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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.
A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, and a wall timeline.

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(129 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

This hotel features a fitness centre, a lazy river and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
Bearskin Lodge on the River offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River, you're just a quick walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7 minutes on foot from Gatlinburg Convention Center
Bearskin Lodge on the River offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Bearskin Lodge on the River also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a lift. Free self parking is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

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Everything was great and we will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Chandra

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Great location, clean and updated rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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Great location, friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gopikrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Indira

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Great staff Beautiful rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Everything was awesome. GREAT place to stay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful location, friendly staff
Front lobby
Breakfast spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the nice-sized rooms overlooking river on quiet end of town. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had amazing view of the river! Parking was plentiful and staff was always around to help
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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This was our first time to stay at the Bearskin Lodge on the River. It was clean, quiet and convenient to everything we wanted to see & do. The breakfast was excellent. We will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison

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Great stay, clean rooms, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property exceeded our expectations. Very convenient for the national Park. Great value for the money. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

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The hotel was amazing. Will certainly be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

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Love were the property was located.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and loved the history shared on the walls+ throughout the property! Loved the fire pit and rocking chairs along the river. Good size rooms with plenty of space to move around. Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was lacking but overall very nice place to stay. Loved the vibe of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Was very nice- a cute cozy place in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Clean room, good breakfast, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly & always helpful. We had a river view queen room with a fireplace. It was very clean & spacious for our family of 4. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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Staff was very welcoming and always sure to greet us coming in or leaving the hotel. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

MIRIAM

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Everything was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Love this place! Great location, coffee 24/7, kind people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure. Everything was within walking distance. This hotel has a cabin feel. We really enjoyed our stay and have stayed here on two occasions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026