When you stay at The River Inn in Three Rivers, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. .This motel is 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from General Sherman Tree and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sequoia National Forest.
Sequoia National Parks Ash Mountain Entrance - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Lake Kaweah - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
Crystal Cave - 55 min drive - 28.1 km
Getting around
Visalia, CA (VIS-Visalia Municipal) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Tony’s Taverna On Wheels - 4 min drive
The Gateway Restaurant & Lodge - 20 min walk
River View Restaurant & Lounge - 6 min drive
Sequoia Coffee Co. - 7 min drive
Reimers Candies & Gifts - 6 min drive
About this property
The River Inn
The River Inn offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Three Rivers motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
27-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges 3.61 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.61 percent
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, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel
The River Inn Three Rivers
The River Inn Motel Three Rivers
The River Inn Reviews
Reviews
6.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
203
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
189
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
209
Rating 4 - Poor. 186 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
186
Rating 2 - Terrible. 220 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
220
5.8/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
5.6/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Luis Armando
5 Jan 2026
Luis Armando
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Peter
5 Jan 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
We arrived around 10 pm. It turns out that after 9pm the office is closed and you have to check in in different hotel. There is no WiFi available and your phone doesn’t work either so you are on your own. We turned around and tried to find the other hotel. It takes around 10 minutes to go there and 10 minutes to go back to the hotel. Room was ok but there were stains everywhere- on the doors , blanket, floor. AC is extremely loud- sounds like train passing by. You have to turn off everything before you leave the room- if you don’t do it there is a 25 fee per day. The good thing is definitely the location- Hotel is very close to park entrance which makes the trip easier. You can sit outside- there are 2 chairs and a table which was nice.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Rosemarie
29 Dec 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As soon as I checked in, I paid and noticed I was charged under “Misc” $10.36. When I asked what that was, I was told it was a mistake and will be reversed! Up to now, I haven’t seen the credit yet! We stayed 2 days and no cleaning was done. Toiletries, towels, roll of papers were not refilled! Front desk starts from 3pm-9pm only! Office is closed before & after that time!
Rosemarie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isha
21 Dec 2025
Isha
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David Osbaldo
20 Dec 2025
David Osbaldo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Nic
19 Dec 2025
Just a room to sleep and shower. Nothing special. Room had ants, but it wasn’t bad. I expected worst. Would stay here again.
Rooms were good, but they need to be cleaned, unfortunately they weren't cleaned, one room had only a single shower towel, heaters work well but they can't be regulated, it gets too hot even at lowest warm setting. Overall a good and affordable stay.
Emilio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Ana
Travelled with partner
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I have previously stayed here before and it’s very close to Sequoia Park entrance, cozy and have the basic essentials. However there was a rotten apple in our refrigerator no big deal really we just throw it away. However we were 15 minutes past checkout at 11 and the housekeeper really was rushing us out of the room And when I mean, rude, I mean rude literally was out there by 11:20 AM and she said she was gonna charge us $200. If we stayed any later I’m a true believer and it’s not what you say. It’s how you say that level of rudeness, for no reason was not necessary.
Ana
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kari
8 Dec 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was better than expected from other reviews. I had to clean the bathroom when we arrived. The sheets and room seemed clean enough.
Kari
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Richard
6 Dec 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room needed better cleaning and work. Outdated, spider webs, dust everywhere. Can be better maintained
The room was big and comfortable. The location hasa huge advantage that its close to the park, but its disadvantage is limited food options close by. Price was reasonable.
The showerhead in the bathroom kept leaking, thats my only minor gripe with the stay. Otherwise, a very nice place to stay for a trip to Sequoia NP.
Great beds, blackout window coverings, parking and access from the road. Super helpful office manager.
Some deferred maintenance (shower head leaking and shower door latch inoperative). Quiet after I unplugged the refrigerator. Heater unit very effective. Cold at my visit so did not use air conditioner. Internet service spotty in the back county location. Overall good sleep and excellent, helpful office manager. Be aware that office not manned 24/7 so see web site for hours of service.
The place was dirty and nasty. I reserved a king but they overbooked and “upgraded” me to a room with 2 queens for the same price. The check in woman tried telling me it was a because it’s more an expensive room… how is that an upgrade if i’m getting a smaller bed but an extra one I won’t use. Blanket and sheets were foul and dirty. Shower disgusting and filthy. I could go on.
I appreciate that this motel is in a remote location but everything felt very tired and a bit grubby so we were glad that we were only there for one night.
The location is convenient for Sequoia NP.