Riverside Motel

Ben was really helpful and knows the area, and the riverside motel is handy for nearby attractions. I had a great time staying in Eastend. Be sure to check out the museum and the T.rex paleontology center!

I was in the area for work, and the owner kindly worked with my request for a late checkout so I could take a business call. I really appreciated the help. The rooms were clean, fresh, and practical, and the location was both convenient and scenic. I definitely recommend it. It’s not your typical small town motel!

The manager becomes defensive and combative right away if you bring up a problem, and for the nightly cost, this place doesn’t seem worth it compared with others nearby. I have photos if anyone wants evidence of what I’ve described. The motel feels very dated and doesn’t seem to have been updated in a long time. On my first night I was freezing, and spent much of the night swatting maple buds that kept landing on me while I tried to sleep. The next day I noticed a coffee-cup-sized hole in the bedroom window, which may have been related to the heat loss. The coffee maker didn’t work the first morning because it was clogged with grounds. I cleaned it out and got it working. In the bathroom, there were cobwebs in three spots on the ceiling, with a spider in one of them, and mold in several places. Hot water also took a while to come through, so you have to let it run. I stayed for three days last week. I won’t stay there again or recommend it to family or friends.

We stayed at the campground and had a really nice time. Ben, the manager, was awesome and made sure everything was good. He also told us about all the things to do and see.