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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property
Breakfast area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
$119
$105 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(92 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 393 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

With a stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7 minutes by foot from Gatlinburg Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Dollywood.

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Mountain hotel with a lazy river, steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bearskin Lodge on the River offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

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).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river, a fitness center, and 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 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a lazy river, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. 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 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 646 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 943 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yeongrok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very near to the nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony view was great of the River and parking was great as well. We have a handicap Placard and was able to access a parking spot each time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short but pleasant. Everything was nice and clean, thank you very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room with a fireplace and balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking that I used was directly in front of check-in so I felt like camera surveillance was adequate while staying there. I loved the room and it was very fitting for the mountains. The staff were extremely friendly and Gatlinburg is a small community--I actually saw people I knew from other states. Great place for a mini reunion.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine. Average hotel for Gatlinburg. Expensive like the rest of the hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, rooms big, easy access to everything in town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
View of river was gorgeous. Balcony was great. Staff was awesome. Parking is tight but good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very nice. Bathroom was a little dated and could use a new shower head. It was a little moldy but otherwise everything was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean . Staff was very nice. And the balcony over the river was absolutely amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Muncie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Walking distance to great restaurants. Location was perfect! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this property. Just booked it for December
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Felt like in a cabin in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Loved the bears in the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyed the hotel and the spacious room. The beds were very comfortable. Only negative was one of our beds squeaked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025