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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Lobby
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Property grounds
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyPark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Close to Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle, Bearskin Lodge on the River provides a firepit, a gym and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with a lazy river
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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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-authorise 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bearskin Lodge on the River on 12 Mar 2025 start from AU$231.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bearskin Lodge on the River pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bearskin Lodge on the River located?

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this hotel is steps away from Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark are also within 10 minutes.

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Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 640 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Great view of the river from our room. Staff was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

The view of the water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Our favorite place to stay when visiting Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy

This is a very nice hotel with a freindly staff. we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Connie

Great place to stay. Good location, Motorcycle friendly. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

First time visit to this property and it met all our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ricky

First time staying. Very nice will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Would definitely stay again
Love the Bearskin lodge. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the lodge was convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Great place to stay in town. Convenient to most things

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Our favorite place to stay in Gatlinburg. The staff are always so helpful and nice. Rooms are clean and spacious and the continental breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minet

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are super spacious and the layout is great and the location is perfect. We love the Bearskin Lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Great location to walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Location is perfect. Walking distance to just about everything in Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

The location was perfect! Walking distance to most of the parks. Very friendly staff. It was our first time staying here and it won’t be our last.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Balcony view, staff were helpful & nice, location was very good. Loved the woodsy theme! Breakfast was simple but good - fair number of options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Close to everything in Gatlinburg. Is was nice to be able to walk to most things
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Extremely pleasant atmosphere throughout our stay. There's no doubt, my wife and I will make Bearskin Lodge our first choice for future visits.

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Very clean good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Great family friendly place to stay with nice staff! Rooms were very spacious and clean. Corridors could use an upgrade carpet is worn and stained but bedrooms have nice hardwood floors!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

The front desk was so accommodating and helpful when we checked in to help us make a change in our reservation! They also are a wealth of knowledge for the area and getting around! Decor is authentic lodge like and the room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

My children love the lazy river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Everything was perfect

10/10 Excellent

James

Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022