Black Bear Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.8 (1251 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1251 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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Theresa solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The hotel staff was great. Very nice, friendly and accommodating. The location is good we could walk right out the hotel door and we were right on the main strip. The beds are comfortable and the room and the hotel is clean. We will definitely stay at this hotel again.

Cons:

The pool was under construction so we couldn't swim. It was hot. I think they could've chosen a better time to do pool construction than their busy summer season. It also effected parking due to some spots up close being blocked off. Also, although the hotel and rooms were clean the room floors were very sticky and we had to wear shoes in our room or our feet were black due to the floors. They need to clean floors better. Or maybe change what they are cleaning floors with.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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CECILIA family_with_children us
3
It was not clean and same breakfast every day . Hash browns biscuits sausage every single day.
Pros:

The door locks to the room did not work. The room and hotel had a funky smell not clean. Same breakfast everyday.

Cons:

It was not clean and ac window unit smelled bad.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Masten solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

I thought it was really great the location most of the rooms had balconies The breakfast was awesome

Cons:

The pool water was awful The pool was clean but the water was not that great

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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LINDSEY family_with_children us
10
Pretty place, great breakfast, friendly staff. And I got to see a bear!
Pros:

location was great, it was at the quiet end of the strip, but still within easy walking distance of everything. Breakfast was excellent. I think the server's name was Victor, he was so cheerful and friendly.

Cons:

Sad to learn that the pool was closed, although it was an event from Mother Nature that no one could control. I do wish there had been a notification that it was closed-- but that probably is unrealistic.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Bradley solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

We've stayed here 5 times in the last 4 years, it's always top notch, from the location to the wonderful breakfast, it's great.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
10
Great Place and Location to stay in Gatlinburg.
Pros:

The hotel has recently been renovated, very nice. I like the location on the strip, it close enough to walk to everything but not right in the middle of all the madness. The hot breakfast is a very good southern style breakfast. We are traveling for work and always stay the night in Gatlinburg before heading to Blacksburg, VA.

Cons:

Had no complaints.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Shane couple us
8
Great place staff was friendly.
Pros:

Location is awesome. The hotel was close to everything

Cons:

Rooms and bathrooms are small. With construction there are not many parking spaces. The hotel needs garbage containers in the parking lot or at least inside the doors.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Christie solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Convenient to strip

Cons:

Evening staff (9pm) wouldn't answer phones. No sheets. Morning Robert was full of excuses and we were dingdong ditched at 11pm.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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barry couple us
10
Great stay will do it again.
Pros:

Great location. Very nice room. And a clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

All good!

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
7
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Seungyup family_with_children us
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Ervena family_with_children us
10
Priceless for my daughter and grandchildren for their first time to stay
Pros:

everyone was absolutely amazing

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
9
All in all we had a wonderful stay.
Pros:

Hotel and room location are great. They have one of the best breakfasts you’ll find.

Cons:

We never could get the Wi-Fi to work in our room, it would work in the lobby, but not our room.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children us
10
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Lynch family_with_children us
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Raymond family_with_children us
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Kateri solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Vivaldi solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Servicio y amabilidad del personal

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Morgan family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Loved the balcony

2026-06-14 via Nuitee