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Mountain House Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, 5-minute walk to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Mountain House Inn is a perfect base near Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle. Guests can relax by the two outdoor pools, visit Ripley's Aquarium, or prepare a family meal at the barbecue grills. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(165 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
247 Newton Lane, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puckers Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mountain House Inn

Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Close to Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle, Mountain House Inn has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 57 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - midnight)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in hours are 3-11 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain House Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Mountain House Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain House Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mountain House Inn located?

Situated in Gatlinburg, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Traffic Light #6, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 15 minutes.

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Mountain House Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and facilities were good. Easy access to Pancake Pantry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsi

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cute little motel. Perfect place to stay if you are looking for clean and cheap. Serves the purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, especially for the price! Good location to walk the strip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was clean and within walking distance to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronda

Disliked: Staff & service
I live that it’s close enough to walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great stay!

The hotel was in perfect walking distance to downtown. It was very quiet there and the A/C was nice and cold and the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was downtown gatlinburg. Easy access to the strip for walking. But the hotel is out dated. The spray painted ceiling tiles to cover the water damage was definitely odd. The plumbing was a nightmare. The beds were comfy enough for a few days. Price was steep for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heath

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just needs to be updated. I did not like the fact that you could see daylight under the door! Beds were SUPER comfortable though. Bathrooms shower needs updated. I personally think that it should be a law that all bathrooms should have shower wands! I would stay here again though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Disliked: Amenities
It was close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quick walk down to the strip and you just might see bears by the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My kids really enjoyed the pool. It was affordable and within walking distance to the gatlinburg strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room smell terrible the batteries in the remote control to the TV didn't work they said they would bring batteries they never did I thought the staff up front and the lobby was super rude and unwilling to help I won't ever ever do that again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty convenient location and walking distance to everything. Room had a mildew smell and air conditioner could have been better. Wasn't a bad place for the price and what it was needed for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Busy weekend but very clean and bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was sooo friendly and accommodating!! Our favorite place to stay in Gatlinburg !!! Close to everything !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Room cost was affordable.The receptionist was friendly. Room was clean and A/C was cold. Within walking distance to town. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here for many years, but it is not the same. Just awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Liked: Staff & service
Older, convenient, big rooms, bottoms of toilet gross, pools weren't filled
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good every thing about it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed several times over the last few years and appreciate the friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean, comfortable room in a great location for a great price.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty rooms!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pretty scenery. But for inside the room it was dirty. And I was charged more money than what I was told
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seen bear right out our door 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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