Inn By The River

2.5 star property
Hotel near Kennebec River in West Forks

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Exterior
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed, River View | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2777 US Rte 201, West Forks, ME, 04985
  • Place, West Forks Town Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Moxie Falls
  • Place, Appalachian Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, River View, Ground Floor

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

On river.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kennebec River and 6 miles (10 km) of Moxie Falls. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Appalachian Trail and Mosquito Mountain.

What's nearby

  • West Forks Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Appalachian Trail - 12 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Moxie Pond - 21 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Wyman Lake - 27 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Pleasant Pond Mountain - 33 min drive - 15.3 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
  • ‪Big Apple Deli - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Inn By The River

Hotel near Kennebec River in West Forks
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Inn By The River. Free self parking is available.

This West Forks hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Inn By The River offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

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

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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Inn By The River to the airport?

Inn By The River is 140.2 mi (154-min drive) away from the Portland Intl. Jetport Airport (PWM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The River?

As of Oct 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The River on Oct 16, 2025 start from $166.8, 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.

Does Inn By The River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By The River.

Does Inn By The River offer free breakfast?

Inn By The River does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inn By The River?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inn By The River?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Inn By The River?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Inn By The River have a pool?

Inn By The River does not have a pool.

Does Inn By The River have a restaurant?

Inn By The River is home to Riverside Pub, which features brunch. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from March 31 to April 5.

Does Inn By The River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Inn By The River to downtown West Forks?

Inn By The River is 1.2 mi away from The Forks.