The River Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Photo gallery for The River Inn

Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
27-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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45176 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA, 93271
  • Place, Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Foothills Visitor Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel Rock
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Three Rivers

At The River Inn you'll be within steps of Sequoia National Forest and Kaweah River. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues, a picnic area and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Three Rivers motel include Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

What's nearby

  • Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Foothills Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sequoia Foothills Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Our Place Playground - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Tunnel Rock - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River View Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaweah Coffee Roasters - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Reimers Candies & Gifts - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The River Inn

Motel with free parking, near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
The River Inn offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Three Rivers motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The River Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Three Rivers motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3.61 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.61 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel
The River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel Three Rivers

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The River Inn?

The River Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The River Inn?

Yep, The River Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The River Inn?

No, The River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The River Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The River Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The River Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 216 out of 1000 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Perfectly fine. Good location. Adequate facilities

I see so many negative reviews for this place. I really don’t know what people are expecting. It is a motel in the middle of nowhere close to a national park. The shower works, the (noisy) AC works, the WiFi works, the TV works. The room was not exactly spotless but it was satisfactory . It is not the Ritz but it is perfectly adequate. I used it as a base to explore and a place to crash at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expectations were low but this hotel managed not to live up to them. Where should I start.. Ants in the room, dirty room, cold shower only, extra charge for air conditioning if you’re not in the room etc. Horribly place - do not go if not absolutely critical and nothing else is available.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location due to proximity to the park. The space is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to the park. Room was clean, quiet, and just next to the little river. I would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen, Mission Viejo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, filthy old room, disgusting floor, stain bedsheets, and towels. Very limited outlet and broken light bulbs. Dirty air conditioning filter.. broken microwave. Dirty refrigerator.. broken door knob, outdated shower door and faucet. Definitely never come back and now recommended to anyone to stay at this filthy place. Charge more than what was listed when check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient for Sequoia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvira

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

saveena

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Way too expensive for the quality of the place (old and rundown). It felt really run down and the area seemed a bit sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mitra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shu, Irvine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathtub had lots of hair.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia

Travelled with family

No cups

They provided a coffee maker and coffee pods, but no cups of any kind. There was only one trash can. The carpet had not been vacuumed in a while. Pillows were great and the bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda, Fort Valley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Great place to spend the night heading to the Sequoia National Park, but very “rustic”.. is not worth $200 a night, but $100. Great Staff and conveniently located 2 miles away from the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dr. James P.

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

3 nights from hell!1

The property has staff onsite only 3-9 PM. Staff were useless. Couldn’t answer any questions. Room needed an exterminator. Flying bugs, roaches, fleas and a bug a local exterminator couldn’t identify. Was 5 minutes from Sequoia. If I had known I would have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Huy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor motel.

Old building, smelly, run down, only good thing is it is near the entrance to Sequoia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tommy, southside

Travelled with family
This was an average stay. We did have a few ants and the shower was very old and honestly, I wore shoes while in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ramonito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Reneè

Travelled with partner
This place was great for the location and the space to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely a get what you pay for situation. Well worn trying to be clean but a fail. In this type of situation it's best to go with a chain. This was the only option at the time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mythri

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged extra, I was sent to roam multiple places before I could get to the stay for check in and collecting keys. No clear directions on the address, we ere stranded on a narrow road in the dark with kids for about 2 hours. Cockroaches in the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheng-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025