Near Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Gatlinburg, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages is in the mountains and in a national park. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
37738, TN, Gatlinburg, 421 W Laurel Rd
What's nearby
Historic Ogle Log Cabin
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Anakeesta
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center
3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Tennessee Cider Company
15 min walk
Subway
17 min walk
Ole Red
11 min walk
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar
17 min walk
Pancake Pantry
16 min walk
About this property
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages
Hotel near Anakeesta
Close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Does Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages on Oct 29, 2026 start from ¥10,013, excluding 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 Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Traffic Light #3, Anakeesta, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The room was spacious. Nice balcony with view of river. Bears are frequently seen on property. Plenty of parking. Very close to the town and National park.
The desk staff was awesome. Some minor outdoor issues with older broken down chairs that need removed or replaced. The location was great. Close to town but still out of the hustle and bustle. The calming creek area was fabulous and enjoyed by us each day. Would definitely return there to stay
My husband and I enjoyed our 3 night stay here. This place was great for the price. We had a room with a balcony that overlooked the river. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious and worked for our needs. The room appears outdated, however had floors that were not carpeted which we prefer. We did utilize the pool one day and it was clean and comfortable- not crowded. If we return to the area we will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
kelley
Mar 29, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin close to attractions. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Caitlyn
Dec 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was beautiful, the staff was nice, and the room was great!
Been to Gatlinburg many times and never seen a bear. Stayed here and saw bears, raccoons, chipmunks and even fish in the creek!
Loads of parking spaces, a swimming pool and lots of chairs out to spend a lazy evening next to the creek. Not too far from the shops and restaurants, will definately stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Noah
Nov 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property and rooms, very peaceful place to stay and staff is very friendly and helpful.
We stayed one night in the honeymoon cottage. A last minute get away with my husband. It was so cute. The prefect little cottage. It was very clean and overlooks the river. We will def stay here again.
Clean room, staff was friendly and helpful, parking was great! Me and my daughter did a solo trip and I felt safe and comfortable for us! Doing the cottage was the best thing due to her being autistic it helped to have a home like vibe for us both!!!! Will definitely book again
Very clean room, very friendly staff which I learned they are family owend and live on site. Would definitely book again and I will be telling all of my friends as well about Carr's
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good
Jaime
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, room was very clean and good size
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Dale
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were older, very clean and quiet except for the crowing roosters @6 am, across the way,lol
Many hotels in Gatlinburg have balconies over a creek, but no access to the creek. This one has balconies which look over Roaring Fork, AND they have a picnic area that fronts the creek, with BBQ grills and fire pits. Fire wood is available for a nominal fee. It's GREAT to be able to go sit right beside the creek, relax, and listen to the water rushing by. There are cabins and regular motel rooms available. We were in a room. It was nice and clean, looked to have been build in the mid to late 60s, and has been updated with new plank flooring. The water took a few moments to get hot, but was plenty hot when it arrived. We had a microwave and mini fridge with a separate freezer. Worked great. The TV was a little small for the room, but was a nice Vizio, with Direct TV. No streaming though. AC/ Heater worked very well. No elevator, but there were ADA ramps to the three floors in our building. A typical hotel cart was available. The VERY BEST part was, bears are not strangers to the picnic area. We had a close encounter with one, and it was absolutely NOT threatening at all. Clearly, use common sense; don't feed them, stay clear of them, and keep the vehicle and room locked. But being able to watch them wander around when they do come was really a treat. There is a Flapjack, Papa Johns, and BBQ place in close walking distance. The free trolly runs right on the main road which is one block away. Bank is right next to the property. We'll go back next trip.
The room was very clean and comfortable we enjoyed staying there the balcony overlooks a small stream and we walked down to it and they had chairs and tables set up with fire pit and grill we will stay there again next year