River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

240 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
3.5 Star Property Near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
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11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024
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Verified Reviews of River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Peaceful, clean, comfortable and awesome."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We stay here when we come to Gatlinburg. Donna was very friendly and has a caring and refreshing demeanor. The room we had was spacious, clean and comfortable. We will not be staying anywhere else when we come back. I will highly recommend this place to everyone.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 28 to Fri May 31 2024 at a $156.99 average nightly rate.
"Friendly Staff"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Cassey was the best. She was friendly and helpful. She made our stay so much better.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 10 to Sun Nov 12 2023 at a $78.99 average nightly rate.
"Great River View Room!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Great location and affordable. We got a room facing the river which was great. The room was clean, beds comfy. No issues and very happy with our stay. The personnel is super kind.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 01 to Sun Sep 03 2023 at a $139.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

The ideal location for a Great Smoky Mountain getaway, River Terrace Resort and Convention Center lies in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, adjacent to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the United States and the largest national park East of the Rockies. In addition, River Terrace Resort is only a short drive from Pigeon Forge, Dollywood theme park and other area attractions, live entertainment venues, family-friendly restaurants and shopping opportunities, as well as hiking trails, championship golf courses, whitewater rafting and more. River Terrace Resort is home to the full-service Drafts Burger Bar, which features a menu of creatively designed burgers, sandwiches and appetizers complemented by a wide variety of draft and bottled beers and a full cocktail menu. Watch your favorite sports team compete on the flat-screen televisions at Drafts, which is open for lunch and dinner daily (seasonal hours of operation). Other onsite amenities at River Terrace Resort include two heated outdoor pools (seasonal), motorcoach parking, laundry facilities, complimentary WiFi, and 24-hour front desk and security. In addition, trolley service is available to Wild Bear Falls, a mountain-themed indoor water park that features a state-of-the-art retractable roof and 60,000 square feet of fun for the entire family such as waterslides, a 900-foot lazy river, zero-entry pool, hot tubs, toddler play area and interactive tree house play structure, as well as a restaurant, retail shop and game room.At River Terrace Resort, you’ll be able to relax on your own private balcony and enjoy spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains or the scenic Little Pigeon River. Your choice of accommodations includes spacious guestrooms with two queen beds or one king bed, cable TV, coffee maker, microwave, mini refrigerator, voice mail, hairdryer and iron/ironing board. All guestrooms exit via interior corridors. Pets are allowed at River Terrace Resort (fee and deposit apply). River Terrace Resort boasts more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space, including a ballroom, breakout room and conference center – making it the ideal locale for corporate retreats, board meetings, annual conventions, conference, church retreats, reunions or tour group outings. Flexible meeting and banquet space at River Terrace Resort is available to accommodate groups from 10 to 1,000 people. The professional catering and convention services team at River Terrace Resort will work to guarantee that your event or group outing will be a total success.In addition, River Terrace Resort can help you create and celebrate your dream wedding! With romantic wedding sites, affordable wedding packages and facilities to suit any need, River Terrace Resort provides the ideal backdrop for everything from small social gatherings to large weddings and receptions, as well as overnight accommodations for your wedding party and guests.

Amenities / Features


  • Check In: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
  • Check Out: 10:00 am
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Central location
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Knoxville McGhee Tyson airport is 45 miles away

Local Shuttle Info: Gatlinburg Trolley stops in front of resort.

Breakfast Information

Drafts Full-Service restaurant features a comprehensive menu as offers seasonal breakfast buffet (extra fees applies).

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

Guest parking is free

Internet / WiFI

Guest Wi Fi access is provided complimentary

Group vs. Individual Rates at River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Rate fluctuations of River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

The chart above shows trends of prices for both group/meeting quotes and the best individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group or meeting displayed is 24.2% in the month of June 2025 and the highest average individual rate is $274 in the month of November 2022. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at River Terrace Resort & Convention Center in a month when rates are lower.

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