Bearskin Lodge on the River

3.0 star property
Unwind by a roaring firepit or lounge along a lazy river as you experience nature’s beauty within reach.

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Lobby
Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Property entrance
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 485
SAR 547 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

2 Queen, River View, Balcony with Fireplace

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SkyPark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bearskin Lodge on the River

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Close to Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle, Bearskin Lodge on the River provides a firepit, a gym, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with a lazy river
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All 96 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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-authorize 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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bearskin Lodge on the River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Bearskin Lodge on the River pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bearskin Lodge on the River?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bearskin Lodge on the River located?

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this hotel is steps from Traffic Light #10 and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark are also within 10 minutes.

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Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 639 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the river from our room. Staff was very polite and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The view of the water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite place to stay when visiting Gatlinburg
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel with a freindly staff. we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Good location, Motorcycle friendly. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time visit to this property and it met all our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying. Very nice will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay again
Love the Bearskin lodge. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the lodge was convenient to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in town. Convenient to most things

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite place to stay in Gatlinburg. The staff are always so helpful and nice. Rooms are clean and spacious and the continental breakfast is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are super spacious and the layout is great and the location is perfect. We love the Bearskin Lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Walking distance to just about everything in Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Walking distance to most of the parks. Very friendly staff. It was our first time staying here and it won’t be our last.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view, staff were helpful & nice, location was very good. Loved the woodsy theme! Breakfast was simple but good - fair number of options.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything in Gatlinburg. Is was nice to be able to walk to most things
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Extremely pleasant atmosphere throughout our stay. There's no doubt, my wife and I will make Bearskin Lodge our first choice for future visits.

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly place to stay with nice staff! Rooms were very spacious and clean. Corridors could use an upgrade carpet is worn and stained but bedrooms have nice hardwood floors!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was so accommodating and helpful when we checked in to help us make a change in our reservation! They also are a wealth of knowledge for the area and getting around! Decor is authentic lodge like and the room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My children love the lazy river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was perfect

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022