Very quiet an peaceful, one day there is like a weeks vacation. Joe and Zeke personally see to the comfort of their guests and the cleanliness of the rooms. We are happy to stay in a relaxing and safe location

I picked this place from trip advisor reviews. I was there in early Feb. and not many places open and I only wanted to spend one night and not stay at some fancy b&b that cost a bundle. This place had a good rate. When I checked in the guy at the desk was very friendly and talkative. The room... More

It's CLEAN! Of first importance to me in accommodations is cleanliness. No amenity, location, discount, or refund can compensate for the filth found in many of the (expensive) hotels in which I've stayed. The Inn at River Oaks is operated by people who understand how important sanitation is. It's COMFORTABLE! While the furnishings were Spartan, everything was very comfortable, especially... More

My partner and I stayed here while on a cycling tour around the US. We arrived in Southport near dark and were disappointed to find no options for camping and only expensive hotels. We found this place and were warmly welcomed by Joe as if we were old friends. It was very reasonably priced and the rooms were comfortable and... More

Lovely courtyard, rocking chairs among the oak trees and potted plants, very relaxing. The room was clean, beds were comfy, fluffy towels, everything you need for a pleasant stay. Joe & Zeke have a good thing going here, they take great care of you and make you feel at home. We will be staying here during our next trip! This... More

My daughter and I had never stayed in Southport before and had booked a room back in April at another small motel on the waterfront. Upon arriving at the other motel, after driving 5 hours, we were told we could not stay there due to a problem with a broken water pipe. NO ONE from this other motel even tried... More

I am not a huge fan of your run of the mill hotels that are a dime a dozen and lack any real character, which is why I was overjoyed to find The Inn at River Oaks. You are greeted with a friendly, clean, and laid back atmosphere when you first pull up. The proximity to the river front and... More

Very small bathroom that had mold on the shower curtain, room was "cleaned" but was really clean, outlets are overloaded on adapters (definitely not how it should be). Staff were friendly and parking is adequate, unless you drive a full size truck or suv.

It's sometimes difficult to find a nice clean place that takes dogs. The Inn at River Oaks was great. It's not a cookie-cutter chain and has a lot of charm. The courtyard has three live oaks, hanging baskets of flowers, and either rocking chairs or swings with cushions outside every room. Our room had two comfortable double beds, tile floors,... More