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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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Terrace/patio
27-inch TV with cable channels
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Exterior
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

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Three Rivers, The River Inn is in a rural area and in the mountains. General Sherman Tree is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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45176 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA, 93271

What's nearby

  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Foothills Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Our Place Playground - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Tunnel Rock - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Crystal Cave - 49 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaweah Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sequoia Coffee Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - ‬20 min walk

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

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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 205 out of 1000 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Felizia

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Reneè

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members at was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christin

It was easy to check-in, easy to check-out, so close to Sequoia NP, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location due to proximity to the park. The space is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harpreet

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were glad to stay at The River Inn as it was just at the foothills of the Sequoia National Park. There was Totem Marketplace next to the inn and it was awesome. The staff was amazing, their food was delicious and had a huge collection of souvenirs. The highlight of our stay was sighting a black bear cub on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Great place to spend the night heading to the Sequoia National Park, but very “rustic”.. is not worth $200 a night, but $100. Great Staff and conveniently located 2 miles away from the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sang

This facility is no good inn. Ants were there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leidy

It did it’s purpose
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was not the worst or best hotel we stayed at on our trip thus far
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean-Louis

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Well localed at the entrance of Sequoia NP, this motel is old and moldy. The shower is unuseful. Nice restaurant in the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after a day in Sequoia NP. The motel was convenient and a short drive to the entrance of the park. Unfortunately it was extremely hot during our stay, but the AC unit inside did its job and kept us cool enough. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

8/10 Good

Ramonito

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

10/10 Excellent

Elsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Communication was great. Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Cristina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, but served our needs. The TV worked, wifi worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This should be a last resort hotel choice. (It was for us as no availability anywhere close) Old mattresses, bedspreads, shower and the loudest a/c unit ready to fall out of the wall. Also, if you check in after 9pm you have to go elsewhere to get your key. On the bright side, you can’t beat the price and we didn’t see any bugs in our room and not terribly far from sequoia natl park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You ever stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in opens 15:00 we arrived 15.15 and waited / called for 30 mins and no luck. Had to carry on our day with a full packed car and when checking in later at 9pm the receptionist didn’t seem to care
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pearl

Liked: Amenities
Super close to Sequoia National Park entrance. Very old motel but it was not dirty inside the room. Plus were the fridge, microwave, and ice machine. Very weird check in after 9pm. You have to stop at the Western Holiday which is about 10 minutes south of River Inn. Good thing I called the inn at 3pm and the lady told me. I called all day but no one picked up til around 3pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
‘twas a very nice stay :) very close to sequoia and only an hour from kings canyon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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