Bearskin Lodge On The River
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Bearskin Lodge On The River
Come stay with us and help us support a great cause! We'll be donating a portion of the weekends proceeds to Smoky Mountain Walk, the largest fundraiser in the area for Alzheimers Tennessee. RELAX IN STYLE! Beautifully decorated and themed rooms await your arrival. Enjoy a leisurely float around our lazy river.

The Bearskin Lodge is located in the ideal spot for Gatlinburg visitors to experience the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as the many shops and tourist attractions along the Parkway. Our lodge is just steps from the National Park and the excitement of the Gatlinburg Parkway, so no matter which way you're going, we're convenient for you!
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Our Gatlinburg hotel is the best place to stay for your vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Not only are we just steps from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and close to all of the other amazing attractions in the area, but we have amenities that guarantee our guests have a great time when they stay with us.
Solo trips, romantic getaways, family vacations - our Gatlinburg hotel has guest rooms for every occasion! Whether you want a room with a balcony overlooking a mountain stream or a suite with gorgeous views of the city, you will not be disappointed. Our rooms come with everything you need and more for a relaxing stay in the Smoky Mountains.
The Bearskin Lodge, your finest lodging in Gatlinburg, has beautifully decorated and themed guest rooms waiting for your arrival. Not only will you have a relaxing room to spend your nights, but you'll have the finest amenities to keep you entertained throughout the day, and you'll be just minutes away from the best things to do in the area!
We would love to hear from you! Bearskin Lodge is located in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, very near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and a short walk to many Gatlinburg attractions and shops. We want to be the Gatlinburg hotel that you come back to again and again, so get in touch with us today!
Gatlinburg is full of exciting attractions and activities for you to try during your vacation. Our Gatlinburg hotel is in the perfect location for you to explore everything that the area has to offer. Fun and excitement awaits you around every corner.

You can play some miniature golf, hit the slopes at Ober Gatlinburg during the winter, and even see breathtaking views of the mountains from 400 feet in the air at the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle!Visit Anakeesta to experience the magic of the mountains, come face-to-face with your favorite aquatic animals at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, or see the most famous cars in Hollywood at the Hollywood Star Cars Museum!
Reviews (15)
Brian Foster
Brian Foster
Jan 05, 2022
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Nice place. Friendly. Comfortable rooms. But when paying over 320 a night, there needs to be some better amenities. The free breakfast is terrible. Its practically vending machine food. No fresh fruit and no one cleaning in the breakfast area. And the coffee is awful. I don't like be taking advantage of. You all need to step up to your price tag
Emily Eleanor
Emily Eleanor
Dec 26, 2021
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The beds are comfortable and I love the fireplace in my room. Its close enough to all the shops and the entry is beautifully decorated for christmas
Patricia Herasme
Patricia Herasme
Dec 05, 2021
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Every single time I stay here it is 5 star service. George and Laura Beth specifically up at the front counter are the bomb! Though I'm sure all the staff is just as friendly but they are the ones I've dealt with the most. I ask so many questions and ask for a lot of things but they always help me with a smile. The hotel is great and clean but I keep coming back because of the friendly service. I hope they get a huge raise!
John Tuck
John Tuck
Nov 27, 2021
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Large, comfortable rooms. Had the look & feel of being in a cabin, with the convenience & amenities of a hotel. Staff is incredibly friendly. Already booked for our anniversary next year.
Andrea Grandinetti
Andrea Grandinetti
Nov 22, 2021
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The room was spacious and the bed was super comfortable. The balcony was peaceful. I would stay again and highly recommend.
Renee Peoples
Renee Peoples
Nov 20, 2021
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Great experience, clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff! George is the best! Only negatives were no laundry facility on the property, but they did offer for us to take our laundry to their other property and the breakfast was nothing special, definitely could improve there. Otherwise, it was a great place to stay and we will stay again in the future!
Teresa Teresapage
Teresa Teresapage
Nov 15, 2021
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It wasn’t near what I expected. Very pricey. I was informed upon check in that the free breakfast included. Eggs sausage bacon biscuits and gravy. What we received was a gas station breakfast sandwich. That we ended up warming up in our room because there was a gentleman in his last night pajamas coughing his head off the whole time.in the 5x7 breakfast room He also looked quite sick. Parking was limited because several people took 2 spots to park their car Very disappointed to say the least. I’ll look somewhere else next time
Sheena Brooke
Sheena Brooke
Nov 14, 2021
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This was our second time staying here, perfect location! Easy check in and out. Staff is always amazing! We checked in with George and I have to say he is warm, welcoming, and very attentive to your needs. Makes you very sad to leave. One morning I saw him feed the birds with bird food that looked as if he brought it from home.. Rooms are always clean and the views are great! You can walk to anything on the main strip and when you are ready to visit Cades Cove you are basically right at the park entrance… Already ready to go back!! George if you read this. Keep being AMAZING!! It makes a difference
Jessica Deragon
Jessica Deragon
Nov 13, 2021
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There is not a lobby here? No place with tables to sit at and work or visit or play games? How can a hotel not have a main lobby? The pictures of the pool are ridiculously deceiving. Its teeny tiny alonf with their lazy river. The walls are paper thin. You can hear everything that's going on in the next room. The location is great....the price is not. 350.00 a night I expected way more...seriously no lobby area?????
Jodi Winton
Jodi Winton
Oct 30, 2021
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Overall trip was Awesome!...In the future we'll NOT pay $340 per week) night to stay @ Bearskin Lodge on the River. Staff super nice, but no amenities to justify the price. Too many cheaper/better options within walking distance of attractions. Definitely NOT worth the Price. No repeat customers here
Ed Christlieb
Ed Christlieb
Oct 25, 2021
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Air conditioner didn’t cool room at all. Paid $320 a night, that was the most I’ve ever paid for a room and the hotel that I liked the least. Good location but there are so many more hotels on Parkway. Front desk, young girl answered phone another hotel on accident, was no help, clueless, didn’t even say hello. Name? Here’s your room key. It’s a tourist city, hospitality is important.
Tv worked good, outdoor pool is heated.
Akop Baltayan
Akop Baltayan
Oct 14, 2021
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This is a pretty good hotel at a very convenient location. Our room had a somewhat moldy smell and there was some dust at certain areas of the room. The breakfast was average. But, hotel had excellent coffee at the reception area.
Diane Smith
Diane Smith
Oct 08, 2021
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We love staying at the Bearskin Lodge. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
The only negative is that the bathroom floors aren't clean and the cleaning staff need to bleach the shower every now & then. I always take spray bleach, no matter where I stay.
Jen Riordan
Jen Riordan
Aug 01, 2021
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Large clean rooms, balcony overlooking the river, close proximity to Smokey Mountain National Park, very friendly staff, we enjoyed the pool and lazy river (although smaller than it looked in photos) and Gatlinburg is an awesome little town.
William Ramsey
William Ramsey
Jun 17, 2021
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Probably the best Steak I’ve ever had!! You can’t go wrong with this place 5 stars all the way