Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(114 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (River)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

Located in Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg River Inn is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool
Gatlinburg River Inn offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 6 to April 20:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 131.7 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10.98 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 65.85 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 131.7 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1323 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

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great accept having a joining room with a family and the noises coming through the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taskeen

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is conveniently located downtown, near activities, shopping and dining. The property is wooded on 2 sides with the river directly in front of it. The rooms have been remodeled fairly recently and they were clean. However, there were several areas on the exterior of the building that were in disrepair (eaves & overhangs mostly) and the cornhole yard & dog exercise yard could be safer if it was fenced in. And although staff interaction was limited in our case, they were all very nice & helpful when there was engagement. So overall, it was a nice place for a good price. Definitely will consider it for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Nice clean hotel right on the water. Perfect stay for us!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room keys did not work initially. Then TV didn't work, ceiling square in bathroom hanging off, phone stopped working, dirty rug, toilet bowl leaked around base when flushed, rug and floor in hallway was filthy. Disappointing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was old the rooms smelt and the door to the balcony didnt close on neither rooms i had. The hallway, stairs and elevators smelt like pee. The tvs were old and blurry. Gorgeous view but couldnt enjoy it because the balcony was dirty. I wouldnt recommend to anyone. If everything wasnt booked we would of changed our hotel and let the money go as a lost.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Clean and comfortable

Clean, comfortable and walking distance to strip. Our choice each time we come to Gatlinburg. Absolutely loved the new outside sitting areas with hammocks and firepit area. We will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRINA

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds are too close to the wall and the ac unit. The view of the river from the balcony was great, as were the fire pits below.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Some of the lights in the room were not working. When asked the front desk reported they had ordered the light bulbs and expect to receive them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice river view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

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

Getaway

Great rooms and smelled very nice. Wonderful view from balcony. Parking was tight but we made this work us. The staff were great at check in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yuliia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rude stuff, poor condition of room. Looks more like cheap motel. Something bite me all night in bed…We changed this place after one night there!!! Stay away!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

dw

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff answered all my off the wall questions with friendliness. It was our second stay! We enjoy the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Great Stay...Great Beds

The River Inn has an excellent location. There is a Trolley Pick-Up in front of the Inn. Easily walk downtown Gatlinburg or a quick car ride to Pidgeon Forge. **Wonderful and comfortable bed!! There is a
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

marshall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Above expectations!

Beautiful scenery, very nice staff and check-in and out were super easy. Me and my family will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk always very friendly, room was clean and modern. No closet, only one oddly located hook for hanging clothing. The breakfast was pretty standard and they did not run out but there wasn't enough seating. Interior hallway around the elevator area had large stains on the carpet. The exterior looked worn and tired. The ceiling of the patio was dirty and perhaps moldy. Overall, it might actually be a 3 but the room was good and the exterior condition was probably fitting for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025