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Lakeview RV & Motel

Stay at Lakeview RV & Motel in Zavalla, TX. Enjoy a 4.6 rating, kid-friendly service, and easy access to parks like Cassels-Boykin and Hanks Creek.

5896 TX-147, Zavalla, TX 75980, United States View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 169 recent guest reviews
Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Welcoming stay with great food and peaceful surroundings

Guests highlight the friendly staff, tasty on-site dining, and relaxed atmosphere, making the motel an ideal spot for visitors seeking a quiet retreat near Sam Rayburn Lake.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and polite staff creating a welcoming environment.
  • Delicious, generously sized burgers and fries served affordably on-site.
  • Clean, comfortable rooms with amenities like air conditioning, TV, mini fridge, and microwave.
  • Peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature without crowds.
  • Convenient access to swimming and fishing areas, with boat parking and electric charging available.

Worth knowing

  • Some rooms have small refrigerators that may not cool well.
  • The motel offers a peaceful setting but limited sightseeing and recreational activities nearby (score: 2.4).
  • Availability can be limited during peak times or emergencies, so booking ahead is advisable.
  • Best suited for visitors with their own transportation to explore the surroundings.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quiet, family-friendly motel near Sam Rayburn Lake.
  • Guests who appreciate convenient on-site dining with hearty comfort food.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts interested in fishing, swimming, and boating.
  • Visitors wanting a budget-friendly stay with essential amenities and friendly service.
  • Families traveling with children looking for kid-friendly accommodations and activities.
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About this property

Welcome to Lakeview RV & Motel

Lakeview RV & Motel offers a comfortable indoor lodging option in Zavalla, Texas, with a 4.6 rating from 168 reviews. This motel is particularly popular among visitors looking for a peaceful retreat near Lake Sam Rayburn. The property’s location at 5896 TX-147 places guests within easy reach of local outdoor attractions like Cassels-Boykin Park, Hanks Creek Park, and Boykin Springs Recreation Area, all well-regarded for picnic spots, hiking, and water activities.

Facilities cater to travelers with children and those who appreciate a simple, friendly atmosphere. Guest feedback highlights helpful and polite staff, clean rooms equipped with essentials including TV, mini fridge, and microwave, and well-maintained grounds with options for swimming and boat parking. The motel’s onsite restaurant receives positive mentions for its affordable, satisfying burgers and fries, making dining convenient for guests.

This property appeals to visitors prioritizing relaxation, fishing, or exploring the natural surroundings rather than luxury accommodations. Many guests value the quiet environment and the opportunity to unwind away from city bustle. Although the motel’s amenities are straightforward, the attention to service and community feel are recurring themes in guest reviews.

Travelers arriving via East Texas Regional Airport will find the motel accessible within about a two-hour drive by car. Overall, Lakeview RV & Motel suits those seeking a welcoming, unpretentious stay with practical conveniences and nearby recreational opportunities.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Kid-friendly
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

JP
Jan Pensa Apr 13, 2026
10

I live close to p/u water, juices or soda from time to time. Their hamburgers and French fries are very good I love taking my granddaughters swimming there in the summertime. The staff are very nice and helpful.

PS
Paul Sherrod Apr 02, 2026
10

Always friendly and helpful. The burgers and fries are outstanding.

LK
Loreina Klevenski Mar 22, 2026
10

After the hurricane ripped through the Houston area July 8th, my family was left in the heat - along with a million other people. We don't have a generator, and hotels were full all the way to Tyler. My dad mentioned a camp ground/motel he's been staying at for over 20 years when he fishes Lake Sam Rayburn. I called, and the young man who answered the phone was super helpful answering all my questions and said they had some availability. We loaded up and headed to Zavalla! Check in was a breeze. The general store had what we needed, and the onsite restaurant/grill was affordable and had great food. The room was cold. TV, mini fridge, microwave, two beds, AC, and best of all - it was clean. Everyone we encountered from the store to the swimming pool to just walking around were friendly and nice. I'm really looking forward to going back when it's a more leisurely trip, exploring the area more, and having gear to go fishing. Very peaceful and not a lot of people or traffic. Which is what I like lol. If you're looking for a peaceful getaway to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and you like fishing, you can't go wrong with Lakeview!

KRU
Katrina RaeAnne UsseryTownsend Mar 18, 2026
10

It's very peaceful, everyone minds their own picks up after themselves and nothing ever comes up missing. You can always take a walk anytime and even Walk to the lake if you wanna save gas. I live out and the staff are always country and very polite and helpful. The food is amazing. You should stop by for a weekend or even bring the RV and stay for a week. It's very reasonable. Lakeview at Sam Rayburn. :-) Kk

CP
Chad Penney Feb 21, 2026
10

I've driven past here for years. Finally stayed in the renovated rooms across the street. Very nicely done. Nice BIG shower. Good beds. Security cameras on your TV ! We'll come stay again.

SO
Shirley Olive Feb 14, 2026
10

We love their big hamburgers and steakbugers. Great tasting. I have to cut mine in half eat half at lunch and the other half at supper. Not my husband or sons they eat it all plus the rest of my fries and their tarter tots. Always on empty.

KF
Kirk Fulton Jan 25, 2026
8.0

Great place to stay for all things Sam Rayburn Lake. My only issue was a very small refrigerator that did not cool. Big bonus, Boat parking is by the door WITH electric available to charge up. Staff was very friendly with breakfast ready to go shortly after opening at 5 am.

RH
Richard Hoisington Jan 16, 2026
10

I have never stayed here since we only live 15 min away but this is one of the best places in the area for some good hamburgers. They have good size (around a half pound) burger with some of the best seasoned fries or tater tots and you can get a drink to for all around 8 bucks. I can't find a place with better pricing or better burgers.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Lakeview RV & Motel

Zavalla, Texas, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • East Texas Regional Airport 1 hr 49 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Texas. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Cassels-Boykin Park 158 reviews

Cassels-Boykin Park

TX-147, Zavalla, TX 75980, United States

4.4 · Park
Hanks Creek Park 147 reviews

Hanks Creek Park

729 Earl Shofner Rd, Huntington, TX 75949, United States

4.5 · Park
Boykin Springs Recreation Area 422 reviews

Boykin Springs Recreation Area

Forest Service Rd 313, Zavalla, TX 75980, United States

4.7 · Campground
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