Nightly rates from $34
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Mar 4, 2012 Check-out: Mar 6, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
133 reviews
Pigeon Forge

VERY friendly staff, clean rooms and a good location. I would like to see more of a variety for... See full review

  • Logansh
  • Nov 28, 2011
Convenient to sites

The room was small but clean. It had amenities such as microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot.... See full review

  • BEN B
  • Nov 28, 2011
Located on the main Parkway strip with a heated pool and free hot breakfast
The central Parkway location of the three-story Vacation Lodge in Pigeon Forge puts the hotel in the center of all the town's action. Attractions such as Dollywood, Dollywood's Splash Country and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park are nearby.  There is an adjacent trolley stop for easy access to area attractions. The 93-room hotel has a heated outdoor pool, and select rooms have a balcony, fireplace or Jacuzzi.
Highlights
  • Central Pigeon Forge location
  • Nearby trolley stop for easy access to area attractions
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Select rooms with balcony, fireplace or Jacuzzi
Location
The Vacation Lodge's proximity to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park is a boon to those who enjoy outdoor recreation, such as hiking, biking or horseback riding. Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country are easily accessible by car or low-priced trolley.
Rooms
The 93 rooms or mini suites at the Vacation Lodge offer a variety of bed setups including rooms with two double beds, two queen beds, one queen bed, one king bed, and double queen rooms with a fireplace. Selects rooms have a balcony or Jacuzzi. Flat screen televisions and wireless high-speed Internet are available for in-room diversion. A microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker are standard, as is free wireless Internet. Expect earth tones and printed bedspreads and curtains in the rooms.
Features
Guests appreciate the heated seasonal outdoor pool and free daily breakfast at Vacation Lodge. There is free parking and a low-cost trolley stop that takes people around the Pigeon Forge area. The nearby Great Smokey Mountain National Park offers as much outdoor recreation as a vacationer can handle -- hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are all just a few miles away at the 500,000-acre park.
Transportation
  • McGhee Tyson Airport (24.5 mi/39.5 km)
Attractions
  • Dollywood's Splash Country (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Dollywood (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
  • Wonderworks (3.1 mi/5 km)
  • Gatlinburg (7.7 mi/12.4 km)
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center (9.6 mi/15.4 km)
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (10.4 mi/16.7 km)
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10.6 mi/17.1 km)
  • Knoxville Zoo (31.1 mi/50.4 km)
Business
  • Free wireless Internet at Vacation Lodge

Vacation Lodge Rooms

Double Queen
The room offers 2 Queen Beds with air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, television, cable TV, microwave oven, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service, coffee maker, balcony/terrace.
Queen
The room offers 1 Queen Bed with air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, television, cable TV, microwave oven, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service, coffee maker, balcony/terrace.
Suite Double Queen Fireplace
The room offers 2 Queen Beds with air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, television, cable TV, microwave oven, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service, fireplace, coffee maker, balcony/terrace. Some suites have Jacuzzis.
Double
The room offers 2 Double beds with air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, television, cable TV, microwave oven, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service, coffee maker, balcony/terrace.
King Suite
The room offers 1 King bed with air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, television, cable TV, microwave oven, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service, fireplace, coffee maker,

Hotel Map

3450 Parkway,, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Area served
Pigeon Forge.
Nearby airports
Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Area description
The Vacation Lodge is located 30 miles away from the Mc Ghee Tyson Airport.

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Pool
  • Wireless Internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

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.

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Guest Reviews (133)

Ratings and reviews for Vacation Lodge

Overall score

3.4 / 5
133 out of 133
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

72% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

1
Bill of Ohio
Ohio
Jan 1, 2012

Uncaring owners

Motel is dated and starting to show it's age. On top of that, the owner shows no compassion. I had to leave two days early due to a death in the family; owner said there was nothing he could do. Like many businesses in the area, they know if you don't like the service or the prices, someone else will replace you. It is like going to Vegas--the only thing missing is the slot machines and gambling (which can be had in Cherokee). Definately not like the old days at the Smokies.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Save your money and go to Disney World. The commercialism of the area has nothing to do with the Great Smokie Mountains.

Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

2
Javier5871
Miami, FL, USA
Dec 31, 2011

cheap!

The carpet needs updating, so does the shower curtains, and toilet sit low. But hey it is what it is, cheap. If you are looking for cheap place to shower and get some sleep, this will do. No bed bugs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Located in the middle of all the attractions and dining in Pigeon Forge. You can walk to the Golden Coral and other dining spots. And Gatalinburg is only 8 minutes away.

Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

3
Logansh
Huntsville, AL, USA
Nov 28, 2011

Pigeon Forge

VERY friendly staff, clean rooms and a good location. I would like to see more of a variety for breakfast but can live with it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

4
BEN B
KNOXVILLE, TN
Nov 28, 2011

Convenient to sites

The room was small but clean. It had amenities such as microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. Towels and wash cloths were old and tattered, but clean. Staff was friendly and professional. It is very convenient to Dollywood, and other shows and attractions in Pigeon Forge as well as in Gatlinburg. Not an upper to medium class motel by any means, but for the price and convenience we considered it a very good deal.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Dixie Stampede, an excellent show, was within easy walking distance.

Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

4
LuvTN
Brevard, NC
Nov 21, 2011

Great Stay, as usual!

We usually check on different hotels any time we go to Pigeon Forge, but most always end up at Vacation Lodge. Always clean, friendly and helpful staff, great location and the price is always comparable. Doesn't get much better!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Walking distance to most any thing along the Parkway. Trolley stop not very far away for longer distances.

Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

4
DaStorm
Harlem, GA 30814, USA
Nov 3, 2011

Wedding Trip

I was worried after reading previous reviews but the lodge was just fine. Friendly staff, very good continental breakfast(plenty of scrambled eggs, home-made(yes HOME-MADE) biscuits and gravy, doughnuts, muffins, cereal, bagels & cream cheese and plenty of coffee, milk and juice) Good location even had a car show in the parking lot on Saturday. We weren't in the room very much except to sleep. Very good for the money!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

2
Jana D
Anderson, SC, USA
Oct 16, 2011

Brought Senior couple in failing health to mountains

One room had mildew in the air conditioning unit which they cleaned up after we pointed out because this couple is dealing with cancer and highly allergic to mold and mildew. We reserved two rooms. Our room is in need of a new mattress but more so it definitely needs new pillows. The pillows was near to nothing. The room was a non-smoking; however, when you opened the door it smelled like a smoking room. It was clean and had everything we needed, just needed some grooming to make it perfect. We have been staying at vacation lodge for several years and are very pleased with the location and the lodge overall. the staff are very polite and courteous. Just pointed out a few things to make it better. Thanks for the opportunity.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Dollywood, splash country, bumper cars, race cars, water rides, museum, etc. Very close to shopping areas.

Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

3
1Ronron
Tennessee
Oct 13, 2011

great location

If you are looking for a place to sleep that is in a good location then this is a good place for you. It was an older place but clean and the staff was helpful. If you are looking for a place with entertainment then this is not the room for you.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

3
pato branco
Arlington, Texas
Aug 24, 2011

great location

The hotel is located close to outlet stores and tourist atractions. The amenities has seen better days, but it is ok. We enjoyed our stay. There is complimentary breakfast, it is good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Vacation Lodge

Reviewer score

5
Antonio
Kentucky, USA
Aug 17, 2011

kEEP ON GOING BACK

Every time we are in the Gatlinburg area we stay at this hotel....It is the BOMB !!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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