Dunbar
1 verified property · West Virginia ·$55–$55/night ·avg $55 ·3.1/5 avg ·verified May 2026

Dunbar City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Dunbar is a small city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the Charleston metropolitan area on the Kanawha River just west of downtown Charleston along I-64 exit 55 - a Charleston suburb of about 7.

Dunbar's verified stays

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Where to stay

Best areas in Dunbar for a hot tub stay

Not every area in Dunbar hits the same vibe. Here's where each verified property actually sits, and what each pocket feels like at night.

11th Street Dunbar (317 11th Street)

On 317 11th Street south of I-64 exit 55 in Dunbar, Red Roof Inn Charleston - Dunbar (2.5, 12 reviews) is the town's only hot-tub-search hotel and a 2-star Red Roof value-tier property priced $55-$71 per night. LOW OVERALL RATING and only 12 reviews with weak subratings: sleep quality 3.6 (top), location 3.4, service 3.0, cleanliness 3.0, rooms 2.9, value 2.1. Amenities include free parking, WiFi, pet-friendly rooms and non-smoking property. NO POOL, NO IN-ROOM WHIRLPOOL, NO SHARED HOT TUB - the property is a stripped-down Red Roof that shows up in 'hot tub' hotel search results despite not having a hot tub of any kind. Recent candid flags are severe. A December 20, 2025 1-star bed-bug report: 'DO NOT STAY HERE. BED BUGS. I reported bed bugs by phone on the evening of 12/20/2025. The front desk agent repeatedly hung up on me. I was forced to contact the Health Department and the Better Business Bureau.' Another 1-star: 'Our last visit, there were ants in our room and the bed was broke. We were also accused of stealing towels and they kept $25 of the $100 deposit.' Another 1-star: 'A dump. The air conditioner is noisy.' One 4-star: 'Great for the PRICE!! Dakota at the front desk was the friendliest greeting I have had for a while. No charge for a pet. My regular more expensive hotels don't do that!' - the front-desk friendliness and pet-friendly no-charge policy is the one positive. Serious cautions apply. Best only for last-resort budget overnights with clear-eyed expectations - consider Elkview's La Quinta 4.0/462 (20 min north, $74-$79) as a much better value-tier alternative for a Charleston metro overnight.

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Things to do in Dunbar

Beyond the hotel room

Shawnee Park (about 10 minutes from the Red Roof Inn) is Dunbar's main recreational amenity - a large Kanawha County recreation area with athletic fields, playgrounds, swimming pool, tennis courts, walking trails and picnic areas. The park anchors Dunbar's summer family recreation and youth-sports scene.

Downtown Charleston (about 5 minutes east via I-64) is West Virginia's capital and offers the state capitol (Cass Gilbert's gold-domed 1932 statehouse - one of the country's most photogenic capitol buildings), the WV State Museum in the Culture Center, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences (dance, symphony, art, planetarium and IMAX), historic Capitol Market (a former B&O freight house converted to a covered farmers market with strong lunch scene), Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta (Labor Day weekend), and the FestivALL Charleston summer festival (June - one of the state's largest arts festivals). Downtown Charleston overnight rates are considerably higher than Dunbar - many state-government business travelers stay in Dunbar for the value.

West Virginia State University in Institute (about 10 minutes west) is the state's historically-Black land-grant university - Yellow Jackets athletics, campus events and the WVSU Extension Service.

Coonskin Park (about 15 minutes north along the Elk River) is Kanawha County's largest park - swimming pool, golf, tennis, picnic areas and hiking. Kanawha State Forest (about 25 minutes south) offers hiking, cabins and camping in a large state forest south of Charleston. Cabin Creek Quilts (about 30 minutes south) preserves the Appalachian Cabin Creek quilters cooperative heritage.

New River Gorge National Park (about 75 minutes southeast via US 60 or I-77) is West Virginia's marquee national park with the New River Gorge Bridge (one of the longest single-arch bridges in the world) and Bridge Day (October). Spring warms Kanawha Valley and Charleston FestivALL prep, summer is peak Shawnee Park pool, family Fourth of July and June FestivALL, mid-October brings peak Kanawha Valley foliage, and winter is quiet Kanawha Valley with Charleston downtown holiday events.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Dunbar isn't just about the soak — it's about what you do before you slip in. These pairings turn an ordinary night into a story you'll repeat.

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For couples

Why a Dunbar hot tub suite works for romance

For couples, the Red Roof Inn Charleston - Dunbar is emphatically NOT a romance destination - the December 20, 2025 bed-bug report with front-desk hanging up repeatedly, the accusation-of-towel-theft with $25 kept from deposit, and the absence of pool, hot tub, whirlpool or any romance amenity mean couples should look elsewhere entirely. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in WV drive about 2.5 hours north on I-79 and Route 50 to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50 (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For the WV heritage-luxury romance flagship drive about 3 hours east to White Sulphur Springs for The Greenbrier historic spa. For a private-cabin hot tub in New River Gorge country drive about 75 minutes southeast to Hico's Country Road Cabins (4.8/232 confirmed private-cabin hot tub - one of WV's best marketed private-cabin hot tub properties). For a much better value-tier Charleston metro overnight, drive about 20 minutes north to Elkview's La Quinta (4.0/462, $74-$79 with best-hot-breakfast-in-region praise). This page exists for completeness of the WV hot-tub-search listing; the property has no in-room whirlpool, no pool and no shared hot tub.

Many of the Dunbar properties below offer extras on request — champagne service, rose-petal turn-down, or late check-out. Mention your occasion at booking; most front desks try to help.

Side by side

All Dunbar hot tub hotels

Sorted by guest rating. Hover (or tap) any row for the standout feature, then click through for full photos, sub-ratings, and pros/cons.

Hotel Price Rating Tub Standout
Red Roof Inn Dunbar $55 - $71 3.1 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 2.5 rating (only 12 reviews)

On the map

Where the Dunbar hot tub hotels are

1 verified property with coordinates. Click any pin for the hotel name, rating, and a link to its full page.

Getting here

How to reach Dunbar

Dunbar sits on I-64 exit 55 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the Charleston metropolitan area - about 5 minutes west of downtown Charleston along the Kanawha River south bank. Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) is about 15 minutes east and is the closest major commercial airport; Huntington Tri-State (HTS) is about 50 minutes west; Pittsburgh International (PIT) is about 3.5 hours north; Roanoke VA (ROA) is about 3 hours southeast. The Red Roof Inn on 11th Street is south of I-64 exit 55 in Dunbar - about 5 minutes east to downtown Charleston, 10 minutes west to WVSU Institute, 15 minutes north to Coonskin Park, 25 minutes south to Kanawha State Forest, 75 minutes southeast to New River Gorge National Park. A rental car is essential - Dunbar has no rail or scheduled bus service. I-64 is the main east-west corridor with I-77 south from Charleston to Beckley and beyond. Because of the candid bed-bug and cleanliness flags at the Red Roof Inn, consider Elkview's La Quinta 4.0/462 (20 min north, $74-$79) as a much better value-tier alternative for a Charleston metro overnight.

When to visit

Dunbarseason by season

Hot tub stays read differently in February than they do in July. Here's what to expect across the year — temperatures, signature events, the local vibe, and how rates move.

Spring

Temps
45-75F, cool warming to pleasant
Events
Kanawha Valley spring warmup, Charleston FestivALL prep, Kanawha River paddling season warms
Vibe
Business-travel steady weekdays, budget overnights for state-government contractors, shoulder-season pricing
Rates
Budget-tier $55-$71 rates hold; shoulder-season pricing softens midweek

Summer

Temps
65-88F, warm and humid
Events
Charleston FestivALL summer festival (June), family Shawnee Park swimming pool, Fourth of July Kanawha Valley fireworks
Vibe
Peak Charleston FestivALL June and Fourth of July fireworks weekends drive Charleston-metro demand
Rates
Peak summer weekend rates (still budget-tier); FestivALL June weekend lifts

Fall

Temps
40-72F, cool and colorful
Events
Kanawha Valley foliage, Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Labor Day weekend, hunting season begins, business-travel steady
Vibe
Labor Day Sternwheel Regatta weekend lifts Charleston-metro demand, foliage weekends steady
Rates
October foliage weekends premium (still budget-tier); Sternwheel Regatta Labor Day lifts

Winter

Temps
30-48F, cold
Events
Charleston downtown holiday events, quiet Kanawha Valley overnights
Vibe
Quietest of the year; last-resort budget overnights only
Rates
Softest of the year budget-tier - $55-$71 rates hold or soften

Tub types, explained

What's the difference between a jacuzzi, whirlpool, and soaking tub?

Jacuzzi

Technically a brand name, but used generically for any jetted tub. In hotel listings, "jacuzzi suite" almost always means a private in-room tub with built-in air or water jets. Heat is usually preset; jets are user-controlled.

Whirlpool

Functionally identical to a jacuzzi — water jets circulate heated water for a massage effect. The term is more common at Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham brands. Most "whirlpool suites" hold two adults comfortably.

Soaking tub

Deeper than a standard bathtub, usually 18–22 inches, but with no jets. Common in boutique and luxury hotels — quieter, more spa-like, and better for a long hot soak than the jet-driven hum of a jacuzzi.

Hot tub

In strict use, a standalone heated tub holding 100°F+ water. In hotel marketing, often used interchangeably with jacuzzi or whirlpool. A genuine in-room "hot tub" with full thermostat control is rare outside cabin-style resorts.

Every listing on this page specifies which type you'll find in the room. We list only properties with the tub in your room — not in a shared pool area or the lobby spa.

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3 verified hotels with private in-room tubs.

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Beckley

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2 verified hotels with private in-room tubs.

— Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Beckley, WV
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2 verified hotels with private in-room tubs.

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2 verified hotels with private in-room tubs.

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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Dunbar

If you've got two nights instead of one, these regional destinations make easy add-ons. Each has its own collection of verified hot tub hotels on our site.

Elkview, WV

~20 min north

Charleston metro NE La Quinta Elkview 4.0/462 - much better value-tier alternative.

Explore Elkview, WV →

Hurricane, WV

~25 min west

Hampton Inn Winfield/Teays Valley 4.1/426 Charleston metro west.

Explore Hurricane, WV →

Huntington, WV

~50 min west

Motel 6 Huntington (candid 2.7/19 - confirmed in-room Jacuzzi + candid warnings).

Explore Huntington, WV →

Hico, WV

~75 min east

New River Gorge National Park Country Road Cabins 4.8/232 confirmed private-cabin hot tub.

Explore Hico, WV →

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Red Roof Dunbar have any pool, hot tub or in-room whirlpool?

No - NO pool, NO in-room whirlpool, NO shared hot tub. Property shows in 'hot tub' search results but has no hot tub of any kind.

What are the candid flags?

Severe. December 20, 2025 1-star bed-bug report with front desk repeatedly hanging up on reporting guest. Another 1-star: ants in room, broken bed, accused of stealing towels with $25 kept from deposit. Value 2.1 weakest subrating.

What is a better Charleston metro alternative?

Elkview's La Quinta (4.0/462, $74-$79, 20 min north via I-79) - solid subratings, best-hot-breakfast-in-region praise. Or Hurricane's Hampton Inn (4.1/426, 25 min west on I-64).

How close is downtown Charleston?

About 5 minutes east via I-64 to downtown Charleston and the state capitol.

Should I book this hotel?

For most travelers, no - the Dec 2025 bed-bug report and other candid flags argue for looking elsewhere. Only book as absolute last-resort budget with clear-eyed expectations.

For Cautious first-time visitor Should I book the Red Roof Inn Charleston - Dunbar?

The candid recent flags are severe and argue against booking for most travelers. A December 20, 2025 1-star bed-bug report: 'DO NOT STAY HERE. BED BUGS. I reported bed bugs by phone on the evening of 12/20/2025. The front desk agent repeatedly hung up on me. I was forced to contact the Health Department and the Better Business Bureau.' Another 1-star reported ants in the room, broken bed, and being accused of stealing towels with $25 kept from the $100 deposit. Value 2.1 is the weakest subrating. Consider Elkview's La Quinta (20 min north, $74-$79, 4.0/462) as a much better value-tier alternative for a Charleston metro overnight.

For In-room jacuzzi or hot tub couple Does the Red Roof Dunbar have any pool, hot tub or in-room whirlpool?

No - NO pool, NO in-room whirlpool, NO shared hot tub. The property is a stripped-down Red Roof budget property that shows up in 'hot tub' hotel search results despite not having a hot tub of any kind. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in WV drive about 2.5 hours north to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50 (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For a private-cabin hot tub drive about 75 minutes southeast to Hico's Country Road Cabins (4.8/232 confirmed private-cabin hot tub).

For Charleston metro visitor looking for a better option What is a better Charleston metro overnight alternative?

Elkview's La Quinta (4.0/462, $74-$79, 20 min north of Dunbar via I-79) is the region's much better value-tier alternative - solid cleanliness 4.2 and sleep quality 4.2 subratings, praised as 'the best hot breakfast at a hotel I have experienced' by a recent 5-star reviewer, and highway-quiet nighttime. Alternatively, Hurricane's Hampton Inn (4.1/426, 25 min west on I-64) is the Circle of Excellence Top 10% Hampton in the Charleston metro west.

For Absolute last-resort budget traveler What are the potential positives at the Red Roof Inn Charleston - Dunbar?

One 4-star reviewer praised the front-desk friendliness and pet-friendly no-charge policy: 'Great for the PRICE!! Dakota at the front desk was the friendliest greeting I have had for a while. No charge for a pet. My regular more expensive hotels don't do that!' Budget-tier $55-$71 rates and pet-friendly with no pet charge are the potential positives - but the Dec 2025 bed-bug report and other candid flags argue for looking elsewhere unless truly last-resort.

Why trust us

Hand-verified. No AI filler.

Every hotel on this page has been personally verified to have a private, in-room hot tub or jacuzzi — not a shared pool tub, not a bathroom soaker, not a spa amenity you have to book. We cross-check three sources for every listing: the hotel's own room photos and descriptions, recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and direct confirmation from the hotel where unclear. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't generate listings with AI. If a hotel's tub status changes or a property closes, the page updates the next time we re-verify the city (Dothan was last checked May 2026).

Last verified · May 2026