10 Top-Rated Motels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

April 22, 2023 Roseanne Arnett

Gatlinburg, at the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is an ideal base for a family looking to explore the park's numerous offerings. After you've gone hiking, fishing, rafting or horseback riding, ride an elevator 342 feet to the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle for stunning views of the Smokies. There's also an amusement center next door with nifty rides and games.
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1. Gatlinburg Inn

755 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3205
Excellent
63%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1223 reviews

Gatlinburg Inn

Finding an ideal family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Gatlinburg Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the motel. Gatlinburg Inn features a 24 hour front desk, baggage storage, and newspaper, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Gatlinburg Hotel, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Gatlinburg Space Needle (0.1 mi) and Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church (0.1 mi), guests of Gatlinburg Inn can easily experience some of Gatlinburg's most well known attractions. While in Gatlinburg be sure to experience local crab favorites at Cherokee Grill, Crawdaddy's Restaurant & Oyster Bar, or The Peddler Steakhouse. If you’re looking for something to do, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook (0.9 mi) and Gatlinburg SkyLift (0.0 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Gatlinburg Hotel. Gatlinburg Inn puts the best of Gatlinburg at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

There is just no better place to stay!

Reviewed By Brad N

Stayed here for four nights in May, 2022 and even though it rained horribly for most of the time we still had a wonderful time there. Sitting on the front porch and meeting new friends is always wonderful. Miss Bunny at the front desk is always a pleasant soul to welcome you. And the crew that serves breakfast is top shelf also! In fact, most all of the employees at the Inn are friendly and accommodating.

2. Carr's Northside Cottages & Motel

421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-5072 1 (865) 412-8083
Excellent
54%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 500 reviews

Carr's Northside Cottages & Motel

Located in a Mountain Paradise. Carr's Cottages and Camping Resort welcomes you to the Great Smoky Mountains!

Great!

Reviewed By Mistidiane

We Stayed in room 412 with our family. Very fast & easy to check in/out. Walking distance to downtown Gatlinberg. Room was nice and clean. Beautiful view of the river from the balcony. Loved that the room had beds upstairs with the living area and kitchen downstairs.

3. River Edge Inn

665 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 1 (844) 427-3440
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 487 reviews

River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn is a recently renovated intimate boutique style hotel located within walking distance of all of Gatlinburg’s best restaurants and attractions. We offer a seasonal outdoor pool and children's wading pool. All of our 43 rooms are located on 3 floors easily accessible with a centrally located elevator. We offer non-smoking rooms, each with hardwood laminate flooring, a mini refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, locally handmade soaps from Three Flowers Bath Company, all white linens, free WiFi, private balconies overlooking our pool, and a complimentary “Grab and Go” continental breakfast served every morning. For the convenience of larger groups or families, the majority of our rooms offer two queen beds and many have gas fireplaces. We also offer two large family suites with kitchens that can accommodate 8 to 10 people each.

This cozy Inn

Reviewed By Escape712416

It’s an Uber-free location and walking distance on almost all the hot spots on parks and restaurants.The room is updated and bed very comfy and clean.Balcony is available and swimming pool has privacy.

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

242 Bishop Ln, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3500
Excellent
34%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
11%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 621 reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Gatlinburg

Locally family owned and operated quaint motel only steps away from the main street of Gatlinburg. We offer mountain hospitality and affordable rates for clean, quiet rooms that are accessible to all that Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Come sit in our garden by the stream , easily walk downtown to shops and restaurants or spend the day in the national park. We offer standard motel rooms, deluxe rooms and suites.

Vacation

Reviewed By arobin395891

Rooms and bathrooms were very dirty. Asked for stuff to clean and never got it. Reported the problem and nothing was done. Asked to speak to the manager and he wasn’t there. Finally got to speak to the manager and he wasn’t very friendly.

5. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

313 Baskins Creek Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3503
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 283 reviews

Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

We are "mom and pop" style motel located in downtown Gatlinburg TN. We are only 3 blocks from the main strip so park your car and head out for fun walk in downtown Gatlinburg!

A two day stay to celebrate a birthday

Reviewed By 65Robert999

A very friendly & comfortable family run motel on a creek. Prices were reasonable. Rooms & facilities were fine. A short walk to downtown Gatlinburg & a short drive to the Smoky Mountains. Well recommended.

6. Brookside Resort By Fairbridge

463 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-4904
Excellent
30%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
10%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1578 reviews

Brookside Resort By Fairbridge

We are City Close but Country Quiet. Brookside Resort is just 3 blocks from downtown Gatlinburg, 4/10 mile up on 321 at Light 3. When you're on the property, it feels like you're in the country yet a short walk to downtown. The Gatlinburg Trolley stops in front of the office. Most of our large rooms have private streamside balconies and wonderful amenities. Season after season, you will love coming back to Brookside Resort. We take great pride in Brookside Resort and in providing outstanding customer service. We offer a wide range of amenities right here on the grounds. Brookside has a basketball court, Shuffleboard, a sun deck, BBQ Grills, 2 outdoor pools, a "River Walk" path along the river. Brookside provides a hot breakfast offering the traditional Southern "Biscuits & Gravy", scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, pastries, orange juice, milk and coffee are available. Brookside Resort was built in 1931, 3 years before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was declared and was once considered one of Gatlinburg's premier hotels. Brookside Resort over the years, has been through many transitions. The new management of Brookside Resort has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring back the exterior charm of Brookside Resort and now are facing the interior renovations with gusto and dedication. The towers now have 39" LED televisions, radio/alarms with phone docks, new carpeting and tiled foyers, Wi-Fi throughout the property, in-room safes, new linens, and many have remodeled bathrooms with much more to come. The staff at Brookside welcomes you to Gatlinburg!!

Gatlinburg vacation

Reviewed By aprilrZ3542DV

We stay at the Brookside Resort every year! The hotel is so nice, and beautiful!! The staff is very friendly and so nice!! Breakfast is good!! The water flowing in the creek is so beautiful!!! Definitely recommend!!!!

7. LeConte Motor Lodge

929 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3103
Excellent
31%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 325 reviews

LeConte Motor Lodge

LeConte View Motor Lodge is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, just steps away from the variety of shopping, entertainment, and dining establishments offered in the area, and only a short drive from The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We offer our guests the use of our indoor pool and hot tub, our outdoor pool, and a free continental breakfast each morning. Let LeConte View be your home in Gatlinburg!

Vacation

Reviewed By DorothyHutchinson

Clean rooms, great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Been coming here now for family vacation for 40 years. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else. They are under new ownership. Got to meet them and they are very friendly. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for this hotel in the future under their management.

8. Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown

247 Newton Ln, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3537
Excellent
34%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 416 reviews

Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown

Finding an ideal family-friendly motel in Gatlinburg does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown, a nice option for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown Hotel offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. Guests of Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown Hotel are also welcome to enjoy a pool, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Gatlinburg, Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown Hotel is located a short distance from Historic Ogle Log Cabin (0.2 mi) and Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church (0.2 mi). When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill, Shamrock Lounge Pub and Eatery, and The Ship Pub, which are some pubs that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Gatlinburg is also known for some great art galleries, including Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, Fowler's Clay Works, and Paul Murray Gallery, which are not too far from Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown Hotel. Mountain House Motor Inn Downtown puts the best of Gatlinburg at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Don't Stay Here if you have Asthma

Reviewed By joecG4577HU

Do not stay here, especially if you have asthma or any other respiratory conditions. When we arrived, we were greeted with a very damp, musty stench in the room. From there we came to find the room was barely cleaned, if at all. There were crumbs and garbage seemingly swept under furniture and bed skirts. The room was very poorly lit and I think the housekeeping was using that to their advantage. The air conditioner until was disgusting and dusty, which caused my wife's asthma to flair up. The bathroom had mold in the tub and around the window. Sheets on the beds were stained and yellow in color, pillows were also stained. To top it all off, when we went to tell the front desk about it, the worker simply took my card and refunded my money, leaving us without a place to stay. Honestly, she probably did us a favor. I understand you get what you pay for, but this wasn't just cheap or outdated, it was outright gross and hazardous.

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Gatlinburg

221 Bishop Ln, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3532
Excellent
32%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
9%
Terrible
28%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 164 reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Gatlinburg

We're a family-run motel in the heart of the Smokies and that means we're clean, we're quiet, we're cozy, and we're cheap. And that's all we think you need on your next vacation. Give us a try. *Closed from November to March every year.*

Do not stay there!

Reviewed By dcanga668731

The room/rooms were disgusting and absolutely nasty. We had to wear our shoes the whole time we were there, if we didn't our feet would turn black in a matter of minutes. We had our 2 year old toddler with us, do you know how hard it was not to let him play on the floor? Trust me it was a nightmare. The only time we stayed in the room was to sleep. Soon as we woke up in the morning we would go outside because our son wanted to play. The parking lot was cleaner than the room for him to play!!!

10. Reagan Resorts Inn

938 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3104
Excellent
27%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
12%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 447 reviews

Reagan Resorts Inn

Hotel, UNDER RENOVATION UNTIL 2021. Middle of it all in town at an affordable price!!! Due to Covid 19 we cannot offer breakfast due to Tn State Social distancing Guidelines. Pool is Closed for renovations, tentative opening Date middle of July. Choose the best of Smoky Mountain locations – Reagan Resorts Inn. Located in the heart of Gatlinburg right on the Parkway, we offer well-appointed accommodations less than a half mile from the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our hotel is ideal for single travelers, couples, and families. Grab a quick bite at our Seasonal Continental Quick Start Breakfast (Jan2 thru May 25th weekends only barring special events, daily rest of the year). Every room gets one parking spot so park and walk to all the attractions being on the "strip" in the heart of Gatlinburg! A few blocks to the Left is the Ober Gatlinburg Tramway. A few blocks to the right is the celebrated internationally known Skylift Park and the famous pedestrian Sky Bridge! Try the different Ripleys attractions as the Haunted mine and Believe It or Not are a mere block to the right. Great restaurants you would like? We got them within the same block as us with the Melting Pot across the street and all the world famous Steak houses Like Cherokee Grill and Howards a mere 2 blocks to the left. Try the Space Needle Arcade as it is only one block to the right or ride the glass elevator to the top of the Space needle and observe Gatlinburg from a birds eye stand point! If its fun and all that Gatlinburg has to offer we are right in the middle of it all!

Location is good

Reviewed By 570tracil

Excellent location! Parking is questionable because of renovations. If you need a place to shower, sleep and walk the parkway this is it. Don't expect luxury because this is an older motel. Told on check-in that water would be cut off some?!

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