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Wild Bear Inn

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Lunch and dinner served
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Poolside

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • Place, Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Patriot Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Mill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Parkway View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Poolside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pigeon Forge

A stay at Wild Bear Inn places you in the heart of Pigeon Forge, a short 5-minute drive from Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and 10 minutes from Island at Pigeon Forge. .This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Dollywood.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Super Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Patriot Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Old Mill - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Mill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Granny's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Wild Bear Inn

Wild Bear Inn offers 116 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a waterslide and an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 116 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Wild Bear Tavern serving guests of Wild Bear Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Wild Bear Tavern - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wild Bear Tavern

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 1 2026 to March 12 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property accepts dogs only. The following breeds are not permitted: Great Dane, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow and Presa Canario; other dog breeds at discretion of property management. A dog must not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms), or in the case of 2 dogs, must not exceed 60 pounds combined; dogs must be maximum 36 inches (91 centimeters) long, and maximum 36 inches tall. Pets left unattended in guestrooms must be kept in a pet carrier or crate. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the guestroom. Dogs are not allowed in public areas, including restaurants, spa/salon, pool areas, showrooms, convention spaces, casino, and/or common retail spaces.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Wild Bear
Wild Bear Inn Pigeon Forge
Rodeway Inn Pigeon Forge
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Wild Bear Inn Hotel
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Wild Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and looked like it had some updates. The toilet needs to be updated to a handicap height. The old toilet make you feel like your sitting on the floor. Otherwise, the bed was comfortable. Please add a sheer curtain in the window so the heavy curtains can be open and let light in. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby, Clermont

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan, Chesnee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is clean place to stay. Looked for any type of nasty stuff, and it was good and clean. Yes, it’s old. But who cares, for the price. Lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was tiny.Some entered the while we were out and took my girlfriends Medsroom while
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean staff members are amazing security guard is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gracie

Staff and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Everything was just right, really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was only one girl working in the lobby when we checked in so the wait time was way too ling. The access to the rooms was terrible, you had to park in back to go to the room in the front. Also the showers were so bad that the sink water was harder than the shower water. Not an ideal stay at all, we stayed once and will not be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had trouble from the time that we arrived. There was no hot water, the safe didn’t lock the room was so dated the floor had a dip in it with a crack. The furniture was horribly dated, TV was tiny, the phone didn’t work to call the front desk, the walls were paper thin you could hear everything through the walls. The only reason I would give them even a one is because the bed was comfortable. Avoid the Westgate representative in the lobby that tries to lure you to a 90 minute meeting that ends up being 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was dated and in bad condition. Staff was nice and helpful, but the room itself was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rodger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Andre

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
No elevator, which was really my fault for not checking to make sure there was one available. The shower water pressure was very low. Hot was cold and cold was hot when trying to turn water on. Toilet is extremely low to the floor. A lot of road noise and also the people in the room beside us were extremely noisy, slamming doors and talking very loudly from 1:40 am to 4:30 am, which is not the fault of the hotel. On the positive side, it’s in a great location, beds were very comfortable and economical priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable bed and linens, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was old and a little smelly. Put us right on the corner unit by a busy street traffic all night. Probably won't be back to Wild Bear Inn but you never know till you try.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean ! It was quiet outside not too much going on. The restaurant was 10/10 the food was great! Everyone was nice from checking in, dining to checking out!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and hotel conveniently located. Staff was super friendly. Our door was hard to open sometimes and parking was tricky to get out if parking at the end.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misael, Lake Alfredflf

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie jo

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

10/10 Excellent

james, lancaster

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly quick service staff amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025