The Best Hotels Closest to Rainbow Falls in Gatlinburg for 2026

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

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

1. Dudley Creek RV Resort

7.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Kristin

₩89,653

₩134,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden cabin interior with a black leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A cozy log cabin bedroom with a wooden bed, a dresser, and a mirror.

A two-story wooden cabin with a green awning, a porch, and a small front yard with a picnic table and a tree.

A kitchen with green cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

2. A Top Notch Lodge

8.5 km from Rainbow Falls

Aimee

₩221,710

₩538,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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.

3. Brookside Lodge

7 km from Rainbow Falls

Scott M

₩77,807

₩101,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

4. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

7.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Kassidy

₩76,242

₩85,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

A commercial kitchen with a coffee station, including a coffee machine, various coffee cups, and condiment dispensers.

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

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

7.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Corey

₩103,652

₩116,868 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island, and a red accent wall.

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

6. Gnoming Around

9.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Danielle

₩175,671

₩395,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

A cozy room with a blue sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a staircase.

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

7. FIREFLY LODGE E

9 km from Rainbow Falls

Kimberly

₩236,611

₩536,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.

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

8. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 7.4 km from Rainbow Falls

LaDonna

₩110,047

₩124,079 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a riverside location, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a blue patterned throw. There is a wall-mounted lamp between the beds and a framed picture of a waterfall on the wall.

A hot tub with a metal railing, surrounded by a brick wall and a metal fence.

A hotel with multiple balconies, a river in front, and lush greenery.

9. Gatlinburg River Inn

7.7 km from Rainbow Falls

Emil

₩69,663

₩96,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

6.6 km from Rainbow Falls

Todd

₩153,460

₩173,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A living room with a TV, a dining table, and a sofa.

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

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

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

11. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 7.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Paul

₩227,498

₩256,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.'

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

12. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

7 km from Rainbow Falls

Ezhilmaran

₩87,499

₩98,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel room with a green sofa, a small table, a desk with a computer and a TV, and a microwave.

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

13. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

7.1 km from Rainbow Falls

Ivan

₩66,244

₩74,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A riverside view from a balcony with red chairs, a wooden deck, and a bridge in the background.

A river running through a lush green area with a building on the right side.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and a roof structure.

A dining area with a large window overlooking a scenic outdoor view.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

7.7 km from Rainbow Falls

Annie

₩130,441

₩147,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

15. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

7.2 km from Rainbow Falls

Pablo

₩85,918

₩96,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A parking lot with several cars, a building with a gray exterior, and a row of chairs outside.

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

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

16. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

7 km from Rainbow Falls

john

₩71,480

₩80,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

A cozy motel interior with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

17. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

6.9 km from Rainbow Falls

Jacqueline

₩119,941

₩135,235 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 7.4 km from Rainbow Falls

Maria

₩67,108

₩89,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

19. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 7.4 km from Rainbow Falls

Anthony

₩154,561

₩174,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

6.6 km from Rainbow Falls

Laura

₩128,156

₩144,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Falls

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dudley Creek RV Resort	10.0 Exceptional 139 reviews	View
A Top Notch Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Brookside Lodge	8.6 Excellent 2,287 reviews	View
Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 418 reviews	View

Top Rainbow Falls Hotel Reviews

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! The room was exceptionally clean and quiet. Since the hotel is located right in downtown Gatlinburg, we saved a lot on parking fees and could easily walk to everything. As an added bonus, we even spotted a bear in the parking lot!""

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The experience was wonderful"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"All was well with the stay"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The room and the property were clean and well maintained but the hotel itself needs some updates. The AC needs an update, had the room set at 68 but never got down past 71. At one point it hit 75. Rooms need minor updates such as wallpaper fixes but that’s not a big deal to me. Mountain views were incredible, definitely worth the upgrade to a mountain view room. Overall I would probably book again"

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Glenstone Lodge

8/10 Good

"Quiet and conveniently located. The entrance has a nice Alpine, rustic feel, and check-in was seamless. The staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming, and the lobby is attractive and well maintained. The rooms, however—or at least ours—felt dated and a bit run-down and could definitely use some updating. We spent most of our time outside the hotel, so that really wasn’t a major issue for us. Overall, it was a comfortable and convenient place to stay, but if having a modern, updated room is a deal-breaker for you, you may want to look elsewhere."

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome!!! Clean extremely roomy rooms great food at the bar. My husband said the wings were some of the best he has ever had. Convenient to everything. Great!! Staff was amazing."

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

8/10 Good

"The room carpet would require shampoo and cleaning, guessing it was post the summer break, bad had to wear slippers as our feet became sticky"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"A Lovely Hotel meeting our needs. Clean room w/ great bed. Quietness which was Wonderful. Served a great breakfast. Staff so helpful meeting our needs. Last year we were blessed to see 2 big bears in the parking lot @ night; missed them this year. We give our recommendations."

Other attractions near Rainbow Falls

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)

Drive along this woodland loop for a range of walking trails, waterfalls and historic structures of an old mountain hamlet.

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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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Chimney Tops

10.0/10 (1 review)

Make the popular and challenging hike up this mountain peak via the picturesque trail that meanders past streams and pretty flowers.

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A person hiking on a rocky mountain trail surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

Alum Cave Trail

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Alum Cave Trail and popular activities like hiking in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Baskins Creek Falls

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Baskins Creek Falls, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

9.6/10 (13,447 reviews)

America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.

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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 Rainbow Falls?

Rainbow Falls is located in a family-friendly area of Gatlinburg known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 671 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Rainbow Falls?

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. It's located 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Rainbow Falls. Other good choices within a few miles include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and Sidney James Mountain Lodge.

How many hotels will I find close to Rainbow Falls?

Expedia has 671 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Rainbow Falls.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Falls, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Rainbow Falls.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Rainbow Falls?

To access more information about updating your stay near Rainbow Falls or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Falls?

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum, and Cooter's Place feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Newfound Gap, Historic Ogle Log Cabin, and Noah Ogle Place. You can catch a show at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre, Iris Theater, and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Falls hotels

1. Dudley Creek RV Resort

2. A Top Notch Lodge

3. Brookside Lodge

4. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Gnoming Around

7. FIREFLY LODGE E

8. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

9. Gatlinburg River Inn

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

12. Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

13. Sleep Inn & Suites near Sports World Blvd

14. Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

15. Carr's Northside Motel and Cottages

16. Gatlinburg Mountain Inn

17. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

18. Crossroads Inn & Suites

19. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

20. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

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Top Rainbow Falls Hotel Reviews

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Glenstone Lodge

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Other attractions near Rainbow Falls

Roaring Fork

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Mount LeConte

Chimney Tops

Alum Cave Trail

Baskins Creek Falls

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Noah Ogle Place

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