Hotel Overview
A Great Place to Stay!
Our family just needed a few days to get away and relax! The room was a big surprise...private...
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JodyP
- Dec 31, 2011
Fantastic family getaway
had a blast lot's of fun for kids and couples. the hotel has a bar,waterpark and a small grocery...
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charlie321973
- Dec 30, 2011
Rustic mountain resort with splashy amenities
The 70-acre Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa looks more like a rustic mountain lodge than a hotel. Most of the suites come with riverside or mountain views, along with full kitchens. The adjacent Wild Bear Falls water park has a lazy river, slides and plenty of kid-centric fun. Barbecue is on the menu at the on-site Westgate Smokehouse Grill, and appetizers and drinks are served at the Mason Jar Lounge. There is a full spa.Highlights
- Suites have views and full kitchens and some have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs
- Adjacent water park with lazy river and slides
- Full spa offers hot stone massages, manicures, pedicures and facials
Location
The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa is near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Trolley service takes guests from the resort to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge to see such sites as Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.Rooms
Rooms at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa range from a 312-square-foot studio with queen bed and sleeper sofa to a 3,600-square-foot five-bedroom suite. All suites have full kitchens and balconies and two-bedrooms and up have washers and dryers. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee. The hotel allows pets (fees apply, call for details).Dining
The seasonal Westgate Smokehouse Grill has a focus on Southern cuisine such as St. Louis-style ribs and is open for breakfast and dinner. The adjacent Mason Jar Lounge serves appetizers and drinks at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort and Spa.Recreation
The adjacent year-round Wild Bear Falls water park (fees apply) has 60,000-square-feet of aquatic fun. The park has a retractable roof, a 900-foot lazy river and a zero entry pool. There are two on-site heated seasonal outdoor pools, two hot tubs, a 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour marketplace and playground. The activities program has free or low-cost activities such as crafts, water aerobics and wine and cheese socials. Serenity Spa is open Monday through Saturday and offers services such as facials and manicures.Transportation
- McGhee Tyson Airport (27 mi/43.5 km)
Attractions
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (4.6 mi/7.4 km)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (5.1 mi/8.2 km)
- Ober-Gatlinburg (5.2 mi/8.4 km)
- Pigeon Forge (5.2 mi/8.4 km)
- Dollywood's Splash Country (5.4 mi/8.7 km)
- Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall (6.1 mi/9.8 km)
- Dollywood (6.8 mi/11 km)
- WonderWorks (7.9 mi/12.7 km)
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa Rooms
- One Bedroom Suite
- Features a king-size bed, queen-size sleeper sofa bed in the living area, fully equipped kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer, 27-inch cable TV with DVD player, fireplace, voice mail, in-room safe, stereo, iron/ironing board, alarm clock radio and balcony.
- Studio Suite
- Features a queen-size bed, double sleeper sofa, cable TV with DVD player, voice mail, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, alarm clock radio and kitchenette with microwave, toaster, coffee maker and mini refrigerator.
Hotel Map
915 Garden Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Area served
- Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort is located at the entrance to the Smoky Mountains.
- Nearby airports
- TYS - Knoxville
- Area description
- Dolly wood, Skiing (in season), Golf, Arts & Crafts, Antiques, Tennis, Whitewater Rafting, Nature Hiking
Amenities
- Concierge
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
Dining
- Smokehouse Grill
- Enjoy award-winning barbecue at the casual Smokehouse Grill, which serves breakfast and dinner daily (seasonal). The Mason Jar Lounge offers full bar service and a menu full of snacks and appetizers. In addition, a multitude of quality, family-friendly eateries and dinner shows can be found in both downtown Gatlinburg and neighboring Pigeon Forge.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1000
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (80)
Ratings and reviews for Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa
- All travelers (80) 4 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (44) 3.9 / 5
- Families (32) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4.1
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
A Great Place to Stay!
Our family just needed a few days to get away and relax! The room was a big surprise...private bedroom and pullout couch in a livingroom with a gas fireplace. The kitchen is stocked with utensils and such, and there's even a washer/dryer combo...all with the amenities of a resort. There are larger lodges, but for two adults and two kids, this was perfect...much more than you'd get from a hotel room at the same price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Bring foods to make your breakfast and lunch...not many options worth the money they charge on site.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Fantastic family getaway
had a blast lot's of fun for kids and couples. the hotel has a bar,waterpark and a small grocery store for thing you need or might forget.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short drive from hotel
it's in the middle of everything
Reviewer score
Would recommend
weekend getaway
Our stay was absolutly perfect.Staff was friendly and helpful,the room was clean.I didn't miss home at all.I will book this resort again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Worst hotel experience of my life
Don't be misled by the pictures online. I walked into my room and was stunned to see how tiny it was for the amount I was paying to stay there. Right after checking in I was given a tour by a hotel employee that was so unnecessary and irritating I was ready to explode. She then followed us into our room and walked us through twenty-some brochures for cheesy tourist attractions as if we were illiterate and incapable of reading them ourselves, followed by the obligatory "hold-your-hand-out-like-your-shaking-hands-and-being-friendly-but-really-you're-asking-for-a-tip" move. To get into my room, you had to walk through a door that essentially led into a small hallway with a washer/dryer (that we shared with another room) and a doorway into someone else's room. That meant that whenever someone was coming or going from the other room, you would hear not one but two doors slam. The cleaning crew arrived every morning promptly at 7:00 AM and wheeled their loud plastic-wheeled carts around on the cement floors just outside our window to clean the room of whatever guest had just left. If you were planning on sleeping in on your vacation, you can forget about that. Slamming doors, washer/dryers, and cart wheels on concrete will be all you hear. If you're into tremendously gaudy pictures of the hotel's owner doing a shameless self-promotion by posting a giant autographed picture of himself with the 100% plastic 100% classless Dolly Parton, then by all means get a room here. However, if you go to the mountains for relaxation, privacy, and comfort, I would look elsewhere. I will NEVER stay at a Westgate Hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
Good luck driving to Gatlinburg in October. We sat on the highway for an hour before turning around. I would just walk.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Perfect hiking/wedding anniversary trip
This is our 12th trip to The Smokies, and this was our favprite place to stay. It's a hidden gem in the national park and the trolley system runs from the resort to anywhere you might want to go.This was the smallest room but it was the only one left when booking. The plan is to stay longer next time and stay in a bigger room. The resort is wonderful and the staff is very friendly and helpful!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
If you plan to eat anywhere in Gatlinburg quickly, you must get there by 5 or 5:30PM. Any later than that and you will be waiting at least an hour. Use the trolley system for traveling to town. It's only .50 cents and no parking headaches or fees.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Wow! This place is amazing.
This resort was incredible. We stayed in 9 higher-end hotels on our south-east family vacation and this was by far the nicest. The resort is actually a timeshare location that offers vacant rooms for hotel guests. The suite was huge with a full-sized, fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace and balcony, and large bedroom with in-room hot tub (to our surprise). The complex is immense with dozens of buildings, several pools, a small grocery, restaurant, spa, concierge service for tickets/tours and (at an extra cost) a large indoor water park. The setting is charming, crawling up the side of a wooded hill. Location is outside of town, between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, which we found to be a quiet retreat from the chaos of the two towns, but you will need to drive or take a trolley to either town.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
We ordered pizza and salad from their room service menu. Both were excellent.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Vacation - great place
Great resort - has everything you need. Do not have to leave. Water park is great for smaller kids. Our cabin was not as small as the reviews say, Very roomy & nice. If you have a handicap or are older - specify room as this cabin had 2 stairways to the unit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Relaxation
Westgate Resorts felt like a home away from home. We had everything we needed. The beds are very comfortable. The rooms are exceptionally clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
INCREDIBLE!!!
I have traveled alot in the last few years and this hotel/resort completely amazed me. The quiet rooms were spotless and decorated according to the theme of the hotel. The pools were in great shape. The service was second to none!! (they deliver pizza from the on-site resturant on a golf cart!!)..the location is perfect for Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and the Smokey mountains!! From now on anytime we visit the area this is where we are going to stay!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good Vacation
It was good overall. The room we stayed in had an adjoining door to another room and the people over there were loud. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The waterpark is great. Good location!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
In Hotel
Waterpark is great. It is a little pricey, but you can spend a whole day there.
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