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Elk River Hotel & Cafe

2.5 star property
Riverfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar

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Elk River Hotel & Cafe, by the water, offers spectacular river views. Guests can enjoy the garden, high-speed WiFi, or unwind with a drink at the bar. This tranquil guesthouse's peaceful setting has earned high praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Star (Queen) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Star (Queen) Main House

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Lily Pond (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Lily Pond (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Sycamore - Glamping Dome

The Sycamore - Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Sycamore - Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Walnut Glamping Dome

The Walnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Walnut Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hemlock Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Hemlock Glamping Dome

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Chestnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Chestnut Glamping Dome

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe House | Living area

Deluxe House

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
616 Main St, Sutton, WV, 26601

What's nearby

  • Sutton Dam - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flatwoods Outlet Mall - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Mountain Lakes Ampitheatre - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Sutton Lake Marina - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Bee Run Swimming Area - 16 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elk River Hotel & Cafe by GlampOut Resorts - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Gallo Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elk River Hotel & Cafe

Guesthouse by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Elk River Hotel & Cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
  • Separate dining areas, heating, and limited housekeeping

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Elk River Hotel Cafe
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Sutton
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Guesthouse
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Guesthouse Sutton

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk River Hotel & Cafe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk River Hotel & Cafe located?

Located in the heart of Sutton, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutton Library and Elk River. Sutton Dam is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Elk River Hotel & Cafe Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were beautiful and beds super comfortable! Loved that one of the Braxxie chairs is close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice clean, very friendly staff. The night we started they were fully occupied which required reservations at the on site restaurant, the staff quickly took our reservation and slowed us to book it in the bar. The bar was not attached to the main house but was down next to the river which made for a nice view and surroundings. The food was good served hot and a decent variety on the menu. I would definitely stay here again. One thing to note there is no off street parking and since they were fully booked parking was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the glamping tents. It was a cool experience. Could have been cleaner. It was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So cool! We enjoyed glamping!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Snow room for having a veranda to relax on and easy access to the river to contemplate the beauty of creation. Nice place for the price. Easy check-in and checkout. The hotel decor is gorgeous. Very convenient to the new Elk River Rail trailhead in Gassaway where we biked. We arrived Saturday evening and it was tricky finding a place to park so we were down the block a little ways, but after that we had no issues. The grounds are beautiful but could use some love and care (weeding) and grass removal after mowing.
View from the Snow Room veranda
View from the Snow Room Veranda
Elk River just below hotel
Elk River Rail Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean up kept property in a very small town with little other options. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

You don’t find many fully functional turn of the 20th century homes thoughtfully converted into a boutique hotel. Nicely done!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was awesome except for you might want some light dinner music playing in the background.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Yert Appeal

Glamping in a yert for the first time was good. Lots of space, very comfortable bed and great linens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the rain song room in the back. Very cute and clean, with a balcony that overlooked the river. The staff went over and above with an issue with a neighbor when I requested help. Staff was very friendly and accommodating throughout my stay.I loved the cute dining room for breakfast. It was $10, But that's a good price nowadays. The property is old and the living area of my room got a little warm during the excessively hot day, but plenty cool in the bedroom to sleep. Having an EV charger for free next door was an added bonus. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Renita

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was locked. When we finally reached someone, we were told that it should be unlocked and just go in. The communication was through text so we had to text again and let them know it was definitely locked.and then wait for them to read their text. When they finally responded , they said they could not come unlock the door but would contact someone else. We had to wait more than 30 minutes for someone to come unlock the door. The manager said that he would give us a discount for having to wait. He was nice. We did not get a discount. We have been texting and calling for 2 weeks. After the first reply they have not replied again. The phone remains unanswered. Our credit card has been charged the full original price. Text are not answered. We had a deck. A chair on the deck was broken. The deck was dirty. The TV would not work. They sent someone to fix it. She was nice. She fixed the TV , but it took so long that we were ready for bed by the time it was fixed. We did at least have it for the rest of our stay. The listing says daily housekeeping , but we did not have that and did not have enough towels. Our suite was cold. They said the suite attached to ours had the central air control but we could turn on the wall unit heater in our bedroom. I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty cool place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

By The River

Quaint hotel by the river. Comfortable and quiet. Staff isn’t always on sight. Limited breakfast hours. Staff is friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Amazing Hotel and Restaurant

We had a wonderful time here at Elk River Hotel! The staff was amazing, friendly, and helpful! Beautiful place, clean place, quiet, and comfortable. The Restaurant was delicious! We will be back many times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful dome, lovely breakfast! Very kind staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Very friendly staff and our room was clean and cozy. We felt right at home. If you love small town USA, this is your place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were passing through on our way from Georgia to Ontario and stayed in a very comfortable room in the main building. We also had dinner at the restaurant and the menu was excellent and the food was terrific. If you stay make sure you eat in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and personable. One can tell they want to be accommodating. We had a small problem in the beginning but it was quickly remedied. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. Nice variety, too. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfection.

This place is a gem. We stayed in the basement of the carriage house. Five beds! Worth every penny. Food was well worth the wait! The yurts look great! Service was like family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joan

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

Never Again

Emily was pleasant and informed us there would be no dinner and no breakfast for our B&B stay and were not notified at the time of booking that the chef would be off. Not good. That should have been disclosed. It was our anniversary. The room looked nice upon entry, then we saw the filth. That room hasn’t been dusted in weeks there were cobwebs at the spires(tops) of the 4 poster bed and covering the entire headboard, the bed rails…disgusting. The floor was so filthy, the bottoms of my feet were black 5 minutes after I took my shoes off. The fan was caked with so much filth,I was hesitant to turn it on for fear of dust spewing, so I took it upon myself to take a washcloth and clean the fan. Mopped a path to the bathroom and wore socks until I got in bed. In addition to the fan, dusted the neglected furniture, the baseboards, the door panels. I am highly allergic to dust. It was not an I am highly allergic to dust. We paid $133 for a bed. We were alone in the house. Nothing offered. I would like some sort of compensation or at least a phone call. Joan Hughes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed to be in the Sutton area for a day, and really didn’t expect much - would have settled for so much less for the money, but we were so happy with our dome Glamping experience! The Sycamore dome was spacious, offering a mini-fridge, a private bathroom with shower, and king bed (so comfy). The air conditioned dome was dry and comfortable. Our view of the Elk river was serene; our only regret was that our stay was so short, we didn’t get a chance to explore the area. We loved that the main house offered a full service restaurant and bar, very convenient, and the food was excellent. Glad we took advantage of the complementary breakfast too, it was very good, a nice touch. Here are our few criticisms; parking on the narrow street is tricky, they need more help in the restaurant (but isn’t that the problem everywhere?), and the bathroom in the dome is ready for a deep-cleaning (it was “good-enough”, but should be better). All in all, we really enjoyed this place and with those minor observations, wholeheartedly recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Salmon dinner was delicious. Room is clean and comfortable. Love the furniture. Staff is friendly and capable and work hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner was excellent. The breakfast was average but could have been better. Overall the plave is a fun find. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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