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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Reception
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(88 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Hotel with free parking, steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 924 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 924 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 924 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 924 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 924 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area away from the hustle of downtown. Clean, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and they kindly checked us in early. It was our first time in TN and we can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Convenient, and a Couple of Bears! The room was spotless, check-in was a breeze, and the location couldn’t have been better. Traffic, however, was a different story — thankfully, the bypass saved our sanity (and possibly our marriage). We actually spotted two bears in the creek behind the hotel our first night — a true Smoky Mountain welcome! Unfortunately, we visited during Slammedenuff weekend, so traffic was a nightmare and the kids roaming around were... let’s just say “enthusiastically obnoxious.” Still, being slightly off the main strip gave us a nice noise buffer, so nights were surprisingly peaceful. The beds were a bit firm and the bathroom was cozy (translation: don’t drop the soap or you’ll have to exit to pick it up), but the air conditioner worked like a champ. Overall, a solid stay and definitely worth the money!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya, Lakeland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room, location, and staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, hallways were very warm but rooms were cool. The fitness center was hot, don’t think air was working and it wasn’t much bigger than a closet. Hallways are very outdated and drab. Rooms are clean and appropriately mountain-style. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and convenient walking to downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property seems run down compared to the last time I stayed here years ago. Needs to be cleaner also. My room was just ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SRIDHAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places that I’ve ever stayed in. Must get river side with balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome stay. Clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!! Rooms are very clean as well! Convenient walk to the main strip just right across the street for shopping and restaurants. Will definitely be our first pick every time we vacation in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is in need of some updating and a larger dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel. We highly recommend it for the convenience and cleanliness. You can walk through the parking lot and you are right on the Gatlinburg strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs better handicap parking had to park to far from building
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, great price and wonderful staff. Very close to the trolley pickup or walking into downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative is to look out at the stream by it and see another motel looking back at you. Would still recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025