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Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Situated by a flowing river, this hotel offers serene views of lush greenery and the surrounding landscape.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, perfect for work or unwinding.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a toaster, microwave, waffle maker, and coffee machine.
Relax in a hot tub on a patio surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall.
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
324 Hemlock Street, St. Rt 441/321, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • SkyPark
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River, Fireplace)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gatlinburg

At Gatlinburg River Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel include Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyPark - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Gatlinburg River Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot 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.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Gatlinburg River Inn offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 131.7 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.98 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD131.7 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Days Inn Gatlinburg
Days Inn Gatlinburg River
Days Inn River
Days Inn River Hotel
Days Inn River Hotel Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Days Inn
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham River Hotel
Days Inn Wyndham Gatlinburg River
Days Inn Wyndham River
Days Inn Gatlinburg on the River
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel
Gatlinburg River Inn Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg River Inn Hotel Gatlinburg
Days Inn by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Gatlinburg River Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Yep, Gatlinburg River Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Gatlinburg River Inn have a pool?

Gatlinburg River Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

What makes Gatlinburg River Inn a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gatlinburg River Inn.

Does Gatlinburg River Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, our guests highly rate the free continental breakfast here! Available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gatlinburg River Inn?

No, Gatlinburg River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gatlinburg River Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1223 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fleesha

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at this quiet little hotel. Great hot tub and close enough to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go somewhere else

Terrible bed, floors wore out and damaged, breakfast empty by 830 in the morning. Bathroom moldy. Not clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

It was clean, great location and well worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leabed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. The only problem was parking due to a near by restaurant using hotel parking. Other than that it was very clean, quiet, and loved the peaceful view or sound of the river. Nice firepit area to smoke and relax near the hotel. Id stay again for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Location was great. The bathroom was small. Hot water was lacking by 10 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark or Priscilla

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Southgate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Niki at the front desk was great and took great care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tonie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room and view was great, service desk not very friendly but cleaning staff was great and very helpful. The only really bad thing I have to say was the hot water was just warm .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

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

Better if things matched

The picture of the hotel did not match the one online. Noisy being right next to main rd. Pool and hot tub needed to be cleaned and pool would have been nice if heated
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Terri

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit run down. Hot tub did not work. The concrete ramp running up to rooms is crumbling looks like a health hazard. Tv was not good. Picture fuzzy hardly any channels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony over the river was nice. The sound was amazing. The fridge was huge. The heater on the bathroom was nice. There was a baking dog in one room. I know it's not the hotels fault, but one should know there may be pets in this motel. The bed was pretty good, not fantastic. Great location. It was easy to walk to Annakeesta, and restaurants, and shops. A shirt drive to everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kalyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family enjoyed the the friendly service from Megan and the staff at the Gatlinburg River Inn. The Room was satisfactory the beds were comfortable, sheets and bedding clean. The bathroom was clean and well equipped with towels and body soap,shampoo and conditioner. Hair dryer the normal amenities. The pool and hot tub were a bit dated but working and clean. The location is perfect right next to the water. Right in walking distance from everything. A nice chill area next to the water with fire pits and chairs. Very cool and peaceful. Breakfast fare was average and nice selection. I do have some suggestions for The Gatlinburg River Inn. A smoking area added to the office side of the building. As it is a great inconvenience to have to walk all the way around the building to go out for a quick smoke. You can not smoke on your balcony. The only other suggestion I have is please upgrade the quality of your toilet paper. I would recommend this place and I would stay again. Thank you to the great ladies in the office you are tops in my book.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

keisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great staff, just a mile from everything there there is to do in Gatlinburg, walking distance... Relaxing river with mountains and woods behind.. we did see a bear! About 10-15 minute drive to Pigeon Forge...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah, Swartz Creek

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very run down. Flooring was water damaged, furniture was very worn out. Hot tub was full of dirt and leaves
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ugly floors - but pet friendly Loved the overlook to the stream One day bed was not made Breakfast was well done The elevator looks like a big poster Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hung H., Edmonds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A lot of improvement on the property and the service is very good. Just need firmer mattress and thicker blankets
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not terrible

Booked 5 nights. It had a nice view. The breakfast was limited including compared to similar stays Ive had. Water pressure wasn't bad. Most of the staff seemed friendly. I had difficulty getting my room refreshed. I called twice over 2 days and my sheets weren't changed even though we accidentally got some pieces of the dead ants that were on the floor wgen we entered the room on the bed. When the beds weren't done after the second request, we spoke to the staff member at the front desk and he informed me he doesn't "do housekeeping" but we as the guests could. We wanted clean linens without bug parts on them. He gave us replacement linens and told us where to take the dirty linens. My mother is disabled so I was grateful that the guest in the room next door was able to help me change the sheets. The linens were stained (urine?bleach?) but appeared washed. We spoke to the manager the following morning and she was friendly but denied seeing the bugs, however, after my second request for housekeeping they were gone. After my third request, they did provide more housekeeping services but left the wash rags in the tub. Overall, it wasnt terrible. The beds in the queen double were comfortable. I didn't see any other pests etc. The balcony view was really nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025