You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and an attached winery at The Elston Inn and Conference Center . Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a vineyard, a tasting room, and wine release events. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Prothro Dining Hall, the on-site buffet restaurant. In addition to a terrace and an art gallery on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Located in Sweet Briar, The Elston Inn and Conference Center is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Winton Country Club and Rebec Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Babcock Fine Arts Center and Amazement Square. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Sweet Briar travel guide
450 Sweet Briar Dr, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595
What's nearby
Sweet Briar College
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mary Helen Cochran Library
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Sweet Briar Museum
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Babcock Fine Arts Center
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Upper Sweetbriar Lake
16 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station
21 min drive
Lynchburg, VA (LYH-Lynchburg Regional)
23 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min drive
The Filling Station
6 min drive
What A Blessing! Baked Goods and Fine Sandwiches
4 min drive
Lunch Place
15 min drive
Hardee's
3 min drive
About this property
The Elston Inn and Conference Center
Hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an attached winery, and a terrace at The Elston Inn and Conference Center . Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a vineyard, a tasting room, and wine release events. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Prothro Dining Hall, the on-site buffet restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Access to a nearby health club, coworking spaces, and an elevator
A nature reserve, meeting rooms, and golf cart on site
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, as well as perks like free WiFi and computer monitors.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and mini fridges
Is The Elston Inn and Conference Center pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per day and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?
As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elston Inn and Conference Center on Nov 22, 2026 start from P7,541, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Elston Inn and Conference Center ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Elston Inn and Conference Center located?
Situated in Sweet Briar, this golf hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar Museum, and Mary Helen Cochran Library. Babcock Fine Arts Center and Upper Sweetbriar Lake are also within 15 minutes.
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The Elston Inn and Conference Center Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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It was so peaceful and quiet - an oasis after a long day. Staff was very nice but not always available - hence the 4. Breakfast needed an option for gluten free people but otherwise perfect for our needs
Nice and quiet location, very quaint. It’s inside Sweet Briar’s college grounds, which on a busy day requires registration at the entry security gate, no issues there, just a quick checkpoint for college traffic safekeeping we learned.
The Inn itself is well maintained for an older building. However age is not an issue, all standard hotel amenities are up to date.
While this area is very convenient for the college, our destination was the town of Lynchburg, which worked well for our stay. All in all a well maintained establishment.
Very comfortable, nicely appointed room with a balcony overlooking the forest.
The only negative was that the air conditioner made strange noises at night.
The property was amazing! With a puppy as part of our family, we especially enjoyed walking the campus which was quiet and beautiful. The room was clean and staff very helpful. Highly recommend!
Very friendly and helpful staff, reasonable price, and very clean room. The furnishings were dated and it feels pretty old. But it had fresh paint and the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. My A/C couldn’t keep up so it was pretty warm. I had to sleep with just the sheet. But the area was so beautiful and I loved the nature and walking trails. And like I said helpful staff, clean, and good coffee. :-)
This was one of the most pleasant stays at a "hotel" I've ever experienced, I would have happily stayed more than one night if needed. The setting is lovely and peaceful. The room was quiet at night and our beds were comfortable. Our room faced the woods with a patio which we spent a lot of time on. The facility is on the older side, but everything was clean and organized and we had everything we needed. You can park close to your room and I love that it's only 2 stories with outside access (like a motel). Staff was all very friendly. My ONLY suggestions would include 1. a protein option for breakfast- in fairness it is a continental breakfast, but there really aren't any close restaurants in the area (at least breakfast options) it was a lot of bread/carbs and sugar. And 2. with being on the ground floor, it would be nice to have an additional security/lock on the sliding glass door to the patio- it's just a simple latch, which felt a little insecure. Overall we had a wonderful experience and I would absolutely come back! Good job Sweet Briar! I feel like we found a gem!
It’s hard to believe I have no complaints. The staff were very helpful and kind. The room was spacious clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. You park right in front of the building and no parking fee. The grounds were beautiful. Would definitely recommend.
I was not able to place 5 stars for everything only gave me up to 4 stars as a maximum.
This place exceeded all expectations. We will definitely be rebooking as we travel north on 29 several times a year. It gives us a perfect halfway point to rest.
Beautiful setting!
Checked in after hours, guard at security bldg had our key ready to go for an easy check in. Easy check out next morning by dropping key off on the counter. Breakfast options were minimal but did the trick.