With a stay at Amherst Inn - Virginia in Amherst, you'll be a short 4-minute walk from Amherst County Museum and Historical Society and within 5 minutes by car from Sweet Briar College..This motel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Lower Sweetbriar Lake and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Mary Helen Cochran Library.
Amherst County Museum and Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Virginia University of Lynchburg - 23 min drive - 20.3 miles
Lynchburg City Stadium - 26 min drive - 21.4 miles
Liberty University - 26 min drive - 22.8 miles
Lynchburg College - 28 min drive - 22.0 miles
Getting around
Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 20 min drive
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
The Filling Station - 2 min walk
Loose Shoe Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Baine's Books And Coffee - 7 min walk
Hardee's - 3 min drive
About this property
Amherst Inn - Virginia
Amherst Inn - Virginia offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Amherst Inn
Amherst Inn
Amherst Inn - Virginia Motel
Amherst Inn - Virginia Amherst
Amherst Inn - Virginia Motel Amherst
Amherst Inn - Virginia Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We had a wonderful stay! The shower was small but everything was up-to-date and they thought of everything (even had a small nightlight in the bathroom!)
Emily
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Neal and Family run a wonderful, warm establishment
Great place to stay while visiting the beautiful town of Amherst. Nice room and the staff very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend the Amherst Inn.
It was and overall pleasant experience staying at the Amherst Inn. Manager (Neil) was friendly, accommodating, and helpful with finding good eating establishments. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable and consisted of many
An adorable little roadside inn that goes the extra mile in making guests feel welcome. Lots of goodies in the rooms, a plush blanket, secure and decently quiet!
Recently refurbished--just lovely and every detail so thoughtful from toiletries to snacks and books in the room. Comfy bedding and towels too! Perfect little spot for visiting to town or college and the owner and his family are gracious hosts.
This is our 2nd stay everything was good. Well takem care of and updated. Everthing looks new. The shower is a bit small and the there is no vens in the bathroom for the heat. But aside from that we will keep staying here.
Excellent little motel. You can really tell the owners have worked hard to make the rooms clean and beautiful. There are so many little thoughtful details. You can tell they love their little motel and are putting in the extra effort to make it a special place.