Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

Hotels
7.4 (533 reviews)
5370 Ela Road , Bryson City , us
+1 480-685-4228

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Warm and professional staff
Beautiful location by the river
Cons:
Filthy rooms
Uncomfortable beds
Inadequate facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
3.81
Multiple reviews highlighted filthy conditions, including uncleaned sheets and odor.
Service
9.28
Staff was described as warm, welcoming, and professional.
Location
9.82
The location was frequently mentioned as amazing, quiet, and peaceful.
Room Quality
4.77
Frequent complaints about uncomfortable beds and aging facilities.
Amenities
7.3
Inadequacies noted, such as missing hair dryers and damaged fixtures.
Value for Money
8.26
Good value reported in relation to pricing, with some positive aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.21
No specific comments, defaulted to target rating.
Overall Experience
7.78
Mixed overall impressions based on positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:46

Property Description

Riverside Retreat near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Scenic Location: Nestled less than 15 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Lloyds on the River Country Inn offers a serene escape for nature lovers.

Cozy Accommodations: Each room features a cable TV, small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Exciting Activities: Enjoy fishing on the property, take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, or explore nearby attractions like white water rafting at Wild Water and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure? Book your stay at Lloyds on the River Country Inn now!

Important information:

For groups booking more than 3 rooms per night, different policies and guidelines apply. Please contact the property for details.

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Pet Policy: $25 per pet, per day.

Early check-in & Late check out is allowed at an additional cost of $20 depending on the availability of the same room category.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 533 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 4.77
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 7.78
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Faulkner • solo_traveller • us
7
Disappointing stay at Lloyds
Pros:

The best part was walking out the backdoor, sitting in a rocking chair watching the river. Very relaxing. Cable was good as well as the bed.

Cons:

There was only 2 people running the place. A married couple. It seemed like most of the duties fell on the wife, so she was pretty frazzled most of the time. The vending machines did not work. There was no water in the pool. It was 90 or above during our stay. It would have been nice to get in the pool. There was only one very dim overhead light. There should be a lamp on either side of the bed. Our room was full of gnats. Very annoying. We saw 2 roaches. Killed one, the other got away. We saw one spider and killed it. This is our third time staying here and by far the worst. I don't think we will stay at Lloyd's again.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Peggy • solo_traveller • us
3
Girls night out
Pros:

The river.. the lady in office was having to run office and cleaned a n and ran herself ragged.

Cons:

Not 3 king beds, 1 king,1 twin and 1
Full. . Horrible bed. Twin bed was sloped.
And all bed were very uncomfortable. Bath was so small you had to turn sideways to get in . Will never stay again unless it is remodeled.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • us
8
Pros:

It was very cozy. It was away from everything but in a great location to get to any and everything. Very cozy, quiet and nice!

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Tasha • couple • us
7
Great. Staff not friendly but they are helpful
Pros:

Great spot

Cons:

Booking didn’t get room I wanted

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • us
2
Disappointed
Pros:

We have stayed here multiple times and loved it, yes the rooms are outdated but it was cozy and worth the money

Cons:

Cost the location of our room it seems they are renting to people on weekly basis? We had ants in bathroom no plug in to dry hair in bathroom the one plug that is in there it’s not enough space to plug anything in cracks in the main door, the smell of the septic tank. I just think that owner needs to work on the appearance of the rooms. No electric outlet but one in whole room we didn’t want to plug it up to the surge protector because it already looked like a fire hazard, we are not fancy people at all and Lloyd’s used to be our favorite place but after the 3 days we will be searching for another place for our getaway

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • us
2
Will not be back
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Toni • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Location was great. The river right behind it with all the seating was amazing.

Cons:

When I called they said pool was open. But that pool hadn’t been open in years!!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lorrie • couple • us
7
Decent place, and economical. Would stay there again
Pros:

Being right on the river

Cons:

Bathroom wasn’t great, bedside lamps would’ve been a big plus

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • us
6
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • us
7
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Davis • couple • us
8
Great stay, close to everything, would stay there again.
Pros:

It is an older Motel but very well kept. Very quiet neighborhood and a great view of the river, right out the your back door.

Cons:

No fault of their own but had a bad storm come through and the electric was out for about 2 hours.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • us
10
Peaceful and beautiful.
Pros:

It was clean and quiet

Cons:

Can’t say there was anything I didn’t like.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • us
9
My favorite place I’ve stayed in years. Wish I’d had more time to stay and enjoy the place
Pros:

Love the cabiny feel of the place. Excellent views with seating out back to watch/listen to the river. Very relaxing and quiet. Well decorated.

Cons:

Tub was small and I feel like a walk in shower would be a better fit for the space .

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • couple • us
1
Not a very good stay for what we paid for and for what we got.
Pros:

The location and the view

Cons:

The room was full of bugs. Told management about it and she brushed it off as "well, you are in the mountains and there are bugs". Every place has bugs but they are not supposed to be in your room. Checked with other people and they all said there were no bugs in their room. The first day I killed about 75 bugs. Complained again. She came in and poured clorox down drain in bathtub because the Bathroom was where most of them were.
This did not help. They just kept appearing. Got tired of killing them. Stayed out of room as much as possible. Very run down place. Will never stay there again.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • us
7
Great location but not all amenities were available as advertised
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Pool was not available

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • us
10
Amazing stay
Pros:

I love that it was quiet and not in a super busy area. We fished out back and played in the river. Lots of wildlife and our puppy had a blast out back. I can’t wait to go back , this was our second time there.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Seabolt • solo_traveller • us
7
Cherokee fishing trip
Pros:

Price wise it was nice

Cons:

The pictures on the internet are not the pictures of the actual room you get, the pics depicted something new and modern, the reality was the room was very outdated and needed some tlc in the bathroom...overall it was clean and the ac worked decent, beds were a little hard for my liking and the vending machine and pool were out of order which it didn't say on there website..plus they say "pet friendly " but dont tell you about the $25 pet non refundable deposit till you arrive...I mean for $150 bucks it was alright I guess

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Andra • couple • us
5
Did not feel welcome.
Pros:

Beautiful location right on the river with mountain views.

Cons:

Dated facility not kept up well enough to be called charming. Groups of people standing in the parking lot smoking and talking made navigating the narrow drive and area around the office difficult.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee