Old Creek Lodge

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (194 reviews)
680 River Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738 , Gatlinburg , US

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Designated smoking area
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Cozy atmosphere
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Rooms were very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.73
Staff is very friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.77
The lodge is in a great location, close to popular restaurants and the strip.
Room Quality
9.22
Rooms are clean, comfortable, and cozy with nice views.
Amenities
8.75
Includes free parking and a breakfast bar, though basic.
Value for Money
9.21
Well worth the price considering the clean and comfortable stay.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast items available, but standard variety.
Overall Experience
9.43
Consistently praised as a lovely place to stay in Gatlinburg.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:12

Property Description

Recreation Opportunities: Take advantage of the seasonal outdoor pool for a relaxing swim or browse the gift shops/newsstands for souvenirs to remember your trip by.

Featured Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and the cozy ambiance of a lobby fireplace. Benefit from services like a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance.

Cozy Rooms: Unwind in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces and LCD TVs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy the view from your private balcony or patio.

Book your stay at Old Creek Lodge in Gatlinburg today! Feel at home while exploring the nearby attractions within walking distance.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to September.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TYS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 194 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 9.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 9.21
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 9.43
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337mathewp Couples
10
2026 winter weekend getaway
Pros:

Everything was great and I would love to go back!

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Venture12378 Couples
10
Wonderful Location & Accomodations
Pros:

Location was perfect for walking to restaurants w/o having to worry about parking. Room was very clean and bedding comfortable. We loved the gas fireplace. The balcony was very large and overlooked the creek. Parking was excellent, as was the free breakfast every morning. We will be staying here again!

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Voyager30799 Couples
10
Will be back!
Pros:

Lovely place to stay. Close to everything. Will be back.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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TLM1960 Family Greenwood, South Carolina
10
Great stay
Pros:

Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Room was clean and beautiful scenery from balcony. My wife and I spent a week at the motel and were totally pleased in all aspects. Great location

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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forsale00 Couples Powell, Tennessee
10
A Great Stay in Downtown Gatlinburg!
Pros:

My wife and I always stay here when we take a trip to Gatlinburg. Clean, affordable, walking distance to downtown Gatlinburg and staff is always friendly. Would highly recommend.

2026-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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havefunaway Couples Crescent Springs, Kentucky
8
Never disappoints...
Pros:

This is one of 2 hotels we ALWAYS stay in when we visit the smokeys. The location is very good for walking, dining and shopping. The rooms are great with a mountain decor and gas fireplace for atmosphere. The creek views are perfect especially in room 207 - 212. All rooms are on the river but these rooms have the best view up the stream. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The breakfast is moderate to say the least but quite sufficient to get you up and out for a full day in the mountains or town.

2026-01-09 via Tripadvisor
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952edb Couples
10
New Years 2025
Pros:

My wife and I stayed for New Years and through the following weekend. We loved everything about our stay, especially the location. It’s right on the river with an excellent balcony view. Amenities were outstanding. We will definitely be back.

2026-01-06 via Tripadvisor
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dianedelpapa Couples Inman, South Carolina
8
Nice
Pros:

Very quaint. Access to town is great. We never moved the car. Rooms were clean, staff was friendly. Bears play in the river. Would stay again.

2026-01-04 via Tripadvisor
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Y2041NTnancyw Family
10
Fantastic location
Pros:

Excellent accomodations.Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Cozy fireplace. Walking distance to shopping on the strip. Fabulous customer service!

2025-12-28 via Tripadvisor
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875shielai Solo travel
10
Perfect Mountain Getaway
Pros:

Old Creek Lodge is lovely! The balcony view of the Smokey Mountains can't be beat if staying on the Gatlinburg strip. The staff (all of them!) are friendly & trustworthy. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, & the gas fireplace quickly warms up the room. The lodge decor (both inside & out) emits a rustic, yet cozy vibe that coincides with a mountain retreat. Whether you are looking to get out and do things or stay in & chill in the room, it is always a perfect stay!

Note: Keep in mind that room styles may vary, yet the decor is similar.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
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HoosierGal5618 Solo travel Nashville, Indiana
10
Sit back and listen to the river
Pros:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this hotel!!! Perfect location to walk ALL around town. Close to many of the top restaurants in town. Balconies over the river in each room is an added plus! Listening to that river is what puts me to sleep each night.....
Trolley stops (red) nearby if you want to ride. You can ride to more of the center of town and ride back with your purchases. Free parking with some covered. Very comfortable bedding. Overall a great place to stay!!!

2025-12-08 via Tripadvisor
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pambY7060QP Family
10
Family vacation
Pros:

Everything was great.all of the staff were very kind and helpful. Rooms were very clean. I would highly recommend you to stay there.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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I4824INchrism Family
10
Clean, Charming Hotel.
Pros:

Clean hotel, love the overall vibe of the decor. The bathroom was clean and a neat design, great shower too. The bed was decently comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The location is great on the upper end of Gatlinburg, close to the strip but on the backroad overlooking the stream, good view from the balcony. Well worth the price.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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C2765NNannieh Couples
10
Rustically wonderful!!
Pros:

The beds were so comfortable with sheets that were new and fresh. Quiet area with a bubbling stream right out your patio door! Best sleep in a hotel! And everything is within walking distance. It’s not a typical 5 star fancy but it fits Gatlinburg! The price is right! We will go back and stay with them again!

2025-11-22 via Tripadvisor
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G4645TNpeggyk Couples
10
Repeat Customers to The Old Creek Lodge - That Says it All
Pros:

The lodge is in a great location & close to popular restaurants in town.
The room was very clean & the beds are really comfy There is a nice free breakfast bar that has a pretty good variety of breakfast items to choose from.
The staff is very friendly & helpful . We have stayed here before & will stay here again !

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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mikes20162016 Family Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
10
Excellent Stay in Gatlinburg
Pros:

A great location with a terrific staff...The property is unique, and an excellent place to stay. Our favorite in Gatlinburg. Nice to relax while listening to the Creek, babbling below, while sitting out on your balcony.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
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pjag19 Couples Punta Gorda, Florida
8
Comfortable, clean, quiet.
Pros:

Short overnight in Gatlinburg. Rainy weather but view from balcony was really pretty. Hotel is rustic style, very close to park entrance which was nice, breakfast very good. Don’t ignore their advice about bringing in food etc from your car!!! A guest told us he saw a bear on top of a car in early am in parking lot. Very easy walk to see downtown or eat out. We only had time for dinner but town looked fun and busy. Enjoy!

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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CarolinaDreamer1 Couples Brick, New Jersey
10
Loved it
Pros:

Love this place.. it’s not fancy but it has character .. in room fireplace , wood floors , comfy bed . They have muffins and coffee in the lobby in the morning .. staff is beyond friendly . You can walk everywhere from this location ..
added bonus , room has a balcony overlooking a pretty stream ..

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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larryd210 Couples Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee
10
Celebrating our 55th Wedding Anniversary
Pros:

We have visited the Gatlinburg area many times over the past 25 years but we have never stayed at this hotel before. I am so glad we chose this hotel and we plan to continue staying here. Great staff, spacious and clean rooms, great location and the bed was very comfortable also.

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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JerseyGirl715 Couples Brick, New Jersey
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

What a lovely older hotel .. the rooms where a bit dated ( the walls were an ugly mustard yellow stucco) the room was immaculate , with wood floors, a gas fireplace and small balcony overlooking the creek. The mattresses were new and very comfortable. The front desk staff and house keepers were so sweet . They even provided us with a list of restuarant to to try . Which we did and all of them were a home run
They offer a continental breakfast in the morning , and hot cider in the afternoon. While we didn’t try breakfast, we did grab coffee each morning as we headed out.
The location was perfect , we were in walking distance to nearly everything ..
if you don’t need a fancy hotel with a lot of bells and whistles, this place is for you . It is truly a hidden gem ! I would definitely stay here again .

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor