River Edge Inn

2.0 star property
Mountain hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (Private Balcony)
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (Private Balcony)
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Private Balcony) | Private kitchen
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Private Balcony) | Living room
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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665 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Fireplace (Private Balcony)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Private Balcony)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(109 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace (Private Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Private Balcony)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen (Private Balcony)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 84 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

At River Edge Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Gatlinburg Convention Center and Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Gatlinburg hotel include Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle.

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬5 min walk

About this property

River Edge Inn

Mountain hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
River Edge Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and ski storage are also featured at River Edge Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
River Edge Inn offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - midnight)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Flexipass mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay (for guests under 21 years old)
  • Breakage deposit: USD 100 per stay

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 deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 22 per night; may vary based on unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting
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 or credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at River Edge Inn?

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

Is parking available at River Edge Inn?

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

Does River Edge Inn have a pool?

River Edge 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 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What makes River Edge Inn a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at River Edge Inn.

Is River Edge Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a deli, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that River Edge Inn is a hit with families.

Does River Edge Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary on-the-go brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

River Edge Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, spacious and clean rooms. Very friendly and accommodating check in staff. Easy to walk to the main strip for shopping and eating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always have a great time when we stay there. Location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nora

The room was clean and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean room with gas fireplace. Friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

josh

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great location, friendly staff, nice balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. The entire staff was very courteous. The manager was amazing, and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 6 day stay was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great and walking distance to the strip. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a 3 night stay on the fact that the reviews praised the hotel as such a great place to stay. I would not have booked for more than one night if I had known that it would be the noisiest room we’ve ever attempted to sleep in. The ac/heating unit rattled all the time. They claimed to be a smoke free hotel but our room reeked of smoke so on those reasons I asked if we could be moved to another room for the next nights and they were very considerate to move us. The next room smelled clean, looked newer and was comfortable but the ac/ heating system still was very noisy. Nice enough for what we paid. Side note: the beds aren’t for short people. I’m 5’3” and had to practically climb to get up into them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our 4 day stay was very relaxing. Staff was courteous, the room was clean and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Gre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy secure parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonder location and great room. As a solo traveler I felt very safe and staff was very nice and helpful.
Bathroom
Fireplace
Across the street
Bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was just as pictured. Clean and stocked. We had a great stay and would recommend anyone stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff held a whole personal phone conversation on speaker while we were eating breakfast. Our refrigerator froze EVERYTHING and we tried all five settings. They are ABSOLUTELY NOT pet friendly. We have 2 dogs we brought and left in the hotel on first night for dinner. We got a call they were barking. We came right back to guilt them down. The policy states they can take you $250 for dog hair and barking…. THIS IS ON TOP OF the $40 each dog per night they charge. They took our deposit because of the 1 complaint we got ! We stayed a week so it cost us $750 more dollars with taxes and fees. What is the $40/night for if not cleaning the dog hair!? Read their policy first… it’s a scam for more money. We gave our dogs sedation so as not to bark the rest of the time. They still took all our money. We will never come here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a weekend trip to celebrate a birthday. The room was clean and no hint of ever being smoked in so that was great for my wife and me. The room had the small fridge which was nice for keeping a few sodas in and snacks. We had a small microwave but never used it. The Kuerig coffee maker in the room was used often and very handy. This is a good location as most of the main attractions and shops in Gatlinburg were within walking distance saving on dealing with traffic and parking fees as much as $20 a day as of this review. The only negative is the outside stairs and elevator were not kept up and are dirty as well as the walkways. If one judged what the rooms might look like based on the mentioned outside areas it might prevent a person from wanting to stay at the property. The room was very clean and I had no issue with the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed out stay at the River Edge. It was a clean, nicely updated hotel. Loved the location as we could get out and walk and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025