Downtown Gatlinburg stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Gatlinburg hotel, you'll find Gatlinburg Space Needle and SkyPark. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
SkyPark - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Ole Smoky Distillery - 11 min walk
Sugarlands Distilling Co. - 11 min walk
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - 13 min walk
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen - 11 min walk
Mellow Mushroom - 10 min walk
About this property
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Hotel near Gatlinburg Space Needle in Gatlinburg
WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gatlinburg hotel.
52 guestrooms or units
7 levels
Buffet breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Business facilities
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (24 hours)
Television in lobby
Elevator
Smoking in designated areas
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. 44-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
This Gatlinburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Lever door handles
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
44-inch LED TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Property is also known as
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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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We loved the river behind the hotel.First night we saw a black bear there walking in the river.Our room was big and beautiful and they had a great hot breakfast.The staff was very nice.The price was really good
Great stay, clean and very decent and up to date for the price
Ebone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
May 4, 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
I’ve had better
The only big positive for this stay was the size of the room. It was huge and we had three kids with us. The pool was closed despite almost all the other hotels having theirs open. Breakfast was not the best and almost every bagel was hard as a rock. We had 5 people in a room so we had to keep asking for towels and we were lucky if they had some. The staff however tried their hardest to help out.
We absolutely loved the balcony with the river running right below. So peaceful.
Sherry
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Shivaraj
Travelled with family
May 2, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible check-in experience!
We had booked this hotel for 1 night stay. We reached the hotel around 9:30 PM and there was nobody at the front desk. We waited for almost 30 minutes and then front desk person showed up. He said that they have been overbooked and that there were no rooms. He asked us to wait another 30 minutes while he got a room ready. Finally, around 11 PM, we had a room. The check in experience was frustrating as we had 2 small kids with us, and they were super irritable as it was beyond their bedtime. We waited almost 1.5 hours to have a room. The room was okay. It had a balcony with river view. Breakfast was okay.
Liked breakfast even though same thing everyday and too much salt in the eggs
Staff friendly
Room had a wet dog or dirty carpet smell
Bed comfortable
Martha
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Noah
Travelled with family
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay for the price
We’ve stayed at many different places in Gatlinburg over the years and this is right in the middle regarding quality/cleanliness/overall experience. It’s not the newest or the cleanest, but it’s a lot better than most hotels in this price range in Gatlinburg.