Located in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg is within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 6 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
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 13 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 11 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 10 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.
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
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 outdoor pool closes in 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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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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We stayed in a King Suite. It is two regular rooms converted into one big suite. Super nice, just like the pictures. Breakfast was good with eggs, sausage, pancakes, etc. Price was super good for what you get.
I called 4 days before check in and requested a joining room with a friend that was staying here also. The lady I spoke with assured me that that would happen. Not only did that not happen we were no even on the same floor as our friend. My husband is handicapped and this made our stay very difficult.
Theresa
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Peter
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were overall very satisfied with our stay. When we got to the room, we unpacked and started to settle in when I discovered a active lady bug infestation by the window. We also noticed a curtain bracket on the floor in debris by the window. I went down to the front desk and asked the gentleman on duty to come up so I could show him what I found. He then proceeded to check on the availability of another room and we were able to switch rooms. The rooms are very spacious and have been updated. The staff here is very courteous and accommodating. All the rooms have a balcony that is creekside, so it's a very pleasant atmosphere. It's within easy walking distance of the main attractions in Gatlinburg, very close to Ober Gatlinburg. Breakfast area was well maintained.
We were looking for something on the River and we found it in this hotel. Room was clean and looked like it had been recently updated. Balcony view was perfect. Very good pricing for the accommodation.
Staff didn’t know what they were doing . Prepaid before and they tried to charge me again at check in.
Room was big and relatively clean.
But wont stay again.
I brought a church youth group of 25 from Florida. While planning the trip I found this hotel within walking distance from the Gatlinburg Convention Center that was not only affordable but had rooms big enough for 6 people per room comfortably. I made a lot of calls with many questions and the staff were so kind and accommodating. When we got there it was closer to the convention center and Ober mountain then we thought, the rooms were clean and well maintained. The staff was AMAZING! And the view off the balcony with the creek and mountains was beautiful! Thanks in part to the staff it was a successful and great trip with 17 teenagers 😂 I will definitely be booking with them for the conference again next year!
Our room was very nice. They serve a great breakfast selection. However, one of our mornings, the front desk guy had to search for the guy that is in charge of replenishing the food on the bar. We enjoyed the room and the fact the balcony looked over the river. All in all, a good place to stay.
Older hotel but in decent shape. The room was very large and breakfast was good. Only complaint was we could hear everything during the might. Elevator was very noisy, we were two rooms away.