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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$151
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

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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

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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
(67 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 393 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

3-star hotel in Downtown Gatlinburg
This hotel features a fitness center, 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 onsite.
Bearskin Lodge on the River offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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

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

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

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, Bearskin Lodge on the River provides a lazy river and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and an elevator. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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-authorize 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Reviews

Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 793 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 793 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 793 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 793 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 793 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So welcoming, so relaxing outside along the river with rocking chairs . A A perfect spot to vacation or just a quick getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older Lodge, but well maintained. House keeping 👍👍👍. Front desk Staff friendly, welcoming and Very Nice. Room very quiet. Balcony overlooking Little Pigeon. So nice to read and have coffee... Pools small but warm. Granddaughter loved floating in lazy river.. Very relaxing nice stay! WILL be back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
It is so convenient to the park and downtown Gatlinburg ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

celia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best bed I've slept in on vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, location, and decor. Bathroom a little small but not a deal breaker.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Beaver Falls

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plan to stay here again when we return to Gatlinburg. It’s perfect for what we want!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean Farley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay for the money! Would have loved a little cleaner room (ceiling and moldings in bathroom were dirty/potentially moldy) but great location, kind staff, and nice pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Annisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs repairs to floor... Was clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
River view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Great location

Great location and comfortable room. The only criticism I would have is that the aircon unit was too noisy and right next to the bed. Also the complementary breakfast was below the standard set by other similar properties
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edriss, Harrisburg

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

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very big and clean. The bathroom and walk in shower was nice and clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025