The Best Hotels Closest to Alum Cave Trail in Gatlinburg for 2026

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A compact, modern cabin with a kitchen, dining area, and a cozy seating space.

A two-story cabin with a porch, a front door, and a mailbox.

A swimming pool with red lounge chairs and stone walls.

A small cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

1. Dudley Creek RV Resort

11 km from Alum Cave Trail

PETER

SAR 334

SAR 471 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden shelf above it, and a lantern on the wall.

2. Brookside Lodge

10.8 km from Alum Cave Trail

Ines

SAR 256

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a couch.

A compact office space with a desk, two chairs, a small stool, a coffee maker, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and cabinets.

3. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

11.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kassidy

SAR 225

SAR 255 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A cozy log cabin interior with a fireplace, leather seating, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden cabin interior with a living room, kitchen, and dining area.

A wooden cabin kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A spacious log cabin interior with a fireplace, dining area, kitchen, and large windows offering scenic views.

4. Cabin On A Cloud

12.5 km from Alum Cave Trail

Joell

SAR 815

SAR 1,702 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

11.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Jessica

SAR 439

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

6. Glenstone Lodge

10.4 km from Alum Cave Trail

Dayna

SAR 284

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden table with a bottle and glasses.

7. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11.1 km from Alum Cave Trail

Susan

SAR 448

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A pool area with multiple lounge chairs and a water slide.

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

8. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Dale

SAR 667

SAR 752 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception area with a counter, a clock, and a magazine rack.

A wooden pergola structure with a concrete floor, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a sign indicating it is open.

9. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

10.8 km from Alum Cave Trail

Gary

SAR 187

SAR 211 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream.

A view of a river flowing through a forested area with rocks and trees.

10. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

10.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Erin

SAR 246

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Mark

SAR 482

SAR 543 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Matt

SAR 260

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a river with trees and buildings in the background.

A natural outdoor area with a stream, rocks, and trees.

A living room with a brown leather chair, a gray sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A spacious living room with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

13. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Janine

SAR 256

SAR 288 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

14. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10.3 km from Alum Cave Trail

Stephanie

SAR 491

SAR 554 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a railing, wooden chairs, and a bench.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, a shelf with towels, and a sign that says "Believe."

A room with a bed, a bench, and a door with curtains.

A room with a patterned sofa, a red throw blanket, a white door, and a lamp.

15. FIREFLY LODGE E

12.6 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kimberly

SAR 660

SAR 1,495 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

16. The Gillette

10.7 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kerne

SAR 470

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower area, and a window providing a view of greenery.

A swimming pool with a stone wall and metal fence, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Reagan Resorts Inn, a stone wall, and a landscaped area with a fountain.

A hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a mountain and a sign for Reagan Resorts.

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kathy

SAR 244

SAR 331 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wooden Adirondack chairs and tables, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a toaster.

A kitchen with a tiled floor, a sink, and a countertop. There are four metal bar stools with wooden seats. Two abstract paintings hang on the wall above the counter.

18. Gatlinburg View Lodge

10.8 km from Alum Cave Trail

Aaron

SAR 264

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

19. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

10.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kyle

SAR 858

SAR 968 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

20. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11.1 km from Alum Cave Trail

Nathalia

SAR 596

SAR 755 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Alum Cave Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dudley Creek RV Resort	10.0 Exceptional 148 reviews	View
Brookside Lodge	8.6 Excellent 2,320 reviews	View
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Cabin On A Cloud	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 444 reviews	View

Top Alum Cave Trail Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"View"

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"One of the nicest, cleanest, wonderful resorts ever"

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Hotel was great. Walking distance to downtown and entrance to national park. Pool was amazing!! Hot tub, waterfall, shallow pool and deep pool. Bummer that there was no free breakfast."

Gatlinburg Town Square

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, and very accessible to the national park"

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, clean, friendly staff"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and spacious. Staff was great, breakfast was good , commissary was stocked and reasonably priced. The hotel is a bit off the main drag and can be a little hard to see, I did miss it once. This is the only hotel I have ever been charged for parking than wasnt valet parking. Not sure if all the Hotels in Gatlinburg charge for parking but $45.00 to park for 3 days is a bit much for seniors like us. I will definitely look closer at that next time. That would be a deal breaker. Hotel is nice and quite, which is more than I can say for some of the others we stayed at this trip."

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful, quiet location in Gatlinburg. Friendly staff at check-in. Some wear and tear in the bathroom, but the patio chairs overlooking the stream running behind the hotel made more than up for that. Very memorable stay. Great Jamaican restaurant across the street with fresh bbq jerk chicken. Easy $5 parking right outside the front door. Parking at a hotel/motel in Gatlinburg is hard to come by. Local bus runs right outside the front door to the main strip downtown or you can take a short walk down."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Great job! Family couldn’t have been happier"

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"👌"

Other attractions near Alum Cave Trail

A rocky stream with autumn foliage and people sitting on rocks.

Chimney Tops

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Chimney Tops and popular activities like hiking in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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A sign indicating the North Carolina/Tennessee state line with an elevation of 5046 feet at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Newfound Gap

9.6/10 (12 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Newfound Gap. Discover the mountain views in this walkable area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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A mountain range with a forested foreground and distant peaks under a clear sky.

Mount LeConte

Explore the great outdoors at Mount LeConte and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Rainbow Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

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A forest stream surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Roaring Fork

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roaring Fork during your travels in Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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A forested road winding through a dense woodland with tall trees and a leaf-covered path.

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail and popular activities like hiking in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Noah Ogle Place

Take the family on an outing to Noah Ogle Place during your trip to Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Alum Cave Trail?

Alum Cave Trail is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. Gatlinburg is home to 5947 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best place to stay near Alum Cave Trail?

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Alum Cave Trail. Other good choices in the area include The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Alum Cave Trail, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Alum Cave Trail.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Alum Cave Trail?

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What can I see and do near Alum Cave Trail?

Learn about local history at Newfound Gap and Noah Ogle Place. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Baskins Creek Falls. You can enjoy nature at Mount LeConte, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, or Chimney Tops.

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Our top choices for Alum Cave Trail hotels

1. Dudley Creek RV Resort

2. Brookside Lodge

3. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

4. Cabin On A Cloud

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Glenstone Lodge

7. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

9. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

10. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

11. The Greystone Lodge on the River

12. Crossroads Inn & Suites

13. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

14. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

15. FIREFLY LODGE E

16. The Gillette

17. Reagan Resorts Inn

18. Gatlinburg View Lodge

19. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

20. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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Top Alum Cave Trail Hotel Reviews

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Gatlinburg Town Square

Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Brookside Lodge

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Bear Creek Inn

Other attractions near Alum Cave Trail

Chimney Tops

Newfound Gap

Mount LeConte

Rainbow Falls

Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Noah Ogle Place

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