A stay at American River Inn places you in the heart of Georgetown, and within 14 minutes by car from Auburn State Recreation Area. .This bed & breakfast is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Henningsen Lotus Park and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from South Fork of the American River.
Auburn State Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
South Fork of the American River - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles
Henningsen Lotus Park - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - 20 min drive - 12.9 miles
Coloma Schoolhouse - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles
Getting around
Auburn/Conheim Station - 34 min drive
Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
‪hotel california - ‬54 min drive
‪Red Rooster Burgers & Brew - ‬9 min drive
‪Georgetown Hotel & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪Rosie’s - ‬16 min drive
‪Royal Dragon - ‬4 min walk
About this property
American River Inn
American River Inn offers 16 accommodations with bathrobes and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Georgetown bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a hot tub.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have bathrobes and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a reception hall.
At American River Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
American River Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Hot tub
Family friendly
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Conference center
Outdoors
Garden
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.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1853
Designated smoking areas
Reception hall
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
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Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Portable fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 3 to February 5:
Dining venue(s)
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Hot tub
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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
Property is also known as
American River Inn Georgetown
American River Inn
American River Georgetown
The Historic American River Hotel Georgetown
American River Inn Georgetown
American River Inn Bed & breakfast
American River Inn Bed & breakfast Georgetown
American River Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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If you’re visiting Georgetown for its history, the American River Hotel is the perfect place to stay. A stunning building, with an interior to match. Every room is unique and charming. The owner/innkeeper and his mother are truly gracious hosts.
John
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura
Nov 8, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was really delicious and the girl who cooked it for us was very sweet!! The room did have cobwebs and they didn’t provide any shampoo, conditioner, or soap, which would’ve been nice to know. Overall good stay.
Fun historic home turned hotel in historic Sierra town
Very nice innkeeper.
Perry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great historical stay
Great historical stay with many interesting pieces inside. Staff was great and accommodating. Some slight disrepair in the bathroom, and the enclosed yard, which could be very enjoyable, was not well maintained, so did not present an environment to relax outside. Still a great and unique stay that harkens back to the old bed and breakfast.
We didn’t read the fine print about the 6 pm check in time. We arrived after midnight. The proprietor was very kind and accommodating despite us having woken her up out of her sleep to check us in.
I highly rate this B&B. They were very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic. The Inn is decorated really well and is very charming. I loved it.
This is a gem of a historical building, located in a quaint and friendly gold rush town, that still features many authentic buildings from the 1850’s. The hotel is charming, and the owner and staff are very welcoming
We were upgraded to a suite and allowed late checkout so we could watch the football game.
The hosts were lovely. The decor was charming. We loved the American River Inn!
If you want to experience a Gold Rush Hotel, the American Inn is it! Authentic right down to the floorboards. The owner is super friendly and breakfast was world-class. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Every staff member was extremely welcoming and sweet. We loved our Library room, the decor theoughout the whole buidling was beautiful, and every second there was amazing!