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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Free daily full breakfast
Property amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $119
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC, 28725
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View (with Sofabed)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View (with Sofabed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View (with Sofabed)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Corner | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Corner Two Queen Suite with River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

King Suite with Sitting Area and Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a hot tub. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Dillsboro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites provides a hot tub and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 650 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs are available on request at the property

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 707 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1010 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

edgell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great vibe all around. Clean and cozy and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean with a nice view of river. Friendly and accommodating staff. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly employees, pool and hot tub were nice, right on the river and close to eating and the smoky mountain train station. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about the location, and view from the room along with cleanliness was excellent. This will be my go to spot when I visit the area from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time, roo. Was clean and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

I’m near Cherokee often this is the first time trying this hotel. It’s amazing the staff is amazing the property is amazing. I will only stay here when going to Cherokee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was great. Rooms are big, breakfast is top notch. Right on the river, very relaxing. The only thing I could say as a negative is the hot tub was not hot for half my stay. But the place is great and I will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room wonderful pool comfortable breakfast room good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay Smelled great when you walked in the doors and looks clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly Hotel was very nice and clean Way better than the pictures 5 Stars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice little get away. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Beautiful hotel and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yurian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great and the staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. Beautiful area on the river. Very close to site seeing and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent as well as the view from the room of the river. Staff was excellent. We stay here on a regular basis due to location and staff. We normally stay at higher end resorts but not here. They do an excellent job.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view is amazing. The indoor pool was heated. They have a good breakfast. And cappuccino maker!!! Loved the coffee and fresh juice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

The stay was great and the process
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and outside view was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and attentive staff. Morning Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area and hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve

Opening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and staff was very friendly. Great breakfast options as well for a family with kids. We had solid breakfast options during our stay. The staff brought extra covers for the pull out couch making the girls very comfortable overnight. The room was fully equipped with all of the bathroom amenities as well. I would definitely recommend the hotel to others who are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026