Gatlinburg is a very popular tourist destination. As you might guess, there are many different hotels in the city, and many of them are open to both dogs and cats. In total, there are about eight pet-friendly hotels in Gatlinburg, TN, that we can recommend.
We’ll take a look at these hotels below, including information about each. You should be able to decide which hotel is best for you and your furry friend after reading this article.
Top 8 Pet Friendly Hotels in Gatlinburg, TN
1. The ParkVista DoubleTree by Hilton
- Up to two pets are allowed per room
- Both dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum weight limit of 75 pounds
- Only designated rooms are pet-friendly
2. Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg
- Pets cannot be left unattended in hotel rooms
- Accepts both cats and dogs
- Weight limit up to 30 pounds
- Very low pet fee per room
3. Mountain Shadow Resort
- Up to three pets per hotel room
- First pet is $75 per stay; each subsequent pet is $50 per stay
- Pets must be crated if left in the room
- There is no maximum weight
4. River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
- Combined weight limit of 60 pounds
- Not allowed a range of breeds, including Huskies, German Shepherds, and Alaskan Malamutes
- Cats are absolutely not allowed
- The pet fee is very high
5. Sidney James Mountain Lodge
- Weight limit of 35 pounds per pet
- Both cats and dogs are allowed
- Pets cannot be left unattended in the room
- The city park is next door
6. Motel 6 Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains
- Small grassy area around the property
- Close to great restaurants and shopping
- Not as clean as other hotels
- Rundown and dated
7. Quality Inn Creekside Downtown Gatlinburg
- Weight limit of 75 pounds
- Up to four pets are allowed in designated rooms
- Pet fees are relatively low
- Cats are not allowed
8. Super 8 Downtown Gatlinburg
- Up to 50-pound weight max
- Both cats and dogs are allowed
- Too little space for dogs to roam
- Not as good as other options
Conclusion
Surprisingly, there are so many great hotels to stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Although many rooms are confined to the mountains, many hotels in the area allow both cats and dogs. However, finding a place for larger dogs can be a challenge. Plus, pet fees can be very expensive, with some hotels charging up to $100.
We highly recommend calling ahead and making sure the hotel you choose has a pet-friendly room available. Most only allow dogs in certain rooms, so it’s important to have one of these rooms available when you check in.
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