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The Inn By The River, featuring a fireplace, great room and front porch, offers year round accommodations in The Forks. The property offers private rooms with king beds, spa tubs, and private porches overlooking the Kennebec River. The Inn’s Riverside Pub features both a casual and a finer dining menu and breakfast. The area is popular for whitewater rafting, river-tube rentals, hiking, Maine’s tallest waterfall, fishing, bird watching, wildlife snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
High score for The Forks
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ofer
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice location,beautiful view, Welcome friendly people.
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    The inn had a nice view of the river, a large porch to sit and eat a meal on or just enjoy the view, there is also picnic tables on the lawn and a fire pit to sit around in the evening. Another bonus is the restaurant and cocktail bar. The rooms...
  • Stierwalt
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was very comfortable! Loved the enclosed porch off our room which overlooked the river. Food good!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Riverside Pub
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Inn by the River
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

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House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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FAQs about Inn by the River

  • The prices at Inn by the River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Inn by the River offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • Inn by the River has 1 restaurant:

    • Riverside Pub

  • Room options at Inn by the River include:

    • Double

  • Check-in at Inn by the River is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Inn by the River is 2,600 feet from the center of The Forks. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.