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Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful garden retreat at this Virginia property, perfectly positioned for exploring the area's breathtaking natural attractions.

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 (Natural Bridge)
The garden setting at Relax Inn offers a tranquil base near Natural Bridge Zoo and Natural Bridge State Park. Guests connect with complimentary WiFi and self-parking, while pet owners appreciate the dedicated off-leash area for their four-legged companions.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Natural Bridge is home to Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Natural Bridge State Park and James River, while Virginia Safari Park and Natural Bridge Zoo are popular area attractions. Jefferson National Forest and George Washington National Forest are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Natural Bridge travel guide
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4852 South Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA, 24578

What's nearby

  • Close up of Rocky Mountain Elk walking across gravel road
    Virginia Safari Park
    1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Natural Bridge Rock Formation National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Rockbridge County, Virginia Limestone Bridge Gorge
    Natural Bridge State Park
    3 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Virginia Military Institute
    Virginia Military Institute
    15 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Washington and Lee University
    15 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • VMI Museum
    16 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scotto's Pizza & Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • The Pink Cadillac Diner
    19 min walk
  • Great Valley Farm Brewery
    5 min drive
  • Natural Bridge General Store
    5 min drive
  • Colonial Express Cafe
    5 min drive

About this property

Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81

Hotel near Virginia Safari Park
Located close to Natural Bridge Zoo and Natural Bridge State Park, Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 boast comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium 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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Relax Inn Natural Bridge
Relax Natural Bridge
Relax Inn
Relax Inn Natural Bridge
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Natural Bridge
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel Natural Bridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 located?

Situated in Natural Bridge, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Virginia Safari Park, Natural Bridge Zoo, and Natural Bridge State Park. James River and Jefferson National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location for a quick nights stay. Convenient diner next door, Pink Cadillac. It was nice not having to drive for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Amenities
Attentive staff. Quaint and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could use some upkeep and updates. Was clean and comfortable. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything i was doing,but far enough away from city noise and no second floor noise like other motels i e stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darlene H

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small rooms, great value.

For the price they charge if you just need a place to sleep for the night, the room was clean and I really appreciated that the windows opened and there was an exhaust fan in the bathroom. There was a nice refrigerator and microwave and the television had many channels. It is an old building and is in desperate need of updating. The room was the smallest hotel room I've ever been in, but it worked for a place to sleep and the price was right. The front desk was accommodating. The neighborhood seemed very safe. Just be aware it's very old and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We ended up here as there were no rooms available in Lynchburg. I do not usually stay in out of the way motels. This was not a great place but the rooms were clean and the personnel friendly and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cather

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

A+ stop

Staff was very helpful upon arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was clean and we were too exhausted from travel to notice the rest until too late for our one night stay. There was no one at check-in for a couple of minutes. I felt unwelcome and afraid to try to find them for issues. Dirty bathtub, walls & ceiling in disrepair, nasty microwave with food debris. Ancient equipment. It’s like they didn’t even try to make it tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Clean room

Older hotel ,room was clean and fairly priced.would stay with them again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

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

Bates motel type of place

It’s kinda of sketchy , but great staff made my stay safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect place for staying overnight. Very very friendly. Clean room. Quiet. The best place I've ever seen for parking with a big trailer!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
better than expected for the price. It was clean. Everything worked. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Value

We stayed here for a night it was a half way point of are trip and wanted to go see the History of land Bridge the room was clean and all linens were great it is an older hotel so did show signs of being a 30-40 year old motel but for the money this was a great spot to sleep for the night after spending the Day at the State Park 3 mins down the road!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Amenities
No Shower is unacceptable. Since I book the cheapest motel possible, I have low expectations. I expect cosmetic issues. I consider it a plus, when they have a microwave & fridge. A good view is an unexpected plus. But wi-fi is a must. This place had all those. So, I was pleasantly surprised. I was looking to making this one of my favorites. But in the morning, I found out that the sink leaked (P trap must have had a hole.) So, the floor gets wet when water went down the drain. When I turned the knobs for the shower, nothing came out. I turned both the hot and cold on full for over 20 seconds and nothing came out. Funny thing was that I heard the sound of lots of water rushing through pipes. Just not 1 drop out the shower head. I would guess, water was spraying somewhere, just not in the shower. I didn’t bother to complain. I just will not come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean. Bed was very comfortable, but very noisy. No phone in room. Needed a second trash can. Overall good 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stopped spur.of the moment off the side of road. Hubby felt drained. We checked in with no problems or advance notice. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Romy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall okay for one night ! The AC unit is quiet, the room has a reclining chair plus a desk with chair. The vanity is slow draining and the tub shows it’s age.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman at the front desk was very nice. The room didn't look that bad at first but the TV didn't work, There was no coffee maker, and there was mold on the shower curtain, and someone spilled something in the mini fridge and no one cleaned it up. I got on my phone and made another reservation at a better hotel not to far away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel. Stayed in upstairs queen room. Mini fridge, but no microwave. Advertised tub in room, only walk in shower. TV would turn on, yet no picture. When picture came on it took 20 minutes to boot a small segment of the movie/show. Informed management, but was not fixed. Internet extremely slow. If you are wanting a place to sleep and a hot shower with no frills, this is a good place at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Easy access from the interstate and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had to wait almost an hour for someone to showup to sign in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing could park next to door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down not like pictures. No one was there to check me in. I waited an hour called hotel several times no answer . Finally found another guest who was able to contact owner so I could check in . Room smelled and tub in bathroom was sinking into floor . Will not be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing was pleasant here. Dirty sheets, floor etc. Paid for a queen bed but got a double.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were awesome views of the mountains and staff was super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023