Inn by the River

The Inn by the River is an awesome choice for anyone looking to spend a comfortable stay in the The Forks area. We own a seasonal cottage not too far from the Forks and had to make a special trip up to meet a contractor. Since we "closed up" for the season we had to find a place to spend an overnight, including our yellow lab. We went to the Bring Fido website to find dog friendly accommodations and found Inn by the River. We checked into Room #2 was extremely clean and comfortable - it's one of their dog friendly rooms. The room lacks a closet and the sink is located in the main room rather than the bathroom - also no TV. The inn has a restaurant and bar which is extremely convenient since The Forks/W.Forks area doesn't offer many dining options. In the bar area, there is a nice chill area at the far end where you can kick back and watch TV. We were there on a Sunday so we got to watch a football game. The bartender/server was extremely personable and cordial. The burgers were great. If you do go there, try the side of mac & cheese - delicious. After dinner the bartender lit a fire in the fireplace for us in the main dining room. What a great way to end our day. In the morning we were pressed for time so we opted for the continental breakfast. There were a fair amount of choices and the coffee was great. Overall the Inn was spotless. It's obvious they take pride in keeping their place clean. Since it was Halloween season, they had the Inn decorated in that theme to the nines - pretty cool and scary... If you're looking for a place to stay while in The Forks area, look no further. You will be delightfully happy and comfortable there.

Very friendly and helpful personnel. A bug problem was disconcerting. Flies and lady bugs prevalent in bedroom.

We came here for meals while in the area. Food was delicious. Service was exceptional. We had Kyle wait in us for dinner and breakfast. A very delightful young man. And he was excellent in making sure we had everything we needed.

Little cute inn with view of the river. The rooms are decent in size with king sized beds, the staff is really friendly and they have good food. Rafting locations and hiking possibilities all around. Don‘t forget mosquito repellent if you want to sit outside and enjoy nature!

Excellent stay. The Inn, while a bit dated, is very charming and comfortable. The food was excellent and the staff very pleasant. Great value and if we had had more time there is lots to do in the area.

Scarlet approached us at our arrival with a great smile and the place is just perfect. Beautiful rooms , very clean. Had lunch in the garden facing the river. And will soon have a nice dinner. The Menu is straightforward: simple and surely to our taste

Unassuming, comfortable. Friendly, helpful staff. Good food. Peaceful setting across road from rushing Kennebec River. Great base for exploring this beautiful area and its history. Easy access to Appalachian Trail and its river ferry crossing by canoe.

We stayed here as a base for doing whitewater rafting. The staff were all super-friendly and welcoming and the hotel was fine, but the rooms were pretty small and needed redecorating. The continental breakfast that was included in the room rate was rubbish - just a few muffins wrapped in clingfilm and a few bananas (if you were lucky). We ended up ordering and paying extra for a cooked breakfast so we’d eaten properly before whitewater rafting. A fresh lick of paint and a decent breakfast would have put this at a higher rating.

The Inn by the River was a much-needed escape.we loved the view of the Kennebec River, and the soothing sound of the rapidly-moving water. Breakfast was delicious and if you want to pay, you may order additional food for breakfast, like Eggs Benedict, which my husband ordered. There are no TVs in the rooms, which is actually quite refreshing.Staff were so nice! There are also t-shirts and sweatshirts you can purchase. Would definitely stay here again if I had the chance!