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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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Private Balcony Non-Smoking

2 persons

32 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Family Queen Room Private Balcony Non-Smoking

2 persons

36 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Deluxe Queen Room Roll Shower Mobility Accessible or Non-Smoking

2 persons

34 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Deluxe Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

2 persons

32 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Gatlinburg 1.0 km

Airports

McGhee Tyson (TYS) 78.4 km

Asheville Regional (AVL) 137.5 km

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
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
Sitting area
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

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

City landmarks

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

880 m

Landmark

Souvenir shopping

820 m

Landmark

Anakeesta

1.0 km

Landmark

Guinness World Records Adventure

610 m

Theatre

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

1.1 km

Church

Trinity Episcopal Church

640 m

Landmark

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

710 m

Landmark

Tsali Monument

1.1 km

Nearby

903 Parkway Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

170 m

115 Historic Nature Trail

Gatlinburg Space Needle

310 m

Convention Centre

Gatlinburg Convention Center

40 m

Museum

Hollywood Star Cars Museum

100 m

908 Parkway

Ripley's Haunted Adventure

120 m

919 Parkway

Amazing Mirror Maze

50 m

Ski Lift

Gatlinburg SkyLift Park

310 m

Amusement Park

Earthquake

590 m

800 Parkway

Ripley's Believe It or Not Gatlinburg

190 m

Museum

Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens

400 m

Gallery

Smoky Mountain Art Gallery

160 m

Museum

Gatlinburg Pinball Museum

160 m

424 River Rd

Mysterious Mansion

450 m

650 Parkway

Ole Smoky Barrelhouse

530 m

Church

St Mary's Catholic Church

300 m

742 Parkway

Gatlinburg First United Methodist Church

290 m

716 Parkway # 37838

World of Illusions

410 m

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

Noah Bud Ogle Cabin

460 m

904 Parkway

Ripley's Moving Theater

120 m

Museum

Ripley's Believe It or Not

250 m

Winery

Sugarland Cellars

440 m

Ski Area

Ober Gatlinburg

580 m

Restaurants

Baskin-Robbins

160 m

815 Parkway Suite 2

Slice Pizza Bakery

210 m

117 Historic Nature Trl Arcadia

Dunkin'

170 m

812 Parkway Ste 106 Ste 106

Hot Diggitty Dawg

170 m

968 Parkway Suite 14

Sidewalk Cafe at Ober Gatlinburg

240 m

1001 Parkway Suite 2

Auntie Anne's

260 m

762 Parkway

Subway

410 m

223 Historical Nature Trail

Maypops

300 m

754 Parkway

Mayfield Dairy Bar

340 m

738 Parkway Ste 1

Funnel Cakes

610 m

745 Parkway

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

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.