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Bear Creek Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Bathroom sink
Exterior
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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125 Spruce Ln, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 King Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds, Accessible, with Roll-in Shower

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 Queen Beds

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bear Creek Inn

Riverfront motel in Gatlinburg with free parking
This smoke-free motel features free self-parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a vending machine.
Bear Creek Inn offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. 45-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Gatlinburg motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bear Creek Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Anakeesta. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a lift and a vending machine
  • Guests like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
Bear Creek Inn offers its guests a vending machine and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Gatlinburg motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 10:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: USD 94.98 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Bear Creek Inn Motel
Bear Creek Inn Gatlinburg
Bear Creek Inn Motel Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1227 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JALON

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason, parrish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely an older hotel with aging rooms. It was still a nice spot on the river. For the price its an ok spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
The creek
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good and only a short walk to the parkway and the main attractions of Gatlinburg. It's an older facility but good value for families. The staff was friendly and helpful. The main draw for us was the balcony overlooking Bear Creek. The room was dated but clean. The only minor criticism is the lack of table and chairs for eating/sitting found in other similar units in the area. But overall a great experience for our family of 3 for the long weekend. Would consider this location again when we go back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
$200 per night and the hotel does not provide basics like toilet paper replacement and clean towels unless you walk to the front desk building also you have to pick up all the garbage cause they do that provide that service they also don’t change the beds
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will Book Again

Nothing is perfect in this world, however the room was good and we were comfortable. Great price. I loved the creekside view. I will book again and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Not as promised

Asked to have bed made everyday and even left tip daily and no one came. Was requested at check in. Not happy with using dirty towels.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grethell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room wasnt clean when we arrived. Trash can had dog food in it. Sheets were stained.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew, Canyon Lake

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got this room to go to the Gatlinburg parade. We usually just drive home but we wanted stay a night away for some couple alone time. The guy who we had to call to come to the office to check is in was nice. The beds were really small and when you laid in the bed your feet go up. The pillows are very small and flat. We ended up leaving and drove the hour home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place to stay. All rooms had a balcony facing the creek. Beds were super comfy. Had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita M

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
It was ok rooms are to small its affordable was the best thing but way out dated
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floors had not been adequately cleaned forever. You only had housekeeping service, if you requested it, and if you needed towels and washcloths, you had to take your dirty ones down to the desk to get more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Breha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and we saw a bear twice during our visit! Located right near the trolley stop for easy access to downtown without having to deal with parking fees, or was close enough to easily walk also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

What a lovely hidden gem. All the rooms had balconies that overlook the creek so you dont have to worry about that. Check in wqs seamless and friendly. And let me just say those beds were the most comfortable beds ive ever slept in at home or in a hotel. Alittle sad i didn't spot a bear but thats not their fault
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs updates

Property was somewhat rundown. Sink wouldn’t drain well. Small fridge was noisy. Pillows too small. Deck and stream were nice. Close enough to walk to downtown. Next door to a nice Thai restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great place

The balcony was so cute and view of the creek was lovely. The fridge worked well and the clean towels were nice. The tiles in the entry way were a little scuffed up but the staff was great! We'll definitely be back. It's right in Gatlinburg so very walkable to sites and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches in the bathroom and the staff was not very friendly. But other than that decent. We loved being by the creek and got to see a big black bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the quiet peaceful setting. The creek running out back is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024