SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 star property
Hotel near Gatlinburg Space Needle in Gatlinburg

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Gatlinburg Space Needle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, SkyPark
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

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
  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬12 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 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.

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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1023 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHELLE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upon check in the room floor was not cleaned. It was never vacuumed. Had to ask for it to be cleaned. All cleaning personnel were gone, maintenance man used a broom and dust pan. Smell started in the room around day 2 and only kept getting worse. Couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Only ever one person at the desk, it super friendly or helpful. River view was nice, room was big (only plus about the room). Property is not well kept up with. Location is good. Quiet, end of town toward park entrance. Walkable to most places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting to see the bear in the creek
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice we enjoyed it. The room was very nice. Looked like it had been empty awhile without being vacuumed or dusted. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just ok

Pros - Service was great. Balcony was great, right on the river. Room was very spacious. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Cons - Room reeked of mildew. Shower floor and bathroom floor was level with each other so when I showered the first time, water stood in the bathroom floor and ran under the door into the room. Had to use towels to soak it all up. That might have been the reason for the mildew smell. This design could have just been for the handicap accessible rooms, Im not sure. Had to be very careful with the shower for this not to happen again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ya

Travelled with family
My family and I stayed here for one night. The rooms are pretty spacious. It’s an open concept with minor walls separating it. There is a balcony with a nice flowing creek. Some cons were how hard it was to open the door to the room, the cracks and paint chips in the bathroom and the dirty ceiling. Breakfast was okay. I love how close it was the boardwalk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for the price

Stayed here 5 nights, first room had a bad A/C smell to it but they changed our room right away. Has a nice free breakfast. Auto pancake maker, eggs sausage, bacon,pastries, cereal, juice etc... Rooms all have balconies overlooking river. Paid under $500 with tax and fees for 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was run down and outdated needs an overhall
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

CARRIE

Travelled with family
It was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angiolett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valentin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property looks and feels old comparing with other newer hotel chains, however, the property is well maintained. Property’s stuff is friendly and willing to help out with any issues you may have. We booked one king bed room suite.There was one major inconvenience, we had to share the balcony with our neighbor and that was a bummer. If it was mentioned in the description of the room I would have not booked it. Will not revisit this place again in the future. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alaa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Not as expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Balcony needs power washed. Pool was cloudy but other than those two things its was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly. Hotel close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is definitely not fancy..but it was clean and very reasonably priced. I would stay there again. Gatlinburg prices are OUTRAGEOUS so any chance i getvto save money i will!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Disliked: Amenities
What's the point in making reservations?When you can't get the room you reserved when you get there, reserved a queen suite, three hours into our drive there i got called and told I would have to be moved to a standard, you try staying in a room for 4 days with 3 adults and 2 children. Never again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, clean and comfortable. Nice balcony to relax on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giedre

Sheets were not changed, room was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025