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Bear Creek Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bathroom sink
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
125 Spruce Ln, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Traffic Light #5
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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2 Double Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 King Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Double Beds, Accessible, with Roll-in Shower

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Queen Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Bear Creek Inn in Gatlinburg, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.
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What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk
  • SkyPark - 17 min walk
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bear Creek Inn

Riverfront motel in Gatlinburg with free parking
Bear Creek Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. 45-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Gatlinburg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include an elevator and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

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
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Bear Creek Inn Motel
Bear Creek Inn Gatlinburg
Bear Creek Inn Motel Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1344 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anna

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors had not been adequately cleaned forever. You only had housekeeping service, if you requested it, and if you needed towels and washcloths, you had to take your dirty ones down to the desk to get more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Breha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and we saw a bear twice during our visit! Located right near the trolley stop for easy access to downtown without having to deal with parking fees, or was close enough to easily walk also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
What a lovely hidden gem. All the rooms had balconies that overlook the creek so you dont have to worry about that. Check in wqs seamless and friendly. And let me just say those beds were the most comfortable beds ive ever slept in at home or in a hotel. Alittle sad i didn't spot a bear but thats not their fault
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs updates
Property was somewhat rundown. Sink wouldn’t drain well. Small fridge was noisy. Pillows too small. Deck and stream were nice. Close enough to walk to downtown. Next door to a nice Thai restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
The balcony was so cute and view of the creek was lovely. The fridge worked well and the clean towels were nice. The tiles in the entry way were a little scuffed up but the staff was great! We'll definitely be back. It's right in Gatlinburg so very walkable to sites and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches in the bathroom and the staff was not very friendly. But other than that decent. We loved being by the creek and got to see a big black bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the quiet peaceful setting. The creek running out back is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bears are just a little to friendly. But other then that. Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bear come up the creek behind hotel you can set on the balcony & watch them
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

billy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place great price
Was a great stay, get to see black bears in the morningsoff the balcony beside the creek
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anke

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hidden gem is my favorite place to stay in Gatlinburg. The creek behind the property is soothing and this time of year the bear activity is abundant. Such a perfect place to get away, and the Parkway shopping is only a ten minute walk. Best of both worlds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Walter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door would not lock all the way so I felt unsafe. The ironing board legs were broken. The TV had lines going across the screen so you could not view it properly. The comforter was ripped and torn and they charged unexpected fees
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed it. If I were to go back to the area I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The stay was good the motel where we stayed is where we usually stay in Gatlinburg Tennessee. We will go back and start there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Jo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay. Was within walking distance. In the evenings while relaxing on the balcony was able to see nature and had the chance to see a few black bears.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall great experience
Hotel was close to everything, beds were comfortable, and the stream right outside of our room was beautiful. Only downside was the floors weren’t the cleanest, but everything else was fine. The reviews about the bears are true however you are in the home of the bears. If you go to Gatlinburg be prepared to see bears, don’t let the other reviews of the bears scare you away. The hotel was pretty nice for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

As always, Bear Creek Inn delivered! My favorite thing about Gatlinburg is the bears and they were beautiful and up close this time! The beds are super comfy, the staff knows me, and there is nothing negative I can say about this little hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrible
terrible front desk person, property was not at all like the description on website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024