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Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81

2.0 star property
Hotel near Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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4852 South Lee Hwy, Natural Bridge, VA, 24578
  • Place, Virginia Safari Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Military Institute
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Washington and Lee University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Natural Bridge

In Natural Bridge .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Natural Bridge hotel, you'll find Virginia Safari Park and Natural Bridge Zoo. Also, Natural Bridge State Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and James River is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Virginia Safari Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Natural Bridge State Park - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Virginia Military Institute - 12 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Washington and Lee University - 12 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Virginia Horse Center - 13 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotto's Pizza & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Cadillac Diner - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Great Valley Farm Brewery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Natural Bridge General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Colonial Express Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81

Hotel near Virginia Safari Park in Natural Bridge
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Natural Bridge hotel.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 17 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 17 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Relax Inn Natural Bridge
Relax Natural Bridge
Relax Inn
Relax Inn Natural Bridge
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Natural Bridge
Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel Natural Bridge

Relax Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 158 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was clean and we were too exhausted from travel to notice the rest until too late for our one night stay. There was no one at check-in for a couple of minutes. I felt unwelcome and afraid to try to find them for issues. Dirty bathtub, walls & ceiling in disrepair, nasty microwave with food debris. Ancient equipment. It’s like they didn’t even try to make it tolerable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only good thing could park next to door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Blendell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition was poor. The convenience to local interest was excellent. There were stink bugs in the overhead vents and lights.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely horrible. Was up for 3 hours in the middle of the night due to a drunk guy outside our room, called the front desk 3 times and they did nothing. Finally we had to call the cops. This hotel obviously doesn’t care about their guests
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Amenities
Room dirty. TV service not working. WiFi extremely poor. No coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

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

Unsafe, uncaring staff

Property was not clean and the room next door had a kicked in door. Front desk agent had no sympathy for this and said "oh, a guest couldn't get in their door" thinking this was an adequate explanation. As a solo older woman traveling, I immediately left the property and spent $260 at Natural Bridge Hotel to be in a safe location. There was no way I was going to spend another moment in this unsafe, unclean property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Darlene H

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small rooms, great value.

For the price they charge if you just need a place to sleep for the night, the room was clean and I really appreciated that the windows opened and there was an exhaust fan in the bathroom. There was a nice refrigerator and microwave and the television had many channels. It is an old building and is in desperate need of updating. The room was the smallest hotel room I've ever been in, but it worked for a place to sleep and the price was right. The front desk was accommodating. The neighborhood seemed very safe. Just be aware it's very old and run down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place is very close to the natural bridge, (4mi) and close enough to Lexington as well. The rooms are a bit dated, the bed had a burn mark (non smoking room...?) and it allows pets. The room next door had a dog that kept barking every time I moved around my room. There are probably better options out there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel were extremely friendly and helpful, which I truly appreciated. Unfortunately, the condition of the property itself made for a very poor experience. The water had such a bad taste that I drove across the street to buy bottled water. There were plumbing issues, with drains—including the shower—backing up. The bed required some repair when we arrived, though it was comfortable after we fixed it. One of the room doors had a large hole in it, which looked like it had been kicked in. Weeks later, we drove by again and noticed the same door still hadn’t been repaired, leaving a gap large enough for animals to get in. I feel bad leaving this review because the staff were wonderful, but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I could not say anything bad about this property. The only disadvantage is no ice machine, and after 11pm there are no stores open in the area, next store would be 11 miles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karthickeyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pillow and bed was smelling bad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Need repair

Bed close to front need fixing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Easy access from the interstate and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Garland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

fredona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could use some upkeep and updates. Was clean and comfortable. Good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Placed in an upper level room which was hot because the AC had not been running.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I got to the motel there was a sign saying they would be back in a half hour. When someone returned I was sent to a completely different motel a mile down the road. So the room was not as pictured. Bait and switch. The room was dirty. The shower was covered in hair and the toilet stained. Obviously hadn’t been cleaned well before I got there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was gross and so dirty. I felt like I as sleeping at bates motel. Awful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shanetia

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
This establishment was a pleasure to be at due to the gentleman working. The place needs a makeover especially in the bathrooms. The cost is not comparable to the quality of the room but the place has hope.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025