Gatlinburg Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
SkyPark - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Anakeesta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 71 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 9 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 11 min walk
Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Bar - 9 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 9 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 8 min walk
About this property
Bearskin Lodge on the River
When you stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout, or splash around at the lazy river or seasonal outdoor pool. Also, Gatlinburg Convention Center and SkyPark are within a 15-minute walk.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
96 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Travelling with children
Lazy river
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Zip-lining nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
1 building/tower
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lazy river
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Bearskin Lodge River Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge River
Bearskin River Gatlinburg
Bearskin River
Bearskin Hotel On The River
Bearskin Lodge On The River Gatlinburg Tn
Bearskin Lodge Gatlinburg Tennessee
Bearskin Lodge on the River Hotel
Bearskin Lodge on the River Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge on the River Hotel Gatlinburg
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bearskin Lodge on the River?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Bearskin Lodge on the River and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, horse riding and zip-lining. Enjoy amenities such as a lazy river and a fitness centre.
What's the area around Bearskin Lodge on the River like?
Bearskin Lodge on the River is a short 2-minute walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 17 minutes' walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Bearskin Lodge on the River Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
29 July 2023
The breakfast was very average and included mostly prepackaged food.
Jill
Jill, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2023
Great place to stay in town. Convenient to most things
Scott
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 December 2022
Beautiful property. Nice staff. Close to everything. Lots of fireplaces. Excellent hot apple cider in the lobby
Jimmy
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2022
Our favorite place to stay when visiting Gatlinburg
Kris
Kris, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 December 2022
Decor was great ,we where on the river side and it was great I have no complaints at all would recommend to anyone.
Jay
Jay, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2022
Short walk to everything! Over Gatlinburg Tram up the mountain, Convention center, abundance of restaurants. River view is looking at another hotel with a little river in between but city view is wide panorama od the mountains and town! Such a cute place! Tiny pool but wonderful fire pits! Apple cider and cookies every night. Loved that. Continental breakfast but the most amazing breakfast place right around the corner. It's a yes for me.
april
april, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2022
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2022
Justin
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 November 2022
Angie
Angie, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2022
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2022
Will return to the Bearskin
Welcoming staff, clean throughout. Decor was lodge-like. Weather didn't allow use of the pool or lazy river but the fire pits were a nice touch. Continental breakfast was good would have liked a waffle/pancake option. Coffee was perfect. Apple cider and cookies in the lobby were a nice touch. Location was great and we had a balcony over the river.
James
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2022
First time staying. Very nice will stay again
ricky
ricky, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2022
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2022
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are super spacious and the layout is great and the location is perfect. We love the Bearskin Lodge!
Minet
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2022
Everything was perfect
Amy
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2022
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Extremely pleasant atmosphere throughout our stay. There's no doubt, my wife and I will make Bearskin Lodge our first choice for future visits.
Jerry
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 November 2022
Location is perfect. Walking distance to just about everything in Downtown Gatlinburg
Mary
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2022
The location was perfect! Walking distance to most of the parks. Very friendly staff. It was our first time staying here and it won’t be our last.
Cathy
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2022
Martin
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2022
Rustic , fire place in room. Warm apple cider. Fire outside.
Charles
Charles, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2022
The property was a little smaller and more dated than we anticipated but it ended up working out well. We really liked its location and the room was bigger and more comfortable than others. The breakfast was sufficient and easy. Overall we liked the property.
Nathan
Nathan, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2022
Close to everything in Gatlinburg. Is was nice to be able to walk to most things
Marcella
Marcella, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2022
Carol
Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 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.