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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Laura • couple • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • extended_group • us
1
Will not stay again.
Pros:

The view of the river.

Cons:

The room was not clean. The bathroom was dirty, mold on tub and ceiling. They did not offer daily room cleaning or fresh towels unless we asked . The beds were not comfortable at all. For a family owned business there was no pride of ownership shown in their facilities.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • us
1
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Phyllis • couple • us
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Corrie • solo_traveller • us
8
Peaceful location but upgrades to the rooms needed.
Pros:

The location was perfect. The rocking chairs on the porch right in front of the river was absolutely amazing. The staff was super helpful when our smoke detector kept going off due to a low battery.

Cons:

The amenities were limited. The drink machine was broken and the pool was closed. There was no hair dryer or an electrical outlet in the bathroom. The inside of the room was definitely older and needs to be redone. There were water stains over the shower where there had obviously been a leak in roof.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Troyann • solo_traveller • us
7
Ok for a place to sleep
Pros:

It's just an old motel. It needs to be upgraded. We are disabled and they put us up stairs. NO ELEVATOR
2 flights straight up. They say they have a pool but the pool has not been working for years. It was quiet for the most part. There is one ice machine down stairs. So if you want ice you have to climb the stairs again! Just for a place to sleep and it being fairly close to attractions is not bad for the price.

Cons:

Said there was a pool, no pool. Also, I didn't see where they mentioned there was a 2nd floor, had I known I would definitely not booked an up stairs room. There was one electrical socket by one bed. No plug in at the other bed. No plug in in the bathroom for hairdryer or anything requiring electricity. The bathtub has been painted several times. The paint on it was peeling and looked dirty.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Starla • couple • us
1
Once was enough
Pros:

Ice machine worked

Cons:

Staff said they were overwhelmed..Very Old Outdated property Pool out of service AC cycled Off On all night barking dogs balcony furniture in bad need of paint..Best part was leaving property

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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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