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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a stone fireplace.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a glass-walled lobby, and a river running alongside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, River View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, River View

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

View all photos for Accessible - 1 King

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Accessible - 1 King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, and a television.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, and a balcony is visible through the window.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 44-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The free breakfast at SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a business center are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyPark
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends 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

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1222 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, good price and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, great location rooms with a view and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice, esp with the view from the river!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeEssence

Great stay breakfast could have been better but great room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LeahAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed 2nights but will definitely consider staying here again. Very clean and wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, great staff, loved the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe and loved the room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are always clean, staff is friendly and accommodating..I always enjoy staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms was very clean, the atmosphere was nice, The people that was visiting the hotel were very friendly and pleasant. We had bear sightings there in the front and the back of the hotel. Man it was so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All around great place and location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything as nice and everyone friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Binni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Breakfast was average
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deja

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean, great area to stay and you can walk to a lot of places within the area. Parking was good, inside of the room was nice & looks more up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms always clean, staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for a whole week and everything was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Short walk to the strip but far enough away it was quiet. Front desk staff was very nice and helpful. Room was very clean and newly updated. The balcony overlooking the water was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I walked into the room, I was surprised at how large and neat it was. The breakfast was good and offered a variety of food. On future trips I will look for SureStay as my choice to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sierra

The staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The room was spacious and very nice. The bed was really comfortable. Staff was nice. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have meat choices at breakfast and gravy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026