A stay at Elk River Hotel places you in the heart of Sutton, steps from Elk River and 3 minutes by foot from Sutton Library. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Flatwoods Monster Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sutton Dam.
Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
‪Custard Stand - ‬8 min drive
About this property
Elk River Hotel
Elk River Hotel offers 15 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian guesthouse also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This guesthouse has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Elk River Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Elk River Bar
Things to do
Books
Games
Table tennis
Family friendly
Art supplies
Children's books
Children's games
High chair
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Wedding services
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
On a river
Outdoor furniture
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.
Handrails in stairways
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
7 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 1898
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Elk River Hotel Cafe
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Sutton
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Guesthouse
Elk River Hotel & Cafe Guesthouse Sutton
Elk River Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 309 reviews
10 - Excellent
212
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 309 reviews
8 - Good
47
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 309 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 309 reviews
4 - Poor
14
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 309 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Karen
Jul 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cute place, town is small but hotel was really cute
Although they were a little shorthanded when we were there, the staff went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly for us. The gentleman who made us breakfast was not only a great cook, but was super friendly. This is a great spot to stay, and in this small town is worth supporting
Beautiful location, beautiful dome and amazing service. We really enjoyed our stay and appreciate the wonderful hospitality, especially of the gentleman who cooked breakfast for us and checked us in. He was great. Would love to come back to West Virginia and stay in your cramping dome again.
This was such a cool experience with two of my daughters. Staying in the glamping dome during a rainstorm on a river was amazing. The owner was so incredibly helpful and breakfast was delicious!
What a cool experience sleeping in the Glamping Dome! The room was clean and spacious, and the a/c kept it nice and cool. Hearing the rain hitting the dome at night was nice and relaxing and the gentleman who took us to our room was very nice.
The Hemlock dome was amazing! The staff was friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi was a nice feature. Breakfast was included with the stay. They had sit-down options or carry-out. The dome was beautiful and spacious. The shower had good water pressure. The A/C worked perfectly! It was a beautiful view of the river. We even had a friendly cat who greeted us when we arrived. We would definitely stay here again.
The place is very unique located in a very interesting small town. Check in was quick and easy, staff was very welcoming and friendly. A very good freshly cooked breakfast was served, an unexpected treat. The glamping dome was much roomier than I expected. Very comfortable, it did rain the night we were there so the viewing was not the best but the sleep was excellent.
This was a cute and quaint place to stay. The property offers rooms, suites, and yurts with a bar open on Fridays and Saturdays. You can also walk about a half mile to see the river’s dam and fish if you like. We enjoyed the stay!
The glamping dome was very fun to stay in. We enjoyed it! The breakfast was very hearty and healthy. We'd stay again next time we are in WV.
The Flatwoods Monster and Big Foot Museums are intetesting glimpses into the unique cryptid sightings in WV and are only a few blocks down from the Elk Hotel.
Staff were extremely friendly and the facilities were overall very nice but when we arrived at the room we were staying in, they did not swap out towels with fresh ones. There was a completely used towel from a previous guest in the shower.
Danielle
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kassandra
Feb 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome place to stay. Loved the patio that came with our room. Beautiful views as well.
Francisco, the host, was wonderful; greeting us upon our arrival and preparing a lovely breakfast. Thank you. The walk from our room to the dam was a special plus.
There should be a map of the property in the lobby when you check in, since no one was there to tell us where our room was when we arrived on Wednesday afternoon.
The room was decent and clean, and my wife and I enjoyed sitting out on the deck on Thursday evening.