At Valley River Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Sweet Waters on the River, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Located in Eugene, Valley River Inn is in the business district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Meadowlark Prairie and Willamette Daisy Meadow, while Lane County Historical Museum and McDonald Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Autzen Stadium or Matthew Knight Arena. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Eugene travel guide
1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR, 97401
What's nearby
Maurie Jacobs Park
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Owen Rose Garden
1 min drive - 0.2 miles
Skinner Butte Park
1 min drive - 0.9 miles
Valley River Center Mall
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Regal Valley River Center
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Eugene Station
8 min drive
Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)
18 min drive
Restaurants
Texas Roadhouse
4 min walk
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
7 min walk
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
6 min walk
Olive Garden
10 min walk
Red Robin
11 min walk
About this property
Valley River Inn
Upscale family-friendly hotel by the river
At Valley River Inn, you can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Sweet Waters on the River, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and express check-out
13 meeting rooms, wedding services, and a porter/bellhop
Guest reviews say good things about the walkable location
Room features
All 257 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak well of the comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and recycling
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Valley River Inn?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valley River Inn on Nov 23, 2026 start from $146, including 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.
Is Valley River Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Valley River Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 40 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Valley River Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 40 (subject to availability).
Does Valley River Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.
Where is Valley River Inn located?
This family-friendly Eugene hotel is located on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute walk of Valley River Center Mall and Willamette River. University of Oregon and Autzen Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Valley River Inn Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This place has great river view and is very nice. The front desk staff were so nice, the lobby and the room were well maintained and very clean, we will definitely come back.
Perfect location in Eugene! Close to everything! The stadium , mall, places to eat. And the hotel was very nice and clean ! Loved the amenities , we will be staying here again.
Great location. Near mall and restaurants but also walking path along the river. Great little patio to sit on with sun and nice size rooms. Safe property and lobby and restaurant were beautiful and enjoyable to sit and relax in
Staff was very accomadating. Trasportation from and to airport was easy and timely.
Beautiful location right along the river. Large,clean rooms with fridge and microwave
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Brandy
Oct 4, 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The lobby was nice and the rooms have been updated.
Every time I visit Eugene, I end up at Valley River Inn great scenery by the river, restaurant serves good food and drinks, the layout of property is on point