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The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock

3.0 star property
Travelers unwind with nature as their backdrop at this riverside retreat, then gather around for evening barbecues under starry mountain skies

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The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock offers a peaceful escape along the water. Guests enjoy river views from the terrace or explore the garden. Free WiFi in rooms and knowledgeable staff who know the best trails in Chimney Rock State Park are available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Mountain Dream Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Mountain Dream Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Black Bear Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Black Bear Room)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms (The Savannah Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Connecting Rooms (The Savannah Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms (The Savannah Room Too) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms (The Savannah Room Too)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The River Rock Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The River Rock Room)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Mountain Laurel Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Mountain Laurel Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Rocky Broad Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Rocky Broad Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Chimney Rock Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The Chimney Rock Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (The Wilmington Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (The Wilmington Room)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (The Carolina Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony (The Carolina Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The River Rapids Room) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (The River Rapids Room)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave (The Riverside Suite) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave (The Riverside Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (The Trellis Suite) | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave (The Trellis Suite)

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chimney Rock, The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock is in a shopping district and on a river. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Stone Angel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure. Chimney Rock Adventure Golf and Lake Lure Adventure Company are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Chimney Rock travel guide
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289 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, 28720

What's nearby

  • Such a lovely place to visit in the North Carolina mountains. #Trovember
    Chimney Rock State Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mountain white quartz on a pyrite
    Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fontana Lake in the Fall
    Lake Lure
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chimney Rock Adventure Golf
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lake Lure Washburn Marina
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ingles Market
    11 min drive
  • Point Lookout Winery
    61 min drive
  • Canoe Kitchen And Bar
    12 min drive
  • Victory @ Rumbling Bald Resort
    24 min drive
  • Legends on the Lake
    26 min drive

About this property

The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock

Lodge by the river
The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock have thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, refrigerators, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Riverside Lodge Chimney Rock
Riverside Lodge
Riverside Chimney Rock
The Riverside At Chimney Rock
The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock Lodge
The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock Chimney Rock
The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock Lodge Chimney Rock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is steps from Chimney Rock State Park and Chimney Rock Adventure Golf. Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Lake Lure are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was awesome I will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very private and low key, self check in was very easy! Beautiful location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked staying at this property because everything is ready when you arrive and it has a very nice view and everything is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is located right on the river and walking distance to downtown Chimney Rock. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cabin faced the river with amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old hotel with charm. Clean and nice bedding. Great location with private balcony overlooking the river stream. Also walking distance to local shops and eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

Fantastic location! We stayed on the bottom floor where balconies are closest to the water. So peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony, large size bath towels, very easy an convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a rear deck that that overlooked the beautiful Broad River with a view of Chimney State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

River stay

We had a nice stay. There are some repairs that need to be done on the riverside. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Perfect

Location and view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Bed was super awesome. Big and comfy. If I could live there I would 😊 Loved the little balcony on room 8 with the water sounds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Goldilocks would like it.

The room was clean, including the bedding. The bathroom was very clean. The location is perfect. You have the beautiful, peaceful river right behind you and the gift shops and restaurants are a short walk away. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Okay for a one night stay. Facility needs a little updating. Beautiful location on the Rocky Broad River. We saw a huge black bear across the river from our balcony. Overall good experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family trip! Riverside was a cute and comfortable little inn. The staff was great and we loved our room. We had a balcony which had a great view of the river. So peaceful. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. I’m heartbroken for this community. So sad this little gem is gone. When they get up and running again we will definitely be back. One of my favorite towns in NC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Very rustic, but quaint! Comfortable and clean. Old motor hotel well maintained. Being riverside is a plus and the sound of the rushing water was relaxing. If you’re looking for plush and posh, this is not for you, but if you can appreciate the charm and rustic feel as to how this motel fits into its environment, then it is for you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot by the creek. The view from the balcony was great and peaceful. The one complaint is the walls are really thin, so you can hear everything. If you have kids, they may have a hard time sleeping at first until the tvs go off. Other than that, really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tami

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved almost everything about this lodge- great location, friendly staff, clean, on the river, etc. The only thing not making this perfect is that unfortunately I am a light sleeper and the loud air conditioning unit kept me up. Probably not an issue to most people and not likely to be in the 90s most of the time like it was when I stayed. Besides this I would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are clean! Rooms are small but have the necessities that you need many fridge coffee maker but just know they do not have microwave s. Balcony was great. Rooms back up to water! Only thing is there was a gap at the bottom of the front door. Just put a towel in front and keeps little crawlers out and door to balcony wouldn't lock. Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Walls are paper thin and our neighbors left their tv on all night which was behind our head. We tried sleeping the other way but we could still hear it. We could hear everything they said and every foot step they took. Could you post a note in the rooms that the next room can hear everything and to be polite?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will return

This place is Heaven!! The view from balcony couldn't be beat. It was a shared balcony but long enough that it didn't matter. We will be back and will stay in the same room. The mattress was so comfortable. The room was a little small but we spent most of time either on balcony or sight seeing. I wish I knew the lady's name that checked us in and we talked to many times. She works the afternoon shift. She is so sweet. 4 days was not long enough. The only issue we had (but didn't report it) was the last morning we had no hot water. Hoping to make this a yearly vacation and will stay in the same room (#10). Also we enjoyed playing in the river and tubing. We miss the sound of the river as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful Scenery

The hotel is located right on the river. You can hear and see it from your room. Very serene and quiet. The room was cozy and comfortable. We were right down the street from the village and Chimney Rock Park. The hotel had parking on the premises and really loved their contactless checkin via text message. We did not have to worry about time we arrived- very helpful. Only had 2 issues with this establishment. The wood floors in our room were not very clean, cause our socks got dirty after walking around. The other issue was we had NO HOT WATER that night or the next morning and had to take COLD Showers! The management told us they were having it repaired but would not be fixed til after we left. I don’t fault them for the repair issue, but they did not even offer any kind of discount for the room, just apologized
Porch view outside rooms
River right outside
View of backside Lodge
Looking down River from outside grounds below lodge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, beautiful view, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023