Old Creek Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Stream View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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680 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • SkyPark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Stream View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Gatlinburg hotel, you'll find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SkyPark - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Anakeesta - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugarlands Distilling Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Old Creek Lodge

3-star hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
As a guest of Old Creek Lodge, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Old Creek Lodge also features coffee/tea in a common area, a fireplace in the lobby, and shopping on site. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gatlinburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Old Creek Lodge offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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 and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Creek Lodge to the airport?

Old Creek Lodge is 44.7 mi (70-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Creek Lodge?

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Creek Lodge on Sep 15, 2025 start from $133.95, excluding 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 Old Creek Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Creek Lodge.

Does Old Creek Lodge offer free breakfast?

Old Creek Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Creek Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Old Creek Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Old Creek Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Old Creek Lodge have a pool?

Old Creek Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Old Creek Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Old Creek Lodge to downtown Gatlinburg?

Old Creek Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Gatlinburg.

Old Creek Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 507 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay near everything. Breakfast could be better but overall a good play to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel right on the creek. Got to see a bear walking the creek bed. Love the sound of the creek .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean property on a mountain stream.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

An idyllic setting and well situated on the river.

The situation and setting was truly lovely with the balcony over the river. The room was comfortable and spacious and the staff courteous and helpful. The trolley bus goes right by the hotel and good restaurants nearby too. The only negative thing would be the limited seating for breakfast, which was very basic. Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

8/10 Good

nichole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The town was insane. Too peoplely for me!! There was a lot to do and the property was close to everything downtown. Trying to drive was impossible so this was key!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Gatlinburg with a beautiful view of the creek running behind the hotel. I enjoyed watching the fly fishermen catching trout each morning from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel conveniently located near the park entrance and walking distance to the main street. Clean and spacious, definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well maintained property with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Room ok for a couple of nights stay. Bathroom could use an upgrade but everything was functional. Good location to access great smoky mountains. Creek view room was nice. Breakfast was basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge was in a great location and the service was excellant, the rooms were clean and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lina

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was just what we expected and the price was reasonable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, love the creek view. Affordable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy, Madisonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with easy walk to everything Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful creekside view. Furnishing were slightly worn and out of date. Staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're familiar with Gatlinburg then you know finding somewhere to stay can be tricky. The traffic can be brutal. This was a great pick, a little off the main stretch but not far, very close and walkable, but far enough that you could drive off without getting trapped in the traffic. You could go the back way and get to the bypass without hitting the main road traffic at all. Right on a the creek so it had a nice view and you could see the Ober Gatliberg ride too. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanna

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

Great stay

The Lodge staff was amazing and helpful. The room was large and comfortable. We had a fireplace but it wasn't used. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

Really Nice

This hotel is really nice! It has a great river view. The staff is extremely friendly. The breakfast is a plus. They serve Jimmy Dean sausage biscuits, bagels, cereal, fruit, pastries, etc.and the fireplace was wonderful 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023