Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from property
Outdoor spa tub
Water view
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
324 Hemlock Street, St. Rt 441/321, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyPark - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Hotel near Anakeesta
Located close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and SkyPark, Gatlinburg River Inn provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture and a lift
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, mini fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 131.7 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 10.98 per accommodation, per night.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD131.7 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gatlinburg River Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Gatlinburg River Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 65.85 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Gatlinburg River Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and SkyPark are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1198 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendly staff, located close to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roxie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a good place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, nice view, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the little river in front of the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close walk to everything in Gatlinburg we will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, love the firepits, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property seemed run down, the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy place by the river and decent price with free breakfast. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it !! Very quiet, clean . Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although an older hotel rooms were clean and the view very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean. Location is very close to trolly stop, hillbilly golf and mountain coaster. I would definitely stay again! Free breakfast was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shopping all in walking distance nice view along the river, great location at the foothills of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it. It was the perfect place to stay. I will stay here again in the future. Very nice rooms and I enjoyed the balcony overlooking the water.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and place to stay cleanliness could of been alittle better in the room but over all good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. I would definitely stay here again in the future. Clean nice rooms with balconies overlooking the water. I really enjoyed the nice size of the room. Free Breakfast was a plus too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

It was clean, great location and well worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sound of the river was a nice relaxing element and it was easy to walk to downtown Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river. Love the balcony and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Niki at the front desk was great and took great care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were above amazing as there were some issues with a Expedia making changes to the reservation( my screw up). First Hotel I have been to that has hammocks and outdoor games, as well as some outdoor grills to enjoy the outdoors. some nice restaurants nearby to dine at. mountain coaster is within walking distance of the hotel as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is old and starting to show lots of wear. The exterior of the building has been neglected. The rooms have been updated and aren't too bad. The property is close to the Gatlinburg shuttle stop (purple route) which makes it easier to get in and out of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025