Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By Oyo

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OYO Rooms
7.4 (485 reviews)
5370 Ela Road , Bryson City , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Room service
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
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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 - $20 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.

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 485 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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Kayla • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Reed • solo_traveller • us
10
Piece full
Pros:

Close to river nice rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
4
Not bad for the money but would not stay here again.
Pros:

The location was nice. On the main road but out of the city and right on the river.

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable with flat pillows. Bathroom was cramped. First morning shower was fine. Second morning just got started washing in the shower when all of a sudden no hot water.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Grant • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
3
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Price • couple • us
8
Overall I would come back, it was good for a few nights stay
Pros:

The river was absolutely gorgeous. The room was pretty good. Clean and comfy.

Cons:

The bathroom was an absolute disappointment. The pictures look completely different than what I got.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Olen • couple • us
7
Nice place for the money. Staff lady was nice during check-in. Thanks
Pros:

Next to the river. The people were very nice.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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McKenzie • family_with_children • us
1
Untrustworthy. Will give away your room without letting you know.
Pros:

We were unable to stay here because our room was given away despite having a reservation.

Cons:

They don't honor reservations. We had one with a confirmation number for Valentine's Day evening. We drove 2.5 hours and arrived at 8:30pm just to be told that our room had been given away due to over booking. The manager had tried to call and left a message asking what time we would be arriving, but never said our room would be given away. We had no service when she called. Elizabeth said that there was a "first come, first served" policy when they are over booked. None of this was relayed in the message, and there were no other hotel rooms available. We ended up having to drive over an hour away for other accommodations. Do NOT stay here. Elizabeth didn't even offer us any compensation and just said we had to go through booking.com to get our money back.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Joshua Bradley • family_with_children • us
1
Negative vibes
Pros:

I drove from tennessee and thought I had a reservation but the person working the desk told me she couldn't find my reservation I showed her my booking receipt and confirmation number everything I need to get my room and was still turned away then they said I was a no-show and billed me for a room I didn't even stay in horrible I don't think I will be staying there again.

Cons:

I drove from tennessee and thought I had a reservation but the person working the desk told me she couldn't find my reservation I showed her my booking receipt and confirmation number everything I need to get my room and was still turned away then they said I was a no-show and billed me for a room I didn't even stay in horrible I don't think I will be staying there again.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
5
Pros:

Nice place

Cons:

Little on the older side room smells had to go to store and get some cleaning supplies and had to clean the first night so some very small shower when u used the floor got wet and we left a day early because we seen roach by the fireplace and two more in the bathroom

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Marcie • family_with_children • us
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sondra McDowell • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The river front room was nice beautiful view

Cons:

The ice machine was broken along with the drink machine

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
4
Good location
Pros:

Staff was friendly and the riverview was nice other than the junky houses on the other side of the river

Cons:

Bed was hard and you could not roll over without it sounding like it was falling apart. The paneling was all cracked up and needs to be replaced. The shower valve didn't want to turn all the way off so we heard it trickling all night.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Mensur • couple • us
1
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Deidre • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Great location! Easy to get to Bryson City and Cherokee!

Cons:

The bed wasn't comfortable. The bathroom has show marks and water on the floor and found an old card key room key (not for their rooms) used for repairing the wall on the back of the toilet. I assume that's what the dirty shoe marks were from. Otherwise not horrible.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Nathan Griffin • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

River ONLY

Cons:

Wasn't even close to being considered anything but pathetic. If you can think of ANYTHING that could be either not safe or non-existent. I'm saying neither door would secure. We had 4 total minutes of warm water. (<20°) Outside.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • extended_group • us
7
We have stayed several times and will continue to stay here.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Ad was misleading on the bed accommodations

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee