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Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property
Riverside hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor spa tub
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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324 Hemlock Street, St. Rt 441/321, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gatlinburg

At Gatlinburg River Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel include Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Riverside hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Gatlinburg River Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Gatlinburg River Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Gatlinburg River Inn offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 6 October to 20 April:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 131.7 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.98 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD131.7 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Days Inn Gatlinburg
Days Inn Gatlinburg River
Days Inn River
Days Inn River Hotel
Days Inn River Hotel Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Days Inn
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River
Days Inn Wyndham River
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel
Gatlinburg River Inn Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel Gatlinburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Gatlinburg River Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Yep, Gatlinburg River Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Gatlinburg River Inn have a pool?

Gatlinburg River Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

What makes Gatlinburg River Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gatlinburg River Inn.

Does Gatlinburg River Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests highly rate the free continental breakfast here! Available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gatlinburg River Inn?

No, Gatlinburg River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gatlinburg River Inn?

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

Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1323 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great accept having a joining room with a family and the noises coming through the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taskeen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is conveniently located downtown, near activities, shopping and dining. The property is wooded on 2 sides with the river directly in front of it. The rooms have been remodeled fairly recently and they were clean. However, there were several areas on the exterior of the building that were in disrepair (eaves & overhangs mostly) and the cornhole yard & dog exercise yard could be safer if it was fenced in. And although staff interaction was limited in our case, they were all very nice & helpful when there was engagement. So overall, it was a nice place for a good price. Definitely will consider it for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Nice clean hotel right on the water. Perfect stay for us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room keys did not work initially. Then TV didn't work, ceiling square in bathroom hanging off, phone stopped working, dirty rug, toilet bowl leaked around base when flushed, rug and floor in hallway was filthy. Disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old the rooms smelt and the door to the balcony didnt close on neither rooms i had. The hallway, stairs and elevators smelt like pee. The tvs were old and blurry. Gorgeous view but couldnt enjoy it because the balcony was dirty. I wouldnt recommend to anyone. If everything wasnt booked we would of changed our hotel and let the money go as a lost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable

Clean, comfortable and walking distance to strip. Our choice each time we come to Gatlinburg. Absolutely loved the new outside sitting areas with hammocks and firepit area. We will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINA

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds are too close to the wall and the ac unit. The view of the river from the balcony was great, as were the fire pits below.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Some of the lights in the room were not working. When asked the front desk reported they had ordered the light bulbs and expect to receive them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice river view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getaway

Great rooms and smelled very nice. Wonderful view from balcony. Parking was tight but we made this work us. The staff were great at check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuliia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude stuff, poor condition of room. Looks more like cheap motel. Something bite me all night in bed…We changed this place after one night there!!! Stay away!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

dw

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff answered all my off the wall questions with friendliness. It was our second stay! We enjoy the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay...Great Beds

The River Inn has an excellent location. There is a Trolley Pick-Up in front of the Inn. Easily walk downtown Gatlinburg or a quick car ride to Pidgeon Forge. **Wonderful and comfortable bed!! There is a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

marshall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Above expectations!

Beautiful scenery, very nice staff and check-in and out were super easy. Me and my family will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025