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Bearskin Lodge on the River Hotel


840 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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75% of travelers recommend
3.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews
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2 of 5 stars
sunsfriend   1 contribution
Phoenix, Arizona
Jul 30, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

First off let me say that whoever took the pictures of the pool and lazy river is a pure genious! When I got there I could not believe my eyes at how small they both are as compared to the pictures on website. The location was nice and so was our room. But, not once did any employee say hello,... more

Amatuer hour
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2 of 5 stars
JAllison   43 contributions
La Habra Heights, CA
Jul 19, 2010 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed here as part of a cross-country driving trip in June, 2010. I will say that the location is nice -- it's about as close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park as you're going to get -- but that's the only good thing I have to say. The best word I can think of for the service is, "amatuerish."... more

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4 of 5 stars
lilacs0316   179 contributions
charleston wv
Jul 10, 2010 | Trip type: Family

We had a lot of fun at the pool and lazy river. They were small but not crowded at all. The staff was very nice taking the time to stop and say hi and bye every time we came in or out. They were in the middle of a remodel but we never heard anything going on. The breakfast was... more

So relaxing
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5 of 5 stars
carezy   5 contributions
Tennessee
Jul 9, 2010 | Trip type: Family

After staying at the Wilderness Resort we wanted to stay closer to Cades Cove so we could see the wildlife. We stayed at Bearskin Lodge. It was on the river and my balcony overlooked the river. It was so peaceful. Our rooms were HUGE. It had 2 queen size beds a fireplace (which we didn't use because it was 90... more

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5 of 5 stars
VacationJoe55229   4 contributions
Nashville, Tennessee
Jul 6, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We arrived for 4th of July weekend and the place was great...friendly staff...the hotel and room were like new and the decor was very nice indeed...very woodsy. Prices were quite fair. Nice balcony, fireplace and jacuzzi...comfy bed as well...would stay again for sure! more

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3 of 5 stars
mrkevinnascar   2 contributions
Ashland, Kentucky
Jun 17, 2010 | Trip type: Family

My uncle booked reservations to this hotel, and while it was in a great location, and the hotel looked nice on the outside, the inside has a lot to be desired. First off, my uncle's room was ready by 1:00 P.M, but our room wasn't ready until about 3:40 P.M. Then, there were the TV's sitting in the parking garage,... more

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5 of 5 stars
keithavincent   2 contributions
Nashville, TN
Jun 14, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Spent a weekend. LOVED it! Great, clean rooms. Everything looks new. Breakfast is wonderful. Staff is super friendly. more

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3 of 5 stars
BamaDev   8 contributions
Dothan, Alabama
Jun 14, 2010 | Trip type: Family

The hotel was under renovation, however our room on the 4th floor was finished. The renovated room was nice with comfy beds, big LG lcd tv, and a very spacious room. The bathroom was modern and nice as well. Breakfast was on the 3rd floor and was typical of other hotels. The pool and lazy river are in front of... more

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1 of 5 stars
PortsmouthLegaleagle   7 contributions
Portsmouth
Jun 8, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

This hotel is dark, dingy and the staff are surly. When we checked in we were told that there was some renovation work going on which wouldn't affect us but we were being given a $20 rebate for the inconvenience. We were out all day but if we had been in the (much needed) renovation was goiung on outside our... more

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4 of 5 stars
mvaughn13   1 contribution
Dickson, Tennessee
Jun 2, 2010 | Trip type: Couples

After reading all the bad reviews posted, I was very skeptical about booking a reservation at the Bearskin Lodge, but did anyway. I was looking for dust and dirt and slow elevators, etc. DIDN'T FIND ANY!!! We had a room on the 5th floor and it was very nice, clean, and looked to be freshly remodeled. The elevators were not... more

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Address: 840 River Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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