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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Alum Cave Trail on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Alum Cave Trail consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 26, 2026.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

1. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

19.5 km from Alum Cave Trail

PAUL

CNY565

CNY650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a changing room area, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A laundry facility with three stacked washing machines, each with a control panel and a door.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, a diving board, and a set of sun loungers.

A bathroom with a sink, toilet, and glass shower enclosure.

2. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

11.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Sarah

CNY422

CNY478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

A tent interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

3. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

17.4 km from Alum Cave Trail

Erik

CNY1,142

CNY1,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a forest.

A cabin-style kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dining table with a bench.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

4. Happily Ever After

14.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Tristan

CNY819

CNY2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

5. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Dilli

CNY475

CNY603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A swimming pool with red lounge chairs and stone walls.

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

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

6. Dudley Creek RV Resort

11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Ashley

CNY477

CNY706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

7. Brookside Lodge

10.8 km from Alum Cave Trail

kathleen

CNY484

CNY621 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A balcony with a view of a river, a chair, and a building in the background.

A restaurant with yellow chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and a blue wall with decorative elements.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a window.

A hotel with a multi-story structure, a parking garage, and a river flowing through the property.

8. Creekstone Inn

18.3 km from Alum Cave Trail

Billy

CNY578

CNY724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

9. Bay Mountain Inn

19.6 km from Alum Cave Trail

Aven

CNY458

CNY527 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

A reception area with two wooden counters, a stone wall, and a circular sign above the counters.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

10. The Appy Lodge

11.9 km from Alum Cave Trail

Jeff

CNY1,069

CNY1,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A bathroom with a mirror, sink, and wooden door.

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.

11. Reagan Resorts Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11 km from Alum Cave Trail

Kay

CNY259

CNY393 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

12. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11 km from Alum Cave Trail

William

CNY1,067

CNY1,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

13. Newfound Lodge on the river

19.5 km from Alum Cave Trail

John

CNY604

CNY695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden deck with a hot tub, red chairs, and a wooden pergola.

A cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a television on a wooden stand, a leather chair, and a couch with red cushions.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with stools, and a hanging light fixture.

A cozy cabin interior with a dining table set for a meal, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.

14. Gnoming Around

13.2 km from Alum Cave Trail

Esther Margarita Briceno

CNY1,082

CNY2,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

15. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 11.1 km from Alum Cave Trail

Ashley

CNY578

CNY651 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, a coffee maker, and a towel rack.

A swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by a metal fence and equipped with a ladder.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a small cabinet.

16. Conner Hill Motor Lodge

18.7 km from Alum Cave Trail

Dawn

CNY302

CNY361 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel with a stone facade, large glass windows, and a covered entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with stone steps and lounge chairs.

A covered porch with a stone facade, large windows, and a lawn with white flowers.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a spiral staircase, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Best Western Plaza Inn

19 km from Alum Cave Trail

Justin

CNY624

CNY701 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a reception desk, and a bear statue.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A small building with a sign reading 'Best Western.'

18. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10.7 km from Alum Cave Trail

Victor

CNY564

CNY636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a large mirror, and a bathtub.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a fruit dispenser, and a sign that says "Dream Cup."

19. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

10.9 km from Alum Cave Trail

Steve

CNY350

CNY394 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A vending machine stocked with various snack items.

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

A river flowing through a rocky landscape with a metal railing on the right side.

20. Bear Creek Inn

11.1 km from Alum Cave Trail

Daniel

CNY334

CNY376 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Alum Cave Trail

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee	9.4 Exceptional 1,859 reviews	View
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains	9.4 Exceptional 175 reviews	View
Happily Ever After	10.0 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Crossroads Inn & Suites	8.6 Excellent 1,538 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Alum Cave Trail

A wooden bridge over a rocky stream in a forested area.

Chimney Tops

10.0/10 (1 review)

Chimney Tops is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from central Gatlinburg, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Gatlinburg has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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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)

Travelers who enjoy the great outdoors might want to go to Newfound Gap, located 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from central Gatlinburg. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Gatlinburg has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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

Mount LeConte

You might want to head out to Mount LeConte for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Gatlinburg. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Gatlinburg has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks in a forested area.

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from central Gatlinburg, why not stop by during your stay.

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A forest stream surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

Roaring Fork

Check out the water views and take some great vacation pics at Roaring Fork in Gatlinburg.

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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)

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is 3 mi (4.9 km) from central Gatlinburg, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? Gatlinburg has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Noah Ogle Place

Why not give yourself a treat with a trip to Noah Ogle Place, one of the family attractions located 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from central Gatlinburg. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at Noah Ogle Place, you'll love Anakeesta and Gatlinburg Space Needle, both located nearby.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Alum Cave Trail?

Guests love staying at Glenstone Lodge, which is a hotel near Alum Cave Trail.
Another highly rated hotel is The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg, which is 21 minutes away by car.
The area has plenty to choose from with 25,194 lodging options including hotels and vacation rentals.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Alum Cave Trail?

You can find a variety of room prices on Hotels.com depending on where you plan to go and when. To see the lowest rates available, filter by your preferred criteria and sort by price.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY259

What cheap hotels are close to Alum Cave Trail?

For an economical hotel close to Alum Cave Trail, consider SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg, which offers a free buffet breakfast, free parking, and free in-room WiFi.
Reagan Resorts Inn is another low-cost option 21 minutes away by car.

Can I find hotels close to Alum Cave Trail that are fully refundable?

Yes, there are many hotels offering refundable rates, but make sure to review the cancellation deadline before you book. To find those rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg and Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg are highly rated hotels near Alum Cave Trail that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Alum Cave Trail?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, Glenstone Lodge offers an outdoor pool. It's a 21-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail.
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg is another great choice, and it's 21 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels close to Alum Cave Trail with free breakfast?

Begin your day with a free full breakfast at Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort, which is a 22-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail.
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center is also a recommended place to stay with a free on-the-go breakfast, and it's located 22 minutes away by car.

Which hotels near Alum Cave Trail have rooms with great views?

Enjoy rooms with city or mountain views at Glenstone Lodge, which is a 21-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail.
Another great choice nearby is The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg, which has rooms with city or mountain views.

What are the best family hotels close to Alum Cave Trail?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg which offers free cribs, a children's pool, and an indoor pool. Alum Cave Trail is 21 minutes away by car.
Another great option for your family's trip is Brookside Lodge.

What are the best luxury hotels near Alum Cave Trail?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel, which is a 23-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail. This hotel features a restaurant called The Heirloom Room, and offers wine tours.
Another luxe option is The Copper Bird Cabin, which is 32 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near Alum Cave Trail with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Bearskin Lodge on the River, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 20-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail.
Glenstone Lodge also has free parking and is 21 minutes away by car.

What are the best hotels near Alum Cave Trail with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Glenstone Lodge has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Alum Cave Trail is a 21-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg.

What cheap motels can I book close to Alum Cave Trail?

To save on your stay near Alum Cave Trail, take a look at Gatlinburg Mountain Inn, which offers parking and free in-room WiFi.
Motel 6 Gatlinburg, TN - Smoky Mountains is another affordable motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Alum Cave Trail?

Sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Ober Mountain are in the area near Alum Cave Trail.
Anakeesta, Gatlinburg SkyPark, and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Alum Cave Trail?

Bring your four-legged friend to The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg, which is a 21-minute drive from Alum Cave Trail.
Another pet-friendly spot is Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort.

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