Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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310 Cottage Dr, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa 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 SkyPark. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Dollywood.

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Mountain hotel with free parking, 7-minute 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 470 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 938 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the river and the balcony overlooking it. Comfy furnishings. Great price. Near a favorite restaurants. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, quiet room, friendly staff and good breakfast. Perfect location for my interests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz A

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

sameer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location as commute is easy to the downtown places, A woman at reception needs to be polite towards customers. Don't fall for the river view, not a great view to steer your choice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuhui, Beijing

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the building itself is a little old and worn, our room was (more importantly) VERY clean! I'd absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, staff were very friendly, walking distance to all of downtown Gatlinburg
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CURTIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The river outside the room was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

Could use a remodel on the bathroom. A bit small. Staff was great. Breakfast looked basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than expected. It was a last minute booking so sometimes you don't know what you're going to get. It was safe and very clean. It had everything that we needed. The view of the river was an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff. Was very accommodating; cleanliness is extremely important to.me and this did not disappoint!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Right in the heart of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first checked in, we had to switch room twice before we found one that was a little bit better and had to pay an extra $136 to change to a Riverview and still when we went into the room it was full of hair and smell horrible shame such a great location right by the river, but they really need to clean it up
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I listened to the river all night it was magical
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was cool to see a bear there
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025