Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

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

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. 716 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 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

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean rooms, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms right over the creek. Fireplace and all the decorations in room was gorgeous.The man working front desk was nice. The woman working the breakfast shift Saturday morning was not nice at all. I even spoke to her and she looked right at me and no response. She was annoyed that she had to work. Everything else was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rochel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, and yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, just off the noisy strip. River balcony room is a must. Pure hypnosis. Everything was within walking distance. Rooms are cozy and well maintained. Large TV and comfy beds. Nice staff. Breakfast was ok. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Older and dated but charming. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was very nice- a cute cozy place in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful on every level
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People were very nice, room was spacious and clean. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Clark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place! Great location, coffee 24/7, kind people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facility was very clean. Staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and our room was very clean. The bathroom was nice and the toiletries were very nice. We loved the creek outside with the balcony and the fireplace made it super cozy. It was an easy walk anywhere we wanted to go. Our only complaint was the heating system. Very hard to regulate. You are either super hot or cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidys, Pembroke Pines

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Beaver Falls

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Great location clean comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great view. Extremely convenient. Free parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026