The Best Lodges to Book in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

If you were to take the Adirondack Great Camp lifestyle, mix in a little rustic charm, and stoke the flames with just a dash of boutique hotel convenience, you’d get the Lodge at Buckberry Creek. Soaking tubs, fireplaces, and balconies are standard in the fourteen luxury suites of the lodge, decorated in the Adirondack style. When you’re done hiking one of the two half-mile (800m) hiking trails on site, you’ll find a warm, hearty meal waiting for you in the restaurant.

Get the Smoky Mountain seclusion only a mile (1.6km) from downtown at the Gatlinburg View Lodge in Gatlinburg. A private king room is an easy escape from the commotion of the city; only the sounds of billiards clacking together or basketballs bouncing on the court will fill the common areas. The community center is open around the clock, which is necessary if you’ve rented out one of the family rooms and plan on playing a game of Monopoly to the bitter end.

When we say that Big Bear Lodge is ideal for a family vacation, we mean the whole family. Auntie, Unc, Grandpa, and not-blood-but-still-family members can fit in this massive 26-person cabin. It’s on a private gated drive so the kids can run around the grounds without worry. You can spot them from the hot tub on the lower deck or from a comfortable chair around the fire pit. But let’s be real – they’ll probably spend the vacation in the game room.

Consider this lodging in Gatlinburg your launch point for a Great Smoky Mountain vacation. This four-bedroom cabin is only a few minutes from Ripley’s and Rafting in the Smokies. Wake up each morning and prepare breakfast in the full kitchen, popping into the adjacent corner store for anything you might be short of. When you return, the private spa tub and fireplace will get you feeling nice and cozy – if the winery on-site doesn’t get your cheeks warm first.

Relaxation is always within reach at the Alpine Ski Lodge. The oversized hot tub, hammock, porch swing, and rocking chairs will have you kicking back on mountain time. It’s a quiet little cabin, harboring two bedrooms which makes this a great choice for a couples trip. No one says you can’t snag this Gatlinburg lodge for yourself though; a good book and a cup of tea are all the company you’ll need to savor moments of silence amongst the trees.

This lodge in Gatlinburg is next to a winery. If you need more convincing, let us uncork a few other perks of this place. You’ll drink in the mountain views from the balcony, no doubt the preferred place to sip vino. A fireplace, spa tub, and game room are inside – and golfing next door makes the Great Smoky Lodge par for the course.

Only a five-minute drive from Ober Gatlinburg, the Starry Nights Lodge is a solid basecamp for year-round fun. This Gatlinburg lodging doesn’t skimp on the space; you can fit a whopping 18 people in this awesome abode – and that’s not including pets. Invite the inlaws, the kids’ friends, and even the neighbors, just to fill all five bedrooms. Everyone will have a grand old time at the Ober amusement park, allowing you to sneak quietly into the private spa tub for quiet time.

If you want a heaping helping of rustic charm, the Old Hickory Lodge is a wooden wonderland. There are four bedrooms to pair with the four bathrooms, but you can squeeze a few other woodland creatures – aka your little tykes – in the living room sofa beds. No need to concern yourself with making the coziness feel cramped. The hot tub, balcony, spacious living room, and entertainment area will give your group plenty of room to stretch out.

Whether you’re longing for a log cabin or craving a stay in a condo, White Oak Lodge & Resort has a place for you to lay your head. These two-bedroom Gatlinburg condos have just the right amount of space for the outdoorsy types who will spend most of their time on the walking trails. Not rushing to get into the wild? Then relaxing beneath the vaulted ceilings of a log cabin is ideal, especially one with a private hot tub.