THE WANDER HOTEL | Gatlinburg ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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929 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States, TN 37738

“The location is perfect for exploring the vibrant downtown area!”view full review

The Wander Hotel - Mountain-view accommodations with indoor and outdoor pools in central Gatlinburg

Located within walking distance of major attractions, this 3-star Gatlinburg hotel features both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and complimentary WiFi throughout the property. The Wander Hotel sits 984.3 ft from Ripley's Believe It or Not and the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Each air-conditioned room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub, hairdryer, and free toiletries, alongside modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and tea/coffee facilities. Select accommodations offer mountain views from private balconies or patios. A continental breakfast is served daily for guests. The property's position places it 984.3 ft from popular dining spots including Cherokee Grill, The Melting Pot, and Mellow Mushroom. Notable attractions within 1640.4 ft include Christ in the Smokies Museum, Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, and Earthquake. McGhee Tyson Airport is situated 49.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Within 984.3 ft of eight restaurants, including Starbucks and Five Guys

Mountain views available from select rooms

Free private parking on premises

Both heated indoor and outdoor pools accessible year-round

Cons

49.5 miles from nearest airport

10.5 miles from Dollywood theme park

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Family Queen Room Private Balcony Non-Smoking

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2 persons

390 sq. feet

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Deluxe Queen Room Roll Shower Mobility Accessible or Non-Smoking

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2 persons

370 sq. feet

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Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

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2 persons

345 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Centre

Gatlinburg3300 ft

Airports

McGhee Tyson (TYS) 48.7 mi

Asheville Regional (AVL) 85.5 mi

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Breakfast Variety

“I was kinda surprised by the breakfast options available. They offered a great selection including eggs, sausage, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, bagels, and even mini muffins. It was a fantastic way to start each day of our stay!” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“Our room was spacious and nicely decorated with a Gatlinburg theme. The beds were extremely comfortable, and I loved the in-room amenities like Dove body wash and the large countertop in the bathroom. The private balcony was a lovely touch for enjoying the fresh air.” view full review

Well-Equipped and Clean Bathrooms

“The bathroom in our room was mostly updated and very clean. I appreciated having both a large mirror and ample storage space. The hotel provided lovely toiletries which added to the overall experience, making our stay feel more luxurious.” view full review

Inviting Indoor Pool Area

“The indoor pool was a highlight of our visit. It was great to have a warm place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring. Although the hot tub was out of service, I still enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere around the pool area.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Vending machines

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

929 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States, TN 37738

Map view

929 Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States, TN 37738

City landmarks

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

2900 ft

Landmark

Souvenir shopping

2700 ft

Landmark

Anakeesta

3400 ft

Landmark

Guinness World Records Adventure

2100 ft

Theatre

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

3600 ft

Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

2100 ft

Landmark

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

2400 ft

Landmark

Tsali Monument

3800 ft

Nearby

903 Parkway Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

600 ft

115 Historic Nature Trail

Gatlinburg Space Needle

1100 ft

Convention Centre

Gatlinburg Convention Center

200 ft

Museum

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

400 ft

908 Parkway

Ripley's Haunted Adventure

400 ft

919 Parkway

Amazing Mirror Maze

200 ft

Ski Lift

Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

1100 ft

Amusement Park

Earthquake

2000 ft

800 Parkway

Ripley's Believe It or Not Gatlinburg

700 ft

Museum

Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens

1400 ft

Gallery

Smoky Mountain Art Gallery

600 ft

Museum

Gatlinburg Pinball Museum

600 ft

424 River Rd

Mysterious Mansion

1500 ft

650 Parkway

Ole Smoky Barrelhouse

1800 ft

Church

St Mary's Catholic Church

1000 ft

742 Parkway

Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church

1000 ft

716 Parkway # 37838

World of Illusions

1400 ft

Airport Road/Cherokee Orchard Road Adjacent to Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Noah Bud Ogle Cabin

1600 ft

904 Parkway

Ripley's Moving Theater

400 ft

Museum

Ripley's Believe It or Not

900 ft

Winery

Sugarland Cellars

1500 ft

Ski Area

Ober Gatlinburg

2000 ft

Restaurants

Baskin-Robbins

600 ft

815 Parkway Suite 2

Slice Pizza Bakery

700 ft

117 Historic Nature Trl Arcadia

Dunkin'

600 ft

812 Parkway Ste 106 Ste 106

Hot Diggitty Dawg

600 ft

968 Parkway Suite 14

Sidewalk Cafe at Ober Gatlinburg

800 ft

1001 Parkway Suite 2

Auntie Anne's

900 ft

762 Parkway

Subway

1400 ft

223 Historical Nature Trail

Maypops

1000 ft

754 Parkway

Mayfield Dairy Bar

1200 ft

738 Parkway Ste 1

Funnel Cakes

2100 ft

745 Parkway

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

rate their stay as perfect and would happily return

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

7.0

Location

10.0

Service

6.0

Dining

5.0

Elizabeth

United States, January 2025

6.6/10

My stay at this hotel was somewhat mixed. I appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and the overall good condition of the hotel. However, the dining experience fell short with very basic breakfast offerings. While the location is fantastic, right in the center of everything, the service could use some improvement, especially with communication regarding housekeeping.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and spacious, although a bit dated.

Service

6.0

While the staff was friendly, there were some communication issues that affected the overall experience.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent, providing easy access to all Gatlinburg has to offer.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was very basic, which was somewhat disappointing.