Gatlinburg River Inn

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Riverview Balcony

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

2 Queen Premier Fireplace Riverview Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Deluxe Riverview Balcony

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

King Deluxe Fireplace Riverview Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

King Premier Fireplace Riverview Balcony

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

Connecting Room: 1 King, 2 Queen Beds. Riverview Balcony.

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Connecting Room: 4 Queen Beds. Riverview Balcony.

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About this property

Gatlinburg River Inn

Riverfront hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Anakeesta
A hot tub, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
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.

The free breakfast at Gatlinburg River Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hillbilly Golf. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a hot tub are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, laundry facilities, and a multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Gatlinburg River Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Gatlinburg River Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 4 2026 to May 25 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Hot tub
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: USD 82.31 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 13.17 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 82.31 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
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.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Gatlinburg River Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1373 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and clean rooms!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly . Everything was clean. You can walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leland

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in gentleman was absolutely great he was very detailed and helpful
View from our balcony
View from our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice staff was attentive was very nice having the trolly stop right in front of the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staff was very courteous. Breakfast was good. And we loved the location of our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time I stayed at the Riverside Inn and I loved it. Clean rooms overlooking the river; pet friendly and walkable to downstairs shops and attractions (all within 10-12 mins walk).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful trip! Clean and safe! Beautiful view of the river and Moonshine Coaster! Free trolley stop right in front of hotel. Quick walk to several great restsurants and putt putt golf. One of our favorite places to stay in Gburg!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dillon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming for our pets. Difficult to find nice hotels that will accept pets. Had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shubham garg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
DID NOT HAVE A PET WITH US. ROOM CLEAN
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, very clean. And staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Balcony door let air into room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen, Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of river view rooms, view is beautiful. Location is right outside of the busy downtown stretch, so quiet enough yet very walkable. Note that public parking around town is expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very little space for pets to go potty. No bags in poop boxes. The room floors were sticky. No smart tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025