Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

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OYO Rooms
7.4 (524 reviews)
5370 Ela Road , Bryson City , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 524 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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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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Bridget • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • 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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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
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Jurian • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Het bed lag heerlijk en het uitzicht aan de rivier was super mooi.

Cons:

Het is erg gedateerd en wat verouderd. Als ge luxe verwacht moet je hier niet zijn.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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priscilla • extended_group • us
5
Older retro style motel with mountain charm and affordability.
Pros:

It was an affordable stay. The place was as clean as you could expect for a facility of it's age. The kitchenette was a plus. It had a standard size fridge and stove. I booked our stay here because it was pet friendly and that worked out good for our pet. We loved the rocking chairs out front of our rooms. For those that smoked, it was allowed outside at the rocking chairs. It does sit next to the river, which is behind the facility and thats a plus.

Cons:

We rented the two bedroom apartment that joined each other. The floors were carpeted and there were several places that the floors were uneven. You had to watch your step. There were three beds total. Two were okay, but one felt like it had old box springs and a not so comfortable mattress, the bed poped and sqeaked with every move. I think it would have better suited smaller people. The kitchen wasn't stocked very well with pots & pans, plates, utensils, etc; but I expected that and took what I felt I needed to get by.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • us
4
The room.was beautiful, but the pool not working was a disappointment. It was the reason I booked.
Pros:

The room was beautiful. Perfect view of the river.

Cons:

The hotel pool wasn't functioning. It wasn't even full with water. Completely closed down. The entire reason I chose the hotel was the pool.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
6
It reminded me of the motels my stayed in when I was a child. Not wonderful but not horrible.
Pros:

It was clean.

Cons:

It’s old. It could use some refreshing.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Cartwright • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Edward • extended_group • us
2
The place was old no pool as advertised
Cons:

Miss representation no pool

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • us
1
Beware-the pictures they are using to advertise do not match the present condition of the property.
Pros:

When we viewed the property we were uncomfortable staying there. The room was not clean, the pool was not open (it was in disrepair) and the property was run down. We were very put off by the the management and left.

Cons:

All of it.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Bess • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Lapin • couple • us
10
It was fantastic, and I could be outside on the balcony at night without being scared of the dark
Pros:

The staff was fabulous and it’s a great location if you are scared of the dark

Cons:

Absolutely nothing I’m scared of the dark

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee