River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 star property

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Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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240 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Traffic Light #5
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 23 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Loft, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Resort with free parking, a short walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This smoke-free resort features an outdoor pool, a conference center, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center offers 205 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads. This Gatlinburg resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an 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 River Terrace Resort & Convention Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 15 minutes by foot from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at River Terrace Resort & Convention Center. Self parking is free.

This Gatlinburg resort is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 60 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property accepts dogs only. The following breeds are not permitted: Great Dane, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow and Presa Canario; other dog breeds at discretion of property management. A dog must not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms), or in the case of 2 dogs, must not exceed 60 pounds combined; dogs must be maximum 36 inches (91 centimeters) long, and maximum 36 inches tall. Pets left unattended in guestrooms must be kept in a pet carrier or crate. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the guestroom. Dogs are not allowed in public areas, including restaurants, spa/salon, pool areas, showrooms, convention spaces, casino, and/or common retail spaces.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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River Terrace Resort & Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1005 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1005 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff
Our stay was great. The rooms are a bit dated and could us a remodel, but it was clean, spacious and having a balcony was great. The front staff was very friendly as well. The location was also perfect for walking around. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
TV was horrible to operate. Hotel room was very outdated. I requested a lower room close the elevator and accessible for my elderly parent and did not receive that; in fact, the room was the furthest from the elevator. I wasn't aware that there wasn't daily cleaning service. We did call and ask for clean towels and refresh of coffee and they did bring it up right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nice but it didn't have a closet, there was a used towel in the shower, everything else good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great place to stay always friendly people and clean facility. Within walking distance to a lot of attractions and restaurants. We stayed in river view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service
PROS- You can’t beat this place for convenience. It’s a quick walk to the main drag shopping and restaurants. No need to pay $10-$20 to park downtown because you’re practically right there. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed and pillows were comfortable and had clean linens. My room had a balcony that overlooked the river and those rooms are all spacious. CONS- This place is very dated and worn. Considering what a great location they have, some updates would make this a pretty sweet hotel. My room had a lot of stains on the carpet, cigarette burns on old curtains and although clean, the bathroom was smaller and kinda dreary. If you are focused on convenience to the downtown Gatlinburg area and also the park entrance, then this place serves that purpose well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deguang

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was ranked as 3.5 stars in Expedia but soon after I opened door, I simply see it not better than a super8 motel. The room is small, very old, lack of
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay!!! Staff was awesome!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kazuya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to locate properties not very well maintained interior wise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful just needs more plug ins for phones and such, maybe a lamp with plugins in it? Otherwise amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
The room was quite large, the beds were comfortable, and it was clean. Great price, great location! Everything was walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathaniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I opted for the river view room and paid more for it but It does not look like the picture and is very dated. The staff at checkin were very pleasant, the lobby is nice if not a little quaint, but I'm cool with that. The river view room is in an old motel building, probably built around the 60's if I had to guess. The room was very clean. The beds were comfortable and the pillows were great as well. If you dont care about staying in an old room with a very outdated bathroom and just need a convenient clean place to lay your head then this is a great spot for you. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to cancel stay once we got there. Dirty, bugs in room, no shower curtain
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Holly

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were filthy, door was hard to open & close. Black mold in ceiling tiles, stink bugs all over room, spider webs with live spiders in the room. We left within 30 mins of checking in. Went to the Hilton down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some things are outdated, and their restaurant is still closed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WAUFORD

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chase

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gatlinburg Weekend Trip
It was a great stay...perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The main door was very very hard to shut. You had to slam your whole body against it to get it to shut. There was multiple times I thought it was shut then it would randomly pop open, while it was also “locked”. Other than the door issue everything else was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024