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The Elston Inn and Conference Center

Property class: 2

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees.
A reception area with a dark wooden counter, a framed sign, a potted plant, and a chandelier.
A cafe interior with a counter, menu boards, and a variety of items on shelves.
A building with a covered walkway and a forested area in the background.
A brick building with a covered entrance labeled 'INN REGISTRATION,' steps leading up to it, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $141
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

Explore the area

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450 Sweet Briar Dr, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595
  • Place, Sweet Briar College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Helen Cochran Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Sweetbriar Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of trees, and a lamp.

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

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

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About this property

The Elston Inn and Conference Center

Sweet Briar hotel with private balconies
Along with an attached winery, this hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Elston Inn and Conference Center offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. This Sweet Briar hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and computer monitors, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

A winery is attached to this Sweet Briar hotel. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. This business-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Elston Inn and Conference Center has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Prothro Dining Hall - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.

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 secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Prothro Dining Hall

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf shop
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Security Guard at 450 Sweet Briar Drive, Sweet Briar, Virginia]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The Elston Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here! The staff was incredibly welcoming and engaged. It was a quiet stay in a beautiful setting. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love this quite, seculded stay. It's clean and its rustic feel makes it feel like home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sneha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! With a puppy as part of our family, we especially enjoyed walking the campus which was quiet and beautiful. The room was clean and staff very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with a beautiful balcony and views. Front desk staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Multiple spiders found behind the drawers, in corners, etc. Decently clean overall but the number of spiders was unacceptable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most pleasant stays at a "hotel" I've ever experienced, I would have happily stayed more than one night if needed. The setting is lovely and peaceful. The room was quiet at night and our beds were comfortable. Our room faced the woods with a patio which we spent a lot of time on. The facility is on the older side, but everything was clean and organized and we had everything we needed. You can park close to your room and I love that it's only 2 stories with outside access (like a motel). Staff was all very friendly. My ONLY suggestions would include 1. a protein option for breakfast- in fairness it is a continental breakfast, but there really aren't any close restaurants in the area (at least breakfast options) it was a lot of bread/carbs and sugar. And 2. with being on the ground floor, it would be nice to have an additional security/lock on the sliding glass door to the patio- it's just a simple latch, which felt a little insecure. Overall we had a wonderful experience and I would absolutely come back! Good job Sweet Briar! I feel like we found a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026