Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Lobby
Property entrance
Property grounds
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (7)

  • Lazy river
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift

Room options

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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
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

When you stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, or splash around at the lazy river or seasonal outdoor pool. Also, Gatlinburg Convention Center and SkyPark are within a 15-minute walk.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 96 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Lazy river

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Bearskin Lodge River Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge River
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Bearskin River
Bearskin Hotel On The River
Bearskin Lodge On The River Gatlinburg Tn
Bearskin Lodge Gatlinburg Tennessee
Bearskin Lodge on the River Hotel
Bearskin Lodge on the River Gatlinburg
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bearskin Lodge on the River and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and zip-lining. Enjoy amenities such as a lazy river and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Bearskin Lodge on the River like?
Bearskin Lodge on the River is a short 2-minute walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 7 minutes' walk from Gatlinburg Convention Center.

Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

6/10 Good

The breakfast was very average and included mostly prepackaged food.
Jill, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in town. Convenient to most things
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Nice staff. Close to everything. Lots of fireplaces. Excellent hot apple cider in the lobby
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our favorite place to stay when visiting Gatlinburg
Kris, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Decor was great ,we where on the river side and it was great I have no complaints at all would recommend to anyone.
Jay, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Short walk to everything! Over Gatlinburg Tram up the mountain, Convention center, abundance of restaurants. River view is looking at another hotel with a little river in between but city view is wide panorama od the mountains and town! Such a cute place! Tiny pool but wonderful fire pits! Apple cider and cookies every night. Loved that. Continental breakfast but the most amazing breakfast place right around the corner. It's a yes for me.
april, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Angie, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will return to the Bearskin
Welcoming staff, clean throughout. Decor was lodge-like. Weather didn't allow use of the pool or lazy river but the fire pits were a nice touch. Continental breakfast was good would have liked a waffle/pancake option. Coffee was perfect. Apple cider and cookies in the lobby were a nice touch. Location was great and we had a balcony over the river.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First time staying. Very nice will stay again
ricky, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Debra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Location is perfect. Walking distance to just about everything in Downtown Gatlinburg
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rustic , fire place in room. Warm apple cider. Fire outside.
Charles, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was a little smaller and more dated than we anticipated but it ended up working out well. We really liked its location and the room was bigger and more comfortable than others. The breakfast was sufficient and easy. Overall we liked the property.
Nathan, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everything in Gatlinburg. Is was nice to be able to walk to most things
Marcella, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property. People were friendly and helpful. The only issue is the breakfast is not very good and the breakfast room is way to small.
Gregg, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karissa, 5-night trip
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