Adjacent to the golf course, Bavarian Inn welcomes you with 18 holes of excitement and a poolside bar. Relax in the garden or unwind by the lobby fireplace, while enjoying access to an outdoor tennis court and sun-drenched seasonal pool. Previous guests rave about their stay.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pool
Gym
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Health club
Outdoor tennis court
Seasonal outdoor pool
Pool bar
Room service
Business center
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
Room options
Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View (Center)
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
44 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View, Corner
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Shower/tub combination
44 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View (Center)
Shepherdstown Visitors Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Antietam National Battlefield - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 22 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 33 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 70 min drive
Martinsburg Station - 15 min drive
Harpers Ferry Station - 24 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
The Pump House East - 7 min drive
The Black Dog Coffee Company - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Blue Moon Cafe - 7 min walk
Lilah Restaurant - 8 min walk
About this property
Bavarian Inn
Adjacent to a golf course, Bavarian Inn is a great choice for a stay in Shepherdstown. After visiting the health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a poolside bar, an outdoor tennis court, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
72 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Free use of nearby fitness center
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Business center
Conference space (7502 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
Seasonal outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Accessibility
Elevator
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
First-run movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Turndown service
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9.00 to 20.00 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Bavarian Inn Shepherdstown
Bavarian Inn
Bavarian Shepherdstown
Bavarian Hotel Shepherdstown
Bavarian Inn Hotel
Bavarian Inn Shepherdstown
Bavarian Inn Hotel Shepherdstown
Frequently asked questions
Does Bavarian Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bavarian Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Bavarian Inn?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Bavarian Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Bavarian Inn?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bavarian Inn?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Bavarian Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bavarian Inn and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a health club, and a garden. Bavarian Inn also has access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Bavarian Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Bavarian Inn have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Bavarian Inn like?
Bavarian Inn is a short 1-minute walk from Shepherd University and 3 minutes' walk from Potomac River.
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Bavarian Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2021
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2020
I expected a rough but genuine attempt at a Bavarian style getaway for our wedding anniversary, but was impressed to find it very much exceeded expectations. Our waiter for dinner(Robert) was amazing and made sure everything was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be returning!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 27, 2020
Fantastic place! Great room super comfy bed. Quiet. The door knob to the balcony was loose and falling off. And the water control to the bathtub/shower didn’t work. Couldn’t turn the water on or off because it was so loose. Tightened it myself to make it barely work for the night. Other wise excellent stay. Front staff was very receptive of hearing the issue upon checkout. Will stay again
Jami
Jami, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 20, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2020
at The Bavarian Inn
Room was very warm and comfortable. Dinner in the Inn was outstanding. Service, atmosphere and food was excellent !
Gregory A
Gregory A, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2020
We have stayed here many times. The reservation Made on Expedia was not in the Bavarian Inn system when we checked in! Strange as I phoned them 4 times regarding this res that I made back in October. I wanted to be sure we had a top floor, river view corner room. We were able to get this room as it turned out. The room did not have heat in the large bathroom-tiled and Was very, very cold. There is a wall unit In the bathroom but when maintenance came to look at it they said that ‘this room’s unit does not work’. They knew it and kept the room in use. There is no night light in that large bathroom which meant keeping the light on and the door closed. So it was extremely cold in the morning until we were up and could then keep the door open for the room unit to heat it up....The TV is inside an outdated armoire positioned at the foot of the bed. It swallowed the sound and could not be seen from the sitting area Set up a good 10 feet away. Little things that should be addressed and fixed For a room charge of $298 per night including taxes. The Rathskeller restaurant is very nice and the food very good. The staff there is excellent.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2019
A beautiful place at Christmas. Dinner was a wonderful experience. Service was 5 star always. Will be back again.
Sweet
Sweet, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2019
Great except for dinner reservation
Great weekend get away only issue was we made dinner reservations for Saturday initially asking for 7 pm and was told that 7:30 was better so we changed our time. We got there a little before 7:30 and was told it would be an additional half hour which we weren’t thrilled with but said ok. When that time was up the waiter came up and said it would be even longer and that the reservation should have not been taken in the first place. So 3 hrs later we ended up trying to find a place to have a nice dinner.
Amy
Amy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2019
Lovely Bavarian Hotel
I always love staying at this hotel. Such kind people and a special experience
Juliana
Juliana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2019
Wonderful stay and the renovations are stupendous!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2019
It was an okay place. Staff was friendly. Dinner staff was understaffed
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2019
Charming, but. . .
It's a charming, historic and well-located property between the banks of the Potomac River and Shepherd University. It is just a few blocks away from the charming main street. It is also very convenient to Antietam National Battlefield, just 8 minutes away. The hotel itself strikes me as a solid 3 star - plenty of room and comfortable beds, but the furniture was very dated, even noticeably worn. The restaurants were satisfactory, but won't be competing for a Michelin Star anytime soon (the Ratskeller bar is charming). WiFi wasn't very good - slow and hard to access at time on the property (and throughout the community of Shepherdstown). Stay here if you must, but you're likely to find better value elsewhere - struck me as a little expensive.
kelly
kelly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 29, 2019
Nice Sunday night stay & German food
Great stay. Nick at the brew pub was awesome!
Wifi dropped out often in room - frustrating
Staff could not have been nicer
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2019
Excellent dining and gorgeous views of the Potomac River.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2019
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 30, 2019
The room viewed online for the one I booked was not the same room. This room was on the lowest floor of the Chimere (I think that’s how you spell it). There was no elevator or even key card entry point for the building. Anyone can walk up and be at your door. The hallway for the room was musty and smelled like mildew. When I entered the room the smell hit me again but stronger. The wall paper was coming off the walls at points. There were cobwebs in some corners and on most of the lights. The walls were scratched and had multiple holes in them. The baseboards in the bathroom were falling down. I called the first night to ask for a new room but the woman very shortly said it was full. I asked to speak to a manager and she said there would be one the following morning. When I went in the morning I was told she wouldn’t be in until Monday, which did not help since I was checking out Sunday. Overall the restaurant and pool were nice but everything else was just gross. I’ve never spend this much money on a “luxury” hotel with such dirty and outdated rooms.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 16, 2019
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 14, 2019
Shockingly Awful
It's a tragedy that this unique property is presently under such dismal management. We chose a luxury balcony Riverview suite. Rate was $240 per night. It was a hot September day, 2nd floor room had a beautiful view but the balcony railing separated from the building and wobbly! Scary! The room was nice but had a BRICK TOP style mattress and cooled by awas TINY, ANCIENT unit that was too small for that size room to start with, but worse yet was reduced to about 30 % efficiency around 2am. We had a high of 93 degrees that day and let me tell you we roasted like rotisserie chickens the rest of the night. I reported both issues to the front desk and asked for late check out of 1nor 2 pm because of the inconvenience and poor rest and was immediately told NO! I calmly asked why and was told the the entire place was booked for the next day and when I checked on this I determined this was a blatant lie. I was later begrudgingly granted a 1:30pm checkout by General Manager who never even came to speak to me in person though she was on property. I ket other guests with major maintenance and customer service complaints from the previous day too! I am a freenlance travel writer for over 20 years and have never experienced such hideous customer care. They are in the hospitality business and haven't the faintest clue what the definition of hospitality is. Their motto seems to be "just pay your money and get out". Consider yourself warned.