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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 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
(82 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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 Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gatlinburg 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
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬3 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. 597 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 862 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a chain so had a nice unique , local feel to it . Convenient to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The Bearskin Lodge. Friendly staff, spacious and comfortable rooms with great views. Walkable to most everything. We can’t wait for our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and its location are great. It is located at the end of the busy strip which we enjoyed. The room was clean and the staff was all super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Jonesborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daryl

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bearskin Lodge was a hit w/our family! The staff (Emily) was super friendly and accommodating about checking us in early, as there was a room available. She made sure we knew about about afternoon lemonade and cookies. The room was spacious and the view of the river was nice. Just the way they advertised. (Not a complaint, but wish - there somewhere to put 2 full size luggage.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan P

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Coffee available all the time and close to great restaurants. The view and sound from the river is pleasant. Great place to stay in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Room floor was dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Nice stay in Gatlinburg

Staff pleasant and accommodating. Breakfast good, however not over the top as far as offerings go. Nice balcony on the river, it was charming to sit the an enjoy the river and its sound. Easily heard hall noises and footsteps above us from the room but not to a degree that was super annoying. The shower was A++. Nicely done with a great showerhead. Hotel is easy walking distance to all the attractions in Gatlinburg. Take the Gatlinburg bypass to get to the hotel (which is on the far end of Gatlinburg) to avoid some of the town’s congested traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and grounds were beautiful. Close enough to the strip yet still tucked a road back. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

purnachand

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Sleeping room is spacious however bathroom is too congested.Breakfast is terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice pool but small. Only one washer/dryer so that was difficult. Breakfast was good but basic. Nice room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025