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Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27

2.5 star property
Mountain retreat with the perfect balance of tranquility and practicality - free WiFi keeps travelers connected while 24-hour staff ensures a smooth stay

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains. - Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 (Wartburg)
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Travelers find peaceful surroundings at Scenic River Inn By OYO Wartburg Hwy 27, nestled in the mountains. The property offers a quiet atmosphere with practical amenities like free WiFi and self-parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 for assistance at any hour.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a microwave, and a mirror.

Comfort Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a blue wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Wartburg, Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 is in the mountains and in a state park. Frozen Head State Park and Obed Wild & Scenic River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Oak Ridge and Oak Ridge Art Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center or Fairfield Glade Racquet Center. Visit our Wartburg travel guide
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915 Main St, Wartburg, TN, 37887

What's nearby

  • A large, castle-like building with a parking lot in front.
    Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
    19 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Roane State Community College - Morgan County Higher Education Center
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Solomon Park and Civic Center
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Windrock Park Campground
    28 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Turkey Creek Shopping Center
    49 min drive - 42.9 miles

Restaurants

  • SONIC Drive In
    9 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    10 min walk
  • Subway
    12 min walk
  • Tokyo Grill Buffet
    14 min walk
  • Hardee's
    11 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

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 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Frozen Head State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Obed Wild & Scenic River and Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Watts Bar Lake is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 Reviews

5.8

6.6

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The air conditioning was great. Staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they provided soap, shampoo and conditioner, but the room itself was a lot nicer than you would expect from the outside view of the motel. Overall for 70$ a night, its hard to beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Hidden gem

This is a gem find right in Wartburg. Shopping to do some research at Frozen Head State Park. The staff was very helpful and polite and was a pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an old motel but kept up. To my surprise the room was up to date and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The inside of the inn really counts!

Scenic river is the only place to stay in Wartburg. Unit #8 is clean inside and looks newly painted with new flooring. The mattresses need updating. The family who runs the inn are friendly. The outside of the inn needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
friendly staff, reasonably quiet area even though it was just off a major highway, walking distance to a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ac unit was hard to control. Hot water took time to surface. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon check in, the owner told me I needed to pay an additional $40 for a third person. I stated that I didn’t realize they charged for kids. The owner then questioned me about their ages to the point I offered to show my son’s drivers license. Then, when entering my room after check in my kids discovered dead bugs on the floor. They were very upset and concerned the room was not clean. I went to the office and spoke with the owner. He came immediately and picked up the bugs and said it was no big deal. I explained that my kids were freaking out and we would not be staying there as the room was not clean. He offered to clean the room and then give a new room but at that point the damage was done. He basically laughed in my face and told me I would not be getting a refund. I honestly would have been fine just exiting the situation if the owner had not been so arrogant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, and well cap and would definitely recommend !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family managing it was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms softest beds I slept in all week as I travel for work definitely recommend to give it a shot the family who runs it was so helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The odor in the room was overwhelming. When we opened the door to Room 14, the smell was so bad it nearly made my wife vomit. It had a strong, stale odor reminiscent of a room rented by the hour, as if previous guests had left behind heavy body odor and poor hygiene. On top of that, there was a separate, unmistakable mildew smell that suggested serious cleanliness and moisture issues. We did not unpack a single item. We immediately left the room, returned to the front desk, and turned in the key. Despite the condition of the room and the fact that we did not stay, the manager on duty refused to issue a refund, which was both shocking and unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

Small town vibe

I was driving through driving from California to Virginia. Very cute spot very well priced. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Aimee

It took a while for warm water and it was sporadic, and the covers of the box springs where stained and dirty, she gave us a deal so it equals out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water unless the water ran for 20 minutes and there was no water pressure. The toilet area was so small I could hardly sit on the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hard Bed Not So Clean

There was spiderwebs by the shower. Three spiders in there. The shower was dirty. Bed was way to hard felt like I was laying on pavement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

clifford

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was difficult, due to the night shift receptionist not speaking good english, but thanks to a phone call to manager (made by said receptionist), all was sorted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water .no tv.the bed was hard as a rock .it was terrible. We left .went to another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs! Do NOT STAY HERE! Walked into the room and it was absolutely disgusting! Looked on the bed and found bed bugs. Took the pillow to the office told them we were not staying and left. Thankfully we did not take anything into the room. Just disgusting place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Don't stay unless you have no other choice!

The rooms are very outdated. The towels and sheets were stained and dingy. Not sure if the bath mat towel was even washed! The only good thing about the room was that he air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refused to honor my service dog. Had to call my credit card company to get my money back for the stay. Absolutely the rudest staff ive ever ran into. They yelled at me and ripped up my receipts told me no refund and to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025