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Bear Inn Retreat

2.0 star property
Inn in Clifton with free parking

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Cabin, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Bear Inn Retreat provides amenities like an adjacent golf course and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Cabin | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Cabin, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2250 Billy Nance Hwy, Clifton, TN, 38425

What's nearby

  • Clifton City Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Clifton Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • T. S. Stribling Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • South Central Correctional Facility - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Ross Creek Landing Golf Course - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Somking On The River Clifton Tn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Girls Truck Stop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smokey's Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bear Inn Clifton Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Huasteca Potosina - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bear Inn Retreat

Inn adjacent to a golf course
Bear Inn Retreat provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Charcoal grills and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear Inn Retreat boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Inn Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bear Inn Retreat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Inn Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Inn Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Inn Retreat located?

Situated in Clifton, this golf inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Clifton City Park, T. S. Stribling Museum, and Clifton Public Library. Tennessee River and South Central Correctional Facility are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bear Inn Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Amenities
Cozy cabin, quite and perfect for my two days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, quiet room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was great, very clean and comfrotable. Not many amenities in the town, like grocery stores or restaurants, next time I will come with food!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great stay

A+ experience all the way around! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful place we will stay again. Very feeling great service and close to the river. No cell service but the WiFi was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Naomi was super lovely, welcoming, and accommodating. The room was exactly what I expected and needed. I loved sitting in the rocking chair outside my room and watching the thunderstorm roll in. The Bear Inn Retreat is a real treat x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Very helpful. Very clean. Well cared for property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to relax after a long day of kayaking! Super sweet and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy. Very clean and bed was comfortable. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

Family cabin

My family and I stayed in there family cabin for 2nights it was comfortable and there staff is very accommodating and friendly! The cabins are more like tiny homes or an eagle building. We will most definitely be coming back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the property which didn’t look great in the pictures. Loved that the owners and staff were so very friendly and helpful! Welcome to small town America. What made it especially great was that it is right across the street from a dog park and a running/walking trail (one loop was 0.6 miles!).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was not expecting this place to be as nice as it is. It’s like a small apartment loved that it has a microwave refrigerator and a coffee pot. The room was very clean and cool considering how hot it was upon my arrival. The outside area was very clean as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great accomodations!

Great for our family. We stayed in a cabin and it was very comfortable for our four person family. There was a loud dog barking at the cabin next door fairly early in the morning, which was less than ideal. Otherwise, a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
With this property i loved the parking, you can get right up to the door for your room. On top of that every room I've stayed at here so far has had a ceiling fan, enough lighting for the entire area, and a perfectly functioning air condition. The staff are kind and easy to talk to and if you need anything they are never upset by it. Every time I've been here the room has smelled absolutely amazing, and the sheets have been soft and clearly recently laundered, and the decor is homie and perfect. They do not have restaurants within 30 minutes of the inn, and if you're there for a long stay I would recommend stopping at one of the Dollar stores for food items. (There is a fridge and a microwave, keep that in mind when getting food)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful. I am already thinking about booking a longer stay at a future day. I couldnt check in till late and i called and let them know before hand. When i arrive the lamps had been turned on and it was cheery. The coffee and things were a nice touch. It even had wrapped silverware and paper plates. It was really nice. And the mattress was perfect. No bad back in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac was very noisy, wall mounted unit working hard in heat wave, will need ear plugs if a sensitive sleeper
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in cabin #2 parking is right beside the cabin which makes loading/unloading easy. The cabin was clean and updated, with a mini fridge and microwave. The bathroom does not have a bathtub but the shower is nice. There's a nice front porch and even better a back deck with a creek view. The water sounds were nice and relaxing even though it was cold (visited in February) The hosts were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was not what I expected. It was more what I expected. Beautiful and very clear. Nice staff!!Over all I would love to visit it again. Thank you for what you do!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leon

Disliked: Staff & service
No service during “open” hours. No room service or coffee replacement. They were accommodating by putting a lock box on the door for a later checkin since they were not open when we arrived during office hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, very clean, wish they cleaned the rooms during your stay. They dont go in and clean your room during your stay, or at least they didn't for our 5 day stay. You can request a cleaning, but we often weren't there during their office hours. I understand that a lot of people may prefer to not have anyone go in without them requesting it. They also charge $2 f9r a bag of ice, but were always out of ice. Everything else was very good and we'd definitely stay here again and likely will.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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