Elkview
1 verified property · West Virginia ·$74–$74/night ·avg $74 ·4.1/5 avg ·1 rated 4.0+ ·verified May 2026

Elkview City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Elkview is a small unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia, in the Charleston metropolitan area on I-79 exit 9 - a bedroom-community suburb about 15 minutes northeast of downtown Charleston along the Elk River corridor.

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Where to stay

Best areas in Elkview for a hot tub stay

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

Elkview Crossings / I-79 exit 9 (101 Crossings Shopping Mall)

On 101 Crossings Shopping Mall directly off I-79 exit 9 in Elkview, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE (4.0, 462 reviews) is the community's only hot-tub-search hotel and a 4-star Wyndham La Quinta priced $74-$79 per night (value-strong for the Charleston metro). Solid subratings: sleep quality 4.2, cleanliness 4.2, rooms 4.2, service 4.2, location 4.1, value 4.0. Amenities include free parking, WiFi, fitness center, free breakfast (hot breakfast praised), pet-friendly rooms, business center, meeting rooms and baggage storage. Recent 5-star praise: 'Elkview LaQuinta Inn - if you are traveling near Charleston, WV NE you need to check out the LaQuinta Inn at Elkview. Excellent service, beautiful rooms, a great little Mexican eatery next door, the best hot breakfast at a hotel I have experienced.' Another 5-star: 'I'll be back again. It was located north of Charleston a few minutes and off the highway so you don't hear the trucks at night. Very bright cheerful atmosphere and super friendly front desk staff. Very clean beautiful room. A great experience.' A 4-star: 'Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean. And inviting. Just a few updates on room aesthetics needed. Our stay was pleasant.' Directly at Elkview Crossings Shopping Mall (Big Sandy Superstore, restaurant row), 15 minutes northeast of downtown Charleston, 25 minutes north of CRW airport. Best for Charleston metro NE visitors, Elk River fishermen and paddlers, I-79 corridor road-trippers north of Charleston, Elkview Crossings shoppers and family visitors.

Things to do in Elkview

Beyond the hotel room

Elkview Crossings Shopping Mall (directly adjacent to the La Quinta) is the regional commercial center for the Charleston NE / I-79 exit 9 corridor - Big Sandy Superstore anchor, restaurant row (including the Mexican eatery praised by a recent 5-star La Quinta reviewer), big-box retail and family shopping. The mall is one of the closest full retail destinations to the hotel and dominates the immediate area.

Elk River (immediately adjacent to Elkview) is one of West Virginia's premier smallmouth-bass and trout streams - the river flows south from Sutton Lake through Braxton, Clay and Kanawha counties into the Kanawha at Charleston. Public boat ramps and wade-fishing points north of Elkview draw fly-fishers for the Elk River's brown trout blackfly hatch (late spring) and smallmouth-bass anglers in summer and fall. The tailwater below Sutton Dam (about 90 minutes north) is one of the East's most productive trout tailwaters.

Charleston (about 15 minutes south via I-79) 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, historic Capitol Market (a former B&O freight house converted to a covered farmers market), Charleston Coliseum, and the FestivALL Charleston summer festival (June - one of the state's largest arts festivals).

Coonskin Park (about 15 minutes south along the Elk River) is Kanawha County's largest park - swimming pool, golf, tennis, picnic areas and hiking. Kanawha State Forest (about 30 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.

Sutton Lake (about 1 hour north on I-79 at exit 67) is one of WV's premier fishing lakes; Cedar Lakes in Ripley (about 1 hour north on I-77) hosts the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair over July 4 weekend; New River Gorge National Park is about 90 minutes southeast. Spring warms Elk River smallmouth-bass season and Kanawha Valley spring festivals, summer is peak fishing and Charleston FestivALL, mid-October is peak Kanawha Valley foliage, and winter brings Elkview Crossings holiday shopping and quiet business-travel weeks.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Elkview 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 Elkview hot tub suite works for romance

For couples, the La Quinta Elkview offers a solid value-tier 4-star Wyndham chain-hotel base for the Charleston metro NE rather than a marketed romance property - the $74-$79 rates, friendly-staff praise and best-hot-breakfast reputation make it a strong-value Charleston stopover but not an in-room-romance destination. 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 90 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). Elkview's couples appeal is the affordable Charleston-metro stopover for a state-capitol weekend or an Elk River fishing trip rather than in-room amenities.

Many of the Elkview 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.

What guests actually say

Real reviews, top 1Elkview hotels

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All Elkview 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview $74 - $79 4.1 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 4.0 rating (462 reviews)

On the map

Where the Elkview 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 Elkview

Elkview sits on I-79 exit 9 in Kanawha County, West Virginia - about 15 minutes northeast of downtown Charleston in the Elk River corridor. Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) is about 25 minutes south and is the closest commercial airport; Pittsburgh International (PIT) is about 3.5 hours north; Huntington Tri-State (HTS) is about 60 minutes west; Roanoke VA (ROA) is about 3 hours southeast. The La Quinta at Elkview Crossings Shopping Mall is directly off I-79 exit 9 - immediate highway access, Big Sandy Superstore and restaurant row adjacent (including a Mexican eatery praised by recent reviewers), downtown Charleston 15 minutes south via I-79. Coonskin Park is about 15 minutes south along the Elk River, Kanawha State Forest is about 30 minutes south, Sutton Lake is about 1 hour north on I-79 at exit 67, Ripley is about 1 hour north on I-77, and New River Gorge National Park is about 90 minutes southeast. A rental car is essential - Elkview has no rail or scheduled bus service. I-79 is the main corridor and US 119 south is the primary connector to Charleston. Recent reviewer highlight: the La Quinta is 'off the highway so you don't hear the trucks at night' - a Kanawha Valley advantage for I-79 stopover travelers.

When to visit

Elkviewseason 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
Elk River spring smallmouth-bass season warms, Kanawha Valley spring festivals, Charleston FestivALL prep, business-travel steady
Vibe
Smallmouth-bass anglers return with the spring warm-up, shoulder-season Charleston day-trippers, business-travel steady weekdays
Rates
Shoulder-season value pricing softens after Easter; Memorial Day weekend lifts modestly

Summer

Temps
65-88F, warm and humid
Events
Peak Elk River fishing and paddling, Charleston FestivALL summer festival (June), family Kanawha Valley Fourth of July fireworks, Elkview Crossings summer shopping
Vibe
Peak family and Charleston day-trip weekends, FestivALL Charleston June arts festival crowds, Fourth of July fireworks
Rates
Peak summer weekend rates (still value-tier); June FestivALL weekend lifts

Fall

Temps
40-72F, cool and colorful
Events
Kanawha Valley foliage mid-October, WVU Mountaineer football weekends (2 hr north), hunting season begins, business-travel peak
Vibe
Foliage road-trippers on I-79, business-travel weekdays peak, hunting-season weekend traffic
Rates
October foliage weekends premium; midweek business rates steady

Winter

Temps
30-48F, cold
Events
Elkview Crossings holiday shopping, La Quinta indoor amenities and business-travel weeks, quiet weekends outside holiday shopping
Vibe
Business-traveler mid-week bookings, Elkview Crossings Christmas shopping weekends, quiet Sunday nights
Rates
Softest of the year value-tier - $74-$79 rates hold

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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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 Elkview

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.

Dunbar, WV

~30 min south

Charleston Kanawha Valley Red Roof Dunbar (candid 2.5/12 - bed bug report).

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Hurricane, WV

~40 min west

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

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Sutton, WV

~1 hr north on I-79

Days Inn Suites Sutton 4.2/1,138 at Sutton Lake.

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Ripley, WV

~1 hr north on I-77

Holiday Inn Express Ripley 4.2/205 near Cedar Lakes Mountain State Art & Craft Fair.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the La Quinta Elkview have in-room jacuzzis?

No - free breakfast, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, business center and meeting rooms but no in-room jacuzzi and no pool. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite drive about 2.5 hours north on I-79 and Route 50 to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50.

How close is downtown Charleston?

About 15 minutes south via I-79 to downtown Charleston and the state capitol. Location 4.1 subrating reflects highway convenience.

How close is Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW)?

About 25 minutes south of the La Quinta to CRW airport - the region's main commercial airport.

Is the hotel highway-quiet at night?

Yes - a recent 5-star reviewer specifically praised the highway-quiet nighttime: 'off the highway so you don't hear the trucks at night. Very bright cheerful atmosphere and super friendly front desk staff.' Sleep quality 4.2 subrating supports this.

What are the candid flags?

No significant candid negative flags in recent reviews. Value 4.0 modestly weakest subrating, one 4-star reviewer noted 'a few updates on room aesthetics needed,' and no indoor pool. Otherwise a value-strong Charleston metro NE base with 462 reviews averaging 4.0.

For Charleston metro visitor Is the La Quinta Elkview a good Charleston base?

Yes - directly off I-79 exit 9 about 15 minutes northeast of downtown Charleston, with location 4.1 and sleep quality 4.2 subratings. Value-tier $74-$79 rates make it one of the Charleston metro's most affordable 4-star hotels, and a recent 5-star reviewer specifically praised the highway-quiet nighttime: 'off the highway so you don't hear the trucks at night. Very bright cheerful atmosphere and super friendly front desk staff.' 15 minutes to the state capitol, Clay Center and Capitol Market.

For Elk River smallmouth-bass fisherman How close is the Elk River?

The Elk River is immediately adjacent to Elkview - one of WV's premier smallmouth-bass and trout streams. Public boat ramps and wade-fishing points north of Elkview draw fly-fishers for the Elk River's brown trout blackfly hatch (late spring) and smallmouth-bass anglers in summer and fall. The tailwater below Sutton Dam (about 90 minutes north) is one of the East's most productive trout tailwaters. La Quinta is a value-tier fishing-trip base.

For In-room jacuzzi couple Does the La Quinta Elkview have in-room jacuzzis?

No - the La Quinta is a 4-star Wyndham La Quinta with free breakfast, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, business center and meeting rooms but no in-room jacuzzi and no pool. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite 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 a private-cabin hot tub drive about 90 minutes southeast to Hico's Country Road Cabins in New River Gorge country.

For Cautious first-time visitor What are the candid flags at the La Quinta Elkview?

The La Quinta has no significant candid negative flags in recent reviews. Value 4.0 is the modestly weakest subrating (still solid for the tier), one 4-star reviewer noted 'a few updates on room aesthetics needed,' and the property has no indoor pool. Location 4.1 reflects the suburban commercial-strip setting (Elkview is unincorporated commercial suburb, not a heritage-tourism destination). Balanced against 462 reviews averaging 4.0 with sleep quality 4.2 and cleanliness 4.2 - the property is a value-strong Charleston metro NE base.

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