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Top-rated hotels in Gatlinburg
A shortlist of the top-rated hotels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, ordered by guest score weighted by how many verified stays sit behind it. Every property here is classed four-star by the supplier, and each is described from its own record rather than from a rate.
Staying in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg sits in Tennessee, and this site lists 46 places to stay there, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record: star class, guest score where there is one, facilities and photographs. Every stay listed is classed four or five star by the supplier, 18 of them five, and 29 carry a score from verified stays. This shortlist opens on the best supported of those scores, so the entries near the top are the ones with the most stays behind them.
The addresses spread out rather than clustering on one street. Some sit right in town, such as Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg on 539 Parkway and Embassy Suites by Hilton Gatlinburg Resort on 604 Airport Rd; others are on the slopes and ridges above it, on West Pinnacle Drive, Mountain Top Road, Ski View Dr and Still Hill Way. That split matters: the in-town addresses suit travellers who want to be on foot, while the hillside ones are quiet and removed. Couples, families and groups renting a whole lodge all appear among these records, and short-break visitors will find both kinds of base.
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
For the highest scores
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte holds 4.8 from 357 reviews, and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg holds 4.7 from 2,808 — the largest review base on this shortlist, which makes its score the best supported of the group.
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte · Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
For the most reviews
If you want your judgement backed by a very large sample, these four carry thousands of verified stays each: Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals at 4,647 reviews and 4.3, Hillbilly Hilton #525 at 4,021 and 4.3, The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg at 4,009 and 4.3, and Margaritaville Resort at 2,808 and 4.7.
Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals · Hillbilly Hilton #525 · The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg · Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
For hillside and lodge stays
Most of the shortlist sits on the ridges and slopes around town — West Pinnacle Drive, Mountain Top Road, Sherman Clabo Road, Ski View Dr and White Oak Resort Way. Scores run from 4.8 down to 4.4, with Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging at 4.6 from 1,256 reviews and Tree Tops Resort at 4.6 from 1,215.
Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte · Luxe Mountain Pool Escape by Ghosal Luxury Lodging · Hidden Gem Masterpiece By Ghosal Luxury Lodging · Tree Tops Resort · Beautiful Views Summit of Gatlinburg · White Oak Lodge & Resort
Questions, answered
How many places does this site list in Gatlinburg?
46, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record. Every one is classed four or five star by the supplier, 18 of them five, and 29 carry a guest score from verified stays. This shortlist orders them by that score, weighted by how many stays are behind it.
Why is Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg near the top when its score is 4.7?
Because the ordering weights the score by volume. Its 4.7 comes from 2,808 verified reviews, far more than most entries here. Only Mountain Haven Relax & enjoy AMAZING 180 Degree Views of Mt LeConte scores higher, at 4.8 from 357 reviews.
Are all these hotels four-star?
Yes. Every property on this shortlist is classed four-star by the booking supplier, including the lodge-style rentals on Mountain Top Road and Still Hill Way as well as the in-town resorts on 539 Parkway and 604 Airport Rd.
Which of these hotels has the most guest reviews?
Emily's Hideaway by Jackson Mountain Rentals, at 4,647 reviews and a score of 4.3. Next are Hillbilly Hilton #525 with 4,021 reviews at 4.3 and The Park Vista a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Gatlinburg with 4,009 at 4.3. Margaritaville Resort follows with 2,808 at 4.7.
Which entry suits a large group?
Three Times The Fun at 706 Still Hill Way and A Splash Of Blue at 716 sit a few doors apart and both score 4.6, from 817 and 540 reviews. Booking both would place a larger party on the same road while keeping separate four-star records.