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Bear Creek Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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125 Spruce Ln, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds, Accessible, with Roll-in Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(126 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 King Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Balcony view

2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(131 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Bear Creek Inn in Gatlinburg, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Dollywood.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anakeesta - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ben & Jerry's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bear Creek Inn

Riverfront motel in Gatlinburg with free parking
Bear Creek Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. 45-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Gatlinburg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include an elevator and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Bear Creek Inn Motel
Bear Creek Inn Gatlinburg
Bear Creek Inn Motel Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1001 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew, Cedar Rapids

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jaimie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is at the base of a mountain beautiful stream off you're deck the staff is awsome very helpful i cant wait to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AUDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We have a river view room. The river is nice to listen to. Our entry and bathroom floor areas are a little dirty, but the sleeping area seems good. AC is working well. Hotel is non-smoking which is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was great we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the balcony view nice quiet area yet walked to everything i wanted to do
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Bear Creek

Was fine because we only slept there. Not use to double beds but ok. Few lights and the one big one was out and fixed the night before we left after reporting it first day. Outside of rooms grounds/rocks had a lot of trash in them. But for price was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved sitting on the balcony and watching the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Darlin, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Blankes smell bad. Room smell bad Beds not the best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was pretty good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Loved the Bear Creek Inn!

Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet, pleasant stay. Walkable to town yet, away from heavy traffic and congestion
Front view
Balcony view
Beautiful stream
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my 1st time in this area, great views and easy access to the area and just a great experience as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Aptly named with amazing creekside views

Comfortable, no nonsense rooms. Outdated but cozy. The views are amazing from the balcony and the staff was friendly and helpful. We stayed one night an encountered a juvenile bear near the hotel entrance on the road, in the parking lot and by the creek. Be careful with food as he did try to break in a truck with food stored in it. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was pleasant, location is convenient. Pretty brook behind hotel however… room was dirty. Mold around showers and floor filthy. Many bugs in room also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

dean

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

thant

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025