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Standard Room, Non Smoking, River View
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds
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Cottage
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
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Cottage
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 Queen Beds
Family Cottage
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
111 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 10
4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Standard Single Room
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Cabin
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Suite
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
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Cottage
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
56 sq m
Water view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Single Room
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
River view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Cottage
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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
33 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
About the neighborhood
421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
What's nearby
Anakeesta - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
SkyPark - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Grill & Bar - 16 min walk
Tennessee Cider Company - 15 min walk
Subway - 15 min walk
Ole Red - 11 min walk
Pancake Pantry - 16 min walk
About this property
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages
Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Close to Anakeesta and SkyPark, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
42-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Restaurant dining guides
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Traffic Light #3, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 207 reviews
10 - Excellent
118
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 207 reviews
8 - Good
48
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 207 reviews
6 - Okay
14
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 207 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 207 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Cozy, quiet, nice view great stay
Penny
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
We stayed one night and found the staff very polite and helpful.
Katherine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Nice size rooms. Loved the water view.
Robin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
A great place just to get away and not expensive like so many of the places in gatlinburg. The river was very peaceful and the rooms are big!
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10
Cottages are nicely positioned and have private entrances, but outdated and could have been more thoroughly cleaned. Ours had water problems, smelled strongly of mildew, and during a rainstorm a large amount of water came in under the door. Instead of offering a different room, they had maintenance mop up the water and call it good. Our things got wet, no offer of rectification from management.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10
Love this place
Joseph
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Easy to book, easy to acces, nice staff, nice location. No GFI protectors so power went out on one wall, but didn't affect our stay and stay was informed. Would definitely book again!
Martina
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Great place to stay
Melinda
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10
The two gentleman at check in were so sweet. One of them actually walked us to our room so we found it. The room was small but quaint. It was very clean. The only problem we had was our upstairs neighbors being extremely loud the first night. We liked it so much we extended our stay another night. We will definitely be back again in the future.
Martha
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Very Clean and such a Beautiful place to stay!
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
8/10
It was great even seen a bear
Tricia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
We’ve been going to Carr’s for 30+ years. We love the location being just up the hill from the strip. Close to everything yet it’s off the beaten path and looks and feels like you are in a very private setting with a beautiful and always ‘loud’ Roaring Fork Creek just off the balcony. Open your balcony door and hear the sounds of waterfalls! ♥️
So beautiful and private!
The furniture and beds are comfortable. It has a living room, kitchenette, bedroom with bathroom and a fireplace! We’ve seen bears there almost every time we’ve gone there but they do not bother anyone. One walked right by my son and I then turned to the creek and walked upon the big rocks in it.
Has a walking bridge over the creek.
And plenty of room by the creek to hang out and fire pits available!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
It was amazing! The cottage was very comfortable and clean and the check in was smooth .
LaToya
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
Rooms were clean river accesable short walk to downtown
Shirley
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
One night stay for trout fishing. Friendly staff, clean rooms, quiet.
Kirk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
The river off the balcony was beautiful as well as peaceful.
Brian
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Staff was great, cabin was amazing. Walking distance to restaurants and museums
Patricia
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
2/10
Dirty. Bed in terrible condition. We couldn't use coffee machine as filthy. Shower knob falls off. Shower head leaks.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Liked the porch over looking the river and cozy inside
Nina
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10
Loved the river right outside our room.
Dana
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10
Enjoyed our stay. Great location! Staff was helpful and friendly. Nice clean rooms.
Stephanie
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Really nice and business type greeting. Loved my room and the wonderful view and private balcony!
Pamela
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
2/10
Shower flooded, plus there was a dirty toenail clipping in the bathroom floor when we got there that was definitely not ours. Very disappointed in the “cabin” for the price.
Cayla
10/10
The hotel was great.. it was very clean and the view of the river behind it was amazing. We stayed for 5 nights and will definitely be back. The room was very spacious and overall our stay was great.
Tequella
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
8/10
Nice place pretty clean on the inside 2 min away from down town