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Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River
Bearskin Lodge on the River – Gatlinburg, TN
Bearskin Lodge on the River – Gatlinburg, TN
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River features free WiFi and views of the river in Gatlinburg. The property is located within walking distance of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a balcony and private bathroom with walk-in shower. Certain rooms at Bearskin Lodge on the River offer city or river views. All rooms at the accommodations have a microwave, compact refrigerator, coffee maker and hair dryer. Guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast served every morning. There is a fitness center is open and available. Bill Gladwell, The Mentalist is a 7-minute walk from Bearskin Lodge on the River. McGhee Tyson Airport is 27 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1002 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    clean rooms, location was great, staff was awesome

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Everything was wonderful location and stay The river view and lazy river, location was perfect

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The lazy river was perfect. The shower was amazing

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Loved this place ; super friendly staff; quiet and amazing pillows!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Your typical Smokey mountain hotel! A bit run down. A little dirty (the lazy river looks really gross and there were ants in our room), but it does the trick! The pool was convenient and fine! The breakfast was disappointing.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Staff was very friendly and welcoming upon check-in. Hotel is conveniently located and super clean.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean rooms, spacious, balcony, good variety at breakfast. Close to main part of town. I have stayed here 3 times this year. It is great place.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. the only minor downside was that the breakfast area could get a little crowded, but overall, we had a wonderful experience and would happily stay here again.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    We had a pleasant 2-night stay. The road in front of the property wasn't as busy as the main downtown area,so it was quiet, but not too far to walk to the shopping areas. The staff was very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the pool, lazy river, and fire pit at the pool area. And our room had a massive TV that was great for catching a few football games over Labor Day weekend. Take the bear warnings seriously though...one was walking along the stream while we were in the rocking chairs that face the water at the back of the property.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Rooms were very spacious. The property was clean and the staff were extremely nice.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Convenient location, room was spacious and clean, nice tv, beds were very comfortable as well as pillows. We had a balcony view of the river which was relaxing. There isn’t any negative feedback really. We arrived early, but let them know we were there, they said they would call when room was ready, but never did.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Quiet Nice pool

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very nice staff, great location, building is older, but fine!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The only issue I had with this hotel is the fact that on your balcony if you have a Riverview, you are looking right across to another hotel balcony. That was not mentioned in the description. If that doesn’t bother you go for it. But for me, I don’t want to sit on my balcony and other people are staring at me so closely. And I’m sure that hotel was much much cheaper than what I paid for here. The good part was the staff were very very kind. The pool area was excellent. And there are plenty of places to eat near there you can walk.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Everything was wonderful!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great hotel with balcony overlooking the river. Lemonade and cookies every afternoon was a lovely gesture. Good location with free parking a short walk from d

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Friendly staff and large, clean room! Peaceful river behind the property with chairs to sit and relax and we got to see a bear take a swim.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great hotel room! It was beautiful and by the river. We had a great stay!

Frequently asked questions about Bearskin Lodge on the River

Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Bearskin Lodge on the River offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Bearskin Lodge on the River offer parking?
Yes, Bearskin Lodge on the River offers free parking on-site.
Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Bearskin Lodge on the River does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Gatlinburg, see business hotels in Gatlinburg.
Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have a fitness center?
Yes, Bearskin Lodge on the River features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is Bearskin Lodge on the River located, and how walkable is the area?
Bearskin Lodge on the River is located at 840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN TN 37738. With a Walk Score of 54, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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