What's it like in River Ridge?

Travellers to Waynesville's River Ridge neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Consider a visit to Pigeon River as part of your River Ridge travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in River Ridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in River Ridge.

What is there to do in this Waynesville neighbourhood?

Pigeon River is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in River Ridge. When you're sightseeing around the area, Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Haywood County Public Library are a couple of other sights to visit.

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A stone chapel with a pointed roof and a large circular window.

1. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

7.8 km from River Ridge

Robert

₹16,642 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, white cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

8.8 km from River Ridge

Barry

₹7,578 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

3. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

15.4 km from River Ridge

Elizabeth

₹10,855 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A balcony with white chairs, a view of a green landscape with trees and a building, and a clear blue sky.

4. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.8 km from River Ridge

Dan

₹8,496 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A sign for Parkway Inn welcoming guests with free WiFi.

5. Parkway Inn

Ivy Hills, 8.6 km from River Ridge

mark

₹6,713 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A covered porch with white columns and a railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with mountains in the distance.

6. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

7.9 km from River Ridge

Lawrence

₹11,721 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious dining area with large windows, a pool view, and a kitchen area with a flat-screen TV and various amenities.

7. Quality Inn West of Asheville

11.3 km from River Ridge

david

₹9,019 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, purple sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

10.5 km from River Ridge

MELISSA

₹8,470 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

9. Wildrest Hotel

11.8 km from River Ridge

Jeremy

₹9,706 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

10. Scottish Inn

10.6 km from River Ridge

Aqiqah

₹7,563 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A motel with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

11. Laurel Park Inn

10.8 km from River Ridge

Amber

₹7,092 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white chairs, and a covered area with large windows.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

14.7 km from River Ridge

William

₹6,152 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

14.8 km from River Ridge

Wayne A

₹7,220 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and seating area.

14. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

14.3 km from River Ridge

Lana

₹7,694 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A view through a window of a wooded area with a stone wall and a grassy field.

15. Five Star Inn

13.7 km from River Ridge

Eric

₹8,203 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a door.

16. Travelowe's Motel

14.3 km from River Ridge

Davis

₹6,978 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a forested area.

17. Smoky Falls Lodge

13.8 km from River Ridge

jody

₹7,316 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A swimming pool with lane dividers, a diving board, and lounge chairs.

18. Hillside Lodge

8.3 km from River Ridge

Chris

₹10,289 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A two-story white house with a front porch, a flag, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

19. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

11.9 km from River Ridge

Stefanie L

₹18,266 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A gazebo with a fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a flowing stream.

20. The Valley Inn

10.6 km from River Ridge

Angela

₹9,344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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Where to stay in River Ridge

Find the best River Ridge areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A town with a main street lined with buildings, surrounded by green hills and mountains.

Downtown Waynesville

Though Downtown Waynesville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Balsam Spa and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.

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A waterfall, a river, and a red house with a wooden deck.

Fairway Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fairway Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Pigeon River.

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Ivy Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Wheels Through Time Museum.

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A mountainous landscape with a valley, a winding road, and a small settlement.

Apple Creek Acres

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Apple Creek Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Wheels Through Time Museum and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

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Hemphill Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Hemphill Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum.

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Top River Ridge Hotel Reviews

Five Star Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay very nice and the staff was excellent"

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

10/10 Excellent

"This is the second time we’ve stayed at this location. We pick it because of the pool. In the summer time it heats up with the sun beats down on it. Room was clean. Staff was very nice. Breakfast is good. Tuesday and Wednesday was scrambled eggs and sausage links, Thursday morning was biscuits and gravy. I would definitely stay here again."

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Terrace many times for many years. It's always an enjoyable stay. One thing that is consistent over the years is the Internet is terrible. With an access point in our room the Internet was less than 10mb. In 2026 that's terrible. Other than than that the Terrace is a nice place to stay. The view of the lake is wonderful. That is why we return."

Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Property is worn and dated, a remodel is sorely needed. However, excellent staff made up for the property’s shortfalls. Breakfast is the usual institutional fare served by everybody else. But again, the staff put their own unique talents to work and improved the flavor, especially the turkey patties which appeared to be fried in some sort of grease. Definitely an improvement over other chains."

Cozy Creek Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved the little cottages, feels like a home away from home… check-in took less than 5 minutes & checkout was a breeze! Full kitchen fully stocked! Thats what i loved the most 100% and a dishwasher, i dont even have a dishwasher at home so I truely was on vacation not having to hand wash dishes nightly…. This is 100% 5/5 stars only thing i would mention is the only tv in the cottage is in the living room; luckily i always bring a tv for my sons xbox so we gave him the living room for xbox (hdmi/gaming friendly) and we took his little tv and put in master bedroom.. other than only 1 tv we absolutely love this place! We will be back! "

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Our top choices for River Ridge hotels

1. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

3. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

4. Econo Lodge Waynesville

5. Parkway Inn

6. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

7. Quality Inn West of Asheville

8. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

9. Wildrest Hotel

10. Scottish Inn

11. Laurel Park Inn

12. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

14. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

15. Five Star Inn

16. Travelowe's Motel

17. Smoky Falls Lodge

18. Hillside Lodge

19. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

20. The Valley Inn

Where to stay in River Ridge

Downtown Waynesville

Fairway Hills

Ivy Hills

Apple Creek Acres

Hemphill Heights

Top River Ridge Hotel Reviews

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