#1 Top RatedThe Inn at Christmas Place
Cozy quarters in a quaint Bavarian-style hotel with indoor & outdoor pools, plus free breakfast.
#2 Top RatedDollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa
Dolly Parton's world-class theme park featuring legendary coasters like Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle, famous cinnamon bread, live entertainment, and seasonal festivals throughout the year.
#3 Top RatedThe Inn on the River Pigeon Forge
Unfussy hotel offering free Wi-Fi & hot breakfast, plus pools, picnic tables & BBQ areas.

Courtyard Pigeon Forge
Modern quarters in a sleek hotel with a lazy river, a gym & a 24-hour coffee shop.

Dolly Parton's Stampede
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics.

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy.

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
High-energy, family-friendly dinner theater in a rustic barn with stadium seating & Southern fare.

Riverstone Resort & Spa
Warm condos & an upscale cabin, some with golf course views, plus a spa, 2 pools & a lazy river.

Valley Forge Inn
Unassuming accommodations in a laid-back hotel featuring free breakfast & 2 pools.

Sherwood Forest Resort
Woodsy-chic cabins featuring kitchens & decks with gas grills, plus a communal outdoor pool.

Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Dolly Parton's world-class theme park featuring legendary coasters like Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle, famous cinnamon bread, live entertainment, and seasonal festivals throughout the year.

Residence Inn Pigeon Forge
Laid-back all-suite hotel offering a 24-hour gym & an outdoor pool, plus mountain views.

Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains
Seasonal resort offering safari-chic permanent tents, a communal campfire & camp-style dining.

Woodridge Village
Woodridge Village delivers a classic Smoky Mountain cabin experience that consistently delights guests. Visitors rave about the homey, woodsy atmosphere and well-equipped accommodations that include full kitchens, washers and dryers, and inviting back porches with rocking chairs. The location strikes an ideal balance—tucked away enough to feel like a peaceful retreat, yet convenient to all the action in Pigeon Forge.

LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, Ascend Hotel Collection
Modest suites with full kitchens, plus pools, meeting spaces & free breakfast.

Margaritaville Island Inn
Relaxed lodging with an island theme, offering indoor & outdoor pools, a 24/7 gym & free breakfast.
Big Bear Lodge
Accommodations in casual cabins & condos, plus 2 swimming pools, a fitness center & a game room.

Compass by Margaritaville Hotel Pigeon Forge
This newer Margaritaville-themed property consistently impresses guests with exceptionally spacious, spotless rooms and a beautiful lobby atmosphere. The complimentary breakfast buffet earns high marks, and families particularly appreciate the multiple pool options including indoor/outdoor pools, splash pads, and a lazy river. Staff members like Svitlana at breakfast receive frequent personal mentions for outstanding service. The main trade-off is the location—you'll need a car to navigate Pigeo

Music Road Resort Hotel
Traditional hotel offering free breakfast, plus a guest-only water park & a convention center.

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Themed theater performances presented together with a set dinner of American comfort food.

Black Fox Lodge Pigeon Forge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Casual rooms & suites in a homey hotel with river & mountain views, plus dining & an outdoor pool.

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show
Family amusement park with log-rolling, sawing & chopping contests, zip lines & a high ropes course.

Biblical Times Dinner Theater
Religious theater featuring seasonal, Bible-themed shows paired with traditional American dinners.
Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge
Casual quarters in a sleek hotel offering dining & a furnished patio, plus indoor & outdoor pools.

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort & Lodge - Pigeon Forge
Camp Margaritaville delivers a fun, family-friendly resort experience with spotless accommodations and a relaxed vacation vibe that keeps guests rebooking. The spacious RV sites and lodge rooms impress visitors, while the on-site restaurant surprises with quality BBQ nachos and chicken dishes that exceed typical resort fare. Some guests feel nickel-and-dimed by upgrade fees and breakfast pricing, and a few have encountered cleanliness issues that didn't match the premium rates.

Parkside Resort - Accommodations by Parkside
Posh resort offering rustic-chic cabins with whirlpool tubs & game rooms, plus a pool & mini-golf.

Woodridge Village Resort
Woodridge Village Resort delivers on location and amenities, with visitors consistently praising its sweet spot between convenience and privacy. The resort offers excellent cabin amenities like hot tubs, game tables, and pool access, with easy runs to both Pigeon Forge attractions and the National Park. However, cabin quality varies significantly depending on which rental company manages your unit—cleanliness and maintenance issues have been reported with certain properties, while others receive

Bluegreen Laurel Crest
Rooms (some with scenic views) feature rustic accents at this family resort with 2 pools & a sauna.

Oakmont Resort
Low-key resort with simple apartments, indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs & BBQs, plus entertainment.

Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center by IHG
Laid-back riverside hotel featuring a fitness room & an indoor pool, plus a restaurant/bar.

Music Road Resort Inn
Casual hotel with an outdoor water park, an indoor pool & a cozy lounge, plus free hot breakfast.

Vacation Lodge
Basic lodging offering free W-iFi, breakfast & parking, plus an outdoor pool & a trolley stop.

Sunrise Ridge Resort
Casual resort offering simple suites with full kitchens & living space, plus 3 pools & 2 hot tubs.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pigeon Forge/Near Dollywood by IHG
Dolly Parton's world-class theme park featuring legendary coasters like Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle, famous cinnamon bread, live entertainment, and seasonal festivals throughout the year.

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort wins families over with its impressive indoor waterpark, remarkably friendly staff, and packed activity schedule that runs from early morning until nearly 10pm. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds, and reasonable pricing compared to competitor resorts. The main gripes center on rooms lacking microwaves and phones, occasional check-in confusion, and reports of cold pool temperatures—though the waterslides themselves get rave reviews from

Pigeon River Inn
Basic riverside lodging offering Wi-Fi & hot breakfast, as well as an outdoor pool.

Park Grove Inn
Relaxed lodging offering low-key rooms with balconies, plus indoor & outdoor pools & a game room.

All Season Suites
Cozy 1- & 2-bedroom units in a homey hotel, plus free hot breakfast, a heated pool & a 24/7 gym.
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Wayback delivers a retro-themed motor lodge experience with genuinely standout service that guests remember long after checkout. The prime location across from The Island makes it incredibly convenient for exploring Pigeon Forge attractions. While the retro aesthetic hits the mark for some guests, others find it underwhelming beyond the vintage refrigerator, and there are occasional inconsistencies with room cleanliness and the breakfast voucher system for larger families.

The Ramsey Hotel and Convention Center
Straightforward lodging offering Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus an indoor pool & a convention center.