River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Reception
Signature Room - 2 Queen Beds River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Room - 2 Queen Beds River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
$104
$92 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Explore the area

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240 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 192 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room - 1 King Bed

  • 192 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room - 2 Queen Beds River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room - 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 252 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

With a stay at River Terrace Resort & Convention Center in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 15 minutes by foot from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This resort is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Anakeesta and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Resort with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. This Gatlinburg resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an 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 205 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and irons/ironing boards.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this resort include gift shops/newsstands, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

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 registration desk

More

  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property accepts dogs only. The following breeds are not permitted: Great Dane, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow and Presa Canario; other dog breeds at discretion of property management. A dog must not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms), or in the case of 2 dogs, must not exceed 60 pounds combined; dogs must be maximum 36 inches (91 centimeters) long, and maximum 36 inches tall. Pets left unattended in guestrooms must be kept in a pet carrier or crate. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the guestroom. Dogs are not allowed in public areas, including restaurants, spa/salon, pool areas, showrooms, convention spaces, casino, and/or common retail spaces.

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Resort
River Terrace Resort
River Terrace Resort Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort Hotel
River Terrace Resort Hotel Gatlinburg
River Terrace Gatlinburg
River Terrace Hotel Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort And Convention Center
River Terrace Resort Convention Center
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Resort Gatlinburg

Reviews

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1031 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Like a cheap motel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
disappointed the on property restaurant is permanently closed. There was traces of mold on the curtain above the AC unit. And the room had a musky smell. Navigating the ramps instead of steps was difficult. Property location was perfect. Easy walking access to everything on the Parkway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hated this property, the only positive thing is the walkable distance to all attractions. * breakfast horrible * bathroom and shower horrific * drogadicts outaide the room at the parking lot * bed bugs Dont waste your money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sure it’s great if you have a timeshare!

The first room I was put in was not good. The key would barely open the door—it registered but would work. Inside lock was broken, tv broken. The maintenance man insisted they move me to a different room. Neither room had shower curtains so the water leaked clear out of the bathroom when I showered. Didn’t ask where or when the continental breakfast was, and there was no information at all in the room, so I missed it. Rooms were old although clean. Only one maintenance guy from a different location that is the only one for a full week with 7 buildings. They ought to worry as much about their hotels as they do their timeshares, which is all I heard about. Will not stay with them again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Outdated room, ants in bathroom, thin walls
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was convenient to downtown attractions. However, we were on the top floor in one of the buildings and it was like the air conditioner was not working. We had to lower the air down to 63 and still wasn't quite cool. Their was no toilet paper or kleenex when we got to the room. We got toilet paper but not kleenex.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything was walking distance, didn't like was the shower pressure, needed some upgrade.Other than that ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the glutes.

We stay with River Terrace regularly. Very friendly front desk who always tries to get you in early. No parking fees. This was our first time staying in building 5 and the hill is too much. The hill just never seems to end. I’ll make sure and request a room near the office in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room and very comfortable. The only thing I would recommend is updating the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Wadsworth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for adults to get away. Plenty of kid friendly options as well but mostly adult oriented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mahlen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was terrible! It slanted to the middle. No toilet paper. The grab and go breakfast is was a joke no elevator. It is on the side of a mountain and the incline is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and close vicinity to everything didn’t even have to drive anywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked how it was highly accessible to the area shopping strip. Property was very clean. Great views from my balcony. However, there was evidence of roach activity. Also my shower drain did not drain good at all. Very slow. This still did not take away from my stay. I am happy with.my getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The balcony on the river was amazing. Huge room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very convenient place to stay when you want to be in downtown Gatlinburg. Rooms are outdated but very comfortable. Take note the free breakfast is a grab n go pastry and Keurig coffee pod. I waited an hour to get a hair dryer from the maintenance guy since they didn’t carry them at the front desk. The pool was great too, they do have pool towels at the pool. We will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff was good. However the restaurant recommended to us was not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service

Poor

Dirty , smells bad , not what the pics looked like online too much money for a nasty place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets were dirty, we asked for new bedsheets and the staff gave them to us but made us change the dirty bedsheets ourselves, not professional on their side. Also the hotel said breakfast included but the breakfast is literally prepackaged muffins. Don’t let “breakfast included” fool you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025