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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
- Reviews
4.6/5 Wonderful
Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Gym
- 24/7 front desk
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
Explore the area
- Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains National Park2 min walk
- Popular LocationGatlinburg SkyLift Park11 min walk
- Popular LocationRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies17 min walk
- AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)71 min drive
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About this area
Gatlinburg
Located in Gatlinburg, Bearskin Lodge on the River is in the mountains and in a national park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and ziplining.
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What's nearby
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min walk
Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway - 4 min walk
Smoky Mountain Brewery - 4 min walk
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park - 11 min walk
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Crockett's Breakfast Camp - 3 min walk
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Q - 3 min walk
The Park Grill - 3 min walk
Howard's Steakhouse - 5 min walk
Smoky Mountain Brewery - 5 min walk
About this property
Bearskin Lodge on the River
3-star hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Close to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Bearskin Lodge on the River provides amenities like a firepit and a gym. 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
- An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
- Tour/ticket assistance and outdoor furniture
- Guest reviews give good marks for the pool, helpful staff, and walkable location
All 96 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
- Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
- Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
- Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Property is disinfected using an electrostatic sprayer
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available
This information is provided by our partners.
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
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.
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
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
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
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession
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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
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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4.5/5
Property conditions & facilities
Traveled with family Oct 21, 2022 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 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Oct 12, 2022 Very nice property. People were friendly and helpful. The only issue is the breakfast is not very good and the breakfast room is way to small. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed
3 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Sep 29, 2022 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 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with partner Sep 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions &
facilities The hotel was very clean and the staff was friendly. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family and small children Sep 11, 2022 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 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with partner Sep 8, 2022 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 20224/5 Good
Traveled with partner Aug 31, 2022 Liked:
Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed 3 nights in Aug 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed 2 nights in Aug 20225/5 Excellent
Aug 6, 2022 Breakfast was very disappointing. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 20224/5 Good