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Carr's Northside Motel And Cottages

Gatlinburg - TN · United States

421 W Laurel RdView location

8.6/10Excellent306 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Carr's Northside Motel And Cottages

When you stay at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. This hotel is 1. 5 mi (2. 4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 10. 6 mi (17.

1 km) from Dollywood. Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.

Free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and microwaves.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

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When you stay at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Dollywood.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Traffic Light #3 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Historic Ogle Log Cabin 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Cupids Chapel of Love 1 km / 0.6 mi
Anakeesta 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Traffic Light #5 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mountain Mall 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Traffic Light #6 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Hillbilly Golf 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Guinness World Records Museum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Moonshine Mountain Coaster 1.5 km / 1 mi
Mysterious Mansion 1.7 km / 1 mi
Roaring Fork 1.7 km / 1 mi
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Gatlinburg SkyPark 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 49
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Children playground
  • Picnic
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  • FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN

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  • Cabin QUEEN SIZE BEDCabin • QUEEN SIZE BEDCAB.QN

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  • STUDIO TWO QUEEN BEDSSTUDIO • TWO QUEEN BEDSSTU.2Q

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  • Room QUEEN SIZE BEDRoom • QUEEN SIZE BEDROO.QN

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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  • STUDIO DELUXESTUDIO • DELUXESTU.DX

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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  • Room THREE BEDSRoom • THREE BEDSROO.3B

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    Room code: ROO.3B

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  • QUADRUPLE BASICQUADRUPLE • BASICQUA.Z1

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  • SINGLE QUEEN SIZE BEDSINGLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSGL.QN

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE RIVER VIEWQUADRUPLE • RIVER VIEWQUA.RV

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    QUADRUPLE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: QUA.RV

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  • SINGLE KING SIZE BEDSINGLE • KING SIZE BEDSGL.KG

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    SINGLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SGL.KG

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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  • SUITE THREE BEDSSUITE • THREE BEDSSUI.3B

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    SUITE THREE BEDS

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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: SUI.3B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

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  • Cabin KING SIZE BEDCabin • KING SIZE BEDCAB.KG

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    Cabin KING SIZE BED

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    Cabin
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: CAB.KG

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • STUDIO ECONOMYSTUDIO • ECONOMYSTU.EY

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    STUDIO ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: STU.EY

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Carr's Northside Motel And Cottages

8.6
Excellent
306 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
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8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Brenda
The desk staff was awesome. Some minor outdoor issues with older broken down chairs that need removed or replaced. The location was great. Close to town but still out of the hustle and bustle. The calming creek area was fabulous and enjoyed by us each day. Would definitely return there to stay
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Kim
My husband and I enjoyed our 3 night stay here. This place was great for the price. We had a room with a balcony that overlooked the river. The beds were comfortable and the room was spacious and worked for our needs. The room appears outdated, however had floors that were not carpeted which we prefer. We did utilize the pool one day and it was clean and comfortable- not crowded. If we return to the area we will stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Lori
I had total privacy on the balcony of my unit, overlooking the stream and a lovely family of ducks. It was quite a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely book again!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Shari
Office staff were exceptional. Room was very clean. Great location, loved having the creek out back. Close to everything. Very accommodating to everything. Would definitely book again!
Partner
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2026
KERRY
The room smelled bad like mold or just very old. There were dead bugs on the floor and no one has ever cleaned behind the bed. There was hair on the one of the pillows. Basically this place is old and needs a major renovation. I would not recommend this place and I would not stay here again!
Parking is very poor
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Douglas
The cabin was so much fun to stay in. There was a bit of a musty smell but considering it was a log cabin I don’t think it was a big deal.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
MARLENE
Nice stay. Enjoyed the cottage.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Samantha
Been to Gatlinburg many times and never seen a bear. Stayed here and saw bears, raccoons, chipmunks and even fish in the creek!
Loads of parking spaces, a swimming pool and lots of chairs out to spend a lazy evening next to the creek. Not too far from the shops and restaurants, will definately stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
John
Property is conveniently located within walking distance to Gatlinburg amenities. Rooms and cabins have that rustic, woodsy feel and are comfortable. I will definitely return for more stays!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Nicolas
Ants in the cottage
TV not working
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Amanda
We stayed one night in the honeymoon cottage. A last minute get away with my husband. It was so cute. The prefect little cottage. It was very clean and overlooks the river. We will def stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Matthew
Property is older but clean and maintained. The area is nice and it’s a short walk to downtown.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Priscilla
Clean room, staff was friendly and helpful, parking was great! Me and my daughter did a solo trip and I felt safe and comfortable for us! Doing the cottage was the best thing due to her being autistic it helped to have a home like vibe for us both!!!! Will definitely book again
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
kelley
Nice cabin close to attractions. Great staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Daniel
Like most properties is Gatlinburg the place is outdated
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Brandi
Amazing view
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Jennifer
Nice and quiet. Clean room
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Dale
The rooms were older, very clean and quiet except for the crowing roosters @6 am, across the way,lol
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jan 2026
Kristy
Wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2026
Tiffany
Place was amazing and very clean
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2026
Brian
Remodel of cabin looked like a kid done it
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
J.Bradley
Nice spacious room, clean. The deck view was awesome
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2026
Jeff
it needed a deep cleaning. Bed frame was not good.Tv was older. staff was great. will not go back
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Kyle
love this place been staying there for over 30 yrs
2/10
Poor
30 Dec 2025
Courtney
Room was old and hard to breathe musky
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2025
Macey Jo
Parking was easy and secure.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Alexandra
Very clean room, very friendly staff which I learned they are family owend and live on site. Would definitely book again and I will be telling all of my friends as well about Carr's
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
27 Dec 2025
Bill
Needs serious updates. Clean but rundown. Sitting on the creek with a fire was a highlight. Price was reasonable.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2025
Katrena
The room was clean and a great location- about a mile walk into all the shops and restaurants on the Gatlinburg strip.
Thin walls between rooms, so we heard everything from the neighboring room.
Our microwave flipped the breaker and we were out of power for a very short while, as it was fixed promptly. However, we were nervous to use the microwave again after that.
The room was very worth the value.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
Savannah
Everything was as expected
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Caitlyn
The location was beautiful, the staff was nice, and the room was great!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Melissa
I enjoyed this vintage motel!
6/10
Pleasant
30 Nov 2025
Michelle
Cottage 410 could use updated furniture and a good cleaning. I’ve stayed at Carr’s several times. I’ve never been disappointed until this time. CNN
Business
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2025
Jaime
Yes, room was very clean and good size
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2025
George
Nice upstairs cabin with creek view away from the hustle and busy area but still close to everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Donnie
The room was very clean and comfortable we enjoyed staying there the balcony overlooks a small stream and we walked down to it and they had chairs and tables set up with fire pit and grill we will stay there again next year
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Jimmie
Room was clean the facilities were very nice and the bear we encountered was adorable
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Noah
Great property and rooms, very peaceful place to stay and staff is very friendly and helpful.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Jamie
We stayed in a four plex. It was older but clean, and all we needed for one night. Loved having a creek outside to enjoy. Would stay there again!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
Linda
The property was a bit dated but clean. Some wood needs replacing and our door needed work. The staff was very helpful and courteous. The beds are high so take a step stool if you are short. We enjoyed seeing the bears and sitting outside by the stream. I would stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2025
Sarah
This was a cute property, it’s older but clean and well maintained. The front desk staff were very friendly and very helpful. It has private homes, scattered around the property, which is a little different. There’s 1 parking space per cottage. It’s a nice little quiet area in the middle of the bustle of Gatlinburg. We had a porch that overlooked a creek and it was all wooded and shaded. There are free roam chickens and roosters. You do get woken up by the roosters so keep that in mind. We were not use the pool or hot tub but they have that available. there’s a small kids playground. It’s just before the crowds of Gatlinburg, but plenty of restaurants to walk to. Including a Thai restaurant, which is right next-door.

We had a 2 bedroom cottage. It was the upper level of a building. One of the beds was in a separate bedroom. The other was in the main room w/ a tiny kitchenette. They actually had really great window coverings, they were pulled down shades with realistic photos of bears and trees, etc. Made it nice and dark for sleeping. The area felt very safe there are about, according to the front desk staff, seven bears local to the area. We saw two of them in the parking lot. They did hang out in the tree a little bit near the parking lot.

We would absolutely stay there again if we went back to Gatlinburg. It would be great for more than a couple day stay
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Julie
Loved the fact it was on the river. Room was clean but did have a musty smell. Staff was excellent!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Oct 2025
Scott
Quiet- Clean- Each room has a nice balcony to enjoy a mountain stream and trees with fire pits to sit around and see some bears. Good parking and reasonably priced
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Rebecca
We had a great night, enjoying the view and had a chance to see 2 bears.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Noah
This was just the right place for us. Very nice.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Yann
Some parts of the property needs updated. When you first walk in it has a noticeable smell.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
John
Loved room #105 . Hope to stay there again soon
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Victoria
The room was very pretty and the shower had nice hot water
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
John
Very relaxing creekside room. Very clean and quiet
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Wendy
Loved the private sitting area with the creek in the back. The property is dated, but very quaint and peaceful. It is walkable into downtown and convenient access to other areas
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Johnna
Loved it!
The cabin was perfect
Very clean and comfortable
Recommend!
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Gary
The Mountain stream, was really nice to sit by! Didn’t like the very small bathroom
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2025
Macy
We stayed for one night. Check-in was easy, and the staff was friendly and helpful. However, there was no clear signage directing us to our room, which made it difficult to find—we ended up having to return to the front desk for assistance. The room was generally clean and orderly, but the bathroom needed more attention. There were long black hairs left behind from a previous guest, and the space showed signs of wear and tear, needing some basic maintenance. Overall, we would not choose to stay here again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Ritchie
The staff came in our room without our permission while we were out to dinner and retrieve something that the previous tenantleft in the room
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Victoria
It is a very beautiful place
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
David
Our own little house! With a private balcony that overlooks a roaring stream that's so loud, you have to speak up to be heard. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
Penny
My 2nd stay at this property and it was just as great as the first time. I would definitely recommend
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Amanda
Absolutely my favorite place to stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2025
Michael
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Lisa
We love the charm of this property! So much better for us compared to other newer hotels and motels. Most units are on the brook and you can have a little camp fire. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else!
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2025
Katherine
We stayed one night and found the staff very polite and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Penny
Cozy, quiet, nice view great stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Aditi
Loved the location of this place. Very quaint cottage with beautiful view of running brook.. clean and friendly staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2025
Ruth
Not a bad place to stay, it is on the edge of Gatlinburg. And not in the middle of the hustle, which made it a lot better. I loved the blinds, the room was great. The shower head needs to be moved up some. I am 5'2\" and still touched it with my head. Great view, if you get river front. The staff wasn't to friendly. Was greeted, and that was about it. They didn't try to make you feel welcome.
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2025
Robin S.
Nice size rooms. Loved the water view.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Michael
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!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2025
Martina
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!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

We ♥️ Carr’s Cottages!

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Martha

Last minute holiday getaway...

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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Joseph
Love this place
2/10
Poor
07 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

We wouldnt stay there again!

Dirty. Bed in terrible condition. We couldn't use coffee machine as filthy. Shower knob falls off. Shower head leaks.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2024
Cayla
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2024
Kristi
Property was a little dated, but was clean and suited our purposes perfectly. The staff was amazing at checkin and checkout. Would recommend for coupkes or families. Just mind the bears.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
John

Convenience and comfort

It felt like a cozy cabin and thats exactly what I wanted. Conveniently located near the 3rd stoplight in Gatlinburg. Lots to do within walking distance. I went to see the 4th of July midnight parade and the route took it right in front of the property. Comfy bed, great A/C with a balcony along the creek. Its my go to place when staying in Gatlinburg.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Booker beware

My reservation confirmation email said that I was booked in cottage 410. The photos for that cottage showed a separate bedroom, bathroom with tub, living room with couch and easy chair as well as table, chairs and small kitchen. We were travelling with a preschooler who won't take showers, so the tub was essential, as was the separate bedroom so we could put him to bed earlier than us. The fine print said that the specific room wasn't guaranteed, but all of cottage photos I viewed looked the same so I thought I knew what I was getting. Wrong! The room we were assigned upon check in was an ADA compliant cottage with a handicap shower, one large room with one lift chair and two beds. No sofa, no separate bedroom. They didn't tell us that it was ADA compliant, they just handed us the keys and we found out what we were in for when we unlocked the door. The front desk told me that there were no other cottages available. It isn't as if we drove up and booked a room - we made our reservation several weeks ahead of time. I even emailed them a few days ahead to ask a question about 410. I don't think it is acceptable to assign an ADA compliant room to a family that didn't ask for one. In addition to the layout, the wood floors were filthy and the AC struggled and smelled like mildew. The best part of the booking, and the only thing we really enjoyed was the lovely pool. So, booker beware - what you think you booked isn't what you will get.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jun 2024
Kerry

Don’t book

When we booked the cabin the photos made it look like it was by itself. It’s actually right next to some local houses with no privacy , the room was super dirty , the door lock was a joke and provided no security. Also there was no sleeping past 05:10 because the house right next door has a rooster that cries every morning at exactly 05:10 for about an hour. The bed was also super uncomfortable and the bathroom is comical on how small it is
Partner
2/10
Poor
18 May 2024
Jared

Roaches!!!

This was not a good experience at all. I was so excited to stay in the cabin! We had booked a 3 night stay and only ended up staying one night. The cabin was super dated and needed a deep clean. But what made us leave at midnight on our second day was a literal ROACH climbing the wall by the fireplace. I called the office to report it and the lady said they’d get us another room, and I declined and said we’d rather have a refund and leave- where there’s one roach, there’s most likely many. When we got to the office to get our refund, the guy at the desk acted like he didn’t even believe me (even though I had a picture) and I had to call Hotels.com support to get the refund. We found another place to stay and shook out all our clothes to make sure no roaches left with us, thank God they didn’t. It was a HUGE roach too :( super disappointed with the cleanliness and the customer service at Carr’s.
Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Apr 2024
David
This place was a total disappointment. From the reviews I read I expected it would be campy which I like but this place is worn out and sad. Let's start with checking in. I thought I had booked a ground level room in the newer section directly along the stream. What we were assigned was a ground floor room in a smaller building in the downstream part of the property that was in dire need of maintenance. The exterior was overgrown so you could not even see the stream 25 feet away. The outdoor furniture was old and broken. The porch decking was partially rotted. Inside was basically clean but dark. The clothes rack was collapsing and the bathroom fan/heater was corroded. Then there were the roosters across the driveway that start crowing at 4:30am! When I complained that that room we were assigned was not what we had booked, I was told it was what Expedia had assigned us and we need to take it up with Expedia.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
27 Apr 2024
Lori
When I checked in the two gentleman were friendly and when I got in my room it was decent and not noisy and by afternoon I smelled very bad smells coming into my room and also when I got there the tvs were not working had to call for that as well!! The rooms were cold and felt damp but the smells literally made me ill to the point I threw up!! Went to check out and the lady didn’t care and did nothing to fix the issue!! I would never come back here because of how nothing was fixed! What I get for prepaying!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2024
Tricia
It was great even seen a bear
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2024
Brian
The river off the balcony was beautiful as well as peaceful.
2/10
Poor
16 Mar 2024
Tammi

NOT HAPPY

Reservation supposed to be king room but put us in 2 queen bed room. One of which someone had taken a nap in. They switched us to a king room that was supposed to be fully remodeled. Floors were sticky, no lock on chain for door and broom was left in the room. Construction crew came in the room 1st morning and had no idea anyone was staying in the room. Needless to say we packed up and requested refund and found another hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2024
Dafne Navita
Good
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
LaToya
It was amazing! The cottage was very comfortable and clean and the check in was smooth .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2024
April
We did not have any maid service, said it was still due to covid. The place could use upgrades, but the view was beautiful. It made up for the room, it's wasn't the nicest place I've stayed but it was OK.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2024
Cara
Very private. Comfortable beds, but flat pillows. Nice kitchenette, but no coffee. Some fireworks or gunshots at one point was a bit scary, but overall good stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
Sylvia
I absolutely loved sitting on the balcony, drinking coffee while enjoying the riverview. Staff was friendly and helpful. I really liked that our suite had a wall separating the bedroom from the living room/kitchen, which gave it a more spacious feel. We also enjoyed the fireplace inside the living room which we used every day.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2023
Kim
We truly enjoyed our stay at Carr’s. I kinda gambled and made this reservation based on the reviews and I was not disappointed. This is an older motel that has been freshly painted and new flooring installed. We enjoyed listening to the creek from our balcony. This is a no frills motel that is quaint, clean and off the beaten path. In terms of walking distance to town, I would not advise it. There is a very steep hill going into the property that makes walking to town almost impossible. We would easily stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2023
Dakota
This is a great 5 star, 3 star hotel. By that I mean that this hotel of course isn’t your typical 5 star hotels with all the bells and whistles, but it’s exactly all you need for a nice comfortable stay. Beds are comfortable, bathroom is what you would expect from the pictures. If you’re not picky and just want a place to shower and sleep, this is your place. The workers are polite and check in is smooth and easy. Would definitely stay again. No complaints.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
Patricia
Staff was great, cabin was amazing. Walking distance to restaurants and museums
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
Melinda
Great place to stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2023
Michael
We enjoyed our stay very much--first time in the Rockies. The staff were friendly and the room was clean. The room itself is could use some renovating.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2023
Cynthia
Rooms need a deep clean - the area is nice and the hotel could be wonderful if updated and cleaned
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2023
Shannon

Cabin 507

From the pictures we were expecting a semi secluded cabin. It is situated amongst other rentals and privately owned properties. However, our stay was pleasant and our cabin comfy. Walking distance to downtown saving us daily parking fees. Also, for added bonus, visited by a momma bear and cubs daily!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Sep 2023
Hillary
The description for room stated it was a cottage. It was not even close to being a cottage it was more like your atypical hotel/condo. It was pretty outdated. Almost every set of blinds was broken. It was just okay, walking distance to the strip, quiet and right next to the water.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2023
Daryl
Great
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Kimberly
It was peaceful and quiet. It gave us a great opportunity to rest and relax.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2023
Monica
The Hotel front desk agent was so kind and welcoming.
We arrived Friday, September 1st we even saw a bear on the property.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Joe
Lovely cottage right above a mountain stream.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Amy
Absolutely adorable. Can’t wait to come back
Leisure Family

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Carr's Northside Motel And Cottages
421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, United States

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