Located near Anakeesta and SkyPark, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages provides a peaceful retreat with its garden and playground. Guests can use the laundry facilities, connect to in-room WiFi, or relax by the seasonal outdoor pool after exploring the surroundings.
Located in Gatlinburg, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages is in the mountains and in a national park. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are not to be missed. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
421 W Laurel Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
What's nearby
Historic Ogle Log Cabin
11 min walk - 0.9 km
Anakeesta
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center
3 min drive - 2.0 km
Gatlinburg SkyPark
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Cliff Top Bar & Grill
4 min drive
Tennessee Cider Company
15 min walk
Subway
15 min walk
Ole Red
11 min walk
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar
17 min walk
About this property
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages
Hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Close to Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark, Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages provides a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
42-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchens
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Frequently asked questions
Does Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Traffic Light #3, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 272 reviews
10 - Excellent
156
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 272 reviews
8 - Good
66
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 272 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 272 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 272 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlyn
2025/12/20
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was beautiful, the staff was nice, and the room was great!
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
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
Donnie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Bill
2025/12/27
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs serious updates. Clean but rundown. Sitting on the creek with a fire was a highlight. Price was reasonable.
Bill
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jamie
2025/11/10
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
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.
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!
Martina
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Michael
2023/11/1
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
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.
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.