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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

2.0 star property

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A river with clear water flowing over rocks.
A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.
A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.
A hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating a Gold Award Winner.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $65
$58 nightly
$65 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3

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310 Cottage Dr, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small ottoman, a framed picture on the wall, and a door in the background.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a building outside.

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a door leading to a hallway.

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, and a small ottoman.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a red accent wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a balcony with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a striped sofa, a small table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red accent wall, and a view of the outside balcony.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a lamp, and curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River is within a 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 01
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Econo Lodge Inn River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn River
Econo Lodge River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge River
Econo & Suites On The River
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Gatlinburg
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Hotel Gatlinburg

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent service. Everytime i stay here i see beautiful wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony was picturesque. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very decent place to stay, needs some polish in the room. Super friendly staffs and walkable to Main Street and all these restaurants. Very close to the national park as well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, nice staff. Perfect for a reasonable place to stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent staff! The beds are comfortable and the room temperature was great. This was our first stay here and we will be back. Usually we stay at Econolodge sister hotel The Chalet Inn. We love both places and the location is perfect for what we love to do and see in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having a balcony room with the creek down below. It was right off the main strip but in walking distance to all the entertainment yet felt quiet and secluded. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great experience. The location is good, near restaurants and attractions. Room is clean and staff are kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Friendly people working the front desk as well as the cleaning crew. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was great. Clean, good location and right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, 1st floor right next to the stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tesa

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was very nice. Comfortable bed and great water pressure in the shower. The room had a few issues as far as being cleaned properly and although it looks as though they tried to renovate recently I would have fired that contractor. Loved the sounds from the stream off the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is always very clean with a very friendly staff. The property is renovating the front dear area and breakfast is not available but that will not be for long. I had a great stay as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, wonderful staff
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly. Clean room, breakfast included. Balcony with river view. Walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast items could have been a little better.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
property is older and well used...to be fair,they are in process of remodeling. Great location very close to Ober mountain tram...walking distance to the other end of town (anakeesta/aquarium)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Made you feel like part of the family. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LoriAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly employees, clean room and an amazing view of the water. Loved the fact could walk the main strip and close to everything!! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. We stay there every time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It definitely looks nicer in the photos, bit most places do. Breakfast was great with lots of choices-waffles were amazing! The beds were pretty comfy. You can tell remodeling was done recently and things looked nice. The only real qualm would be the air conditioner noise. It was super loud! The staff was very friendly and helpful and it was a nice place to lay our head.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s no 5 star hotel but I give it 5 stars because for the price you pay, it’s really great. Staff helpful, clean room, great location, and a really beautiful creek going through it right outside the back porch. I’ll go back when I come to Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025