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Bear Creek Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront motel in Gatlinburg with free parking

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Property grounds
Exterior
Interior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Balcony view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds, Accessible, with Roll-in Shower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(128 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

2 King Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Balcony view

2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(131 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. The 39 rooms at this motel include balconies, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪No Way Jose's Cantina - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bear Creek Inn

Riverfront motel in Gatlinburg with free parking
Bear Creek Inn features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. You can put free parking to good use if you drive.
45-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include balconies, microwaves, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bear Creek Inn?

Bear Creek Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Creek Inn?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Creek Inn on Jan 22, 2026 start from $41.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Bear Creek Inn?

Guests positively rate the motel's location in Gatlinburg, and it's a short 10-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and also 9 minutes on foot from Anakeesta. You'll also find Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bear Creek Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Bear Creek Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, Bear Creek Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bear Creek Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Bear Creek Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Bear Creek Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bear Creek Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bear Creek Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bear Creek Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Bear Creek Inn?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Bear Creek Inn?

The closest major airport to Bear Creek Inn is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bear Creek Inn?

Yes, every guestroom at Bear Creek Inn comes with a balcony with some featuring river views.

Bear Creek Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1004 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nellie

Liked: Staff & service
Balcony was nice. Room was clean but really needs a deep clean. Dirty around bottom edges of tile walls. But was sufficient for what I needed. Not sure what would have happened if I needed something from the front desk after 11pm. The office closes 11pm to I believe 8am
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We actually saw a bear! Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the room I was immediately met with a musty dirty smell and the room was so humid the bedding felt damp. The chair in the corner was covered in stains. I had to take the top bedding off because it was literally ripped up and in terrible shape. The ceiling tile in the bathroom was failing in. The outlet to plug your phone or anything in didn’t even have an outlet cover so we had to be careful not to electrocute ourselves when plugging something in. The floors were so dirty we had to wear socks because the bottom of our feet turned black, and it was laminate so it could be cleaned properly but it wasn’t. The tv had a green line down it on every channel. The pillows are tiny, they are about half the size of a standard pillow so bring your own! There was a Kureig in the room but no cups or pods provided. My mother in laws room was the same way so it wasn’t just our room unfortunately. I reported it to the front desk and they said they had no other rooms available and unfortunately most of the rooms in town were full so we had to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

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

Poor service

Had to wait 30 minutes to check in because there was no one in the office working. I was in the process of getting a refund online when the staff finally arrived. Other than that, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good balcony. Comfortable bed. Easy walk to the main strip in Gatlinburg. Easy parking. Some outlets didn’t work and there were stains on the top layer of bedding and the fabric chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room. Close to shops,restaurants and attractions. Came back from dinner one night and a bear as in the parking lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close enough to everything Gatlinburg has to offer but far enough away that it is nice and quiet. Remodeled rooms right on the creek with a private balcony made this a great getaway with very fair prices especially for a tourist area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Service was not good. Condition of room poor for the price. I probably won't stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

fabio

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cleveland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches is the room. Poorly maintained property in a beautiful location. I would not stay there again no matter the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the balcony were beautiful and it was very calming listening to the sound of the flowing water. Overall the room was relatively clean, the water pressure was great and the staff was friendly and helpful. The building could use some updates but overall a good experience. Extra bonus, We were able to see a bear from the parking lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ishani

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Extremely dirty and uncleaned room

When we walked in there was fresh urine on the toilet seat, towels that clearly hadn’t been washed, and hair in the bed. The hotel was too full to switch rooms so the night shift staff gave us clean towels and sheets and cleaning supplies. There was also a really loud noisy that came on throughout the night I think from the mini fridge. Otherwise the room was ok and we enjoyed the view and sound of the river from the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony looked right into the creek where you could see fish, and even a bear came by in late afternoon/early evening. The room was clean and supplied soap/shower gel/shampoo; hair dryer, ironing board, Keurig. We felt safe here & it was relatively close to the shopping area. Beds were comfy, darkening curtains made for a peaceful night's rest. Shower was hot. Ample parking.
Bear from our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

The room was clean, but old. The beds were comfortable. There was a desk chair, but no desk and my husband needed to do some work so that was not good at all. Plus the internet was up and down. All that said, the view from the balcony was very relaxing because there's a little stream right there. It was very pleasant to sit out there. The best part? The bear (about a year old cub) that meandered by right in front of us beyond the railing! It was so AMAZING!!! That made the other stuff tolerable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room was clean and comfortable beds , creek was nice sound too .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The river view is not worth it. Hotel was dirty staff not friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great piece log but needs to CAN USE A LIL IMPROVE

The balcony view was very calming but I really think while you’re staying. They should come in and freshen your room up and change linening and pass a broom and a mop. We was there for a week and they didn’t and don’t do that!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brigette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Solo female traveller stayed 1 night. hotel is cute but basic, no frills here. but the reason to stay here is for the balcony views over babbling creek. if you're lucky, you will see the black bears meander to walk along the creek! PRICELESS!!! Main downtown is very easily walkable and safe. definitely recommend for good low budget stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and clean. It was area was run down. It was peaceful on the porch. Wish we had more time to stay. Downtown had to many people but over all it was a nice get away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori, NEW STANTON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would never recommend this place to any one...there was black mold and dirt all over the bottom of bathtub , floors were absolutely filthy, beds were broken, the picture on the site is a doctored up photo of back property ...equate it to a low grade fishing camp ...first time I have ever felt the need to leave a terrible review
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Love the river and patio. One of 2 beds sagged. Microwave has holes in window. Cleaning people unfriendly when I asked for clean towels. Never came into room to leave towels, clean or check supplies. A/C good. TV very good. Good location to enable walking. If room won’t be cleaned, cleaning supplies would be great like dust mop and wet mop.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The body wash in shower was empty and the drain stop didn’t work to take a bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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