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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Breakfast area
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $198
$176 nightly
$198 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

With a stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Gatlinburg Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river, a fitness center, and a seasonal 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 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a lazy river, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 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
  • 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: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

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Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Indira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Beautiful rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful location, friendly staff
Front lobby
Breakfast spot
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the nice-sized rooms overlooking river on quiet end of town. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean rooms, beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was very nice- a cute cozy place in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, great staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and always sure to greet us coming in or leaving the hotel. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and the shower was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. Room with river view was amazing. Quiet and so close to park entrance P.s....eat at Park Grill amazing steak
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place! Great location, coffee 24/7, kind people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Most rooms have a balcony and a gas fireplace. Breakfasts was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, great location, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Great location clean comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family absolutely loved our stay at Bearskin Lodge in the Smoky Mountains. Our room had a beautiful river view, and the location was perfect—within walking distance to so many attractions. It made exploring the area so easy and relaxing. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, AC and fireplace worked well, bathroom is nice/good set up. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect room, balcony over the river. Really enjoyed the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place, awesome staff, great location, clean and large rooms. Only thing we would change is the Fitness Center could be a little bigger.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
People were very nice, room was spacious and clean. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful staff. Clean, safe place to stay just off the strip. Easy access to a beautiful and easy walk in the park. We have stayed her numerous times and have always had a great experience. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice staff, LOVED our room, the layout was awesome. Place was immaculate. Breakfast and coffee were underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a great price! Would stay here again! Staff was super kind. It was clean and comfortable. Only negative is the breakfast room is very small and when busy you can't even move in there. We left our first morning to get breakfast elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026