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Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27

2.5 star property
Mountain retreat with the perfect balance of tranquility and practicality - free WiFi keeps travelers connected while 24-hour staff ensures a smooth stay

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Travelers find peaceful surroundings at Scenic River Inn By OYO Wartburg Hwy 27, nestled in the mountains. The property offers a quiet atmosphere with practical amenities like free WiFi and self-parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 for assistance at any hour.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Wartburg, Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 is in the mountains and in a state park. Windrock Park Campground and Fairfield Glade Racquet Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Frozen Head State Park and Lone Mountain State Forest. Visit our Wartburg travel guide
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915 Main St, Wartburg, TN, 37887

What's nearby

  • Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary Building exterior view
    Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
    18 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Roane State Community College - Morgan County Higher Education Center
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Solomon Park and Civic Center
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Windrock Park Campground
    26 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Turkey Creek Shopping Center
    49 min drive - 67.8 km

Restaurants

  • Subway
    12 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    10 min walk
  • Hardee's
    11 min walk
  • SONIC Drive In
    9 min walk
  • Tanners Cafe and antique store
    8 min walk

About this property

Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27

Motel in the mountains
Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

SCENIC RIVER INN MOTEL
Scenic River Wartburg Hwy 27
Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 Motel
Morgan County Hwy Motel by OYO Wartburg
Scenic River Inn By OYO Wartburg Hwy 27
Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 Wartburg
Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 Motel Wartburg

Frequently asked questions

Is Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 on 23 Mar 2026 start from NZ$122, 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 Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 located?

Situated in a state park, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lone Mountain State Forest, Frozen Head State Park and Obed Wild & Scenic River. Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Scenic River Inn Wartburg Hwy 27 Reviews

5.8

6.8

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they provided soap, shampoo and conditioner, but the room itself was a lot nicer than you would expect from the outside view of the motel. Overall for 70$ a night, its hard to beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place nice people
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The inside of the inn really counts!

Scenic river is the only place to stay in Wartburg. Unit #8 is clean inside and looks newly painted with new flooring. The mattresses need updating. The family who runs the inn are friendly. The outside of the inn needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an old motel but kept up. To my surprise the room was up to date and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

This is a gem find right in Wartburg. Shopping to do some research at Frozen Head State Park. The staff was very helpful and polite and was a pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, and well cap and would definitely recommend !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aimee

It took a while for warm water and it was sporadic, and the covers of the box springs where stained and dirty, she gave us a deal so it equals out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

DANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family managing it was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Travis

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water unless the water ran for 20 minutes and there was no water pressure. The toilet area was so small I could hardly sit on the toilet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms softest beds I slept in all week as I travel for work definitely recommend to give it a shot the family who runs it was so helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hard Bed Not So Clean

There was spiderwebs by the shower. Three spiders in there. The shower was dirty. Bed was way to hard felt like I was laying on pavement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small town vibe

I was driving through driving from California to Virginia. Very cute spot very well priced. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs! Do NOT STAY HERE! Walked into the room and it was absolutely disgusting! Looked on the bed and found bed bugs. Took the pillow to the office told them we were not staying and left. Thankfully we did not take anything into the room. Just disgusting place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

clifford

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refused to honor my service dog. Had to call my credit card company to get my money back for the stay. Absolutely the rudest staff ive ever ran into. They yelled at me and ripped up my receipts told me no refund and to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water .no tv.the bed was hard as a rock .it was terrible. We left .went to another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check-in was difficult, due to the night shift receptionist not speaking good english, but thanks to a phone call to manager (made by said receptionist), all was sorted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay unless you have no other choice!

The rooms are very outdated. The towels and sheets were stained and dingy. Not sure if the bath mat towel was even washed! The only good thing about the room was that he air conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedsheets and bath towels were visibly dirty. The restroom and shower were unclean. So much so, we couldn't even take a shower. Doors didn't shut probably. And the deadbolt wouldn't lock.worst motel/hotel I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Did not stay, showed up and hotel refused reservation, said rate online was incorrect. Still charged my card and have yet to receive refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has bed bugs. Everything is outdated. They charge way too much to stay here. I mean i picked up the remote for the TV and there was a bed bug on it. I got bit multiple times in my sleep. There is no other motel in morgan county unfortunately, but i think I'd rather sleep in my car. The owner has also had multiple court cases due to sexual assaults. Not very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we walked into our room and flipped on the lights. Immediately a slew of cockroaches scattered. There were even cockroaches throughout the bedding! We left and lost our money due to their "no refund" policy. No amount of money could have convinced us to stay. DO NOT STAY HERE unless you want to come home with a suitcase full of cockroaches!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV couldn't check in at 8 o'clock when i got there, no one in the office. called the number on the door 6 times and no one returned my call for over two hours and he finally showed up after 1, No room on the bathroom sink to even put your tooth brush it was so small , mattress was terrible and had lots of evidence of bed bugs , slept on top of bed spread , next time I'll sleep in my car
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Owen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The name Scenic River Motel is quite misleading. This property is not maintained in a manner that is up to commercial standards. I arrived to check in at 6 PM with the intent to stay out late at the Obed Wild and Scenic River to star gaze. The front desk did not answer the doorbell. A motel unit (under age) resident came out of his room and gave me instructions how to enter the motel office. The lady in attendance was unable to communicate in English but she did give me key card to my room. Eventually, an attendant who did speak English knocked on my door. He instructed me to pay with my credit card (I assumed that I had already pre-paid via Expedia). The grounds surrounding this motel most unfortunately looked shabby, with old mattresses left outside leaking against the front side of the motel and some discarded material from interior of one room laying on the front yard lawn. I pointed this out to the attendant who took my credit card (and who I assume was the manager). I’m surprised local authorities have not inspected this place. This is the town of Wartburg’s only motel. It should be required to be properly maintained. Its exterior appearance should be brought up to standard. The room was basic and clean. The air conditioner was in functioning order. The stopper in the wash basin sink did not close.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023