Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and RV/bus/truck parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a vending machine.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
Amenities include a front-desk safe, a terrace, and a vending machine
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Within a 10-minute walk of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Things to do
Fishing
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Grab bar in shower
Handrails in stairways
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open May 23 and close September 01.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Our stay was a wonderful one and we will definitely be back. Access to downtown was great, you just take the road by Ober Gatlinburg and it is the next block down. The creek behind was beautiful, and if you are in the pool, you have a beautiful view as well! The motel is not new and that’s the only reason for the 4 stars, as I would not want someone to expect a 5 star stay. My only complaint would be no counter space in the bathroom, but that’s just my personal preference. The staff was OUTSTANDING and made the stay that much better. Definitely worth the price for a stay in Gatlinburg!
Heather
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda
Travelled with family
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a very nice Econo Lodge. It did appear that our front door may have needed to be repaired from an earlier incident otherwise we felt safe and it was a quiet place. The balcony and the area around the river was great. We didnt get a chance to use the pool but it appeared to be in need of an update. I would stay here again!
Stayed in room 106. My husband woke up with bites on his legs which appear to be from bed bugs or fleas. The room was dingy and stinky. I wish I would have read more reviews before booking as it appears others guests experienced issues with bed bugs recently.
Property is older and hasn't been updated in a good while. Ac units take a long time to cool (but it was 95 outside and we checked in early evening). Loved the balcony overlooking the river. Good location, it is outside of the super busy tourist traffic.
Great location with balcony overlooking the river, with sounds of the rapids. Large room, comfortable bed, and good AC. Nice to have micro and fridge. Bathroom has mold in places, rust on light fixture and shower rod, and only one towel bar.
Favorite part was the room overlooked the river with a patio to sit outside and enjoy the view. The room was very clean but could tell they were in the process of repainting.