Vacation Lodge

From $64 a night at Vacation Lodge, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $64 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $235 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $250 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Old Mill & Dollywood Lane · Pigeon Forge

Vacation Lodge 1

Axel’s take

A strong budget base with friendly staff and better-than-basic pool facilities.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a budget, motel-style 2-star on the Parkway

Vacation Lodge is a budget, motel-style 2-star on the Parkway, and we'd pick it for practical family value rather than polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and the location near the Old Mill. Included breakfast and parking, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub, give it a useful edge over a bare-bones overnight stop. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, making longer stays easier.

The catch is an older property with uneven finishing touches. Guests describe refreshed furniture alongside lingering maintenance and housekeeping misses; the positive cleanliness picture is strong, but not universal. Parking spaces can be tight, and some rooms pick up road or neighboring-room noise. Breakfast is convenient rather than a reason to book. It's a strong pick for budget-minded sightseeing; we'd skip it for guaranteed quiet or consistently modern rooms.

Rooms
Simple rooms with microwaves and refrigerators; refreshed furnishings do not mean uniformly updated finishes.
Cleanliness
Mostly praised across sites, with occasional housekeeping misses rather than a dominant negative pattern.
Service
Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the most consistent strength in recent reviews.
Amenities
Indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and included breakfast exceed bare-bones expectations.
Fees and surprises
Parking is included but can be cramped; check cancellation and early-departure terms carefully.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · expedia-aarp.com · klook.com · Priceline. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

3450 Parkway, Pigeon Forge

On the Parkway near the Old Mill, with convenient access to restaurants and attractions.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and included breakfast exceed bare-bones expectations.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast (free)
  • Parking (free)
  • Accessible
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Vacation Lodge, Pigeon Forge: from $64 a night

From $64 a night at Vacation Lodge, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $64 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $235 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $250 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Vacation Lodge is a budget, motel-style 2-star on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, United States.

Address: 3450 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. Property ID: 1051187.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/pigeon-forge/vacation-lodge-1051187

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$235$250 on Booking.com$15 less (6%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Axel private rates

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Total price: $193 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-07$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $188 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$68 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $240 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $187 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $129 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$119 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $186 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$69 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$71 for 1 night · 2 nights $141 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$70 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$146 for 1 night · 2 nights $315 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$169 for 1 night · 2 nights $335 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$166 for 1 night · 2 nights $231 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $130 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $129 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$64 for 1 night · 2 nights $129 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $131 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$66 for 1 night · 2 nights $183 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$117 for 1 night · 2 nights $235 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-05$118 for 1 night · 2 nights $183 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-06$65 for 1 night · 2 nights $131 · up to 14 nights priced

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

A strong budget base with friendly staff and better-than-basic pool facilities. a budget, motel-style 2-star on the Parkway, scored for what it is.

Vacation Lodge is a budget, motel-style 2-star on the Parkway, and we'd pick it for practical family value rather than polish. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, clean rooms and the location near the Old Mill. Included breakfast and parking, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub, give it a useful edge over a bare-bones overnight stop. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators, making longer stays easier.

The catch is an older property with uneven finishing touches. Guests describe refreshed furniture alongside lingering maintenance and housekeeping misses; the positive cleanliness picture is strong, but not universal. Parking spaces can be tight, and some rooms pick up road or neighboring-room noise. Breakfast is convenient rather than a reason to book. It's a strong pick for budget-minded sightseeing; we'd skip it for guaranteed quiet or consistently modern rooms.

  • Best for: families watching their budget; Old Mill area sightseeing; travelers who prioritize pools over polish

  • Watch out for: tight parking spaces; road and neighboring-room noise; uneven room upkeep

  • Location: On the Parkway near the Old Mill, with convenient access to restaurants and attractions.

  • Rooms: Simple rooms with microwaves and refrigerators; refreshed furnishings do not mean uniformly updated finishes.

  • Cleanliness: Mostly praised across sites, with occasional housekeeping misses rather than a dominant negative pattern.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are the most consistent strength in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, free Wi-Fi and included breakfast exceed bare-bones expectations.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is included but can be cramped; check cancellation and early-departure terms carefully.

Axel's opinion of Vacation Lodge, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · expedia-aarp.com · klook.com · Priceline. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Vacation Lodge

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 3450 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
  • Amenities: Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (free), Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Pigeon Forge

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard room

Standard room with balcony

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Family room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Quadruple room (sofa)

Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Quadruple room with balcony

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Room features: Balcony

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quintuple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Premium room

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds

Grand room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Twin Junior Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Junior Suite

Quintuple Junior Suite

Sextuple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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