Relax Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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40 Highway 19 South, Bryson City, NC, 28713
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Non Smoking (2 Full XL Beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Bryson City

Located in Downtown Bryson City within a 5-minute walk of Tuckasegee River, Relax Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Each of the 18 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Relax Inn

Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Relax Inn features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LED TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

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
  • Raised toilet seat

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 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)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 06 to September 15.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Relax Bryson City
Relax Inn Bryson City
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Bryson City
Relax Inn Hotel Bryson City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Relax Inn?

Relax Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Relax Inn?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Bryson City within a 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and Tuckasegee River. You'll also find Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Brewing Company less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Relax Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Relax Inn have a casino?

No, Relax Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Relax Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 9:30 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from May 06 until September 15.

Is Relax Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden plus some guestrooms include pool views.

Does Relax Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Relax Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Relax Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Relax Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Relax Inn.

Does Relax Inn have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Relax Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Relax Inn.

Relax Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 725 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are super friendly and even printed out a document I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good, basic motel that has been kept up and was very clean. Great location to walk around town. Friendly owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stay

Was centrally located to our destinayion. Small motel, definitely dated, no frills. Felt it was a little over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Henry J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for walking to restaurants and shops. Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Our AC wasn’t working properly right when we first unloaded the car and we were immediately upgraded to another room. The manager had the unit fixed before we had finished moving but he said to stay in the other room for the inconvenience. The pool area was pretty! Bed was comfortable, area very quiet at night. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Newton

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and very helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Folkston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet room, albeit, a little small but for one night it was nice and sufficient for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay !!!!

Great hotel for the money - very clean - very friendly helpful staff and walking distance to everything.... Over all great value....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

I’ve visited Bryson City probably dozens of times at this point and had never stayed at this motel. Great central location to walk to the many shops ect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark w

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet and walking distance to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

Great spot in the center of town, walkable distance to food and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We would go back and stay again

Amazing this is one of the best places we have ever stayed. The owners were so nice. Anything we needed they was so helpful. We had our truck and a trailer that we needed to park so we could ride our trike on the mountain roads. They were so nice to let us have a place to park our truck and trailer. It was a very clean room. We would go back and stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not for people with claustrophobia

The room was extremely small for a king bed. Not much walking room. The bathroom was even smaller. Literally had to turn sideways between the sink and wall to get in the small shower. The gentlemen at Check-in was Friendly. Was not dirty dirty but could use a bit more cleaning/freshening
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good place for safe and stay

It’s nice everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Awesome Stay

It was awesome. The owners was so nice. They was so helpful. We was going to stay for 2 days but they was so nice and the room and property was so clean we booked 5 more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is excellent! One of the best motels we’ve ever stayed in. We booked it for our visit to the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad, which was only about a 5 minute walk so super convenient! About 5 minutes to all the stuff in the downtown area as well! The staff here were very friendly and attentive, when we came back to the motel from our railroad trip they had straightened everything up and gave us more towels. The property and the room were also super clean. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, especially bathrooms are very small, but they are spotless. The property is walking distance to a lot and the owners are on site, friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small room, good bed,. The best part is we had room cleaned and fresh towels everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Bathroom was incredibly small. Room was clean, bed decent, which is rare in this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small room but comfortable.

The room we had was a single king bed. The room was very small, the tv had to be turned up to max to hear it but the place was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s easy to see many improvements have been made and are ongoing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025