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Situated on a river, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Cooter's Place and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and Ripley's Believe ...
4.1/5Very Good! (678 reviews)
"The patio over the creek is amazing"
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021
610 Historic Nature Trl, Gatlinburg, TN
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Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Gatlinburg Space Needle and Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
3.7/5Good! (1,037 reviews)
"Place is a bit dated. Needs some tlc. Very clean"
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021
Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mountain Mall, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Gatlinburg Convention Center. Great Smoky Mountains ...
4/5Very Good! (920 reviews)
"Everyone keeps making bad reviews for this place and we really did enjoy ourselves here. 1. Is it a 5 star resort? No, you get what you pay for. Our room was clean, the people who worked there was uber friendly, the other people staying there were really nice. 2. Do they come in daily and clean your ..."
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2021
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309 Ownby Street, Gatlinburg, TN
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Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Gatlinburg Convention Center. ...
3.2/5 (969 reviews)
"I was just looking for a nice place to stay overnight, and that is what I got. Nothing fancy, I’m happy!"
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2021
221 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN
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Situated in a national park, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and Ripley's Believe ...
2.6/5 (313 reviews)
"Clean comfortable beds"
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2021
Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Cooter's Place and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Great ...
4.1/5Very Good! (101 reviews)
"Friendly and accommodating staff. Nice room. Had all of the expected amenities. Walking distance to downtown."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2021
313 Baskins Creek Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
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Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Mountain Mall, and Guinness World Records Museum. ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (799 reviews)
"We didn’t spend much time in the room and we knew we wouldn’t. We just wanted to be cozy each night ! This place had very comfortable beds. Fresh towels and coffee everyday. Rooms are small but have everything you need. Small fridge, microwave, coffee etc. feels like you are in a cabin. Beautiful ..."
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2021
405 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN
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Located in the heart of Gatlinburg, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arcadia, Gatlinburg Convention Center, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Great Smoky ...
3.4/5Good! (693 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice and the bed was comfy."
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2021
727 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of World of Illusions and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg Convention Center and Great ...
3.7/5Good! (112 reviews)
PERFECT LOCATION WILL STAY THERE AGAIN
"IT WAS GREAT"
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2013
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315 East Park Way, Gatlinburg, TN
Situated in Gatlinburg, this motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Herbert Holt Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyLift ...
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Other property types in Gatlinburg
Bear Creek Inn
125 Spruce Ln, Gatlinburg, TN
4.1/5Very Good! (678 reviews)
"The patio over the creek is amazing"
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
539 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
4.8/5Exceptional! (2,137 reviews)
"Very welcoming and clean. Loved our stay!"
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2021
Sidney James Mountain Lodge
610 Historic Nature Trl, Gatlinburg, TN
3.7/5Good! (1,037 reviews)
"Place is a bit dated. Needs some tlc. Very clean"
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021
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Gatlinburg Motels for the Frugal Traveler
There are 9 low-cost motels in Gatlinburg among the more than 1976 hotels and other lodging choices. When you pick one of these cheaper accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more money to use for your vacation.
By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Gatlinburg has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Gatlinburg Sky Lift, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Gatlinburg Space Needle.
Fun fact: The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool.
Listed below are some of our customers' best-rated Gatlinburg motels to select from:
- Stay within a 5-minute drive of Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle.
- Enjoy access to the 2 outdoor pools, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
- A restaurant along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay.
- You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Gatlinburg Convention Center and Gatlinburg Space Needle.
- Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an area shuttle.
- Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Sky Lift.
Motel 6 Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains
- You'll be located within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg Space Needle.
- An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like cable TV.
- Stay within a 5-minute drive of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Sky Lift.
- Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
Things to Do in Gatlinburg
While you're sightseeing, check out the must-see aquarium and entertainment choices. People visiting Gatlinburg speak highly of its shops, mountains, and riverfront.Here are some popular places:
- Gatlinburg Sky Lift
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Gatlinburg Space Needle
These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places:
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Mynatt Park
- Herbert Holt Park
You'll find these family-friendly attractions:
- Mysterious Mansion
- Gatlinburg Ziplines
- Ripley's Haunted Adventure
Gatlinburg is also popular for its:
- Excursions
- Seafood
Best Time to Visit Gatlinburg
Determine the optimal time to visit Gatlinburg by reviewing the seasonal weather details below:- The hottest months are typically August and July, while January and December are the coldest months
- January-March: Daytime temperatures average 67° F and nighttime temperatures average 25° F
- April-June: 89° F is the daytime average and 39° F is the nighttime average
- July-September: Daytime averages are around 90° F and nighttime averages are around 51° F
- October-December: The average temperatures are 78° F during the day and 26° F at night
- Average rainfall is 45.08 inches in a year
How to Get to Gatlinburg and Around the Area
| Name | Type | Distance |
| Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson) | Airport | 27.3 mi (44 km) |
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