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RELAX INN

2.0 star property
Riverfront motel in Rural Retreat with free parking

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RELAX INN combines rustic charm with modern comfort in a serene natural setting. Travelers appreciate the free self parking and can use the area shuttle to visit nearby attractions like Davis Valley Winery and Rural Retreat Lake without transportation worries.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
7253 Lee Hwy, 17, Rural Retreat, VA, 24368

What's nearby

  • Davis Valley Winery - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences - 11 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Lincoln Theatre - 13 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Hungry Mother State Park - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Joey’s Country Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

RELAX INN

Motel near Jefferson National Forest
Located close to Davis Valley Winery and Rural Retreat Lake, RELAX INN has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, luggage storage, and an off-leash area
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at RELAX INN include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Mini fridges and microwaves
  • 39-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 mi
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 25 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 25 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

RELAX INN Motel
RELAX INN Rural Retreat
RELAX INN Motel Rural Retreat

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAX INN pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 25 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at RELAX INN?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at RELAX INN?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RELAX INN?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RELAX INN located?

Situated on a river, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Jefferson National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Davis Valley Winery. Rural Retreat Lake and Wythe Raceway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

RELAX INN Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

5.6

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just stayed the night to go fishing the next morning so it was good for what we needed it for. The two people that I spoke to when checking in were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked leaving and knowing I will never return. A $50 damage fee and check out inspection.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches was everywhere and white stains on the comforters. Hair all over the sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No maintance men. Stayed 8 days and thats with faucet dripping, ac dripping
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

I booked the room for two nights and I knew the room wasn't going to be great with a 7.6 out of 10 rating. I did not expect The room just smell like smoke. I open the door. The room was Dingy, dark And completely unappealing. There were blue sheets on the bed. Make me wonder if they were clean. The bathroom was in disrepair and had cracks on every wall. The lamp had no lampshade, and the power strip may be a Code violation. After about 20 minutes of deciding, if I could stay one night and check out in the morning since it was late, I decided to just walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and the staff were very friendly. Bed was great. Even for an older motel. It was well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not very nice rooms. Great staff though
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nohelia

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

Habitación limpia

Habitación limpia, solo tapado el lavabo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

William

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

Very friendly and professional staff!

I was able to get a good price through Hotels.com after car trouble. Bernard (?) greeted me and was very friendly and accommodating and Angela the manager had a heart of gold. She was very professional and kind to me and other customers. The property has been dramatically improved in the 4 months they have run the place. The exterior was painted recently to brighten the experience. New refrigerator with large frozen area; nice microwave; larger TV with direct TV and lots of channels. Clean towels; colorful sheets and comforter like you would have at home. Parked at your door. Two gas stations and restaurants a few minutes walk away. Safe, well lit, secure. All you needed in your very clean room. Yes it wasn’t perfect maybe; but clean and homelike feel and a low price and you could tell they cared and were improving the physical appearance. Angela and Bernard (i think) were delightful and instantly were my friends. They have a car repair guy that comes to the motel and pizza delivery available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Roaches

Room was very small for a family room with zero amenities. Room had roaches even in the refrigerator After just killing a few and seeing more we left and did not stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just don’t do it, the room was dirty, it smelled, and there was actually a bullet hole in our window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just don’t do it, the room was dirty, it smelled, and there was actually a bullet hole in our window.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it and loved the lady in the office she was sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love these people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
These people are amazing and have done such an awesome job remodeling the place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s cheap, comfortable beds, the employees were personable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
These guys are awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk were amazing! Extremely friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately, that’s where the good experience ended. This is a very old motel that is in serious need of maintenance. I don’t even know where to begin. Smoke alarm was missing, dead bugs all over the walls, floor, sinks, tub, and furnishings, bathtub is missing hardware, room smelled smoky, broken and missing tiles, etc. Bed appeared to be clean and comfortable, and I guess that is what was important. Didn’t expect much for $59 to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Janelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Philip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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