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Elk River Hotel & Cafe

2.5 star property
Riverside retreat where guests relax by the firepit after meals at the on-site restaurant, surrounded by nature's tranquility and modern comforts

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Elk River Hotel & Cafe, by the water, offers spectacular river views. Guests can enjoy the garden, high-speed WiFi, or unwind with a drink at the bar. This tranquil guesthouse's peaceful setting has earned high praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Star (Queen) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Star (Queen) Main House

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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The Lily Pond (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Lily Pond (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Sycamore - Glamping Dome

The Sycamore - Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Sycamore - Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Walnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Walnut Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hemlock Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Hemlock Glamping Dome

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Chestnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

The Chestnut Glamping Dome

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe House | Living area

Deluxe House

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
616 Main St, Sutton, WV, 26601

What's nearby

  • Sutton Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Elk River - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Flatwoods Outlet Mall - 5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Sutton Lake Marina - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Stonewall Resort State Park - 27 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

  • Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Gallo Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elk River Hotel & Cafe

Guesthouse by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Elk River Hotel & Cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
  • Separate dining areas, heating, and limited housekeeping

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

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
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk River Hotel & Cafe pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk River Hotel & Cafe on Jan 12, 2026 start from $114.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elk River Hotel & Cafe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elk River Hotel & Cafe located?

Located in the heart of Sutton, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutton Library and Elk River. Sutton Dam is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Elk River Hotel & Cafe Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old home, natural woodwork, claw foot tub, clean room and private bath! Really unique property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, staff always supportive and courteous. They care to any questions asked
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were beautiful and beds super comfortable! Loved that one of the Braxxie chairs is close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in main building in Meadows room. Nice and large room with old 4 post bed that was comfortable as could be. Ate at bar, which is down behind main building and service and food was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Min

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is a basement suite and smelling. Didn’t mentioned in the online booking details. Microwave is broken. There was some water left in the coffee pot, and I noticed mold-like spots floating on top. It could be mistaken for oil, but it’s more likely mold from sitting water. Staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was the old simple rooms that were quaint and sitting out by a fire at night was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the bird song room. It was a separate building with a balcony that overlooked the elk river. We had to leave early so didn't have breakfast. Cafe had good pizza and beer selection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice clean, very friendly staff. The night we started they were fully occupied which required reservations at the on site restaurant, the staff quickly took our reservation and slowed us to book it in the bar. The bar was not attached to the main house but was down next to the river which made for a nice view and surroundings. The food was good served hot and a decent variety on the menu. I would definitely stay here again. One thing to note there is no off street parking and since they were fully booked parking was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Gorgeous, historical home!

Loved this place! Beautiful, with friendly hosts & very accomodating! Love how the character of the home has been maintained. Clean & definitely somewhere we would come back to!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Elk River hotel and cafe

We absolutely loved staying here. It was super clean quaint and the staff was very kind. It was like stepping back in time. Our room was beautiful. Very colorful and bright. Beautiful furnishings and the grounds were amazing. Right on Elk River and very quiet. Its a little bit off the highway but well worth the drive. We ate at the restaurant and the food was delicious. We will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Will be going back and staying longer!

We had absolutely no problem staying at Elk River except our stay wasn't long enough. The young lady who registered us in at 8pm was lovely and another young lady saw us at our car, in the rain, getting our luggage and stopped to help us carry it all to our room. Our Bird Song room was wonderful and clean, we enjoyed every minute except it was just too short. We travel quite a bit from through West Virginia and Elk River will definitely be a stop along the way, making sure we stay a few days to really enjoy it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean up kept property in a very small town with little other options. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Snow room for having a veranda to relax on and easy access to the river to contemplate the beauty of creation. Nice place for the price. Easy check-in and checkout. The hotel decor is gorgeous. Very convenient to the new Elk River Rail trailhead in Gassaway where we biked. We arrived Saturday evening and it was tricky finding a place to park so we were down the block a little ways, but after that we had no issues. The grounds are beautiful but could use some love and care (weeding) and grass removal after mowing.
View from the Snow Room veranda
View from the Snow Room Veranda
Elk River just below hotel
Elk River Rail Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

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

Nice getaway in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia!!

This quaint Inn offers a nice getaway in Wild Wonderful West Virginia!! My sister and I stayed in the Birdsong Suite (2 rooms/beds). Not the Greenbrier of course but a lovely place with helpful, hospitable staff. The Cafe’s meals (though limited) were delicious. A nice getaway location or nice place to stay when traveling through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Glamping is incredible

It was an incredibly clean Glamping tent with a beautifil view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a unique concept that I was really looking forward to. The Glamping dome was spacious and decently appointed. The bathroom is big, the beds were comfortable, and the view was very pretty. However, the heating source was not big enough to properly heat the Glamping dome. We attempted to get a good nights sleep with an inside temperature of 44 degrees. It was awful. I would’ve loved to have warmed up by taking a hot shower, but I didn’t even want to take my clothes off to do that! It was so incredibly cold that I had to turn the heat on in my car and sit until my hands we are warm enough and flexible enough to be operable. I would’ve liked to of shared this with the innkeeper in the morning, but when I went to return my key, there was no one at the desk. I would really like to request some compensation for this very uncomfortable inconvenience. The Glamping dome was advertised as being heated. I do not consider 44° as he heated. I strongly request a refund on the room. I look forward to your reply.PLEASE SEND THAT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: dfwright27@gmail.com
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traveling through

We were traveling through the area and picked this hotel using Google maps and Hotels.com. We stayed in the carriage house, Lake room with a king bed. It was comfortable. We had dinner in the cafe. Very good food. Quiet, comfortable, interesting area. The 2 women running it were very helpful. Since it's a small staff, don't arrive before 4pm or you might have to wait. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was awesome except for you might want some light dinner music playing in the background.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Adorable Local Hideout!

Overall wonderful experience! The glamping dome was cozy and clean with a well functioning AC unit and comfortable bed. Breakfast was a delicious quiche with sausage, potatoes, and an orange. I was just expecting a typical scrambled egg or waffle but I was pleasantly surprised with the offerings. Great stay for couples!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Cozy by the creek

Cozy room with nice view of Sutton creek. Staff very friendly. Emily makes a fantastic breakfast. The glamping domes look like a great retreat too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Yert Appeal

Glamping in a yert for the first time was good. Lots of space, very comfortable bed and great linens.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elk River Hotel and Cafe is a quaint, fairly isolated but classic spot. This was our third time here and we enjoy the ambiance and remoteness of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the rain song room in the back. Very cute and clean, with a balcony that overlooked the river. The staff went over and above with an issue with a neighbor when I requested help. Staff was very friendly and accommodating throughout my stay.I loved the cute dining room for breakfast. It was $10, But that's a good price nowadays. The property is old and the living area of my room got a little warm during the excessively hot day, but plenty cool in the bedroom to sleep. Having an EV charger for free next door was an added bonus. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Elk River Hotel and Cafe is a charming, comfortable place with an excellent cafe and very hospitable Innkeepers. This was our second stay there, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the Elk River off a balcony
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024