Wild Bear Inn

Wild Bear Inn — Pigeon Forge, United States

Wild Bear Inn is a no-frills, motel-style budget inn on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, United States.

Address: 4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. Property ID: 1274405.

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Total price: $150 USD

2026-11-15 to 2026-11-18 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 7.7/10

Good budget basics and friendly staff, but don't expect quiet or polished rooms. A no-frills, motel-style budget inn on the Parkway, scored for what it is.

Wild Bear Inn is a no-frills, motel-style budget inn at Pigeon Forge's southern end, and we'd consider it a good-value base for days spent exploring rather than lounging indoors. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. Free parking, a seasonal outdoor pool and the on-site Wild Bear Tavern give it useful extras without making it a full-service resort.

The trade-offs are an older property, some small rooms and awkward bathroom layouts, plus recurring reports of Parkway traffic noise. Guests also flag steep sections of the parking lot. Cleanliness feedback is mostly positive, but room condition isn't uniformly polished. Check whether breakfast is included in your particular reservation; it isn't a standard inclusion for everyone. We'd skip it if you're a light sleeper or want spacious, modern rooms.

• Best for: Budget-conscious couples; Families spending most days sightseeing; Road-trippers with a car

• Watch out for: Traffic noise in some rooms; Steep parking-lot sections; Older rooms and compact bathrooms

• Location: Southern Parkway base convenient for driving toward Gatlinburg and the Smokies; roadside noise is a trade-off.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds earn praise, but some rooms feel small, dated or awkwardly laid out.

• Cleanliness: Recent feedback is mostly positive, with some exceptions rather than a dominant cleanliness problem.

• Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a consistent strength across review sites.

• Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant/bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking; not a full-service resort.

• Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies; dogs incur a fee, a check-in deposit applies, and checkout is 10 a.m.

Axel's opinion of Wild Bear Inn, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · expedia-aarp.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Wild Bear Inn

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Westgate Resorts
• 4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
• Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,765 reviews (location 4.6/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): McGhee Tyson Airport: 60 min by taxi · Asheville Regional Airport: 121 min by taxi · J & B Market: 1 min walk · Alcatraz East Crime Museum: 7 min by taxi · The Island in Pigeon Forge: 9 min by taxi · Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: 12 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per stay; Pet deposit: $40 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Wading pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (free), Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Pigeon Forge

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room — room photo 1
• Standard room — room photo 2

Standard room with city view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with city view — room photo 1
• Standard room with city view — room photo 2

Standard room with garden view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with garden view — room photo 1
• Standard room with garden view — room photo 2

Standard room with park view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with park view — room photo 1
• Standard room with park view — room photo 2

Standard room with partial sea view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with partial sea view — room photo 1
• Standard room with partial sea view — room photo 2

Standard room with pool view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard room with pool view — room photo 2

Standard room with sea view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with sea view — room photo 1
• Standard room with sea view — room photo 2

Standard room with water view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with water view — room photo 1
• Standard room with water view — room photo 2

Standard room with view

• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard room with view — room photo 1
• Standard room with view — room photo 2

1 Bedroom Standard room

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Standard room — room photo 2

Standard Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room — room photo 1
• Standard Single room — room photo 2

Standard Single room with pool view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard Single room with pool view — room photo 2

Standard Single room with view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Single room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Single room with view — room photo 2

Standard Triple room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with park view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with park view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with park view — room photo 2

Standard Quadruple room with view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 2

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double Basement room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double Basement room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Double room with park view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with park view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with park view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2

Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room — room photo 2

Standard Triple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 2

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple Basement room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple Basement room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room with city view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with city view — room photo 2

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple room with view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Room features: Fridge; Microwave
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 3

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 1
• 1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 2

Standard Quintuple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Quintuple room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard Quintuple room with pool view — room photo 2

Standard Sextuple room with pool view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Sextuple room with pool view — room photo 1
• Standard Sextuple room with pool view — room photo 2

Comfort room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Single room with balcony

• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Single room with balcony and with water view

• Room features: Balcony
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room — room photo 1

Deluxe room with sea view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe room with sea view — room photo 1

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe room — room photo 1

1 Bedroom Deluxe room with pool view

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• 1 Bedroom Deluxe room with pool view — room photo 1

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Classic room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Classic room — room photo 1

Classic Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Classic Single room — room photo 1

Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Classic Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Classic Quadruple room — room photo 1

Junior Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite with city view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite with sea view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Junior Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite with city view

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Suite

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Suite with pool view

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Double Club Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

• Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Villa

• Bedrooms: 1
• Bathroom: Private bathroom

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