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Riverbend Lodging

2.0 star property
Travelers find private terraces overlooking mountain scenery at this peaceful retreat near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Riverbend Lodging offers a quiet escape with charming terraces and natural views. Guests can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying the peaceful setting. Outdoor barbecue grills make it easy to prepare meals and take in the mountain atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

About the area

Located in Bryson City, Riverbend Lodging is in a regional park and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Bryson City travel guide
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470 Hwy 19 South, Bryson City, NC, 28713

What's nearby

  • Down on the Tuck
    Tuckasegee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Bryson City Brewing
    3 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    13 min walk
  • Anthony's Italian Resturant
    16 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Lodging

Motel near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Riverbend Lodging provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverbend Lodging boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 8.50 per accommodation, per stay
The resort fee includes:
  • Housekeeping

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Riverbend Lodging
Riverbend Lodging Bryson City
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Riverbend Lodging Bryson City
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Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Lodging pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riverbend Lodging?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Lodging?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Lodging?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Riverbend Lodging located?

Situated on a river, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tuckasegee River and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Nantahala National Forest and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Riverbend Lodging Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

linda

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

Ok

The bathroom had no heat had to leave the door open so that it wouldn’t be so cold The TV didn’t work great but they did come and work on it Over all it was ok !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Great place

Very clean and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very relaxing and peaceful the river was beautiful and everything was so clean will book again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

No Frills?

We read that this was a "no-frills" motel. The only things we saw as "no-frills" were that it was older and not cookie-cutter, but refurbished; and that the room did not have a blow dryer...two things we could live without! As a family-owned motel, the staff was the very personable family. It was minutes to the train, restaurants, storytelling, hiking, and Bryson City downtown; but better yet it has the river for a backyard! Maybe the "No-Frills" is the reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room and bathroom were small and we found a worm crawling on the wall. We came back to room after going to dinner and there had been nothing done to the room. Bed was unmade and no clean wash cloths or towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms has a fresh makeover -tidy, clean, everything you needed for an overnight stay. Enjoyed sitting outside and watching the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute small family owned motel right on the river. Each room has a small outdoor area with a charcoal grill. Rooms are clean and have a small fridge and micro. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

Hidden Gem

Definitely a hidden little gem. I typically stay in larger, name brand hotels, but decided to focus on location for this trip. Being able to see other people’s reviews has given me confidence to choose hotels that I would normally pass right by. I’m so glad we did for this one. The hotel is tiny, maybe 10 rooms. Most of them right along the river. The rooms themselves are actually quite large. In addition to the 2 double beds, we had room for a double air mattress so that my kids could each have their own bed. The river is right behind the hotel. They have small tables and chairs setup on the river with small grills available. The owners were there and helped answer a question. This hotel might not impress your friends on social media like the Ritz Carlton, but a great little place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. View was wonderful! Owner on site was kind and accommodating as well as hard working to maintain the rooms and grounds. We were very pleased with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverbend is no frills lodging right on the bank of the Tuckaseegee River and that makes it about perfect. The room is comfortable and has everything you need. Sit out on the riverside and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located on the bank of the river with nice views of the water, wildlife & sunsets from the rooms & decks. There are chairs, tables, grills for using during your stay. The owner also makes beautiful jewelry that is displayed & sold in the office.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exactly as per the web site. Clean, comfortable and very nice beside the river. Staff were very pleasant. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint place. Our room was on the River. Beautiful view with seating and a grill there as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. Rooms were recently redone. Very comfortable and quiet. Parking lot was gravel which didn’t bother us but some might not like. We enjoyed our stay! I would give an overall A .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eli

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

Little Quaint Johnny

This is a small quaint motel located on the Tuckaseegee river. At first we didn’t know if we had a bad move or a good one. But this place has been well taken care of and it was very clean. We were very happy with our stay there. Beds weren’t that great but they weren’t on the other end of the spectrum either. I would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tamara

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

Mountain motel

This is a very small mountain motel. It's not fancy, but it's very right for its setting. You have a nice place to sit and watch the lazy river roll by, they allow grilling. It's clean and the rooms are nice. The downside is the rooms are a bit small and the walls are thin. But given the price, I was more than happy with my stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Quite. Close to river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed myself peaceful cozy lodge will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Right on the river. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Perfect Low-key Accommodation

No frills here but I didn't expect, nor particularly want any. The price and location were my priorities. The room was quite large and plenty comfortable enough. The Tuckasegee was steps away from the door. This was perhaps the cleanest room I've ever encountered and I've stayed in a lot of exclusive hotel properties. Owner was friendly and helpful. I'll definitely stay here again!
Lovely Riverside Location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great Mom & Pop lodging

Had a great stay. If we had known it would be this cozy we would have driven from Franklin Friday evening instead of staying there. Large deck out back where we could sit and watch the river, complete with a charcoal grill! Friendly, personal service. We will definitely stay here again should our travels put us in Bryson City again.
View from our back deck
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Peaceful and quiet. Will go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like no coffee in am And refrig did not seem to work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was poor. Other than that was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommend

Great place. Sure enjoyed very homey and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great river view, very helpful staff and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020