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Top-rated hotels in Gatlinburg
A shortlist of the top-rated hotels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, ordered by guest score from verified stays. It is for travellers who want a four-star base in the Smokies, whether for a couple's break, a family trip or a short stay.
Staying in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg sits in Tennessee, a mountain town of 46 listed places to stay, every one of them classed four or five star by the booking supplier. 29 of them carry a guest score from verified stays, and this list opens on the best supported of those, so the names below are ranked by score weighted by how many stays stand behind it rather than by any editor's pick.
The addresses spread the shortlist across town and the surrounding hillsides: Parkway, Airport Rd, Cherokee Orchard Road and Ski View Dr sit closest to the centre, while Mountain Top Road, Still Hill Way, Red Bud Lane, Patterson Lane, Paulas Huskey Circle, Sherman Clabo Road, White Oak Resort Way and West Pinnacle Drive climb into the mountain. That mix suits couples after a quiet hillside hideaway, families wanting space and a pool, and business or short-break travellers who prefer to be near the Parkway.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte
216 West Pinnacle Drive
Why stay hereA 4-star cabin on West Pinnacle Drive whose name promises 180-degree views of Mt LeConte, and the 4.8 rating from 357 reviews backs up the setting. It suits travellers who want the Smoky Mountains filling the window rather than a lobby scene, and who prefer a self-contained stay to a busy resort. Couples and small groups looking for quiet above Gatlinburg fit best here.
See Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConteMargaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
539 Parkway
Why stay hereOn Parkway, this 4-star resort puts guests in the middle of Gatlinburg's main strip, and 2808 reviews have earned it a 4.7 rating, the most-reviewed top score on this list. It suits visitors who want to step out of the room and into the town's shops and attractions, and who value a full-service resort over a cabin. Families and groups planning to spend their days on foot nearby will find the location does the work.
See Margaritaville Resort GatlinburgLuxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging
712 Mountain Top Road
Why stay hereGhosal Luxury Lodging's 4-star mountain property on Mountain Top Road pairs a pool with the elevation suggested by its address, and 1256 reviews give it a 4.6 rating. It works for guests who want a swimming option without giving up a mountain setting, and for groups who plan to spend afternoons at the property rather than driving into town. The volume of reviews suggests a place that has hosted plenty of repeat-minded visitors.
See Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury LodgingTree Tops Resort
290 Sherman Clabo Road Gatlinburg Gatlinburgtennessee 37738
Why stay hereSet on Sherman Clabo Road, Tree Tops Resort is a 4-star property with a 4.6 rating drawn from 1215 reviews. The name points to a wooded, elevated position, which suits travellers who want Gatlinburg's mountains around them while staying in a resort rather than a private cabin. It is a reasonable fit for families and couples who want a base with some scale to it and a record of satisfied guests behind it.
See Tree Tops ResortThree Times The Fun
706 Still Hill Way
Why stay hereThree Times The Fun is a 4-star cabin on Still Hill Way with a 4.6 rating from 817 reviews. The playful name and the Still Hill Way setting suit groups, particularly families or friends travelling together who want a self-contained mountain retreat rather than a hotel corridor. Guests who book here are choosing a place with enough room and personality to be the backdrop of the trip, not just somewhere to sleep.
See Three Times The FunA Splash Of Blue
716 Still Hill Way
Why stay hereA Splash Of Blue sits on Still Hill Way, a 4-star property rated 4.6 across 540 reviews. The name hints at a water feature or a blue-toned mountain outlook, and either way the Still Hill Way location keeps guests in the wooded hills above town. It appeals to smaller groups and couples who want a cabin-style stay with a strong guest record and a bit of character in the name.
See A Splash Of BlueMoonshine Madness #1611
611 Red Bud Lane
Why stay hereMoonshine Madness #1611 is a 4-star cabin on Red Bud Lane, rated 4.5 from 982 reviews. The unit number and the name suggest a themed rental rather than a conventional hotel, which suits visitors who want their accommodation to be part of the entertainment. Groups and families looking for a private mountain base with a proven guest record will find the review count reassuring.
See Moonshine Madness #1611White Oak Lodge & Resort
170 White Oak Resort Way
Why stay hereWhite Oak Lodge & Resort on White Oak Resort Way is a 4-star property with a 4.5 rating from 394 reviews. The lodge-and-resort framing suits travellers who want more than a single cabin, and the smaller review count suggests a place that has not been worn thin by crowds. Couples and families who prefer a settled, resort-style mountain base over a roadside motel will find it fits.
See White Oak Lodge & ResortEmbassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort
604 Airport Rd
Why stay hereEmbassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort sits on Airport Rd as a 4-star hotel with a 4.5 rating from 344 reviews. As a branded all-suite property, it suits travellers who want predictable space and service rather than a rental cabin, and the relatively modest review count means it is still building its record here. Families and business-minded visitors who like a known name will find it a straightforward choice.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg ResortHidden Gem Masterpiece By Ghosal Luxury Lodging
737 Mountain Top Rd
Why stay hereHidden Gem Masterpiece, by Ghosal Luxury Lodging, is a 4-star property on Mountain Top Rd with 2390 reviews and a 4.4 rating, one of the largest review counts among the top-rated cabins here. That volume points to a place that has hosted a lot of groups. It suits travellers who want a mountain-top setting and a self-contained luxury rental rather than a hotel, particularly families or friends travelling together.
See Hidden Gem Masterpiece By Ghosal Luxury LodgingBeautiful Views Summit of Gatlinburg
1260 Ski View Dr
Why stay hereBeautiful Views Summit of Gatlinburg does what its name says: a 4-star property on Ski View Dr, rated 4.4 from 1117 reviews. The summit position and the Ski View address place it high above town, which suits guests who want the panorama more than the pavement. Couples and small groups who plan to spend evenings looking out rather than going out will find the setting is the reason to book.
See Beautiful Views Summit of GatlinburgWild Thing #1525
527 Patterson Lane
Why stay hereWild Thing #1525 is a 4-star cabin on Patterson Lane with a 4.5 rating, though only 83 reviews so far. The small review count means a shorter track record, but the rating is strong. It suits travellers who want a private, themed mountain rental and are comfortable being early to a place, and who value a quiet lane over a central address. Smaller groups and couples fit best.
See Wild Thing #1525Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals
1792 Paulas Huskey Circle
Why stay hereEmily's Hideaway, run by Jackson Mountain Rentals, is a 4-star property on Paulas Huskey Circle with an extraordinary 4647 reviews and a 4.3 rating, the largest review base on this list. That volume tells you it has been rented steadily and that guests keep coming back to the area. It suits families and groups who want a managed cabin rental with a long track record, and who prefer a hideaway feel to a resort address.
See Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain RentalsHillbilly Hilton #525
1120 Condo Dr
Why stay hereHillbilly Hilton #525 on Condo Dr is a 4-star property rated 4.3 across 4021 reviews, another very heavily reviewed option here. The condo address suggests a shared complex rather than a standalone cabin, which suits travellers who want a mountain base with neighbours and a managed setup. Families and groups who value a proven, busy rental over a quiet private lane will find plenty of evidence here of how it performs.
See Hillbilly Hilton #525The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg
705 Cherokee Orchard Road
Why stay hereThe Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg sits on Cherokee Orchard Road as a 4-star hotel with a 4.3 rating from 4009 reviews. As a full-service branded hotel on the edge of the national park side of town, it suits travellers who want a lobby, a known name and scale rather than a cabin. Families and visitors who prefer hotel service to a rental arrangement will find it the most conventional choice on this list.
See The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg
How to choose
Top guest scores
These are the highest-scoring stays on the list. Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte holds 4.8 from 357 reviews, Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg 4.7 from 2808, and Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging 4.6 from 1256. All are four-star and among the best supported by verified stays.
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte · Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg · Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging
Families and groups
Tree Tops Resort, Three Times The Fun, A Splash Of Blue and Hidden Gem Masterpiece By Ghosal Luxury Lodging are four-star stays with 4.6, 4.6, 4.6 and 4.4 from 1215, 817, 540 and 2390 reviews.
Tree Tops Resort · Three Times The Fun · A Splash Of Blue · Hidden Gem Masterpiece By Ghosal Luxury Lodging
Short break
For a shorter stay, Moonshine Madness #1611 on Red Bud Lane scores 4.5 from 982 reviews, Wild Thing #1525 on Patterson Lane 4.5 from 83, and The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg 4.3 from 4009. All four-star, all with a solid record behind them.
Moonshine Madness #1611 · Wild Thing #1525 · The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg
Best supported
Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals (4.3, 4647 reviews), Hillbilly Hilton #525 (4.3, 4021) and Beautiful Views Summit of Gatlinburg (4.4, 1117) stand out for the sheer number of verified stays behind their scores, useful if you prefer a well-tested property.
Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals · Hillbilly Hilton #525 · Beautiful Views Summit of Gatlinburg
Questions, answered
Which of these Gatlinburg hotels has the highest guest score?
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte on West Pinnacle Drive, with 4.8 out of 5 from 357 verified reviews. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg follows at 4.7 from 2808 reviews, then Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging at 4.6 from 1256.
Which hotels are best for families in Gatlinburg?
Tree Tops Resort on Sherman Clabo Road (4.6 from 1215 reviews), Three Times The Fun on Still Hill Way (4.6 from 817) and A Splash Of Blue on Still Hill Way (4.6 from 540) are the strongest family picks on this shortlist, all four-star and all backed by verified guest scores.
Which of these hotels are closest to the centre of Gatlinburg?
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg at 539 Parkway and Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort at 604 Airport Rd are the most central addresses on this list. The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg on Cherokee Orchard Road is also on the town side.
Is there a hotel with a pool on this shortlist?
The supplier's record for these properties does not list facilities, so no pool can be confirmed from the data here. Check the individual property page for Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging and the others, where facilities are shown as the booking supplier records them.
Which hotel is best supported by reviews?
Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals on Paulas Huskey Circle, with 4.3 out of 5 from 4647 verified reviews. Hillbilly Hilton #525 on Condo Dr (4.3 from 4021) and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg (4.7 from 2808) also have very large review bases.
Do these Gatlinburg hotels have parking or allow pets?
Facilities are not listed in the data for these properties, so parking and pet policies cannot be confirmed here. Each property page carries the supplier's own facility record, which is the place to check before booking.
Are all the hotels on this shortlist four-star?
Yes. Every property on this Gatlinburg shortlist is classed four-star by the booking supplier. Across the site's full Gatlinburg list of 46 places to stay, each is classed four or five star, with 18 of them five.
How is this shortlist of Gatlinburg hotels ordered?
By guest score from verified stays, weighted by how many stays stand behind it. That is why Emil's Hideaway and Hillbilly Hilton appear high despite scores of 4.3, while a property with 4.8 and fewer reviews sits at the top on score.