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The Greystone Lodge on the River

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta are located near The Greystone Lodge on the River, which provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Executive Double Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room Single Use | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
559 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Anakeesta - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Near Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark, The Greystone Lodge on the River provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine
Room features
All 241 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and guidebooks
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

The seasonal pool will be open from April 15 to October 15
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does The Greystone Lodge on the River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 11:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is The Greystone Lodge on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Greystone Lodge on the River?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Greystone Lodge on the River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Greystone Lodge on the River located?

Located in Downtown Gatlinburg, this hotel is steps from Traffic Light #5, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Greystone Lodge on the River Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are always clean and staff is very friendly. Love staying here and the location to walk to everything is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful. The rooms are clean and good sized. We always enjoy our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff and stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this Hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy Check In , Clean Rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

We really enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and everything is close you can walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabecka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice and localized place to stay to be able to walk everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean close to strip beds very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and as advertised. Lodge was close to main attractions and walking distance to everything! Breakfast buffet was also nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had a great view of the river. The breakfast was good, only wish that a meat was offered. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Loved the covered parking for our building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed was comfortable,and the breakfast was great. The staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love loved staying here! The location was so convenient and couldn’t have been more cozy! I do wish that there was a little bit more of a variety of breakfast food. But still loved the food that was provided. Staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vinicius

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, clean, the room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff, hard uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again with a balcony on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. There was a great view of the creek and it was close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room attended daily with surplus towels. Great location for walking to attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we were right in town & everything was in walking distance. Our room was clean & comfortable. Staff were all very friendly & very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the view from the room balcony, closest to Anakesta park and aquarium. I would've like to see more breakfast varieties like adding sausages or bacon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got to see a bear and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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