Summersville
1 verified property · West Virginia ·$120–$120/night ·avg $120 ·4.2/5 avg ·1 rated 4.0+ ·verified May 2026

Summersville City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Summersville is a small town in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

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Where to stay

Best areas in Summersville for a hot tub stay

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

Merchant Walk / US 19 Summersville (106 Merchant Walk)

On 106 Merchant Walk directly off US 19 in Summersville, La Quinta Inn & Suites/New River Gorge National Park (4.3, 864 reviews) is the town's only hot-tub-search hotel and a 4-star Wyndham chain that has genuinely branded around the December 2020 National Park designation - one of the few chain hotels in West Virginia to fold the park name into its property name. Cleanliness 4.5, location 4.5 and service 4.5 subratings are all strongest, with rooms 4.4, sleep quality 4.4 and value 4.3 solid. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, free breakfast, kids stay free, offsite canoeing on the New River and Summersville Lake, children's television networks, free parking and free WiFi. Recent 5-star praise: 'great hotel - the location is great, the staff friendly, the rooms were very clean, the breakfast was awesome, they had everything that you might want, I would definitely stay here again.' Best for New River Gorge whitewater rafters (New River commercial season April-October, GAULEY Class V during September-October scheduled dam releases), Summersville Lake scuba divers and boaters, Bridge Day BASE-jump spectators at the New River Gorge Bridge third Saturday October, family lake weeks and Charleston-to-Beckley US 19 corridor travelers wanting a solid chain-hotel base at the National Park's northern gateway.

Things to do in Summersville

Beyond the hotel room

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (about 30 minutes south) is the reason to come to Summersville - America's newest national park (designated December 2020) protects the New River Gorge, one of the oldest rivers in the world. The Canyon Rim NPS visitor center adjacent to the New River Gorge Bridge is a 30-minute drive south on US 19; ranger programs run year-round.

Summersville Lake is the northern-gateway anchor of the region - a 2,700-acre reservoir with Blue-water visibility that has made it one of the top freshwater scuba-diving destinations in the eastern United States. Boating, bass fishing, swimming, kayaking and cliff jumping are all part of the summer scene. Summersville Lake Retreat, the state park and multiple private marinas offer access.

GAULEY SEASON is the region's marquee whitewater experience - scheduled dam releases at Summersville Dam create world-class Class V whitewater on the Gauley River during six weekends in September and October each year. This is a bucket-list rafting experience that draws paddlers from around the world. Book rafting outfitters and hotel rooms 6-12 months out.

BRIDGE DAY on the third Saturday of October at the New River Gorge Bridge is one of America's most spectacular one-day events - the 876-foot bridge closes to traffic and opens to legal BASE jumping and rappelling.

Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park just south of Summersville preserves an 1861 Civil War battle site with hiking trails, picnic pavilions and interpretive signage. Babcock State Park (about 45 minutes east) offers the iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill, one of the most-photographed spots in West Virginia. Spring opens New River rafting and Summersville Lake fishing, summer is peak scuba and family lake weeks, fall is GAULEY SEASON plus Bridge Day plus peak Appalachian foliage, and winter is off-season quiet with hunter clientele.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

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

For couples, the La Quinta Summersville is a solid US 19 chain-hotel base rather than a marketed romance property - pool and free breakfast are the amenities. For a genuine mountain-cabin hot-tub romance in New River Gorge country drive 25 minutes south to Hico's Country Road Cabins (confirmed private-cabin hot tub property with themed cabins named Moonshiner, Black Bear, Mountaineer). For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in a chain-hotel setting drive to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn Hwy 50 (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For West Virginia's heritage-luxury flagship romance drive southeast to White Sulphur Springs for The Greenbrier.

Many of the Summersville 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 1Summersville hotels

Reviews aggregated from Google. We surface 1–2 representative quotes per hotel; full review counts and average ratings are shown above.

La Quinta Inn & Suites/New River Gorge National

4.2·1,471 Google reviews

"We were on our way from Toronto to Florida and stopped here for rest. Loved their room, Christmas decorations, continental breakfast and overall vibe. The room had microwave, mini fridge. The family loved the stay and friendly service. Would definitely recommend this hotel."

— Divya Prasan, a month ago · 5/5

"The hotel was clean with modern decor. I stayed there January 3&4. The hotel was tastefully decorated for Christmas. The free breakfast smelled delicious though I didn’t eat any of it due to lack of time to get to my event. It was a very pleasant experience!"

— Aaron Dragoo, 4 weeks ago · 5/5

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All Summersville 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/New River Gorge National $120 - $130 4.2 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 4.3 rating (864 reviews) with cleanliness 4.5, location 4.5 and ser…

On the map

Where the Summersville 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 Summersville

Summersville sits on US Route 19 in Nicholas County, West Virginia - about 60 minutes east of Charleston, 30 minutes north of the New River Gorge Bridge and Fayetteville, and 60 minutes north of Beckley. Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston is about 60 minutes west and is the closest full-service commercial airport; Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) in Beckley is about 60 minutes south with limited commercial service. The La Quinta at 106 Merchant Walk sits directly off US 19 near the Summersville commercial strip - immediate highway access, shopping and fast food adjacent. Summersville Lake access points are a few minutes east; Summersville Dam and the Gauley River put-ins are about 15-20 minutes southeast; the Canyon Rim NPS visitor center at the New River Gorge Bridge is about 30 minutes south via US 19; Fayetteville is about 30 minutes south. A rental car is essential for New River Gorge visitor centers, raft-outfitter put-ins, Summersville Lake scuba shops and any regional touring. US 19 provides the direct four-lane connection from Charleston to Beckley.

When to visit

Summersvilleseason 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
40-72F, cool warming to pleasant
Events
New River rafting season opens, Summersville Lake fishing season begins, spring wildflower hikes in the gorge, NPS ranger programs resume
Vibe
Rafters arriving, spring fishing weekends, US 19 traffic picks up, Memorial Day weekend lifts
Rates
Shoulder-season pricing softens after Easter; Memorial Day weekend lifts rates

Summer

Temps
65-85F, warm humid
Events
Peak Summersville Lake scuba season (Blue-water visibility), family New River rafting, pool crowds, Nicholas County Fair, Independence Day fireworks
Vibe
Family lake weeks, scuba weekends, US 19 crowded on weekends, hotel pool full
Rates
Peak summer rates; family reunion weeks and July 4 spike

Fall

Temps
40-72F, cool colorful
Events
GAULEY SEASON scheduled Class V releases September-October (world-class bucket list), BRIDGE DAY third Saturday October, peak Appalachian foliage, fall NPS ranger programs
Vibe
PEAK SEASON - Gauley rafters and Bridge Day spectators fill every hotel; foliage road-trippers on US 19; hotel rooms scarce
Rates
PEAK - Gauley Season and Bridge Day weekends are the highest-rate weeks of the year; book 6-12 months out

Winter

Temps
20-45F, cold snowy
Events
Off-season quiet, hunter clientele, indoor pool amenity, NPS winter trails, no commercial rafting
Vibe
Hunters check in mid-week, quiet weekends, indoor-pool focus, December holiday families
Rates
Softest of the year outside holiday weeks

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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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Summersville

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.

Hico, WV

~25 min south

Country Road Cabins 4.8/232 - New River Gorge private-cabin hot-tub marquee.

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Beckley, WV

~60 min south

Southern WV metro with two hot-tub-search hotels near I-77 and the gorge.

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Charleston, WV

~60 min west

State capital with six hot-tub-search hotels.

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Roanoke, WV

~60 min north

Stonewall Resort Arnold Palmer signature lake-and-golf resort.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the La Quinta Summersville have in-room jacuzzis?

No - the 4-star La Quinta/Wyndham has pool, fitness center, free breakfast and kids-stay-free amenities but no in-room jacuzzi. For a private-cabin hot tub drive 25 minutes south to Hico's Country Road Cabins. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite drive to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn.

How far is New River Gorge National Park?

About 30 minutes south via US 19 to the Canyon Rim NPS visitor center at the New River Gorge Bridge. Fayetteville and multiple park trailheads are also 30 minutes south.

What is Gauley Season?

Six scheduled Class V dam-release weekends in September and October each year at Summersville Dam create world-class expert-level whitewater on the Gauley River. This is a bucket-list rafting experience that draws paddlers globally. Book 6-12 months in advance.

How is Summersville Lake for scuba diving?

One of the top freshwater scuba-diving destinations in the eastern United States, with Blue-water visibility unusual for freshwater lakes. Summer is peak season. Sarge's Dive Shop and multiple private dive operators offer trips.

How is the La Quinta condition?

Solid - cleanliness 4.5, location 4.5 and service 4.5 subratings are the strongest of the property. Recent 5-star praise: 'great hotel - location is great, staff friendly, rooms very clean, breakfast was awesome.' Book far ahead for Gauley Season and Bridge Day October peak.

For Gauley Season Class V rafter Is the La Quinta a good Gauley Season base?

Yes - Summersville Dam and the Gauley River put-ins are about 15-20 minutes southeast of the hotel. Gauley Season runs six scheduled Class V dam-release weekends in September and October each year - this is a bucket-list expert-level rafting experience. Book Gauley Season weekends 6-12 months out; Gauley Season and Bridge Day are the peak-rate weeks of the year in the entire New River Gorge region.

For Summersville Lake scuba diver How close is the La Quinta to Summersville Lake?

A few minutes east - Summersville Lake is a 2,700-acre reservoir with Blue-water visibility that has made it one of the top freshwater scuba-diving destinations in the eastern United States. Sarge's Dive Shop and multiple private dive operators run summer diving trips. Summer weekends are peak; book hotel rooms ahead.

For Bridge Day spectator How far is Bridge Day from the La Quinta?

About 30 minutes south via US 19 to the New River Gorge Bridge. Bridge Day is the third Saturday in October when the 876-foot bridge closes to traffic and opens to legal BASE jumping and rappelling. Bridge Day is one of the highest-demand hotel weekends of the year in the region - book the La Quinta 6-12 months in advance.

For US 19 corridor road-tripper Is the La Quinta a good US 19 overnight?

Yes - directly off US 19 in Summersville with commercial strip shopping and fast food adjacent, and a National Park brand affiliation directly on the property name. Cleanliness 4.5, location 4.5 and service 4.5 subratings signal a strong chain-hotel experience. Charleston is 60 minutes west; Beckley is 60 minutes south; the New River Gorge Bridge is 30 minutes south.

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