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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬8 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.

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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 746 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zykia L Brown

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

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent!!! Never have I had a more friendly professional interaction with personnel/staff. Front desk personnel (late afternoon staff) deserve a special mention.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the hotel is in a convenient location for walking to shops and restaurants but also a hiking trail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

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