Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $125
$111 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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324 Hemlock Street, St. Rt 441/321, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Riverview Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(138 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Premier Fireplace Riverview Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

King Deluxe Riverview Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Deluxe Fireplace Riverview Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Premier Fireplace Riverview Balcony

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Connecting Room: 1 King, 2 Queen Beds. Riverview Balcony.

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Connecting Room: 4 Queen Beds. Riverview Balcony.

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg River Inn is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 4 2026 to May 25 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 6 to April 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 82.31 per pet, 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 13.17 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 82.31 per pet, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 May 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

Days Inn Gatlinburg
Days Inn Gatlinburg River
Days Inn River
Days Inn River Hotel
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Gatlinburg Days Inn
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River
Days Inn Wyndham River
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel
Gatlinburg River Inn Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel Gatlinburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1394 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic rooms and location. Breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff Clean room Walkable to downtown Gatlinburg and the trolley stop is right in front of the building
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly between Sevierville and Gatlinburg. Staff was very nice. Good quick breakfasts. Sitting on the river at night was very nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was overlooking the river which was nice. It is an older motel but neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fireplace was a nice touch, and the location was ideal to walk to Chesepeakes , a fantastic restaurant. The winter rate was amazing for such a nice room. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Balcony was incredible and listening to the river made falling asleep so easy!
Balcony from inside room
Balcony view outside from 4th floor
Balcony view outside from 4th floor
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great place to stay! We've been coming here for over 10 yrs & always have a good time. Rooms are always clean & staff has always been great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soe Ain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the breakfast very much and that was my second time there at that hotel and looking forward to book it again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keneesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and everything was spot on to a previous stay at the hotel and will be staying again on our next trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Room super clean & staff always helpful! Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ninela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and we really loved having a room with a balcony right next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The lock on the balcony door is questionable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good! And the bed was probably the most comfortable bed i’ve ever slept in lol We will definitely stay here again each time we vacation in Gatlinburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes everything was very nice and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean rooms!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very nice and professional, great and clean room, breakfast amazing no housekeeping but great overall good service we enjoyed
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean, had a balcony overlooking the river, staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025