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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Bearskin Lodge on the River

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Lobby
Property grounds
Front of property
Junior King Suite City View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Bearskin Lodge on the River

9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Offers an outdoor pool. Only 5% of properties have this in Gatlinburg.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the neighborhood

37738, TN, Gatlinburg, 840 River Road
  • Popular LocationOld Dad's General Store1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTraffic Light #102 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrockett's Breakfast Camp3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOber Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway4 min walk
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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, Bearskin Lodge on the River is in the mountains and in a national park. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyPark and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with ziplining, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 9 min walk
  • SkyPark - 9 min walk
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
  • Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 11 min walk
  • Mellow Mushroom - 8 min walk
  • Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 9 min walk
  • The Best Italian on the Parkway - 12 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
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 96 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, 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 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

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
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
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

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–9:00 PM.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bearskin Lodge on the River located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps from Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark are also within 10 minutes.

Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 632 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 632 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

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very average and included mostly prepackaged food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Independence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in town. Convenient to most things

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Nice staff. Close to everything. Lots of fireplaces. Excellent hot apple cider in the lobby

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay when visiting Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jay, sparta

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor was great ,we where on the river side and it was great I have no complaints at all would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

april

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022