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Reviews of The River Inn 2 stars

45176 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA 93271, United States

#59 of 59 hotels in Three Rivers

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 277 hotel reviews

5.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.0

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    5.8

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Its very cheap motel but price is high for that kind of service :((

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    6.0
    Good place for the price. The staff is nice and the location excellent. Not the cleanest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The carpet was pretty dirty and only one of the two showers were working. The toilets and sinks were also quite dirty (my wife had to sanitize and clean them when we arrived). I understand that it is probably unrealistic to clean the entire house after every guest, but the bathrooms and sinks really needed to be cleaned, and they really need to vacuum the carpets more often.

    It was really close to Sequoia, only a mile away. The two bedroom cottage was large and included a kitchen with a stove and oven, although we only used the fridge and microwave. Pretty hard to beat for the price. The staff was nice and did offer to vacuum clean some areas that we asked.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed wasn’t very comfortable

    The location so close to Sequoia National Park. Rooms were clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    7.0
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are clean but could use a little TLC. Paint caulking etc

    Location is supreme!! Next to Sequoia entrance

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty behind the night stand and beds. We only seen it due to finding outlets for phone Thought it was a little expensive for what you get.

    It was a decent hotel. I wish it was a little more updated. I loved the screen door. Couldn’t open the window due to the ripped screen

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location was good

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is well worn, with very basic accommodations for the price.

    The location is very close to the national park entrance . The balcony is a pleasant place to enjoy the evening.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    7.0
    Nice place for nice price 🙂
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing worth mentioning.

    The office lady was very nice and kind🙂. The room was spacious, clean and 1 hour from General Sherman tree parking. There is also a cute bar/grocery shop/restaurant right next to the motel, where we had delicious dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It needs a little refreshing & maintenance. Bath towels and bedding are pretty used up. Wall lights did not work.

    Perfect location!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is dated… it doesn’t look nor smell clean.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the closest accomodations to the sequoia park, but there's still about an hour worth of driving because of uphill switchback road. There are not really any shops or food options nearby (ended up grocery shopping at Chevron). Room is dark, has a bit of a smell and felt a bit damp. Shower was stained (old) hopefully not moldy and there was used towel left (apparently the staff forgot to take it, but there were some more clean ones)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I got here at 11 pm after driving far and there was no one there to give me a key which was fine but there was a note saying I had to drive to another hotel to pick up my key which was 12 minutes back in the direction I had came from originally. There are only 10 rooms in this inn they could’ve seen I wasn’t getting there before 9pm and sent me a email or message letting me know to stop at this other hotel before I arrived then I had to drive 12 min to the hotel and 12 minutes back just for a key and when I get inside, the room was okay except for the bathroom it was impossible to put the water in the shower to a good temperature I twisted the dial and it was either way too cold or way too hot. There was a bunch of mold on the ceiling as well. I’m sure people could have a better experience but it was annoying to have to drive an extra 25 min just for a key when they could’ve just communicated that.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    6.0
    Acceptable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’d call it a hiking hotel not super clean but just acceptable for what you’re expecting shower off after muddy weather. Sleep and leave

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    5.0
    Place is okay for emergency stay but not worth it otherwise.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of the room. There were ants in the bathroom. Someone left their dirty towel in the bathroom. Bed sheets were very thin and bed base was very dirty. I booked a king bed instead they gave me two queen.

    Location is amazing and very close to the national park entrance.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its old a little filty

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    7.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t clean

    The position near the sequoia national park was good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    5.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tvs had 2 remotes and no instructions on how to program, how to use. Took 10 min to figure out how to turn on TV and get channels. Had to choose correct port and use correct remote to do so, then switch remote for changing channels. Ugh. Also ants all over bathroom floor of "clean" room. Edges of carpet covered in lint buildup. Lots of dust. Heater/ac unit unplugged and about 6 or 7 feet off the floor. Had to climb on a chair to plug it in and to adjust temp (no remote).

    Location was great. Sheets were clean. Staff was friendly

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs an update

    Basic room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't much around, it might have been better staying a mile up the road, with charger and dining place.

    It was close to the sequoia park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was terrible. The power went off at 11pm and was off till morning. Not very clean. No instructions for TV, couldn't get it working.

    Location was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Better than we were prepared for because of previous feedback.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Renovation needed.

    Good location, room was better than what we expected.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    6.0
    Good location but not a luxurious place, bit tired.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV had issues several bulbs gone. Shower needed some attention.

    Comfy bed good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    It is OK for short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean bathrooms. Change towels every day.

    Bathroom isn't lean. Cabinets in the bathrooms are nasty.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Floors weren't very clean and the rooms show a lot of wear and tear. There's a lack of attention to detail, but again for around $110/night it's effective and comfortable enough.

    Beds were comfortable enough and I slept like a rock. Location is pretty close to park entrance - 10-15 min. Hotel is bare bones but does the job for a low price. Balcony with a valley view is a nice bonus.

    Stayed in December 2023

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