Above: Room at Rocky Waters, Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Hotels & Motels

Gatlinburg has a lot of accommodations, with most of the 11,000 rooms in the city classified as hotels and motel guest rooms.

Abbott's River Edge Motor Lodge This motel includes standard rooms as well as honeymoon suites with heart-shaped Jacuzzi tubs surrounded by mirrors.

Bearskin Lodge on the River Like a giant stone and log cabin, this hotel offers rooms with balconies overlooking the Little Pigeon River. Amenities include gas fireplaces and in-room Jacuzzi tubs.

Best Western Crossroads Inn Less expensive than the other Best Westerns on Parkway, this motel doesn't have river frontage although it does boast a good location.

Best Western Fabulous Chalet Inn Located near the aerial tramway, some rooms of this motel include fireplaces and hot tubs. The riverfront property includes a heated pool.

Best Western Twin Islands Motel Good prices and a great location make this a favorite with our family.

Best Western Zoder's Inn Long a favorite in Gatlinburg, this motel has rooms with private riverfront balconies; the hotel includes an indoor pool and continental breakfast.

Brookside Resort Located on Hwy. 321, three blocks from the the aquarium.

Comfort Inn on the River All rooms have private riverfront balconies; some rooms include hot tubs. The trolley stops in front of the hotel as well.

The Edgewater Hotel This 205-room hotel overlooks the Little Pigeon River and is near the Aquarium. Includes a heated indoor/outdoor pool, game room, and free continental breakfast.

Greystone Lodge at the Aquarium Located adjacent to the aquarium, this large hotel includes free continental breakfast and a heated outdoor pool. Jacuzzi and fireplace suites available.

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Located next to the aerial tramway, this motel offers free continental breakfast (with biscuits and gravy) and rooms overlooking LeConte Creek. Some rooms have fireplace and Jacuzzi; all have private balconies.

Howard Johnson Gatlinburg This hilltop hotel has a city view as well as a heated outdoor pool.

Nestle Inn Includes several honeymoon suites with heart-shaped Jacuzzi tub. Located on the trolley route about a five-minute walk from town.

Park Vista Resort Hotel Gatlinburg's tallest high-rise, this 15-story circular hotel is easy to spot on the skyline. The full-service hotel offers a restaurant, indoor pool and private balconies for every room.

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center This resort, large by Gatlinburg standards, is located near the Aquarium and offers 205 guest rooms, Jacuzzi suites, a restaurant and lounge, two outdoor heated pools, gas fireplaces in some rooms, and more. Pets allowed.

Roaring Fork Motel and Cottages This homey motel is tucked on Roaring Fork Road, away from town but conveniently on a trolley route. Along with a honeymoon cottage, you'll find cottages and motel rooms plus an outdoor pool.

Rocky Waters Motor Inn A longtime favorite of ours, located on the north end of Gatlinburg.