A stay at Current River Inn places you in the heart of Van Buren, steps from Mark Twain National Forest and 11 minutes by foot from Current River. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Watercress Spring Camp and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Watercress Spring Picnic Grounds.
Ozark National Scenic Riverways - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Big Spring - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Chilton Creek Campsite - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
Getting around
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) - 149 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Las Margaritas - 7 min walk
The Ranch House-Coffee Shop And Creamery - 5 min walk
The Rosecliff Lodge at The Landing - 2 min drive
The Blue Heron at The Landing - 2 min drive
About this property
Current River Inn
Motel in Van Buren with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Current River Inn offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Van Buren motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and microwaves can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. This motel also features a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Current River Inn has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping
Family friendly
Children's games
Children's toys
Microwave on request
Playground
Pool gate
Refrigerator on request
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Trampoline
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In a national park
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Property is also known as
Current River Inn Motel
Current River Inn Van Buren
Current River Inn Motel Van Buren
Reviews
Current River Inn Reviews
8.2
Very good
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If you have a bad back, do not stay here. In my room the tub was lifted (there was a step to get in it). So if you are over 5’ tall you will not be able to wash your hair unless you do a back bend or bend over 45 degrees. Not sure what kind of bugs they are but I killed three. The bathroom wall by the toilet had a large hole in it.
Isabelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
James
Travelled with partner
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The motel was very clean, the staff very friendly and helpful. And while we did not use the pool it looked very well maintained and clean. The TV in the room was fine, had a great picture.
However, it is an old 60's style motel that has been somewhat updated. It has a window unit air conditioner that did cool the room just fine.
A comfortable chair to sit on in the room would have been nice as well as a small shelf or something in the bathroom to put your toiletries on.
The main negative and the reason why we would not stay here again was the bed. Someone had commented on one of the reviews that it was like sleeping on box springs and that pretty well describes it. When you sat down you actually bounced. The bedding was fine and the pillows were comfortable but not the bed. Maybe it was just our room.
In conclusion it is fine for a night or two but if you're staying longer look somewhere else.
Very friendly, helpful owners who like their guests! Comfortable bed, great heating, good TV-streaming selection, defrosted mini-fridge (!), clean microwave, surprisingly well-supplied/equipped for an older property. Pristine swimming pool with deck chairs, safe parking, quiet, convenient right off the highway, close to Current River activities. Convenient espresso coffee shop onsite.
Motel typical of the 1950's to 1970's single level C-shaped motel with 26 rooms. Furniture and room were dated. Shower head hit me in the chest. Definitely made with little people in mind. I travel a lot and this is easily a $60 a night room, definitely not $93 a night. Would not stay again.
This motel was great. This is our second time to stay there and we have enjoyed both time. It is our halfway point to visiting our daughter and her family. It is walking distance to the Current River.