minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with shared balcony/patio on the river. Large clean indoor pool. Very peaceful setting but convenient. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Very nice property. Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful river. Nice seating area to sit and watch river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is fabulous, so beautiful with the river. Perfect for a relaxing stay, while the staff are polite, they seemed bored and not talkative. The property would be 5 star with more attention to customer service and being personable with guests. The food is okay but the woman working was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly pleasant experience (a diamond in the rough). The staff were friendly and helpful. Very nice hotel and room was comfortable. Breakfast was great with many choices of things to eat and drink. The back patio was right over a shallow creek and finally a very nice inside pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot with a good view. I will probably come again if I pass through the area in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly service from checkin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place definitely met and beat my expectations! Clean rooms, great staff and a heck of a view of the river!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked being on the river and enjoying the scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice outdoor sitting on the deck by the river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surrounding beauty! So very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

Best place I have ever stayed since my daughter started college 4 years ago.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hotel

Awesome, beautiful, clean, fun
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay when touring college.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved sitting by the stream, mental break…well deserved treat! Nice and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at this location. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, we loved the view (right on the river). Everyone was really nice and the breakfast was excellent. It was a full breakfast, not just pastries. They had eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, toast. Lots of choices to eat. It was in kind of an out of the way place, so it was pretty quiet while we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025