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Gatlinburg River Inn

Gatlinburg River Inn
Gatlinburg River Inn – Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg River Inn – Gatlinburg, TN
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Gatlinburg River Inn

This Gatlinburg, Tennessee motel is 10 minutes' drive from Dollywood theme park. An outdoor seasonal pool is available, and the spacious rooms include free WiFi and a balcony. A microwave, small refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are offered in all rooms at the Gatlinburg River Inn. A cable TV is included. An outdoor hot tub is available to all guests throughout their stay at the Gatlinburg River Inn. A business center with fax and photocopying services is on site. Ripley’s Aquarium-Smokies is 1 mi from the Gatlinburg River Inn. The Gatlinburg Convention Center is 1.2 mi away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 2166 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Nice, older hotel that has been updated. The AC was noisy and access to the room was a bit of a haul since all the upper rooms are accessed along an outdoor walkway, and I happened to get the room at the very end, and the ramp that was nearest my room was blocked off due to repairs. Other things in the room were very nice and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was small but had newer fixtures. There is a nice little balcony that overlooks the river. The breakfast was good and the staff helpful with questions and suggestions.

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Very nice overnight stay !

  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Beds were hard as a board wood around baseboards in bathroom were rotten door knob on balcony kept falling off not very satisfied

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Convenient

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The room was clean and kept clean daily. The staff was friendly and helpful. Pool and hot tub were clean and working. Towels available for the pool/hot tub area. Good variety of places to sit or lounge at the pool. The area by the river with chairs and fire pits was nice as well. We enjoyed sitting out on the balcony overlooking the river. Beds were pretty comfortable. Not the best I've slept on, but certainly not the worst. Room had TV, refrigerator and microwave. Lighting could have been better and the plug situation between the beds could have been better. There was a device on the bedside table that should have been able to be used for charging, but none of the ports worked. There was no closet to hang clothes in. It's an older hotel that has had some maintenance, but needs a bit more inside the rooms. We did feel safe there. It is right by the Purple Trolley stop, which was nice. Breakfast was ok, but not great. Coffee was good. There was some fresh fruit, yogurt, bread products and waffle maker. Typical motel "scrambled eggs" and sausage and biscuits and gravy. We ate there the first morning, but found another restaurant for the other two mornings of our stay.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Love the river view! Trolley stop near by and Moonshine Mountain Coaster! Hillbilly Golf very short walk!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nice view to the river

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The view was amazing and the hotel was very close to downtown, walking distance but the hotel is not like the picture. It is very old and the rooms were very outdated but I did enjoy the stay and the views. Gatlinburg is beautiful!!!!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Miranda at the front desk was super helpful.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful peaceful setting

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Could use a little maintenance but we still like to stay here

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful location right next to the river. Great to sit on the balcony or in the chairs in the common area.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Beautiful setting, good value.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Peaceful area. Sitting on balcony you have a nice, peaceful space.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    What a cute place! Very clean and comfortable. We had a room on the river and it was so peaceful. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This was the perfect place to stay with our 17 month old! The kids pool was a great touch and she had it to herself everytime. Being able to park right by the hotel room door was soooo convenient. Late check in was simple and easy ( we arrived at 1:30am). The breakfast was great. Within walking distance to most things in gatlinburg. We very much enjoyed our stay! Thank you!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great place to stay

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Great location, very walkable to downtown. Our room was clean. Breakfast was dismal. From our balcony saw a bear on our first night.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean but very dated. Helpful staff and convenient location.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Room was dusty other than that I enjoyed our stay.

Frequently asked questions about Gatlinburg River Inn

Does Gatlinburg River Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Gatlinburg River Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Gatlinburg River Inn offer parking?
Yes, Gatlinburg River Inn offers free parking on-site.
Does Gatlinburg River Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Gatlinburg River Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Gatlinburg, see business hotels in Gatlinburg.
Does Gatlinburg River Inn have a fitness center?
Gatlinburg River Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Gatlinburg River Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
Gatlinburg River Inn is located at 324 Hemlock Street, St. Rt 441/321, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. With a Walk Score of 0, the area is rated . A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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