The Appy Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Gift shop
Front of property
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
168 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Fireplace Parkway

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

When you stay at The Appy Lodge in Gatlinburg, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 5-minute drive of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Appy Lodge

Hotel with free parking, near Anakeesta
The Appy Lodge offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Gatlinburg? This hotel has 624 square feet (58 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg North
Fairfield Inn Marriott Hotel Gatlinburg North
Fairfield Inn Marriott Gatlinburg North Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Gatlinburg North
Appalachian Lodge Gatlinburg
Appalachian Lodge
The Appy Lodge Hotel
The Appy Lodge Gatlinburg
The Appy Lodge Hotel Gatlinburg

The Appy Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 720 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 720 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 720 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 720 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 720 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ma F

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally the best hotel I have ever stayed at. I will only come to this one when I stay in Gatlinburg pigeon forge again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jodie

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

Comfortable and great location

Great location, close to the action but far enough away to not have the busy noise of the downtown area. Hot tub jets were not working at the time we stayed there. Breakfast is very basic. The rooms are comfortable, with a provided dehumidifier which is great for the humid area!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, clean, pleasant staff, near the Great Smoky Mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great Option in Gatlinburg

Love the feel of the hotel and the room. Everyone was very friendly. Breakfast could be better but was better than nothing, especially considering the reasonable room rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Had a wonderful mini trip!

Staff was super friendly and helpful. The environment was nice, cozy, and clean. Breakfast had a nice selection and the muffins were amazing! Will definitely be returning!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Appy Lodge, and it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff greeted me with warmth and friendliness, which made me feel right at home. The lodge itself is charming, with cozy rooms that are both comfortable and well-equipped. The peaceful surroundings provided the perfect escape, and the attention to detail in the design made the place feel like a true retreat. What really stood out to me, though, was how welcoming everyone was. The staff went out of their way to ensure I had everything I needed, offering great recommendations for local attractions and always checking in to see if I needed anything. It’s not often you come across such a hospitable team, and their kindness really enhanced my stay. Overall, Appy Lodge is a lovely spot that offers comfort, great service, and a genuinely friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff! Clean rooms. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaleel

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

I WILL BE BACK

GREAT HOTEL !!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like put put, there is a nice course right next door, also good dining next door , it is not in walking distance to downtown shopping, to park downtown is 20 dollars for all day or 10 min. We had trouble with our room key received 6 different keys in 2 days until they gave us a master key card
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Great except the Bathroom

This hotel is extremely convenient to Gatlinburg, and not a bad drive to Pigeon Forge, about 10 minutes in normal, not rush traffic. It has a great atmosphere, with fire pits outside the lobby, a cute little gift store, a nice indoor pool and, although it wasn't open yet, a fun looking outdoor pool. Bed is comfortable. Our vote was the strip and pay off a mini golf course. Lots of trees and of course hills in a scenic area. Not part of the main hubbub of Gatlinburg, as this property is on the extreme Northern end of Gatlinburg. NOTE! They DO NOT advertise on property that they offer FREE PARKING near Anakeesta, you need to ASK at Front Desks. Good way to save $25 and park right smack dab in the center of the town. Now the rain we're going with 4 instead of 5 stars. The bathroom. We had a fireplace suite. The bathroom has a decent vanity area, but the toilet is NOT separated, it's right next to the vanity, so you will not be able to have someone getting ready at the vanity while someone else uses the toilet, without being OVERLY exposed to each other. We've gotten used to hotels with a separate toilet area, and usually a separate shower area. These rooms do not have that, the bathrooms are probably what you have at home. So if you only have one bath at home, this will probably be no big deal. But we personally cannot give it 5 stars because of this one inconvenient feature. It's probably the reason we'll stay somewhere else in our next mountain trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia

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

Wonderful

It was the best! Definitely going to book here again when we come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, waking distance from alot of places, and friendly workers.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Clean and affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Botao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peace place near great smoky mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025