Red Roof Inn Doswell - Kings Dominion
The corridor's most affordable base near the gates
About this hotel
Red Roof Inn Doswell runs the lowest nightly rates among the three hotels covered near WaterWorks, about a twelve-minute walk from the Kings Dominion gates, making it a straightforward pick for families prioritizing park spending over hotel extras. Rooms keep to the essentials: air conditioning, a private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities, a refrigerator, a microwave, and parquet floors, without the suite-style layouts or indoor pool found at the pricier options nearby. A seasonal outdoor pool and on-site fitness centre give guests a way to unwind after a full WaterWorks day, and free on-site parking keeps costs predictable across a multi-night stay. It's a no-frills base built for one job: getting families close enough to the park to make the trip work without paying for extras they won't use.
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Free on-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
Our take
This is the pick for families keeping a close eye on the budget, since it consistently runs the lowest rates of the three hotels on this page while still sitting within easy driving distance of WaterWorks. The rooms are basic and the pool is seasonal and outdoor only, so families wanting an indoor pool or suite-style space should look at Country Inn & Suites instead. For a straightforward overnight built around saving money for park days, this covers the essentials well.
- ✓Book early if budget is the priority, since this is the lowest-rate property among the three hotels covered here and fills fast during peak Kings Dominion season.
- ✓Drive rather than walk to WaterWorks from here; the twelve-minute walk is doable but a short drive saves time with tired kids and pool gear.
- ✓Use the savings from the lower nightly rate toward Kings Dominion tickets or dining, since the hotel itself keeps extras minimal by design.
Why we love it
- The lowest nightly rate among these three hotels
- Free on-site parking with every stay
- Seasonal outdoor pool for evening swims
- Fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Why guests love itA family booking Red Roof Inn purely on price, after covering Kings Dominion tickets for four, gets exactly what that trade-off promises. The twelve-minute walk to WaterWorks is easy enough to skip for a short drive instead, and the room stays basic but clean, with enough space for the microwave and fridge to handle snacks between park days. The outdoor pool works as a nice bonus for a quieter evening swim, nothing fancy, but after a full day of slides, nobody is asking for more.