Black Bear Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.8 (1280 reviews)
1100 Parkway , Gatlinburg , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Price concerns
Noise issues
Comfort of beds

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Clean and nice staff mentioned, though some issues with comfort.
Service
9.23
Staff is friendly and helpful, but some complaints about responsiveness.
Location
9.27
Great location, close to attractions and appreciated by guests.
Room Quality
8.22
Some inconsistency in comfort of beds and choices available.
Amenities
8.75
Good breakfast offerings but some inconsistencies noted.
Value for Money
8.71
Some found it pricey compared to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Breakfast variety was good, but some room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.03
Mostly positive, with a commitment to return indicated by many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:48

Property Description

Convenient Location near Great Smoky Mountains
Explore the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park just a stone's throw away from our hotel in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities
Relax in our rooms equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, private balcony, and flat-screen TV for your convenience and enjoyment.

Relaxing Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
Unwind at our indoor heated pool and hot tub, perfect for a soothing break after a day of exploration.

To experience comfort and convenience amidst natural beauty, book your stay at Black Bear Inn & Suites today.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1280 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Jackie • couple • us
9
Pros:

Friendly Staff, Free Breakfast, Close to Mountain Road and several top Restaurants

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Drema • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location. Very clean

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The location is very good, close to everything, trails and city. Parking is big, enough parking an any time. Hotel overall looks ok, 2 lifts, not too crowded, not too old.

Cons:

The floor in the room was not very clean. With white socks, our daughters walked fro 2-3 minutes and got their socks black. For some reason they don't have soap in the bathroom. Breakfast is preaty poor but is enough, we didn't expected more for this money.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • extended_group • us
7
It was nice but little things kept coming up throughout our stay.
Pros:

Location is great!

Cons:

The pool was closed one full day. They didn’t have an iron in the room which is fine one wasn’t available even at the front desk. The breakfast was not very good. We also had to wait for our tv to be reset by maintenance for it to work.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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emory joe • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Worth a stay
Pros:

Good location, breakfast was reasonably good
Parking free and behind the hotel

Cons:

The safe didn’t work and they never bothered to fix it even though we asked twice

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Bina • extended_group • us
7
Its a good location esp since to get out of town is easier from this location
Pros:

Staff very friendly & esp older gentleman that served breakfast was very kind! Heard him say - i appreciate you which was nice to hear. Housekeeping staff did good job on cleaning room as well!

Cons:

Staff should let guests know of things happening in town -The information of places to visit placed on wall should’ve been on opposite wall. No one knows it’s there.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • extended_group • us
10
Great stay, will be back!
Pros:

Very nice location, clean, super friendly staff

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Yanitza • solo_traveller • pr
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place to stay in Gatlinburg!
Pros:

The room was very clean, so was the lobby and eating area. The buffet breakfast was great! The location was awesome. Walking distance to a lot of stores and attractions.

Cons:

I can not think of anything.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Vinod Kumar • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Breakfast is good

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
9
We stayed in a king suite. The best deal in along time!
Pros:

The rooms were newly renovated. Cozzy atmosphere, with a really nice breakfast bar. With in a 10 minute walk to most everything in Gatlinburg

Cons:

That we had to leave

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Zada • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was clean. Staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable. The view was beautiful.

Cons:

The breakfast was ok

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
Ágnes • extended_group • hu
9
I would gladly book here again.
Pros:

The city center was very close but it was't noisy. It was a really nice room. The breakfast was quiet ok, and the elderly gentleman was very helpful. The microwave and the fridge are essential requirements for us.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Stankwvis • couple • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
8
Great place for convenience to everything
Pros:

Convenient location to the Convention Center and shops & restaurants! Room was nice and clean and decent size, breakfast was fresh each morning!

Cons:

Some of the staff I felt were not very welcoming! Like I was bothering them!

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee