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The River Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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The River Inn sits in the mountains, offering travelers a quiet escape with its garden and terrace. Guests can stay connected with WiFi while enjoying outdoor barbecue grills. The property also provides luggage storage to make exploring the area more convenient.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
45176 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA, 93271

What's nearby

  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Foothills Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Our Place Playground - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Tunnel Rock - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaweah Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Reimers Candies & Gifts - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The River Inn

Motel near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
The River Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All guestrooms at The River Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 27-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3.61 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.61 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel
The River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel Three Rivers

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The River Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The River Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is steps from Sequoia National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Kaweah River and Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The River Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 185 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 1001 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adreis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon check -in the staff was so kind and helpful! Made sure that our stay was comfy and relaxed! Will definitely book again! Thank you River Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Reneè

This place was great for the location and the space to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Felizia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Sequoia National Park
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was refreshing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel stay was fine, older hotel but good for the price and proximity to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Wall outlets by the sink area in the back of roo. just outside the bathroom was not working so we had to move the microwave, coffee maker, and frig towards the front of room which was a hassle. Min staffing so rooms were not cleaned eveyday. Location is great since it's 5 mins drive from Sequoia National Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramonito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient for Sequoia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zdzislaw

Liked: Cleanliness
Unstable WiFi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Huy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor motel.

Old building, smelly, run down, only good thing is it is near the entrance to Sequoia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shu

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathtub had lots of hair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy

This was an average stay. We did have a few ants and the shower was very old and honestly, I wore shoes while in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronika

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night and, since none of the doors in my room had a dead bolt, I worried about my safety. I have seen the chairs in a better condition by the curb, than what I had in my room. The shower was constantly dripping water. None of the draws were ever cleaned or so it looked. The fridge though was full size and worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service when I got there fast service rooms are clean river across beautiful out here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyung

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was fair, but when I tried to check in they were trying to tell me they over booked and was trying to send me to another hotel although I booked a month ahead. When I confronted her all of sudden they had a cancellation. They had towels that I wouldn’t use as a rags, their bed was so springy, slightest movement would shake and rattle.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Amenities
Kind of rundown, but adequate for our needs. Nothing special.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close proximity to park. Great restaurant close by
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, stained carpet floors, hair on the bed sheets, stairs going to 2nd level was uneven and falling apart. Check-in and check-out was easy/convenient. There was no internet service in town so be sure to print out directions to hotel. They do offer shuttle service to amd from the park. The hotel is way overpriced for what they offer and the condition of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Whelan Lockhart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a older property at the entrance to Sequoia. Clean but worn. Good for a night or two with close access to the park. Staff was very helpful when we arrived later then expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a get what you pay for situation. Well worn trying to be clean but a fail. In this type of situation it's best to go with a chain. This was the only option at the time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria del Pilar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location not very far from the entrance to the National Park but our particular refrigerator did not work and I couldn't figure out how to get the air and or heater working
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dr. James P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

3 nights from hell!1

The property has staff onsite only 3-9 PM. Staff were useless. Couldn’t answer any questions. Room needed an exterminator. Flying bugs, roaches, fleas and a bug a local exterminator couldn’t identify. Was 5 minutes from Sequoia. If I had known I would have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a odd smell and the window air conditioner was not working. The area was having a heat wave. After hiking all day we decided not to stay. Now filing a claim.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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