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The Elston Inn and Conference Center

2.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this golf Sweet Briar hotel

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A cafe interior with a counter, menu boards, and a variety of items on shelves.
Lounge
Reception
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, surrounded by trees.
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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450 Sweet Briar Dr, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595
  • Place, Sweet Briar College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary Helen Cochran Library
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sweet Briar Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Sweet Briar

Near the airport.Your stay at this Sweet Briar hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Sweet Briar Museum and Mary Helen Cochran Library. Sweet Briar College and Babcock Fine Arts Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sweet Briar College - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mary Helen Cochran Library - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sweet Briar Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Babcock Fine Arts Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lower Sweetbriar Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station - 21 min drive
  • Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Filling Station - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loose Shoe Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Baine's Books And Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Elston Inn and Conference Center

Enjoy free breakfast at this golf Sweet Briar hotel
A winery is on site. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. An indoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Elston Inn and Conference Center . Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sweet Briar hotel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Elston Inn and Conference Center offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. This Sweet Briar hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and computer monitors, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Stroller

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Pro golf shop
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours
  • Winery
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Security Guard at 450 Sweet Briar Drive, Sweet Briar, Virginia]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50 per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elston Inn and Conference Center to the airport?

The Elston Inn and Conference Center is 20.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elston Inn and Conference Center on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $146, excluding 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.

Does The Elston Inn and Conference Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Elston Inn and Conference Center .

Does The Elston Inn and Conference Center offer free breakfast?

The Elston Inn and Conference Center offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Elston Inn and Conference Center have a pool?

The Elston Inn and Conference Center features an indoor pool.

Does The Elston Inn and Conference Center have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Elston Inn and Conference Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Elston Inn and Conference Center to downtown Sweet Briar?

The Elston Inn and Conference Center is 0.4 mi away from Sweet Briar.

The Elston Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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