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Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $112
$99 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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248 WBI Drive, Dillsboro, NC, 28725
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson County Green Energy Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
(66 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(41 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Jackson County Green Energy Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 21 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪South of Philly - ‬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 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place to stay. Nice rooms ,nice pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the stay, plan to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the river view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is conveniently located and the rooms have some good river views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location by the river was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing setting. Enjoyed watching the kayakers go past on the rapids. Most comfortable beds on our trip. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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4th time to stay here, we always enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is my second stay at this super relaxing hotel. You have beautiful river views out the back with pool and hot tub. The room was clean and spacious. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in town to visit Western Carolina front desk. Staff was extremely helpful on recommend recommendations for restaurants in the area as we arrived on a Sunday night and a lot of things were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience amazing customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location on the Tuckasegee River and a short drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The outdoor space, overlooking the stream, were beautiful and comfortable. The common spaces and our room were clean. The breakfast was great and staff were helpful and friendly. Very enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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This property serves a great breakfast with a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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BREAKFAST WAS GREAT The view was very nice LOCATION was scenic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the outdoor area overlooking the river. Very peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a beautified property set right in the river. Will definitely stay again. Staff was friendly. Only complaint was TV in the room was not working properly but only being there for one night it wasn’t a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A+++++Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was wonderful and very clean with awesome staff. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love the location and the river . The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A*++++ Amazing hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, friendly staff, comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in a wonderful area right next to the river The View was wonderful breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026