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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to Southwestern Community College and Harris Regional Hospital, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites provides free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 386
AED 436 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Corner

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View, Corner

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Corner Two Queen Suite with River View

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Corner Two Queen Suite with River View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mobility Communication Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Mobility Communication Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a desk with a lamp.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of trees through the window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Dillsboro, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites is in the mountains and on a river. Gold City Gem Mine and Oconaluftee Indian Village are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby. Visit our Dillsboro travel guide
Map
248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC, 28725

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a forested valley with large rocks in the water.
    Tuckasegee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    11 min drive - 13.5 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    21 min drive - 25.4 km
  • A train traveling through a forested area with a river.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    21 min drive - 33.0 km
  • A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    25 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • El Patron
    10 min drive
  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    10 min drive
  • Cook Out
    10 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

  • Hotel near Western Carolina University
  • Located close to Southwestern Community College and Harris Regional Hospital, Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites provides free full breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a garden and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an elevator
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 65 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

As of 18 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites on 31 August 2026 start from AED 386, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

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

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Southwestern Community College, Harris Regional Hospital, and Western Carolina University. Gold City Gem Mine and Harrahs Cherokee Casino are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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