River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Reception
Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
240 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

With a stay at River Terrace Resort & Convention Center in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 15 minutes by foot from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This resort is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Anakeesta and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 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

  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Resort with free breakfast, a short walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. This Gatlinburg resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an 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 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this resort include gift shops/newsstands, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

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 registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property accepts dogs only. The following breeds are not permitted: Great Dane, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow and Presa Canario; other dog breeds at discretion of property management. A dog must not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms), or in the case of 2 dogs, must not exceed 60 pounds combined; dogs must be maximum 36 inches (91 centimeters) long, and maximum 36 inches tall. Pets left unattended in guestrooms must be kept in a pet carrier or crate. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the guestroom. Dogs are not allowed in public areas, including restaurants, spa/salon, pool areas, showrooms, convention spaces, casino, and/or common retail spaces.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Resort
River Terrace Resort
River Terrace Resort Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort Hotel
River Terrace Resort Hotel Gatlinburg
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River Terrace Resort And Convention Center
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River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Resort Gatlinburg

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 997 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 997 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 997 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 997 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 997 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Haley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a cheap motel. No ice maker, very noisy, air was broken, our door to the room was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie, Hendersonville

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floors were extremely dirty. The bottom of our feet would be black after walking barefoot. We did not have any coffee or creamer in our room when we checked in. We checked in late so our room had been ready for several hours. We had to go to the check in site to get these items. We did not have any paper towels or a trash bags in the room. The sink in the upstairs bath dripped. The sink itself had a chip and crack in it which looked horrible. My husband had a spider crawling on him and his pillow case smelled like cologne or perfume as if the pillow case had not been changed out. It was not our best place of stay. The location was good as to walking distance to everything. The location was good to see the New Year’s Eve display. The decor of the room could have been better but mostly we would have been happy just to have a clean room.

10/10 Excellent

Kermit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Easy access

The hotel is very centrally located and easy access to Gatlinburg. Great place, clean, friendly staff. The only complaint is that it needs updated and remodeled. Ants were coming into the bathroom thru the wall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

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

4/10 Poor

Nikita

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not have any WiFi connectivity. Too expensive for the condition of the property. Did not have staff remove trash or change towels during the stay and hot water was a major problem. Showers too low and not conducive for people taller than 5’4
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service
Said two queen beds but they were full beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

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

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Very unfriendly start

When arriving around 2:30 we had to wit for room when 4:00 checkin came asked how much longer and still told no room. The other Rep at the desk Chelsie said I can move something around and check you in the first rep wouldn’t try to help although we saw others checkin at 4:00. Been here twice want stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems to me that for the good location that the hotel has, they have it very deteriorated, the bathtub is yellow and old, as well as the sinks. There is only one person at the reception for the entire hotel. I wanted to get a drink of water and none of the machines had water. When I entered the room it had a strange smell. The carpet looks like it hasn't been changed for years. It disgusted me to walk there. I would definitely not stay there again with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica M

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it stayed many times
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlies

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to middle of town, great for new years!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the property was very attractive, I also was thrilled to see a black bear that night. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very large and spacious rooms/balconies. Dated rooms that could use some updating (squishy bathtub) but location can’t be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

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

Great for the price

Front desk staff were great! She was extremely friendly and helpful. Our room a/c unit was stuck on heat so that made the room unbearably hot , we opened the balcony door to cool it off and sleep. Bathroom is a lil outdated but the beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Easley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024