Bear Inn Retreat

2.0 star property
Golf Clifton inn next to a golf course

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Cabin, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Classic Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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2250 Billy Nance Hwy, Clifton, TN, 38425
  • Place, Clifton City Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, South Central Correctional Facility
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross Creek Landing Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Clifton

In Clifton .You'll find Clifton City Park and T. S. Stribling Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this inn. Clifton Public Library and Tennessee River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Clifton City Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • South Central Correctional Facility - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ross Creek Landing Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Shiloh National Military Park - 44 min drive - 39.6 miles
  • Pickwick Lake - 49 min drive - 39.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Somking On The River Clifton Tn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Country Girls Truck Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jeanette's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Backyard Bar And Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bear Inn Retreat

Golf Clifton inn next to a golf course
Bear Inn Retreat offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Clifton inn.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bear Inn Retreat offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves.

This Clifton inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 27-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear Inn Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bear Inn Retreat.

Does Bear Inn Retreat offer free breakfast?

Bear Inn Retreat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bear Inn Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Bear Inn Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bear Inn Retreat?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bear Inn Retreat have a pool?

Bear Inn Retreat does not have a pool.

Does Bear Inn Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Bear Inn Retreat to downtown Clifton?

Bear Inn Retreat is 1.7 mi away from Clifton.

Bear Inn Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean cabin. Worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With this property i loved the parking, you can get right up to the door for your room. On top of that every room I've stayed at here so far has had a ceiling fan, enough lighting for the entire area, and a perfectly functioning air condition. The staff are kind and easy to talk to and if you need anything they are never upset by it. Every time I've been here the room has smelled absolutely amazing, and the sheets have been soft and clearly recently laundered, and the decor is homie and perfect. They do not have restaurants within 30 minutes of the inn, and if you're there for a long stay I would recommend stopping at one of the Dollar stores for food items. (There is a fridge and a microwave, keep that in mind when getting food)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

8/10 Good

Lynda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the property which didn’t look great in the pictures. Loved that the owners and staff were so very friendly and helpful! Welcome to small town America. What made it especially great was that it is right across the street from a dog park and a running/walking trail (one loop was 0.6 miles!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place we will stay again. Very feeling great service and close to the river. No cell service but the WiFi was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was very noisy, wall mounted unit working hard in heat wave, will need ear plugs if a sensitive sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was not expecting this place to be as nice as it is. It’s like a small apartment loved that it has a microwave refrigerator and a coffee pot. The room was very clean and cool considering how hot it was upon my arrival. The outside area was very clean as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great stay

A+ experience all the way around! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

Family cabin

My family and I stayed in there family cabin for 2nights it was comfortable and there staff is very accommodating and friendly! The cabins are more like tiny homes or an eagle building. We will most definitely be coming back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax after a long day of kayaking! Super sweet and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Wonderful homey property

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. I am already thinking about booking a longer stay at a future day. I couldnt check in till late and i called and let them know before hand. When i arrive the lamps had been turned on and it was cheery. The coffee and things were a nice touch. It even had wrapped silverware and paper plates. It was really nice. And the mattress was perfect. No bad back in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I were in Clifton for our son’s golf tournament, and so that’s why we needed a place to stay. The owners are incredibly kind and accommodating and the room was extremely clean! I was pleasantly surprised! I’ve been in “nice” hotels that haven’t been this clean! There’s not really anything to do in the area… not many choices as far as restaurants… but if you need a place to stay, I recommend The Bear Inn for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferdinand

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025