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Inn By The River

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Kennebec River

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Property entrance
Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Terrace/patio
Porch

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2777 US Rte 201, West Forks, ME, 04985
  • Place, West Forks Town Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugarloaf Ski Resort
  • Place, Sugarloaf Mountain

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Ground Floor | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Ground Floor

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

West Forks

Kennebec River is a short stroll from Inn By The River, and other popular attractions like Moxie Falls are within a 10-minute drive. This 10-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • West Forks Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Appalachian Trail - 9 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Wyman Lake - 21 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Houston Brook Falls - 36 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Embden Pond - 57 min drive - 46.0 miles

Getting around

  • Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hawk's Nest Lodge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thaiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marshall Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boatman's Bar and Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Appleton's Pub - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Inn By The River

Riverfront hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Kennebec River
Inn By The River features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and an arcade/game room. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer jetted tubs and hair dryers. Housekeeping is available on request.
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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Riverside Pub

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Rafting
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • 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.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 March 31 to April 5:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-1 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Inn River West Forks
River West Forks
Inn River The Forks
Inn River
River The Forks
Inn By The River Hotel
Inn By The River West Forks
Inn By The River Hotel West Forks

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Inn By The River?

This hotel is located in West Forks within a short 7-minute walk of Kennebec River. Moxie Falls is also within a driving distance of 3.1 mi.

Will I be able to park at Inn By The River?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Inn By The River feature a casino on the premises?

No, Inn By The River doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Inn By The River?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Inn By The River?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a jetted bathtub as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Inn By The River?

No, but all guestrooms at this hotel have jetted bathtubs.

Does Inn By The River feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Inn By The River serves breakfast for a surcharge at Riverside Pub.

Will Inn By The River allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Inn By The River for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Does Inn By The River have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Inn By The River?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Inn By The River.

Inn By The River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We made a last minute reservation and, since it was off season, we’re the only ones staying at the Inn. They were very friendly and did everything they could to make us feel at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Inn by the River.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert, Toledo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
initially, it was fine...until we found dead flies...tons...under bed, on chair. sounds like its a common issue...then we started seeing Japanese beetles crawling around the ceilings and walls...another common issue. someone came up to vacuum the dead ones up like it's a daily thing. luckily it was just for a one night stay. very limited continental breakfast. bought breakfast from the onsite restaurant..very good, reasonably priced. no tv in the room, so we watched the beetles. can't recommend this inn...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

We liked everything, food was delicious, staff was very friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, The Woodlands

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great meal and a good nights rest. The staff was friendly and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend this hotel. It was completely outdated. The room did not have a tv. The service was subpar. I asked for an extra pillow and was told they didn’t have one. Mind you, the hotel was no where near full. I felt like I was staying at my grandparent’s house. Most items on their restaurant menu were not available. I would NEVER stay there again. Had I not paid in advance, I would have left and found someplace else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect INN, not a hotel. Staff (Josh) was perfect. Rooms were one bed with bathroom. Refrigerator was in the hallway (none in room), No TV. Which was perfect. All guests ate, drank at the bar and visited with each other. It was PERFECT. We met a lovely young couple from Switzerland, Group of Older women on a women's vacation as well as locals, construction workers and truck drivers. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thaya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent a very comfortable night here en route to Quebec. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant was good. No complaints from us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in super late and the innkeeper was accomodating to our late arrival needs. Quaint, cute place with awesome iced mocha coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very busy but made time to talk and visit with you . The available Bar and excellent restaurant are a big plus. It’s an Inn by the river, but they made you feel like you were home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erasmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people, nice rooms, beautiful area. One rooms AC did not cool well, so 4 star
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, West Hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Stopover on our way to Quebec. What a warm welcome. Felt right at home. Beautiful view. Great cocktails. Very friendly staff. Very clean. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful personnel. A bug problem was disconcerting. Flies and lady bugs prevalent in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. The Inn, while a bit dated, is very charming and comfortable. The food was excellent and the staff very pleasant. Great value and if we had had more time there is lots to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the inn were all incredible, the first time they met you they greeted you with your name and all the staff always knew who you were anytime they saw you. They were always happy and cheerful toward all of there guests. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice clean and tidy. We also ate at the hotel and the food was wonderful. This was a wonderful place to stay, my wife and I actually had extended our stay because we liked it so much. Thank you to all the wonderful staff that work there, we can't wait to return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right by the fast moving river. Restaurant on site. Super friendly wait staff. Good info on nearby hikes .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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