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Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace
View from room
Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $86
$77 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5

Explore the area

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421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • River view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cottage

  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Suite

  • River view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cottage

  • 350 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cottage

  • 350 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Cottage

  • Water view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, fireplace

Standard Studio Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Honeymoon Cabin

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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The price is $82
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8.7 mi (14 km) from LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cliff Top Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. 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 self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 282 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love this place been staying there for over 30 yrs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was beautiful, the staff was nice, and the room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed this vintage motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property and rooms, very peaceful place to stay and staff is very friendly and helpful.
15 & 16
View from balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were older, very clean and quiet except for the crowing roosters @6 am, across the way,lol
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Nice and quiet. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Macey Jo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very friendly staff which I learned they are family owend and live on site. Would definitely book again and I will be telling all of my friends as well about Carr's
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

J.Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, clean. The deck view was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean the facilities were very nice and the bear we encountered was adorable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, room was very clean and good size
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice upstairs cabin with creek view away from the hustle and busy area but still close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable we enjoyed staying there the balcony overlooks a small stream and we walked down to it and they had chairs and tables set up with fire pit and grill we will stay there again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely my favorite place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Remodel of cabin looked like a kid done it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in a four plex. It was older but clean, and all we needed for one night. Loved having a creek outside to enjoy. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs serious updates. Clean but rundown. Sitting on the creek with a fire was a highlight. Price was reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, quiet, nice view great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet- Clean- Each room has a nice balcony to enjoy a mountain stream and trees with fire pits to sit around and see some bears. Good parking and reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great night, enjoying the view and had a chance to see 2 bears.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023