"It was a good room for the price. It was distant from downtown Gatlinburg. We had done a long hike the day we checked in and had to drive to dinner. " More
On river
You'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and Gatlinburg SkyLift Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free perks
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa tub. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like continental breakfast and free self parking.
May 15, 2023 by Megan- Guest Service Manager
James, thank you so much for staying with us and taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your business.
Apr 22, 2023 by Megan
Hi David, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to the area. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon!
Mar 26, 2023 by Niki
Thank you for your rating and review of the Gatlinburg River Inn! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and we hope you will stay with us again on your next visit. Thank you!
Jan 25, 2023 by Niki
Thank you for taking the time to share the details of your recent visit to the Gatlinburg River Inn. We strive to create a peaceful and comfortable environment for all of our guests and are delighted to hear we succeeded! We appreciate you highlighting areas for improvement and we will pass them on to our team to ensure that we are making the positive changes needed. We would love to see you again in the future so we can provide you with another fantastic stay at our hotel!
Mar 31, 2023 by Niki
Thank you for your rating and review of the Gatlinburg River Inn! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and we hope you will stay with us again on your next visit. Thank you!
Jul 26, 2021 by Timothy
Thank you for your review
Jan 18, 2021 by SM
Hi Caitlin, Thank you for your rating and review of your stay at the Gatlinburg River Inn. We appreciate your comments and will keep them in mind as we continue to improve our guest experience. Thank you!
Dec 13, 2020 by SM
Thank you for rating your stay at the Gatlinburg River Inn! We look forward to seeing you again in the future so we can provide you with another fantastic stay at our hotel!
Gatlinburg River Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa 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.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)
Gatlinburg River Inn offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available.