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Mountain sunset view near Dayton, Tennessee

Where the Mountains
Call You Home

Quiet, spacious ground-floor rooms in the Tennessee Valley — daily housekeeping, weekly rates, and a warm front desk. A discreet, easy getaway 45 minutes from Chattanooga.

Book Direct with Mountain Inn

No credit card needed online · Pay at the property · Cash & cards accepted

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From $64.99/nightWeekly from $385TVA specials — callPet FriendlyBoat Hook-ups
Spacious Mountain Inn room with work desk, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge and microwave

A Place That Feels Like Home

Tucked along Rhea County Highway in historic Dayton, Mountain Inn is a family-owned motel built on a simple belief: every traveler deserves a clean room, honest pricing, and a genuine welcome.

Every room is on the ground floor with your car right outside — quiet, private and easy to come and go. Whether you're here for one night, a work week, or a discreet getaway, we're glad you found us.

The little things, done right

  • Ground-floor rooms

    Park at your door and walk straight in — no stairs to haul bags or gear up.

  • Spacious rooms

    Kings around 280 sq ft and doubles around 320 sq ft, with room to spread out.

  • Quiet & discreet

    A calm, low-key property set back on the highway. Come and go as you please.

  • Daily housekeeping

    Fresh towels, made beds and an emptied trash can every day of your stay.

  • Pet friendly

    Well-behaved pets welcome for $15 per pet, per night.

  • Smoking rooms available

    Smoking and non-smoking kings and doubles. Choose when you book.

  • Boat & RV hook-ups

    Electrical hook-ups and room to park a trailer — ask the front desk.

  • Ice machine & vending

    Free ice for the cooler and a cold-drink vending machine on site.

Rooms Built for Rest

King and double rooms available in smoking and non-smoking configurations. Clean, comfortable, and priced honestly — from $64.99 a night.

King Room — Non-Smoking at Mountain Inn, Dayton TN
Most Popular
Non-Smoking
1–2 guests
1 King

King Room — Non-Smoking

One king bed, fresh air, full comfort

$64.99

/ night

A spacious king room in a fully non-smoking environment. Plush bedding, modern amenities, and everything you need for a clean, restful night in the Tennessee Valley.

  • King-size bed with premium linens
  • Non-smoking room
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • In-room mini-fridge
  • +6 more amenities
2 Double Beds — Non-Smoking at Mountain Inn, Dayton TN
Family Friendly
Non-Smoking
2–4 guests
2 Doubles

2 Double Beds — Non-Smoking

Two beds, non-smoking — perfect for families

$69.99

/ night

Two comfortable double beds in a clean, non-smoking room. Ideal for families, road-trip duos, or anyone who likes a little extra space to spread out.

  • Two double beds with fresh linens
  • Non-smoking room
  • Free high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • In-room mini-fridge
  • +6 more amenities

One night, one week, or the whole job

Straightforward pricing with no resort fees. Book direct and pay at the property — nothing is charged online.

Nightly

$64.99 /night

  • King from $64.99 · 2 Doubles from $69.99
  • Smoking & non-smoking rooms
  • Plus tax · pay on arrival
Check Availability

TVA & Crews

Call for specials

  • Watts Bar & Sequoyah workers, contractors & crews
  • Room for work trucks & trailers
  • Specials quoted by phone only
(423) 401-0070

How booking direct works

  • Pay at the property

    Nothing is charged online. Pay when you arrive.

  • Cash & cards accepted

    We never ask for credit card details on this website.

  • Confirmed by our front desk

    Online requests are held as pending until the motel confirms them.

  • Changes or cancellations

    Call us at (423) 401-0070.

  • Groups of 3+ rooms

    Please call the property directly.

  • Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

    Pets welcome — $15 per pet, per night.

Call (423) 401-0070

Walk to food & essentials

Food, a pharmacy and everyday supplies are right along Rhea County Hwy — handy if you're here without transportation.

  • Taco Bell

    Restaurant · Short walk

  • Subway

    Restaurant · Short walk

  • Hardee's

    Restaurant · Short walk

  • Pizza Hut

    Restaurant · Short walk

  • Sonic Drive-In

    Restaurant · Short walk

  • La Hacienda

    Mexican restaurant · Short walk

  • Mejia's Crazy Burrito

    Mexican · Short walk

  • Destin to Chill

    Food truck · Short walk

  • Jennings Coffee & Tea

    Coffee & tea · Short walk

  • MoMo's Bar-B-Q

    Restaurant · About 0.4 mi

  • Walgreens

    Pharmacy & essentials · Short walk

  • Dollar Tree

    Groceries & supplies · Short walk

  • Dollar General

    Groceries & supplies · Short walk

  • Coin laundry

    Laundromat — ask the front desk · Short walk

All nearby restaurants

Close to work, water & town

Dayton Boat Dock & public ramp
1.7 mi · 5 min
Chickamauga Lake access
2 mi · 6 min
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant (TVA)
19 mi · 27 min
Watts Bar Dam & Lake
About 35 min
Sequoyah Nuclear Plant (TVA)
26 mi · 35 min
Bryan College
About 2 mi
Rhea County Courthouse & Scopes Museum
1.6 mi
Laurel-Snow / Pocket Wilderness
2.5 mi · 8 min
Chattanooga
About 45 min
Knoxville
About 80 mi

Approximate drive times and distances from 7875 Rhea County Hwy.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Honest hospitality — all the comforts that matter at a price that makes sense.

Free High-Speed Wi-Fi

Throughout the property

Free Parking

Cars, trucks & trailers welcome

Boat Hook-ups

Electrical hook-ups on site

Ice Machine

Fill the cooler any time

Drink Vending

Cold drinks on site

In-Room Coffee

Plus fridge & microwave

Early & Late Options

Early check-in / late check-out (fee)

24-Hr Front Desk

Always someone here for you

What Our Guests Say

Real experiences from real travelers. We're proud of every review.

“My stay was amazing — any poor reviews may be from the past but definitely do not reflect on the current conditions or staff now! The staff was very accommodating, the rooms were meticulously cleaned and stocked better than I've had when staying in $200+ a night resorts. Overall it is a very well run location. If you need a good clean bed for a night or few, I would highly recommend.”

Titus Colvin

Google Review · Google Review ★★★★★

“Excellent facilities for a quiet night away. The lady at the front was polite, courteous, and spoke up once she knew I was hard of hearing. We stayed here a few years ago after we bought our home and decided to stay here again. We were not disappointed — everything was above par.”

Loreen Silvarahawk

Google Review · Google Review ★★★★★

“I have stayed at another motel here in town — they have nothing compared to this one. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The price is cheaper than anyone in town. I would recommend this motel to anyone looking for a good night or week stay.”

Charles Davis

Google Review · Google Review ★★★★★

“The rooms are clean, quiet, and affordable. The staff are cheerful and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again.”

James Scott

Google Review · Google Review ★★★★★

Check-in 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM

Early check-in & late check-out available for an extra fee.

Pets welcome

$15 per pet, per night. Well-behaved pets welcome.

Smoking & non-smoking

Designated smoking rooms (King & Double) and non-smoking rooms.

TVA & contractor specials

Quoted by phone only — call the front desk.

See Mountain Inn

Trail through Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, Dayton TN
Richland Creek in winter snow — Laurel-Snow Natural Area
Richland Creek rapids — Laurel-Snow Natural Area, Dayton TN
Mountain Inn vanity with coffee maker, hair dryer and fresh towels

In the Heart of the Tennessee Valley

Mountain Inn sits on Rhea County Highway in historic Dayton — a town with deep roots, blue-ridge beauty, and some of the best outdoor recreation in East Tennessee.

Dayton Boat Dock & public ramp

1.7 mi · 5 min

Chickamauga Lake access

2 mi · 6 min

Watts Bar Dam & Lake

About 35 min

Bryan College

About 2 mi

Rhea County Courthouse & Scopes Museum

1.6 mi

Laurel-Snow / Pocket Wilderness

2.5 mi · 8 min

Tennessee forest at sunrise — book your stay at Mountain Inn Dayton

Your Mountain Escape Awaits

From $64.99 per night when you book direct. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, and the warmest welcome in the Tennessee Valley.