Just off the highway, Budget Inn is a charming haven near Virginia Safari Park. Take a stroll in the garden, indulge in local cuisine at the restaurant or let kids play at the playground. With free self parking and 24-hour front desk service, guests praise this motel for its welcoming staff.
Virginia Military Institute - 13 min drive - 20.3 km
Washington and Lee University - 14 min drive - 19.7 km
Virginia Horse Center - 17 min drive - 24.8 km
Getting around
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional) - 55 min drive
Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 61 min drive
Hot Springs, VA (HSP-Ingalls Field) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Scotto's Pizza & Restaurant - 12 min drive
The Pink Cadillac Diner - 2 min walk
Great Valley Farm Brewery - 18 min walk
Natural Bridge General Store - 7 min drive
Colonial Express Cafe - 6 min drive
About this property
Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81
Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 puts you just a 5-minute drive from Virginia Safari Park. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Budget Inn Natural Bridge
Budget Natural Bridge
Budget Inn
Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel
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Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Motel Natural Bridge
Frequently asked questions
Does Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 like?
Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 is located a short 16-minute walk from Virginia Safari Park.
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Reviews
Budget Inn By OYO Natural Bridge I-81 Reviews
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6.2
Cleanliness
6.8
Location
7.0
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2025
Great room. Easy online reservation. Friendly clerk.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Quiet comfy and lots of parking
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2025
The staff was pretty good the room was ckean
Tonya
Tonya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Safe area, they allowed us to cancel a second room we had booked on the spot, awesome diner right next door for breakfast!
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 1, 2025
Cheap motel but had all I needed.
Cheap motel but everything I needed for just 1 night stay. People running the place were very helpful. Was convenient to have the diner next door. Decor all a bit dated, but everything worked and it was a good nights stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Very clean, quick professional service
john
john, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2025
The room was small and compact.
Nothing was fancy or unneeded.
You had exactly enough.
You had your room.
You had your bath.
You had a comfortable bed for sleeping.
The price and location were good.
PATRICK
PATRICK, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 17, 2025
Check in was smooth. Room appeared clean and then we found bed bugs. We spent less than 5 minutes there before leaving.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
Clean and comfortable. Dated but very well maintained.
James C.
James C., 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2023
We spent the weekend here visiting Washington and Lee University. It was clean, quiet, reasonably priced, and close by the university. We also, went to Natural Bridge and did a short hike. It was convenient having the Pink Cadillac diner right aside of the property. The food was good.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2024
Family vacation stay
For $80 a night I was expecting something updated and without a loose toilet. The toilet was not secured to the floor, the gap under the door took two bath towels to block, but the staff was incredible.
Moises
Moises, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 17, 2024
I’ve never stayed in a motel this filthy. The bed was clean and comfortable, but the drapes and walls were just plain dirty.
Phyllis
Phyllis, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 21, 2025
It was a late check in, tired, and wanted to rest. The room was very hot. AC would not go or even set below 80 degrees even after 20 mins or so. Also 4 stink bugs was congregated on top of the curtains. Top it off, the fire alarm was just hanging by the wire from the ceiling. I promptly turned the key back and left. Maybe I am just one off but cannot recommend
Tae
Tae, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2023
Need to clean AC inside and outside. Emitting musty odor. Window drape looks dirty.
Friendly and polite staff.
Elenita
Elenita, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2024
I'm the type of person who can accept a lot, especially when I stay at a cheaper hotel. However, there were things that I'd like to forewarn other travelers about. Pros, conveniently located to hike Natural Bridge State Park, which is why we were there. The room was clean and even barefoot on the carpet and bathroom floors was good. Bed comfortable with clean sheets. Hot shower. Pink Cadillac Cafe right next door was great. Cons. Do not stay in room 102 if you like watching TV. I can't speak of other rooms, but this was the most bizarre layout I'd ever seen. The TV was parallel to the beds. It sat on a dresser with the bed 6 inches away so the drawers could not be opened. There was space on the wall facing the beds for the dresser/TV, so I don't know why it wasn't there. The bathroom situation was toilet and shower in the tiniest space imaginable. A large person would have trouble fitting.
Eileen
Eileen, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 7, 2026
Actual dirt on bath tub Toilet dirty. One of the beds only had 1 sheet. No light over sink. AC ok
katherine
katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Good clean option for the money
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
The manger was very very nice and made sure I was happy with my stays
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2025
Cozy little Inn tucked just off the highway. Beautiful views of the hills and sunset/sunrise.
For the price, it was good. Could probably use new towels, new carpet, new shower curtain, but it did NOT feel unclean, just too many uses or water stains maybe. One man seems to run the place, he was very friendly and accommodating. Little Pink Cadillac diner in the same lot... that was just ok. Would stay here again for sure!
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2022
nice hotel for the price
mark
mark, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2026
Never before experienced such filth. After paying, I discovered a plugged toilet with BM. The room obviously hadn't been cleaned. I took photos. Pretty gross.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 6, 2026
No one in office. Had to call phone number posted at desk
Room not clean; dusty, carpet not vacuumed.
Towels stained
Heater very noisy
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2025
Once again, the room had not been completely cleaned but the manager immediately called in housekeeping and they finished the job in a matter of minutes.