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Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Breakfast area
Reception
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Gatlinburg

Bearskin Lodge on the River places you steps from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Gatlinburg SkyPark. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a lazy river. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Gatlinburg hotel include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a lazy river, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Bearskin Lodge on the River also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a lift. Free self parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
Bearskin Lodge on the River offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-authorise 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bearskin
Bearskin Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge
Bearskin Lodge Gatlinburg
Bearskin Hotel On The River
Bearskin Lodge Gatlinburg Tennessee
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Bearskin Lodge River Gatlinburg
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Yep, Bearskin Lodge on the River has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bearskin Lodge on the River on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$223, including 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.

Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have a pool?

Bearskin Lodge on the River has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

No, Bearskin Lodge on the River does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location can't be beat. Love that they had coffee available basically everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We weren’t too happy with the 2nd floor room so they allowed us to move to the 5th floor. Super quiet, large room with a nice balcony overlooking the river. Saw a bear our first night. The continental breakfast room was small without many choices but great breakfast restaurants were an easy walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. The staff were super nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

My only complaint was that we never could eat breakfast there we would show up and the small room used as a breakfast area would be so full that you couldn’t even squeeze your way to the pancake machine or to the coolers. They need a much bigger breakfast area. It’s on 3rd floor in a small room. Other than that it was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was convenient. It was within walking distance to everything on the strip. The staff were friendly. Check in went smooth. The room was clean. We enjoyed the fireplace and the balcony on the riverside. Enjoyed having the sound of the river while relaxing in the room with the fireplace on. Breakfast was simple but filling. The hotel has all the basic needs for one peeing a visit and not staying in the room all day. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, beautiful decor, well maintained, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of the creek!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is a bit dated, but the rooms are lovely and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was great. The only issue was we had bugs in our room. We found them in the shower and on the valance which made it hard to be able to sleep comfortably
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really soft and comfortable and they gave a lot of pillows which we love! The continental breakfasts were very carb heavy for those who eat healthier and tea options were limited, but there are a lot of restaurants around town that serve breakfast all day. Coffee shops too. We also loved the location of this hotel as it was right outside of the busy area and was nice and quiet, but still close enough to walk to everything in town. Lost one star just because the bathroom was small and had older stone in the shower which was obviously hard for them to keep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the cozy fireplace and the sound of the river flowing. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lane

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tara, Mount Gilead

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

A
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025