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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

2.0 star property

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Surrounded by lush trees and foliage, a natural stream flows through the rocky terrain.
Cozy living space with a flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and stone fireplace.
Stroll along the riverside walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and autumnal foliage, with a bench to sit and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Enjoy the view from this balcony with a street view, featuring two chairs for relaxation.
Cozy retreat with a loft-like atmosphere, featuring a large bed and stylish bedside tables.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
310 Cottage Dr, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • SkyPark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River is within a 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SkyPark - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anakeesta - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include 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 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn River
Econo Lodge River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge River
Econo & Suites On The River
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel Gatlinburg

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 853 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Larissa

Liked: Staff & service

Midweek romantic getaway

Location is a block off the main strip , easy to get to and not so noisy. Room was right on the river with nice balcony. Breakfast was good. Negatives were pool was closed and room had a very musty smell
View from room
Geese hung around but were no issue
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kannsas

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

Great location-Good price!

Perfect place for 1-2 nights. Super convenient location! We got a room with the view of the river, it was great! Don't be afraid to book here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Very nice hotel.

The ladies at the front desk were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. The location was close to Smokey Mountain National Park. Short walk to the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Very close to downtown area. Rooms clean. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the river!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julee

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

10/10 Excellent

Cresta Blanca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
People were very nice but rooms were sub standard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view from my room. It was very convenient to walk to everyrhing. I would deffiently stay here again. The atea was veey quite and away from all the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful creek balcony view, super convenient to everything, walking path right outside the door, nice staff. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Perfect getaway spot!

Perfect location! Very clean and GREAT views from the balcony. Will definitely stay here from now on. It is located at the far end of Gatlingburg, so if you want to miss all the traffic, the bypass is the perfect way to travel back and forth to Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

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

Basic nice good location

Nice to sit by water. Relaxing. Very short walk to Main Street amenities. Quiet. Day shift front desk very nice. Bare bones clean hotel. Breakfast minimal. Priced accordingly and have low expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Updated room staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Meyli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay for the price, we were able to walk to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were right on the water. Peaceful and relaxing. Room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be staying again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eyan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good. But the staff should be more careful, specially before opening the doors to do maintenance. Knock first
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025