Elk River Hotel

2.5 star property
Guest house perfectly located for exploring Sutton

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The Chestnut Glamping Dome | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Hemlock Glamping Dome | Exterior
Restaurant
The Chestnut Glamping Dome | Private kitchen
The Autumn (Queen with Veranda) Main House | Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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616 Main St, Sutton, WV, 26601
  • Place, Sutton Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Elk River
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Flatwoods Outlet Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

The River Suite (Two Queens Three Twins) Carriage House

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

The Meadow Room (King with Bathtub) Main House

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

The Lake (King Bed) Carriage House

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Bird Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

The Star (Queen) Main House

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Oak (Queen with Bathtub) Main House

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 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

The Rain Song Suite (Queen and Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

The Lily Pond (Queen) Carriage House

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

The Boat Room (Queen) Carriage House

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

The Snow Room (Queen) Carriage House

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Sycamore - Glamping Dome

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

The Walnut Glamping Dome

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

Hemlock Glamping Dome

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

The Chestnut Glamping Dome

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe House

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

About the neighborhood

Sutton

City center stay.Stay at this Sutton guesthouse and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sutton Library and 2 miles (3 km) of Elk River. Also, Sutton Dam is within 2 miles (3 km) and Braxton County Memorial Hospital is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

About this property

Elk River Hotel

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Sutton
As a guest of Elk River Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This Sutton guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Elk River Hotel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include 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 showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

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

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

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 for adults and USD 5.00 for children

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Elk River Hotel to the airport?

Elk River Hotel is 62 mi (68-min drive) away from the Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elk River Hotel on Feb 8, 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.

Does Elk River Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elk River Hotel.

How close is Elk River Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7 mi (15-min drive) from Bee Run Swimming Area and 15.7 mi (25-min drive) from Bulltown Swim Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elk River Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Elk River Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10.00 for adults and USD 5.00 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Elk River Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Elk River Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Elk River Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Elk River Hotel have a pool?

Elk River Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Elk River Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Elk River Hotel to downtown Sutton?

Elk River Hotel is 1 mi away from Sutton.

Elk River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 200 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room with very comfortable bed. Very friendly staff / breakfast was good. We will be back when we travel to West Virginia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little inn right along a scenic river. Nice little bar/restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No parking, wasn't smoker friendly, night staff ☹️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner was excellent. The breakfast was average but could have been better. Overall the plave is a fun find. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with group

Would not recommend staying there

Lack of off-street parking. Staff were extremely rude. Basic amenities not provided and when told about this, received rude responses. Accommodations were very damp, musty-smelling, and not acceptable to stay there. Lack of proper heating besides 2 small plug-in heaters.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stayed in The glamping tents which are nice but…. Person that checks you in wasn’t there, not enough towels, had to ask for toilet paper, no coffee in the room, no paper towels, running sawmill close by for noise. My son left his pillow, I emailed several times with no response, even though it states in their auto email reply that they will mail any left behind objects back to you. It’s a good concept but poorly run facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Renita

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was locked. When we finally reached someone, we were told that it should be unlocked and just go in. The communication was through text so we had to text again and let them know it was definitely locked.and then wait for them to read their text. When they finally responded , they said they could not come unlock the door but would contact someone else. We had to wait more than 30 minutes for someone to come unlock the door. The manager said that he would give us a discount for having to wait. He was nice. We did not get a discount. We have been texting and calling for 2 weeks. After the first reply they have not replied again. The phone remains unanswered. Our credit card has been charged the full original price. Text are not answered. We had a deck. A chair on the deck was broken. The deck was dirty. The TV would not work. They sent someone to fix it. She was nice. She fixed the TV , but it took so long that we were ready for bed by the time it was fixed. We did at least have it for the rest of our stay. The listing says daily housekeeping , but we did not have that and did not have enough towels. Our suite was cold. They said the suite attached to ours had the central air control but we could turn on the wall unit heater in our bedroom. I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Special Place

We stayed off season and just overnight. Our accommodations were comfortable and very clean and the owners were friendly. A very unique place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Traveled with family
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

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice glamping dome right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

sarah, virginia beach

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the glamping tents. It was a cool experience. Could have been cleaner. It was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The deck was extremely nice. Parking was absolutely terrible. No designated parking. The dome was not clean thoroughly prior to getting there and the kitchenette was not restocked and the coffee pot was broken. Other than these things, it was a nice stay though. The deck redeem the whole thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
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

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful and quiet area. But be aware there are steep stairs to some rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access off I-79 and a welcome change from the cookie cutter sleep cheap places that I have historically frequented. The room was 100% as shown in the photos and was a clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay. On-site bar and dinner offerings were great. My only regret was that I had to get up early and get back on the road so I missed out on what was likely a nice breakfast in their cafe. I'll be going back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis, Sparks

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025