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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC, 28725
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, River View (with Sofabed)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Corner

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Dillsboro

Located in Dillsboro, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Harris Regional Hospital and Southwestern Community College. .This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Western Carolina University and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Gold City Gem Mine.

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Dillsboro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Dillsboro? This hotel has 650 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 650 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

PAUL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at this hotel for about 4 years. It no longer should have a 9.0 rating. The toilet seat had stains on it i had to disinfect before using. There were stains on floor in front of toilet that looked like someone missed the tiolet whilte urinating. The shower was dirty. This bathroom was not cleaned. Hot water for oatmeal was warm. Had to throw away. Sausage patties were way over down in microwave. Hard to cut. The worst part of breakfast was the seats .ALL tbe seats were so badly worn n stained At the tables i refused to sit in one. The hightop tables had slightly newer seats that didnt show as much wear. I showed pictures to front desk when I left. I had already gotten a late checkout approved when I checked in. Thought i might have to stay a second night. Well there was no way i was going to stay in this room again. So i checked out early in tbe morning. What a shame. This was a 9.0 rating previously. Not anymore. I informed the staff when I left and showed pictures. Already filled out a Best Western survey . I sometimes book directly with them but in a rush if i cant talk i use the hotels .com app. I was hoping someone from the hotel staff would have called me today to follow up. Oh well this hotel is on the same river thst I am buildimg a house on. I had my quest stay here in the past. Not anymore
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and attentive staff. Morning Breakfast was very good and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exactly as we booked it. The hotel is great, clean, and friendly staff. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Beautiful hotel and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed here years ago and you can see the age on the property now. The pillows are horrible. Bedding feels old. The citrus hygiene products are not pleasant smelling. The towels are old. The whole place needs a revamp.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we noticed that our room only had one luggage stand so we asked that another be brought to us, which was delivered within the hour. Also, two things were faulty when we arrived in our room. The issues were no heat control of the a/c - heater unit and no control of the TV. Two important items when staying close to a week and when it is freezing outside. The staff worked with me to resolve both issues by early in the next day. PS: The BW had just changed to Spectrum Cable the day before
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saravanan, San Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
116 was a wonderful room, beautiful view of the river, nice pool, great gathering spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and welcoming but the room was very hot( I turned it down to 58 degrees) and the doors slamming and people being loud in the hallways kept me from getting good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not eat the breakfast. There were only 2 hangers, we were there for a week & had lots of clothes to hang up. I went to the desk & asked for more, she simply said nope, dont have any. Very rude.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean property, kind and helpful staff. It’s not the newest but it’s well kept. The river views are lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view beside the river. Wonderful breakfast. Easy in and out and convenient to the Polar Express. Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susan is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
River was a nice touch. Relaxing. Very clean. Breakfast tasted like home cooking which is rare in continental breakfast items. Bed and pillows very comfy. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect. The river view here is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025