Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

2.5 star property

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Standard Studio Suite | Living area
Cottage | Living area
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cottage

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cottage

  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cottage

  • 33 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cottage

  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Cottage

  • Water view
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Honeymoon Cabin

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

A seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with jetted bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
As a guest of Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 279 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Remodel of cabin looked like a kid done it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

J.Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, clean. The deck view was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it needed a deep cleaning. Bed frame was not good.Tv was older. staff was great. will not go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love this place been staying there for over 30 yrs
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and hard to breathe musky
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Macey Jo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very friendly staff which I learned they are family owend and live on site. Would definitely book again and I will be telling all of my friends as well about Carr's
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs serious updates. Clean but rundown. Sitting on the creek with a fire was a highlight. Price was reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katrena, Acworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and a great location- about a mile walk into all the shops and restaurants on the Gatlinburg strip. Thin walls between rooms, so we heard everything from the neighboring room. Our microwave flipped the breaker and we were out of power for a very short while, as it was fixed promptly. However, we were nervous to use the microwave again after that. The room was very worth the value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was beautiful, the staff was nice, and the room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed this vintage motel!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cottage 410 could use updated furniture and a good cleaning. I’ve stayed at Carr’s several times. I’ve never been disappointed until this time. CNN
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, room was very clean and good size
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rodena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025