Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast area
Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • SkyPark
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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

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. 496 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 731 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was well located and well kept. The beds were very comfortable, and the room was clean. Our room had a fireplace and faced the creek. You did have a view on a neighboring hotel from the balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easter trip

I had always seen this hotel and wanted to stay. I finally decided to book a room. The staff from checking in to checking out were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT, CINCINNATI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was exceptional. Emily was top notch. The only bad thing that occurred was there was a used Q-tip in our ice bucket
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super nice and informative room was very spacious and clean. Definitely can't wait to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kaye

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we checked in, everything was perfect. The staff extremely helpful and very hospitable. The hotel was very clean and had everything you could possibly need. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Country feel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in receptionist was super friendly. Nice property and very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, spacious, friendly staff, and beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and always love it!

10/10 Excellent

Delmer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Smoking area is immediately outside the rear entrance behind the lobby, so employees hang out there and smoke, pretty gross.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints, very happy with stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem in downtown Gatlinburg

Great no frills place to stay. Close to the strip, yet quiet. Great views of the river. Close to everything. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful. The stash is very friendly. River view is so peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The view of the water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. very comfortable and room was spacious. nice room on the river enjoyed listening to the sounds of the water, even during the winter season. fireplace was a nice added feature
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025