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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(96 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gatlinburg

At SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LED TVs. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Downtown Gatlinburg hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Ober Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crockett's Breakfast Camp - ‬4 min walk

About this property

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. 44-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

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
  • 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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. 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 in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg?

Yep, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$122, 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 SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg have a pool?

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Does SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests highly rate the free buffet breakfast here! Served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg?

No, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg?

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

Are pets allowed at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg?

No, pets are not allowed.

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1084 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1084 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady in the front desk was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Great for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ayres

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures do not represent what you will find. Room: They show a double room, but you get a regular room. Walkway: Like a Motel, you walk outside. Front desk: Tiny, way different from picture, and not leveled to the to elevator. No public restrooms popping on signs on lobby. Breakfast: If you come on the last 30 minutes, you will have a huge line to get pancakes, if you can get it. Rules: Supposedly a non-smoking environment, but my family got annoyed by weed's smell from the next door room. Staff: Non polite, when I complained about the smell, the Lady ready excused was "our crew didn't find anything wrong" (the smell was coming even outside the room door). To wrap it up, she said: Oh, if you are not ok, feel free to leave us a bad review. So here it comes. *** I do not recommend this hotel and will never return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hansel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to cancel our stay immediately upon arrival due to the unacceptable condition of the room. The refrigerator contained leftover food, there were clear signs that the room had not been properly cleaned, used paper in the bathroom, and stains on the bed, which raised serious hygiene concerns. This was supposed to be a one-night stay, but the condition of the room made it impossible to stay. We reported the issues right away, and thankfully Expedia processed the cancellation without penalty and issued a full refund. Based on this experience, we cannot recommend this hotel. Cleanliness is a basic standard, and unfortunately, it was not met during our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful creek view from balcony. Clean Room. Friendly Staff. Hot Pancakes offered for Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! Room very clean & spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Prashant

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was not good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

samira

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel , convenient, walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie, Lincoln Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always so nice 2nd time staying there didnt see any bears this time but great stay as alwaya
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 7 days from FL with our 5 YOA. Everything and everyone was amazing! definitely will be staying here every time we go.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have photos on their website that are not accurate; the bathroom was a complete disappointment. I stayed two nights with my family and they never cleaned the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Billy

Well, lets start when we got there, and walked in the lobby to checkin. The guy behind the desk, was scarffing down chicken at the front desk where he sat, had chicken and sauce all over his face, he tried to clean it off, but some stayed on his face, then he stumbled and fumbled to get us checked in - hey I understand people have to eat while at work, but this was our 1st impression, the when we go to park our car to unload our luggage, we were over on the side of the building where apparently they throw all broken items from the hotel, broken doors toilets, matresses that was our second impression. we stayed 5 nights during the second night we noticed a few bugs inside our room, like potato bugs, i killed them and did not give it another thought, till the next night we saw a few more and ever night we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great with the clean rooms, the staff, and the amenities being great would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerlyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is normally our go to place when we go to Gatlinburg but since the last time it’s gone down hill. Our sheets were dirty , dirt all over the headboard and bed frame, pubic hairs in shower , dirty mirror , food splats or splats of something above the garbage can. Very disappointed. I’m hoping it’s just a one off experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was great, the items were restocked would have been great if the bed was made.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The toilet needs to befixed the button won’t flush
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025