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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $212
$188 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 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
(118 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min walk - 0.6 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. 224 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Beaver Falls

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great view. Extremely convenient. Free parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marichelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large spacious bedroom, super hot showers, close to a convenience store and Ober Mountain. Did not spend a lot of time around the property itself. Breakfast was real “basic”, waffle iron, fruit, boiled eggs, muffins. Nothing that’s gonna fill you up. Fireplace in the room was a cool feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley, Lynchburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was courteous. Room was clean and stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, great location, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Bearskin Lodge. We stay here about 15 times per year. Always clean. Balcony on the creek. Great location to walk everywhere in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sabine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: -Great location -Friendly staff -Great parking -Loved the in room fireplace Negatives: -Small lobby area - Poor noise insulation - Small breakfast area Overall, great choice for lodging in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time and location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms.. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Clean and walking distance to shopping and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anna, Lansing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

annalise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room was a very nice size. However the tile floors were very dirty. It was obvious it was not mopped before we arrived. There was mold in the shower that needs to be cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was so clean.. staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Crystal

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025