Elk River Hotel & Cafe

2.5 star property

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Fountain
Hemlock Glamping Dome | Private kitchen
The Walnut Glamping Dome
Deluxe House | Living area
Deluxe House | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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616 Main St, Sutton, WV, 26601
  • Place, Sutton Dam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Flatwoods Outlet Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sutton Lake Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

The Star (Queen) Main House

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Lily Pond - Carriage House Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, River View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Walnut Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hemlock Glamping Dome

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Chestnut Glamping Dome

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe House

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

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About the area

Sutton

A stay at Elk River Hotel & Cafe places you in the heart of Sutton, just a 3-minute walk from Sutton Library and within a 5-minute drive of Elk River. .This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sutton Dam and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Braxton County Memorial Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Sutton Dam - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flatwoods Outlet Mall - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mountain Lakes Ampitheatre - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sutton Lake Marina - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bee Run Swimming Area - 16 min drive - 12.7 km

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

Riverfront guesthouse with a restaurant and a bar
Elk River Hotel & Cafe offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
At Elk River Hotel & Cafe, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Elk River Hotel & Cafe has a restaurant on site.

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

  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

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

Elk River Hotel & Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Room smelled musky and moldy, had to get a candle from front desk. Bathroom floor, tub and sink had black hair every where. Booked for two nights only stayed one .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CATHERINE, SAYREVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Gorgeous, historical home!

Loved this place! Beautiful, with friendly hosts & very accomodating! Love how the character of the home has been maintained. Clean & definitely somewhere we would come back to!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Nicely redone old home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice glamping dome. First time staying in one. The town of Sutton has lots of history. Very quiet area. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wish they would have had more dining hours and a bar area for sitting outside to enjoy tje summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ester

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

Great find in the middle of nowhere

Older house turned bnb not far from flat woods monster museum and big foot museum. Nicest place in the area of like 500 people. Food decent and prices okay. House creaks like it's old which it is. Gorgeous wood work. Nice outdoor places. Overall happy to stay on our way through WV.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A hidden gem

Good location to enjoy the Elk River and Lake nearby. Sutton as a town is trying to revitalize, and this hotel having a restaurant is very important. Meals were well prepared and thoughtful, and concerned about dietary restrictions. The historic hotel is full of architectural details of a more gilded age. We stayed on the Rainflower Suite and it was a good value for the price by far. Excellent value for the money.
Lovely building
Dinner side salad
Parlor dining
The guest suites
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Traveling through

We were traveling through the area and picked this hotel using Google maps and Hotels.com. We stayed in the carriage house, Lake room with a king bed. It was comfortable. We had dinner in the cafe. Very good food. Quiet, comfortable, interesting area. The 2 women running it were very helpful. Since it's a small staff, don't arrive before 4pm or you might have to wait. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

Nice getaway in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia!!

This quaint Inn offers a nice getaway in Wild Wonderful West Virginia!! My sister and I stayed in the Birdsong Suite (2 rooms/beds). Not the Greenbrier of course but a lovely place with helpful, hospitable staff. The Cafe’s meals (though limited) were delicious. A nice getaway location or nice place to stay when traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

John, Franklin

Travelled with partner
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

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

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025