Briarfield, a neighbourhood in Newport News, is home to James River Inn & Suites. Huntington Park Tennis Center and Cinemark City Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Grandview Natural Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hampton Coliseum, or consider a night out at The Historic Post Office. Visit our Newport News travel guide
6045 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA, 23605
What's nearby
Huntington Park
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Huntington Beach
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Virginia War Museum
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Huntington Park Tennis Center
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Skiffes Creek Redoubt
16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Newport News Station
17 min walk
Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.)
20 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa
11 min walk
Bisou
4 min drive
McDonald's
7 min walk
TJ's Sports Tavern
20 min walk
McDonald's
3 min drive
About this property
James River Inn & Suites
Hotel near Hampton Coliseum
James River Inn & Suites provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
A vending machine and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 65 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
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 parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
James River Inn & Suites Hotel
James River Inn & Suites Newport News
James River Inn & Suites Hotel Newport News
Frequently asked questions
Is James River Inn & Suites pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at James River Inn & Suites?
As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at James River Inn & Suites on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$118, including 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.
How much is parking at James River Inn & Suites?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at James River Inn & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at James River Inn & Suites?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is James River Inn & Suites located?
Located in Briarfield, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Virginia War Museum and Huntington Park. Huntington Park Tennis Center and Huntington Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Newport News Station is 17 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
James River Inn & Suites Reviews
5.8
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5.6
Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
5.8
Staff & service
5.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 131 reviews
10 - Excellent
34
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 131 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 131 reviews
6 - Okay
26
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 131 reviews
4 - Poor
17
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 131 reviews
2 - Terrible
40
Reviews
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anna
10 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff and nice bed. Plumbing was lacking and leaky.
Staff didnt give me any attitude about Service dog
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Not bad for cheap price
Room does what it needs if you’re just staying the night. Nothing luxurious. Staff was friendly and easy to work with. AC was obnoxiously loud in our room, unsure if it’s just the systems they use. Tiny showers. Overall, you get what you pay for.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Storm
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent stay
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
Storm
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Monique
6 Apr 2025
Disliked: Amenities
It was my Birthday weekend and I booked a deluxe king room with the kitchenette but ended up with a deluxe king room without the kitchenette. Not only that our room was all the way at the end in a corner where I didn’t feel comfortable. When I went to the front desk to ask about my reservation he told me I booked for a deluxe king without the kitchenette, ok cool but when I asked to change rooms because I didn’t feel comfortable at the end of the walkway he told me they were all booked up and if I have any problems just let him know. Mind you they had more than 8 vacant rooms with the kitchenette on the bottom floor where we were staying and I’m pretty sure more on the 2nd floor. Even without the kitchenette I would have rather had another room but lesson learnt, my first and last time staying at this hotel. I did make the best of my birthday which was Saturday, April 5 and enjoyed myself at the beach while I was down there.
Linen was clean. Unit was clean. But a lot of small ants appeared on bathroom sink in the middle of the night. No coffee. No shampoo. Towels were threadbare. Cheap compared to others. Would look for another place next time. Property is old and in need of renovation.
George
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Davonc
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Davonc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Angela
15 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No blankets. Smelly bed decorative covers that they try to pawn off as blankets.
You will be accosted by men that try to ask you if you need help. Do the math.
Have
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jermar
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing space
Jermar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jermar
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Efficient rooms
Jermar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Angela
22 Mar 2026
No blanket. No chair. No tissues. No shampoo or conditioner. No hand towels or out of the shower walking towel mat. Coulh have slipped and falled.
People hanging out in front demanding, " Do you need help. Dou you need help"
Then last night 2 people knocked on my door. I called the front desk then they stopped.
But heed, when I first came here the front desk wouldn't even answer the phone.
Anyway the garden is nice.
Back in the day, this was fine place.