Travelers start their day with a fresh cup at the on-site cafe before tackling laundry needs with the convenient facilities available at this restful property
Guests at Relax Inn enjoy practical comforts that make extended stays easier. The on-site cafe serves up morning coffee, while free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. Laundry facilities and vending machines round out the convenient amenities travelers appreciate.
Emporia is home to Relax Inn. Weldon Mills Distillery and Chockoyotte Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Veteran's Memorial Park and Meherrin River Park. Visit our Emporia travel guide
1586 Skipper Road, Emporia, VA, 23847
What's nearby
Meherrin River Park
4 min drive - 4.0 km
Lake Gaston
29 min drive - 41.0 km
Village View Mansion House
2 min drive - 2.0 km
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
4 min drive - 5.0 km
Georgia Visitor Information Center - Savannah
18 min drive - 36.4 km
Getting around
Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC)
65 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop
6 min drive
Chick-fil-A
4 min drive
Dunkin'
4 min drive
McDonald's
5 min drive
Tazza
2 min drive
About this property
Relax Inn
Property highlights
Relax Inn provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Relax Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Red Carpet Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia Hotel
Relax Inn Hotel
Relax Inn Emporia
Red Carpet Inn Emporia
Relax Inn Hotel Emporia
Frequently asked questions
Is Relax Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Relax Inn?
As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax Inn on Mar 10, 2026 start from ₩83,063, 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 Relax Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Relax Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Relax Inn located?
Situated in Emporia, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Village View Mansion House, Veteran's Memorial Park, and Meherrin River Park. Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
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Reviews
Relax Inn Reviews
6.2
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This property looks like it had set for years. The work that was done to make the place rentable was minimal. The place is a work in progress. The bed was good with clean sheets and pillow cases.
The best place to stay for us when we are in town Emporia, va. The on and off I-95 is excellent north or south bounded.
The Truck stop is across the street within 2 minutes walking distance with a Huddle House and pizza restaurant. I stay here very often when traveling south. The hotel is within 10 minutes of Cracker Barrel one exit up or 301 north when the instate is backed up along with several often dinning establishments.
Good room for an affordable price. Excellent customer service that listened to and corrected my issues in a timely and efficient manner. Specifically they helped correct a mis-booked travel date. Stayed 2 nights and will stay again next time i need a room in that area.
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Jessica
Nov 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’ll do ..
This was our second stop here . The rooms and the hotel are old and dated but it is clean . The location feels very safe and is convenient to 95 . There is a Huddle House across the street . It’s older but still ok for a cheap overnight stay traveling on 95 . Pet friendly!
The room was kind of dirty. Cig burn in the sheets. Everything was old. I found a Walmart receipt on a shelf in plain sight that was over a year old. Walls were paper thin. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The staff was very nice. The room was dirty, the furniture old, a drawer missing out of the dresser. The door between the rooms had a broken lock. A woman approached me when I was outside the room and asked for a cigarette if I had anything to drink and money. I felt very unsafe.
Check in/out staff very nice. Convenient location, but room was not all the clean and needed repair. Internet signal was very weak. Couldn't get a connection to check for mext day's travel route.
Eileen
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Minna
Dec 21, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For a low budget off the highway hotel this was clean, and a great location. However, the electrical system made a buzzing sound every few minutes all night long making sleep impossible. A hole in the bathtub was patched over with a plastic mat. Plenty of deferred maintenance. Also, no fresh coffee was available anywhere.
Check in was quick and easy. The room was clean, no odor, and appeared to have been updated recently although it is definitely an older style motel. The room suited my needs for an overnight stay perfectly though. Everything in the bathroom worked and was clean. The bed was comfortable. The only issue I had, albeit a minor one is the temp regulation was inconsistent from the SC/heater unit. It worked fine but I could get a consistent temp so I'd wake up either too hot or too cold at times. To be fair, the weather was a bit uncooperative also, and that, I am sure, contributed.
Overall, if all you need is a quick overnight stay this is a great place. Easy in, easy out convenience store across the street, and a clean comfortable room. I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was for such a low cost. Can't ask for much more than that.
This property takes the concept of low-budget to a whole new level, and my standards aren't very high. It looked nice from the outside, but inside was pretty grungy...not dirty, just grungy. There was such an unpleasant odor in the room when I entered, (which I think was bleach) I actually thought of leaving. Also, it was skimpy with toiletries. Positives include not only a low price, but the staff was very nice and helpful, the TV and wifi worked, I felt safe, there was a cheap gas station right across the street and it was the easiest on/off the highway I ever encountered. Yes, I would go there again.
Not bad for an easy sleep. There’s nothing in the area nobody Ubers or DoorDash is to the hotel but if you need a quick night sleep, it’s not bad for the price.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Arlene
Apr 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Relax inn is a No tell motel
I stayed there for the price and to sleep, and closeness to I95. I knew what to expect, so no disappointments!
When I got there to check in the lady said I had to pay in cash, and then said their machine was down. I explained that I only had tap to pay and that I had just drove 17 hours. I asked why didn’t it say I had to pay in cash when I booked the room? Finally the lady let me into the lobby and amazingly the machine started working.