River Inn Resort - Hotel in Brownville - 72898 648A Ave, USA

Cannot recommend this place enough! Even if it is a bit out of your way to stay here... do it! This old riverboat is so unique and is surprisingly well furnished and clean. The owners/management is the best and they do all they can to make you feel welcome! In the morning they treat you to an amazing (and large) breakfast! Didn't have a single unpleasant experience here. Will stay at the River Inn Resort again!

Was at a quilt retreat there for the weekend and our first time there. Our experience from the time we arrived was poor customer service from the owners (we only wanted to see where we would be setting up and was told that the owners father gave away a lot before he passed away last year and that wasn't going to happen anymore), then when we were able to setup we were in the dining area (not enough space or power but we all made it work), there were spiders and cob webs everywhere including our room (yes we are close to Halloween but really! Get an exterminator and cleaning crew out there! This is where they are serving food to guests). We read the reviews and people said the breakfast was really good.....The best part of our breakfast were the scrambled eggs. The fruit, potatoes and muffins looked and tasted like prepackaged freezer food.

Went for a quilt retreat. Literally walked in the door and let them know we knew we could set up at 11am to sew and was told no. The owners started in saying "my dad died last year and fave a lot and we don't. This was my first time their and they were both extremely rude to us. If that was not enough, there were spiders everywhere, and I got bit so bad by bugs inside that I had to get meds. They need an exterminator, and they need someone to clean everything. They talk about the breakfast and that wasn't great either. Glad we brought our own dinner.||||This was not a good experience and will never come back!!

Staff is awesome! Take time to talk to them, they are a wealth of interesting information. Rooms are comfortable, dinner cruise is a good time and the breakfast is outstanding. We've done it before, we will do it again.

What a remarkable place--a sparkling gem on the "wide Missouri"! After learning about Brownville's interesting history during an earlier discovery of the town, I wanted to stay at the River Inn Resort, and to check out the town further. I combined a Friday night rodeo performance in Sidney, Iowa with a trip to Brownville for the remainder of the weekend in early August. I made the reservations online for a two-day stayover at the River Inn Resort, and they sent a confirmation email. When my husband and I arrived in Brownville for our stayover, we parked in the lot in front of the Inn and walked across the gangway, which is a wee bit bumpy in places. (Note: if your equilibrium is unstable, you might consider a helper.) They do have an elevator onboard, though. Once inside, we looked for the check-in desk thinking it was on that level; a young lady, working in the kitchen, was sweet to stop her work and point us in the right direction to the desk downstairs. We arrived at 3:00 pm--check-in time; the nice lady behind the counter was ready with our key and tickets for a dinner cruise the next evening on the Spirit of Brownville. We decided to check out the room before bringing in our things and were very thankful they have a pull-behind luggage cart! The room was spacious and included a wet bar, mini fridge, and small coffee maker. We had a river-view room, and I was anxious to see the view; I stepped outside and shut the door behind me, not thinking about the automatic lock---oops! I'm thankful my husband was still inside. We had time to get ready before our evening out on the town: dinner at the Lyceum Cafe, (usually only open until 2:00pm, but that Saturday evening they offered a prime rib dinner buffet from 5--8pm) and the Brownville Village Theatre, for a live theatrical performance. (Note: The Inn supplies a few toiletries--shampoo, etc., but---this is "small town" America, and there's no place close-by to shop for anything you might have forgotten--food and/or beverages, etc.) The Inn is stationary, hooked up to electricity and such, but it floats on an inlet of the Missouri River, so it rises and falls with the river's flow. There's an opening in the rock dike which allows water to flow into the inlet, so the water spools and laps underneath the structure, (it's not too annoying, and my husband slept well, but for me--foam earplugs were a blessing.) Breakfast guests are asked to be at the dining room at 8:30am, as they plate and serve each person individually. The 8-person round tables are set up for as many guests who are registered for that particular morning, so you walk into the dining room and choose a place setting. You might end up sitting with someone you don't know. You never know who you're going to meet---and how wonderful to meet someone new! The second evening, my husband and I had tickets for the dinner cruise on the Spirit of Brownville (another enjoyable experience!) The second morning of our stay, Monday, there weren't as many people for breakfast, so we had a chance to talk with Lisa, the co-owner, who not only takes care of almost every aspect of the Inn--she, her husband, and their son, serve the food as well--it's a family affair! We had a conversation earlier with Lisa's husband James, who oversees the Inn as well as captains the paddlewheel boat; he explained a little of the "Inns and Outs" of running a floating Inn. They're a lovely couple who seem to truly care about their customers' experiences, as well as the well-being of their hard-working employees. You can tell these folks take a lot of pride in what they do. The River Inn Resort may not be a 5-star hotel nor is it Michelin rated cuisine, but to my husband and I, it was a 5-star experience, and one of the most enjoyably awesome and fun times we've had in a long time! Congratulations James, Lisa, and family, Addie, and Ryan, for a wonderful experience and a job well done!! We'd love to come back for a little getaway---hopefully, sometime soon!

We visited the room where our friends were staying to celebrate their wedding anniversary and we were favorably impressed with the accommodations. Our friends reported high satisfaction with their stay at the River Inn Resort.

I questioned the trip of this mysterious location in the middle of nowhere, but I was absolutely captivated by this amazing family establishment. The owners are very polite and make you feel like you are one of the family. Will definitely recommend and go again for a peaceful getaway.

Just Fantastic Just Amazing. From calling and reserving a room way back in January and reserving tickets for dinner cruise. Lisa was outstanding talking with me about the history the town the Inn the Spirit of Brownsville When we arrived we were so excited! Our room was even more than what we imagined! We walked around the outside and inside and was amazed Sotting outside our room each evening was an site to see calm serene watching the river. Jim and Lisa serving an delicious breakfast with care. Took the time to chat with us. Was great to share laughs and they were very attentive. We definitely will return this fall. Thank You River Inn 😊