Located in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg is within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park.
What's nearby
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 11 min walk
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 11 min walk
Puckers Sports Bar - 12 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 10 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 12 min walk
About this property
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 44-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends 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
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Business centre
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
On a river
Pool loungers
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lever door handles
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
7 floors
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
44-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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
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.
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
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Family Inns
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Travelodge Inn Gatlinburg River
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Travelodge River
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Excellent scenic location very close to a Smoky entrance. Hills on one side, a river on the other. Room was ok, but had a smell that may be a mix of room freshener and what was to be masked by it. Room and lobby needs to feel fresh.
Average breakfast, eco-friendly bowls and plates.
Alok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
William
10 Aug 2025
William
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
todd
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Room comfort
disappointed
asked for towels got an attitude from employee told front desk they just blew it off like it was no big deal. in my room the curtains did not close only about 2 feet would close .hotel across the creek could see right in the room front desk said i should shut the lights off.so nobody could see in so i went and bought safety pins so i could shut the shades.
the hotel is nice but the smell is just awful. i woke up more than 5 times a night from the unpleasant smell, you should definitely sort out the air conditioning system
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Surprisingly spacious room, was pleasantly surprised. Staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh even though we were some of the last ones in before they stopped closing. The pool was clean and open. Overall very affordable and clean. Would definitely stay there again. Location was great for walking too.
We liked how it was close to all of the places to eat. However, the man on the night shift was very rude when we called and asked the Wi-Fi password, it was a bit hard to understand him due to his accent, I had him repeat the letters to me and unfortunately he raised his voice so much my husband heard it from the other side of the room. When we were checking in, a customer called the phone and was speaking to this Gentleman, who was very rude about the directions he was giving to her, upon hanging up, he turned to my Husband and I and made a rude remark about her intelligence. The hotel room had a spot on the floor that looked like a spilled stain. The shower has mold on the ceiling and only one elevator. This made going downstairs a chore especially when you are located on the top floor. The breakfast was okay. Overall, it was a good stay but not a great one. Will not be interested in staying again.
Alexandria
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Nichole
Travelled with family
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beds were decent. Breakfast was decent for being included for free.
Place seemed a little dated but the balcony was nice and it suited our needs for a place to sleep at a less expensive price point.
Great location off the main strip.
I would stay here again.
We didn't end up staying here. Our room smelled like pee, it was dirty. The sofa bed looked very old and worn. The kitchen floor had thick scum (dont know what it was) in the middle of the floor. It had a very creepy vibe. Very old and dated and dirty!
Easy check in, clean hotel, few things about the room that could’ve probably been a bit better but other than that no issues and the girlfriend was happy so i’m happy