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.

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!

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!

We loved our stay here! The bed was extremely comfortable and our room was very clean. The towels and sheets were soft and high quality, which we really enjoyed. The chairs in the room were a little worn, but that didn't impact how much we enjoyed our stay. There is an enclosed porch attached to the bedroom that overlooks the river and the bathroom is spacious and also has a view of the river. There's a good restaurant on the first floor. I didn't expect the food to be so good because the location is quite isolated, but I would stay here - and eat here - again in a heartbeat.

We had a wonderful time staying at Inn by the River. The staff was so welcoming and kept the Inn very clean and well stocked. The view is amazing right on the river with outdoor seating on the front porch. The food was delicious! We will definitely be back!