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Riverbend Lodging

2.0 star property
Riverfront motel within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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Porch
BBQ/picnic area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View | Interior
Lake
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View | Free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
470 Hwy 19 South, Bryson City, NC, 28713

What's nearby

  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Island Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Riverbend Lodging

Riverbend Lodging puts you within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 8.50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Housekeeping

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Riverbend Lodging
Riverbend Lodging Bryson City
Riverbend Lodging Motel
Riverbend Lodging Motel Bryson City
Riverbend Lodging Motel
Riverbend Lodging Bryson City
Riverbend Lodging Motel Bryson City

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Riverbend Lodging?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Riverbend Lodging?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riverbend Lodging?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Riverbend Lodging?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Riverbend Lodging and nearby?
Riverbend Lodging has a picnic area.
What's the area around Riverbend Lodging like?
Riverbend Lodging is located by the river, a short 16-minute walk from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 16 minutes' walk from Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.

Riverbend Lodging Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

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 !!!
linda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Very clean and nice place
Dan, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Riverbend Delight
ROBERT, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very relaxing and peaceful the river was beautiful and everything was so clean will book again in the future
Kathy, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Annette, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms has a fresh makeover -tidy, clean, everything you needed for an overnight stay. Enjoyed sitting outside and watching the river.
Patsy, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kurt, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Candyce, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Eli, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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!
Tamara, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Quite. Close to river.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed myself peaceful cozy lodge will be back again.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean. Right on the river. I would stay here again.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review