Elk River Hotel & Cafe

2.5 star property

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Fountain
Deluxe House | Living area
Hemlock Glamping Dome | Private kitchen
The Walnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe House | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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616 Main St, Sutton, WV, 26601
  • Sutton Dam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Flatwoods Outlet Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sutton Lake Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, River View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Chestnut Glamping Dome

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Hemlock Glamping Dome

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Lily Pond - Carriage House Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe House

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Queen Beds

The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Walnut Glamping Dome

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

The Star (Queen) Main House

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House

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

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About this property

Elk River Hotel & Cafe

Riverfront guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and wedding services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Elk River Hotel & Cafe offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Elk River Hotel & Cafe, you're just a quick walk from Sutton Library. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Sutton Library and a 2-minute drive from Elk River
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Elk River Hotel & Cafe also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This Sutton guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Elk River Hotel & Cafe has a restaurant on site.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 10.00 for adults and from USD 5.00 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Elk River Hotel & Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff member, Emily, was kind and informative. Dinner was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The house we stayed in was quite old, but the number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the updated kitchen served our needs quite well. Also, the grounds are beautiful and the view of the river is so beautiful. Great advantage to have a restaurant inside the property. The food was good. We visited Sutton dam and had a great day enjoying nature.Sutton is a beautiful small town and the Elk River Hotel is a great place to stay if you are living/traveling through the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is cool old building. The carriage house we stayed in was good not great. Property could be great with better care. Breakfast wasn't until 8:30am so we had to leave and eat elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
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

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

tristan

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Bed & Breakfast style hotel with spacious main house rooms or glamping domes out back. Great base camp for your next West Virginia adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanine

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Overlooked

What a nice find. We've been to West Virginia for years with family roots. When this property showed up or Hotels.com, it was a pleasant surprise. Very quaint and cozy on a quiet street on the banks of the Elk River in Braxton Co., WV. Called to check on us as we were running late, offered to hold the Cafe open for dinner. Escorted to your room. The history of it's old period construction with new touches is really cool. Bed comfy, quiet night. We intend to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful heritage house, I booked it last minute to get off the road in a snow storm.Minor irratence that the room wasn’t made up at 5:00, but I hadn’t given much notice. While it is period correct the claw foot tub just isn’t as functional as a modern shower. The rest of the house is like stepping into a time capsule. It would be a lovely place to check out in fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Balbir

Bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

David

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

By The River

Quaint hotel by the river. Comfortable and quiet. Staff isn’t always on sight. Limited breakfast hours. Staff is friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

john

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
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