Best Resorts in Tennessee

Located less than 3 miles north of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort attracts visitors looking for easy access to the theme park. The resort, which opened in 2015, houses more than 300 rooms and suites, many of which were designed with families in mind (some accommodations feature bunk beds). But travelers don't come here to stay cooped up in the rooms – they come to experience what the property has to offer. Dollywood's DreamMore Resort is home to indoor and outdoor pools, a boutique store, a spa, a kids club and a fitness center. There are also two on-site eateries at the hotel. Song & Hearth serves up traditional Southern fare while The DM Pantry offers sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. Past guests appreciated how close this resort is to the Dollywood grounds and said they were impressed with the hotel's staff, the discounted theme park tickets and the complimentary shuttle available to the theme park.

The Resort at Governor's Crossing is a 3.5 star hotel. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 1821 reviews.

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg is a 4 star hotel located at 539 Parkway in Gatlinburg. It has a 5.0 overall guest rating based on 1032 reviews.

RiverStone Resort & Spa is a 3.5 star hotel located at 212 Dollywood Ln in Pigeon Forge. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 960 reviews.

Appleview River Resort is a 3.5 star hotel. It has a 4.5 overall guest rating based on 911 reviews.

Even if you don't choose to stay here, consider adding a tour of the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to your trip's itinerary. With its jungle-like atrium, on-site shops, 17 restaurants and eateries and an 18-hole golf course, it's easy to see why some recent lodgers enjoyed touring (and sometimes even got lost within) the labyrinth. Guests report the rooms are comfortable and include minifridges, access to high-speed internet and atrium views. Guests do note that nearly everything within the resort is expensive, especially the restaurant fare. You'll find the resort just off Briley Parkway, about a 10-mile drive from downtown Nashville. As a member of the Marriott family, members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn or redeem points here.

Marriott MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center is a 3.5 star hotel. It has a 4.0 overall guest rating based on 536 reviews.

Wilderness at the Smokies Resort is a 3.5 star hotel. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 3426 reviews.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa is a 3.5 star hotel located at 915 Westgate Resort Road in Gatlinburg. It has a 3.5 overall guest rating based on 3218 reviews.

Clarion Inn Dollywood Area is a 2.5 star hotel located at 124 Waldens Main Street in Gatlinburg. It has a 5.0 overall guest rating based on 2655 reviews.

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center is a 2.5 star hotel located at 240 River Road in Gatlinburg. It has a 3.0 overall guest rating based on 1114 reviews.