Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (105 reviews)
421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738 , Gatlinburg , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Playground on site
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful room
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Noticeable smell upon entry
Property needs updates

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Some parts of the property needs updated. When you first walk in it has a noticeable smell.
Service
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.94
Convenient access to downtown and other areas.
Room Quality
8.89
The room was very pretty and had a nice shower with hot water.
Amenities
8.92
Loved the private sitting area with the creek in the back.
Value for Money
7.88
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.93
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.3
We had a great night, enjoying the view and had a chance to see 2 bears.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:44

Property Description

Recreation Amenities and View
Indulge in the seasonal outdoor pool and garden views for a relaxing getaway.

Convenient Features
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance, and a picnic area for a hassle-free stay.

Comfortable Rooms
Unwind in air-conditioned rooms with Smart TVs, balconies, and free Wi-Fi.

Perfectly situated near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, book your stay at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages for an unforgettable experience in Gatlinburg!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 8.89
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 7.93
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Sarah friends
10
Pros:

This was a cute property, it’s older but clean and well maintained. The front desk staff were very friendly and very helpful. It has private homes, scattered around the property, which is a little different. There’s 1 parking space per cottage. It’s a nice little quiet area in the middle of the bustle of Gatlinburg. We had a porch that overlooked a creek and it was all wooded and shaded. There are free roam chickens and roosters. You do get woken up by the roosters so keep that in mind. We were not use the pool or hot tub but they have that available. there’s a small kids playground. It’s just before the crowds of Gatlinburg, but plenty of restaurants to walk to. Including a Thai restaurant, which is right next-door.

We had a 2 bedroom cottage. It was the upper level of a building. One of the beds was in a separate bedroom. The other was in the main room w/ a tiny kitchenette. They actually had really great window coverings, they were pulled down shades with realistic photos of bears and trees, etc. Made it nice and dark for sleeping. The area felt very safe there are about, according to the front desk staff, seven bears local to the area. We saw two of them in the parking lot. They did hang out in the tree a little bit near the parking lot.

We would absolutely stay there again if we went back to Gatlinburg. It would be great for more than a couple day stay

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Julie partner
8
Pros:

Loved the fact it was on the river. Room was clean but did have a musty smell. Staff was excellent!!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Scott partner
8
Pros:

Quiet- Clean- Each room has a nice balcony to enjoy a mountain stream and trees with fire pits to sit around and see some bears. Good parking and reasonably priced

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Rebecca
10
Pros:

We had a great night, enjoying the view and had a chance to see 2 bears.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Noah partner
10
Pros:

This was just the right place for us. Very nice.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Yann partner
8
Pros:

Some parts of the property needs updated. When you first walk in it has a noticeable smell.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Pros:

Loved room #105 . Hope to stay there again soon

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Victoria friends
10
Pros:

The room was very pretty and the shower had nice hot water

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

Very relaxing creekside room. Very clean and quiet

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
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Wendy family
10
Pros:

Loved the private sitting area with the creek in the back. The property is dated, but very quaint and peaceful. It is walkable into downtown and convenient access to other areas

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
J
Johnna
10
Pros:

Loved it!
The cabin was perfect
Very clean and comfortable
Recommend!

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gary family
8
Pros:

The Mountain stream, was really nice to sit by! Didn’t like the very small bathroom

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Macy partner
4
Pros:

We stayed for one night. Check-in was easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful. However, there was no clear signage directing us to our room, which made it difficult to find—we ended up having to return to the front desk for assistance. The room was generally clean and orderly, but the bathroom needed more attention. There were long black hairs left behind from a previous guest, and the space showed signs of wear and tear, needing some basic maintenance. Overall, we would not choose to stay here again.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ritchie
8
Pros:

The staff came in our room without our permission while we were out to dinner and retrieve something that the previous tenantleft in the room

2025-06-26 via Nuitee
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Victoria
8
Pros:

It is a very beautiful place

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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David family
10
Pros:

Our own little house! With a private balcony that overlooks a roaring stream that's so loud, you have to speak up to be heard. Would definitely stay here again.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
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Penny friends
10
Pros:

My 2nd stay at this property and it was just as great as the first time. I would definitely recommend

2025-06-18 via Nuitee
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Amanda
10
Pros:

Absolutely my favorite place to stay.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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Michael partner
6
Pros:

Cottages are nicely positioned and have private entrances, but outdated and could have been more thoroughly cleaned. Ours had water problems, smelled strongly of mildew, and during a rainstorm a large amount of water came in under the door. Instead of offering a different room, they had maintenance mop up the water and call it good. Our things got wet, no offer of rectification from management.

2025-06-03 via Nuitee
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Lisa
10
Pros:

We love the charm of this property! So much better for us compared to other newer hotels and motels. Most units are on the brook and you can have a little camp fire. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else!

2025-05-30 via Nuitee