Name: Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock
Address: 289 Main Street, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, United States of America, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, US
Price range: US$202–US$236 per night
Rating: 8.73

What guests think

Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock draws praise for its peaceful riverside setting with balconies overlooking the water, walkable access to town and the state park, and an old-school, rustic charm that many find cozy and relaxing.

Rooms tend to be small but comfortable, with some guests noting thin walls and occasional noise from neighboring TVs or the air conditioning. Cleanliness is often praised, though there are recurring reports of dirty floors, pests, and maintenance quirks like ill-fitting doors. Service is friendly with easy self check-in, but a few stays were affected by hot-water outages, and rooms generally lack microwaves. Best for travelers who value relaxed mountain-town vibes over modern frills.

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8

Victoria

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located right on the river. You can hear and see it from your room. Very serene and quiet. The room was cozy and comfortable. We were right down the street from the village and Chimney Rock Park. The hotel had parking on the premises and really loved their contactless checkin via text message. We did not have to worry about time we arrived- very helpful. Only had 2 issues with this establishment. The wood floors in our room were not very clean, cause our socks got dirty after walking around. The other issue was we had NO HOT WATER that night or the next morning and had to take COLD Showers! The management told us they were having it repaired but would not be fixed til after we left. I don’t fault them for the repair issue, but they did not even offer any kind of discount for the room, just apologized

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and bathrooms as clean, but several report issues such as dirty floors, dead bugs or roaches, and dust under beds. Standards appear inconsistent across stays.

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10

Michael

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a rear deck that that overlooked the beautiful Broad River with a view of Chimney State Park.

6

Gail

28 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was great! Problem found roaches in bathroom!

10

Tina

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. It is everything we hoped for! Quiet, clean, relaxing, walkable and most important….safe. Owners were friendly. Check in and out could not have been easier. Room had everything we needed. Great getaway!!

8

Victoria

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located right on the river. You can hear and see it from your room. Very serene and quiet. The room was cozy and comfortable. We were right down the street from the village and Chimney Rock Park. The hotel had parking on the premises and really loved their contactless checkin via text message. We did not have to worry about time we arrived- very helpful. Only had 2 issues with this establishment. The wood floors in our room were not very clean, cause our socks got dirty after walking around. The other issue was we had NO HOT WATER that night or the next morning and had to take COLD Showers! The management told us they were having it repaired but would not be fixed til after we left. I don’t fault them for the repair issue, but they did not even offer any kind of discount for the room, just apologized

10

Cindy

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean! Rooms are small but have the necessities that you need many fridge coffee maker but just know they do not have microwave s. Balcony was great. Rooms back up to water! Only thing is there was a gap at the bottom of the front door. Just put a towel in front and keeps little crawlers out and door to balcony wouldn't lock. Location is great!

6

Ryan

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was just ok. Too many dead bugs throughout the room. Under the bed was filthy.

8

Melissa

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean, beautiful view, close to everything.

8

Jennifer

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old hotel with charm. Clean and nice bedding. Great location with private balcony overlooking the river stream. Also walking distance to local shops and eateries.

10

Kathy

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, including the bedding. The bathroom was very clean. The location is perfect. You have the beautiful, peaceful river right behind you and the gift shops and restaurants are a short walk away. We enjoyed our stay.

10

Reynaldo

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

liked staying at this property because everything is ready when you arrive and it has a very nice view and everything is clean.

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Rooms

Rooms are small and cozy with comfortable beds and balconies over the river; views are a highlight. Noise can carry through thin walls and, for some, loud A/C units; rooms typically do not include microwaves.

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Brad

30 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was super friendly, room was small but very cozy

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RICHARD

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

was not what i expected ;backdoor would not lock 'no micrawave just not good

10

Laurie

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place. Bed was super awesome. Big and comfy. If I could live there I would 😊 Loved the little balcony on room 8 with the water sounds.

10

Cody

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot by the creek. The view from the balcony was great and peaceful. The one complaint is the walls are really thin, so you can hear everything. If you have kids, they may have a hard time sleeping at first until the tvs go off. Other than that, really nice stay!

8

gerald

7 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walls are paper thin and our neighbors left their tv on all night which was behind our head. We tried sleeping the other way but we could still hear it. We could hear everything they said and every foot step they took. Could you post a note in the rooms that the next room can hear everything and to be polite?

10

Cindy

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are clean! Rooms are small but have the necessities that you need many fridge coffee maker but just know they do not have microwave s. Balcony was great. Rooms back up to water! Only thing is there was a gap at the bottom of the front door. Just put a towel in front and keeps little crawlers out and door to balcony wouldn't lock. Location is great!

10

francis

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is Heaven!! The view from balcony couldn't be beat. It was a shared balcony but long enough that it didn't matter. We will be back and will stay in the same room. The mattress was so comfortable. The room was a little small but we spent most of time either on balcony or sight seeing. I wish I knew the lady's name that checked us in and we talked to many times. She works the afternoon shift. She is so sweet. 4 days was not long enough. The only issue we had (but didn't report it) was the last morning we had no hot water. Hoping to make this a yearly vacation and will stay in the same room (#10). Also we enjoyed playing in the river and tubing. We miss the sound of the river as well.

8

Tami

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved almost everything about this lodge- great location, friendly staff, clean, on the river, etc. The only thing not making this perfect is that unfortunately I am a light sleeper and the loud air conditioning unit kept me up. Probably not an issue to most people and not likely to be in the 90s most of the time like it was when I stayed. Besides this I would highly recommend!

8

Jennifer

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old hotel with charm. Clean and nice bedding. Great location with private balcony overlooking the river stream. Also walking distance to local shops and eateries.

8

Lisa

23 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view but very small room

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and self or contactless check-in is easy. Communication is smooth, though one guest felt a service recovery gesture was lacking during a hot-water outage.

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Sergey

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very private and low key, self check in was very easy! Beautiful location!

10

Greg

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful old lodge by the river. Enjoyed sitting on the open balcony. We were able to walk to the many restaurants and shops in town. The river is beautiful, enjoyable, and accessible. Host and staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Michael

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a rear deck that that overlooked the beautiful Broad River with a view of Chimney State Park.

10

Connie

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is located right on the river and walking distance to downtown Chimney Rock. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

Jennifer

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great family trip! Riverside was a cute and comfortable little inn. The staff was great and we loved our room. We had a balcony which had a great view of the river. So peaceful. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. I’m heartbroken for this community. So sad this little gem is gone. When they get up and running again we will definitely be back. One of my favorite towns in NC.

10

Tina

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. It is everything we hoped for! Quiet, clean, relaxing, walkable and most important….safe. Owners were friendly. Check in and out could not have been easier. Room had everything we needed. Great getaway!!

8

Victoria

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located right on the river. You can hear and see it from your room. Very serene and quiet. The room was cozy and comfortable. We were right down the street from the village and Chimney Rock Park. The hotel had parking on the premises and really loved their contactless checkin via text message. We did not have to worry about time we arrived- very helpful. Only had 2 issues with this establishment. The wood floors in our room were not very clean, cause our socks got dirty after walking around. The other issue was we had NO HOT WATER that night or the next morning and had to take COLD Showers! The management told us they were having it repaired but would not be fixed til after we left. I don’t fault them for the repair issue, but they did not even offer any kind of discount for the room, just apologized

8

Tami

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved almost everything about this lodge- great location, friendly staff, clean, on the river, etc. The only thing not making this perfect is that unfortunately I am a light sleeper and the loud air conditioning unit kept me up. Probably not an issue to most people and not likely to be in the 90s most of the time like it was when I stayed. Besides this I would highly recommend!

10

Carol

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great atmosphere, loved the balcony Broad River View, friendly staff, communication with Mike front desk was amazing. We will definitely be going back!

10

Mark

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and the room was awesome I will definitely come back

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Location

Right on the river and walkable to downtown shops, restaurants, and Chimney Rock State Park; the peaceful setting is a common highlight.

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Thomas

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for a one night stay. Facility needs a little updating. Beautiful location on the Rocky Broad River. We saw a huge black bear across the river from our balcony. Overall good experience here.

10

Greg

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful old lodge by the river. Enjoyed sitting on the open balcony. We were able to walk to the many restaurants and shops in town. The river is beautiful, enjoyable, and accessible. Host and staff were friendly and helpful.

10

Tonya

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location! I would definitely stay there again.

10

Connie

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is located right on the river and walking distance to downtown Chimney Rock. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

10

Jennifer

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great family trip! Riverside was a cute and comfortable little inn. The staff was great and we loved our room. We had a balcony which had a great view of the river. So peaceful. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. I’m heartbroken for this community. So sad this little gem is gone. When they get up and running again we will definitely be back. One of my favorite towns in NC.

10

Cody

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice spot by the creek. The view from the balcony was great and peaceful. The one complaint is the walls are really thin, so you can hear everything. If you have kids, they may have a hard time sleeping at first until the tvs go off. Other than that, really nice stay!

8

Victoria

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is located right on the river. You can hear and see it from your room. Very serene and quiet. The room was cozy and comfortable. We were right down the street from the village and Chimney Rock Park. The hotel had parking on the premises and really loved their contactless checkin via text message. We did not have to worry about time we arrived- very helpful. Only had 2 issues with this establishment. The wood floors in our room were not very clean, cause our socks got dirty after walking around. The other issue was we had NO HOT WATER that night or the next morning and had to take COLD Showers! The management told us they were having it repaired but would not be fixed til after we left. I don’t fault them for the repair issue, but they did not even offer any kind of discount for the room, just apologized

8

Tami

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely loved almost everything about this lodge- great location, friendly staff, clean, on the river, etc. The only thing not making this perfect is that unfortunately I am a light sleeper and the loud air conditioning unit kept me up. Probably not an issue to most people and not likely to be in the 90s most of the time like it was when I stayed. Besides this I would highly recommend!

8

Melissa

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean, beautiful view, close to everything.

8

Jennifer

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old hotel with charm. Clean and nice bedding. Great location with private balcony overlooking the river stream. Also walking distance to local shops and eateries.

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Month	Average price
February	US$129
March	US$131
April	US$139
May	US$180
June	US$189
July	US$188
August	US$159

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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $213
20 $202	21 $202	22 $202	23 $202	24 $213	25	26
27 $202	28 $202	29 $202	30 $202

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $213	2	3
4 $202	5 $202	6 $202	7 $202	8 $213	9	10 $236
11 $202	12 $202	13 $202	14 $202	15 $213	16	17
18 $202	19 $202	20 $202	21 $202	22 $213	23 $236	24
25 $202	26 $202	27 $202	28 $202	29 $213	30	31

Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Wilmington Room)

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed (The Rocky Broad Room)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Savannah Room)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (The Carolina Room)

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed (The Trellis Suite)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Mountain Dream Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Chimney Rock Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Savannah Room Too)

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds (The Black Bear Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The River Rapids Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The River Rock Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (The Mountain Laurel Room)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (The Riverside Suite)

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