Inn By The River

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Room options

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Room, Multiple Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Ground Floor

Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Located on the ground floor
Pet friendly
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

West Forks

At Inn By The River you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Kennebec River and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from West Forks Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Riverside Pub, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this West Forks hotel include Moxie Falls and Appalachian Trail.

What's nearby

  • West Forks Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Moxie Falls - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Appalachian Trail - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Moxie Pond - 19 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pleasant Pond Mountain - 29 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennebec River Pub & Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hawk's Nest Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boatman's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪West Forks Lodge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rachel's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Inn By The River

Riverfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Inn By The River. Free self parking is available.

This West Forks hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Inn By The River offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Pub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • 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.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 March to 5 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Inn River West Forks
River West Forks
Inn River The Forks
Inn River
River The Forks
Inn By The River Hotel
Inn By The River West Forks
Inn By The River Hotel West Forks

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Inn By The River?

Yep, Inn By The River has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

What makes Inn By The River a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Inn By The River.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Inn By The River?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Inn By The River?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from March 31 until April 5.

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

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

Inn By The River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in super late and the innkeeper was accomodating to our late arrival needs. Quaint, cute place with awesome iced mocha coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very busy but made time to talk and visit with you . The available Bar and excellent restaurant are a big plus. It’s an Inn by the river, but they made you feel like you were home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erasmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people, nice rooms, beautiful area. One rooms AC did not cool well, so 4 star
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Stopover on our way to Quebec. What a warm welcome. Felt right at home. Beautiful view. Great cocktails. Very friendly staff. Very clean. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful personnel. A bug problem was disconcerting. Flies and lady bugs prevalent in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. The Inn, while a bit dated, is very charming and comfortable. The food was excellent and the staff very pleasant. Great value and if we had had more time there is lots to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the inn were all incredible, the first time they met you they greeted you with your name and all the staff always knew who you were anytime they saw you. They were always happy and cheerful toward all of there guests. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice clean and tidy. We also ate at the hotel and the food was wonderful. This was a wonderful place to stay, my wife and I actually had extended our stay because we liked it so much. Thank you to all the wonderful staff that work there, we can't wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right by the fast moving river. Restaurant on site. Super friendly wait staff. Good info on nearby hikes .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and homey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms and comfy beds. Food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay poor breakfast
Very comfortable rooms with good view of river. Nice staff. Very disappointed in breakfast. Base on price and marketing they could remedy the continental breakfast quite easily
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay at a small inn. Greeted by friendly staff who went out of their way to accommodate requests. There are no televisions in the rooms, so it's nice and quiet. There's a shared mini fridge and microwave for guests and coffee is always on. Close to beautiful hikes, just ask for a list of local sights. Fine dining at the Inn overlooking the sunset on the Kennebec River or a fun pub, Boatmans, owned by the same folks just down the road for Tuesday taco night and ping pong. The king bed was deliciously comfortable, the shower and jacuzzi in-room were perfect. All in all a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Siddhartha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the river, deers come in during the morning time, staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location , but so close to excellent trail walks … right on the river as the title suggests … All staff excellent … a pleasure to have stayed there ..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here!
We loved staying at Inn By The River. Everyone was so friendly, guests and staff and the food and drink in the bar and restaurant were great. The location was fabulous with wonderful hiking trails nearby. Although it was a bit of a drive to get to Grand Falls, it was definitely worth the time. One of the highlights of our monthlong exploration of the NE.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and it was great being able to order our dinner after we arrived! A very delicious dinner! Breakfast was also available and it was very delicious! The server/host was very nice and helpful with any questions we had about the area. Just a very nice overall place to stay! Loved having a door from our room go right onto the front porch. My hubby and I ate our meals on the porch while we could watch and hear the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021