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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

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

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

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

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About the area

Gatlinburg

With a stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Gatlinburg Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Gatlinburg Space Needle and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyPark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Log Cabin Pancake House - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a lazy river, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

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 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

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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Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 803 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 803 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 803 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 803 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 803 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing Love it!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and it was easy to park and walk the strip in downtown. Close to everything we needed to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

celia

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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