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Bear Creek Inn

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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125 Spruce Ln, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    6 min walk
  • Traffic Light #3
    7 min walk
  • Anakeesta
    9 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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Balcony view

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 WiFi 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 Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
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 100.00 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 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.

Property is also known as

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

Bear Creek Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1748 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 550 out of 1748 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1748 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1748 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1748 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The stay was good the motel where we stayed is where we usually stay in Gatlinburg Tennessee. We will go back and start there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Jo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay. Was within walking distance. In the evenings while relaxing on the balcony was able to see nature and had the chance to see a few black bears.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall great experience
Hotel was close to everything, beds were comfortable, and the stream right outside of our room was beautiful. Only downside was the floors weren’t the cleanest, but everything else was fine. The reviews about the bears are true however you are in the home of the bears. If you go to Gatlinburg be prepared to see bears, don’t let the other reviews of the bears scare you away. The hotel was pretty nice for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

As always, Bear Creek Inn delivered! My favorite thing about Gatlinburg is the bears and they were beautiful and up close this time! The beds are super comfy, the staff knows me, and there is nothing negative I can say about this little hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Denise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
terrible
terrible front desk person, property was not at all like the description on website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Randal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Peaple above us were smoking on the balconey and ashes wre dropping onto our balconey.No clean towels were left the next day and the coffee was not replaced for the next morning.After about 5 o'clock there was no one in the office to ask for toweels or coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Creek behind the hotel was wonderful. We really enjoyed setting on the balcony drinking coffee and listening to the creek run. There were several restaurants close by and everything was in walking distance. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Duane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a Bear get in back of my truck and destroy brand new cooler!! Staff acted like no big deal. Also done heavy damage to a Suv on driver side . One lady took pictures of bear walking on second floor balcony and even filed police report!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager Greg B refused to give me his senior boss’s email, stating his manager lives out of state so he couldn’t give me an email - which makes no sense. I had very serious concerns regarding the behavior and lack of professionalism with the Hotel Manager. I was concerned he would enter our room in the middle of the night after being threatening. In addition, Black Bears are very comfortable at this property and walk up all the stairs to each floor, and are roam the property daily. The Hotel staff doesn’t acknowledge the bears being present, nor do they provide any bear safety information. The Bear Creek Inn is the only hotel property in Gatlinburg you will find horrible bear safety practices. This bear will most likely have to be put down due to the negligence of this staff. Horrid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
It was just ok
It was ok,.They took an old rundown motel and threw a few $$$ into it. Its fine if your just going to spend a day. I wouldn't stay any longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The creek running along the back of the hotel was beautiful. The office was closed upon arrival, and it was loud throughout the night as drunk people returned to their rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kari

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great we will be staying in the future
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Creek running in the back was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend trip
Bed was not comfortable. Spider webs on the balcony. Floor in bathroom and room was dirty. Creek was nice to listen to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

cheryl

Not too bad
Seeing the creek was amazing it rained our whole stay seeing the water rise was loud and comforting. The bed and pillows were to soft for my bed not for me. There were webs everywhere just need to dust and mop. Not a bad stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Needs some TLC
The room was sufficient for our stay however the hotel is somewhat outdated. It is in need of some new paint, flooring and needs color. The beds were pretty comfortable but we had queen size beds but were definitely more like full size. One added bonus though was that we were visited each night of our stay by black bears.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were dirty and dusty. Especially the floors- Wear socks or the soles of your feet will be black! Rules to stay were given after check in. They only provide 2 towels per day. Toilet paper, and essentials are the responsibility of guest! INever heard of such! Night traffic in parking lot is quite suspicious. Beautiful hotels in the area for same price- Do your research
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024