The Wander Hotel
Motel in Gatlinburg, TN
1 king bed, 1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this motel
Set in Gatlinburg, within 200 metres of Ober Gatlinburg and less than 1 km of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, The Wander Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who d.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gatlinburg, TN
Available Rooms
Family Suite with Jetted Tub and Private Balcony - Non-Smoking
1 King • 473 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
1 King • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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King Room with Roll-in Shower - Mobility Access/Non-Smoking
1 King • 376 ft²
Sleeps 2
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King Room - Non-Smoking
1 King • 355 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
2 Queen • 344 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
100% verified reviews
4.0
We love staying here for the convenience of the strip
Breakfast was really lacking this last time we went.. missing stuff but that’s not deal breaker we will be back.
0.5
Didn’t get to stay due to them calling and saying my payment was declined. I understand they do a pre authorization charge but it was WAY more than just one night. The lady I talked to on the phone said it was ok with her if I called another property.
Their operations and the way they work.
3.5
Good location
It took a long time to get checked in the desk person was new and by herself. The carped had a lot of stains
4.5
The room was great. The location was great. We thought we would need to drive to a lot of the destinations that we wanted to visit but we walked 90% of the places.
There was nothing that I can say that I dislike about this room/hotel.
1.0
Good location
We had two rooms booked. The room for my wife and I looked clean at first, but there were many stains on the floor and obviously not vacuumed. We were moved to another room (went from King to two Queen). Unfortunately the floor was still stained, but we decided not to ask to move again as the property was very busy and lots of folks checking in. On top of not being clean, generally (see where I wrote ‘clean me’ in two dusty places of the elevator), nothing was really cared for. The certificate for the elevator, which is very old and run down, had expired in August of 2023. As mentioned, we ended up in a room with two queen beds, the bed I ended up in appeared to have a fitted sheet for a twin bed, so kept coming off the corners and made sleeping uncomfortable.
We booked somewhere convenient and cheap, it was not at all what the room photos represent, and I wish I had spent our money elsewhere. I don’t normally write reviews, but felt this needed to be said.
2.5
Room appeared recently remodeled but stains already on carpet , chair, ironing board, and curtains. Bathroom was extremely small and the newly hung wallpaper will not last long as the seams were already peeling up. The location was perfect.
Staff was the worst I have ever encountered. Rude, unprofessional, and just an absolutely horrible experience at check-in
. The room was advertised with a private balcony, which was completely INACCURATE. It was more of a tiny corridor off to the side with 3 doors under an overhang that was scary if you were alone. Had to make sure window covering was closed at all times as room was exposed to ENTIRE COMPLEX the way it was angled. Parking was a whole other issue since the hotel was sold out it was almost impossible to find a spot when we arrived.
Ice maker at door of elevator was constantly leaking, and there was always water and filth on floor and in elevator. No air/circulation in the elevator and July is HOT in TN
0.5
Location
Clean
2.5
Good location
The water pressure was awful, the bed was uncomfortable, there wasn't enough drawers for you're clothing, there was channels on the TV that even if you had the same channels at home you couldn't sign in to them.
2.0
Close to the street
Neighbors were fighting and noisy. Dirty carpet and breeze way. Paid for double bed got single.
3.0
Location was wonderful. Everything was within walking distance of the hotel.
The parking was horrible, not much room to park or even turn around. The rooms was clean other than ants was everywhere.. along the walls by the elevators also in the rooms along the baseboards. The staff was alright, not very friendly.
4.0
Jamaican fella at the front desk was a legend. The room was grand. Nothing special but not bad. Value for your money
It was all grand. No hassle
3.5
The manager was the sweetest, the rooms were very cute and clean, and it’s on the parkway so very convenient, plus an indoor pool!
AC didn’t work good enough, staff besides manager was rude and couldn’t answer any questions I asked. And our beds weren’t made the entire time. The site also said no pets and everybody had pets.
4.5
Great location not in the center of Gatlinburg. Easy to walk to restaurants and shops.
Loved being in the 1sr floor, pet area was way too small. price per day for pet is $25. That money should be used to provide better pet relief areas.
4.5
Location was excellent.
Breakfast was good.
Bed was SUPER comfortable.
Carpet in the room was nasty.
Hot-tub not working.
0.5
Just location!
Booking.com sold it to me under the name Laconte Hotel, but the name of the hotel was Wonder. I was deceived! Also, the bed was the dirtiest room I have ever stayed in in my life. The floor carpet was stained, animals had defecated, and the sheets were full of hair and dirt. I paid for a delux room, but the room was given to me. It was a very different, bad and small room than the room booking.com showed me. There was no water circulation in the indoor pool. Ash and hair pieces were floating in the pool. I waited for an hour for an employee to come and clean it, but I never saw a servant around for an hour. There was only body lotion in the sink to wash my hands, not even soap. The air conditioner was faulty and I couldn't even turn it on because of the noise! When I arrived at 3:00 pm, I was kept waiting for this dirty room and was given an entrance card. I will definitely not choose a hotel from booking.com anymore, I was very disappointed.
1.5
Location
Well let me start by stating we didn’t get what we was supposed to as far as room. The A/ C unit froze up the first night while the temperature was 95”. The the next morning we did ask to be moved to another unit that was more comfortable and the young man did accommodate us. The worst part is we think that my wife was bitten by bed bugs which I could see due to the cleanliness of the first room. To say we would never stay at this hotel again is an understatement.
0.5
Location was excellent
Hidden fees, dirty sheets, and no additional sheets or towels available per request.
1.5
Location was good
Terrible mold in bathroom. Apparently there is a water leak above the shower. When we arrived the ceiling tile was so moldy and sagging low from the water. We had to call three times through out our first day for them to come replace it. By the next day it was wet again but no mold YET. Shower was impossible to adjust temp. It was either scalding hot or freezing cold.
3.5
Breakfast was good. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes n other.
The carpet needed cleaning.
5.0
Everything was great from the location,the cleanliness, the parking,the continental breakfast, the pool, I don’t have anything negative to say about my stay… Thank you so much for everything
Everything was great
1.5
The facility was centrally located in downtown Gatlinburg.
The room was not clean. Staff had left their cleaning products in the room. The tv wouldn’t connect to the internet, so it didn’t work. I paid in cash at check in and at check out they charged my card for the full price again. Luckily I caught the mistake before leaving the property.
5.0
Was very conveniently located in downtown close to everything you’d want to do. Room was clean and smelled nice when entering.
Hard to find parking and lots of foot traffic. Which was somewhat expected.
2.5
Comfortable bed.
Said balcony which it did not have and mountain view was a stretch.
1.5
I liked the location it was right on the strip
First the staff was rude and anytime we had a question they looked at us like we were stupid and was short with an answer after the fact they stared at us for many moments like we belligerent the hot tub was out so that was a big downer and the heat and air unit was acting crazy the whole time also if you planned on eating the "free breakfast" it was a joke and we just turned around amd went and paid for it somewhere else
3.5
Breakfast was fair (mostly grab & go with seating arrangements in addition). Location is great. Hotel is clean & nice.
Breakfast was fair, but they wont refill soon when items will be out. Staff response was very positive when requested for extra pillows & towels etc (they were exchanging looks as if we have more occupants that specified in reservation, without knowing the fact) as we had an infant with us. TV, Phone, coffee makers etc was not working and for everything their response was we can come & check (these should have been checked before putting the room open for booking). Parking can be a challenge sometimes.
4.5
Location is good
The outside noises carried into the room. I don’t think we slept the entire stay. Between people outside our room at 2am and the trash pick up at 2:30am plus no fault of the hotel at all the birds I swear sound so beautiful all day, but all night long they are so loud 🥴
0.5
Location
Was told there was no breakfast found out there was a breakfast, pool was supposed to be heated and it was cold the Jacuzzi was broke, our window was held up by tape and it was a plexi glass window
5.0
The staff was all amazing, the rooms were wonderful and clean . no problem checking in or out.the location is perfect as well.
N/a
4.0
Excellent location, spacious room, friendly staff
They were going through a remodel apparently and were having some issues, when we first checked in they gave us keys that did not work to a room that was already occupied and then the next day after being out for most of the day we got back and our keys wouldn't work again. Just inconvenient.
5.0
Location to town is perfect! Not too expensive!
Room was a little small. But ok for 2 people.
4.0
Location is great. The price is excellent for comfortable , spacious and clean room.
They are currently remodeling so you notice some of the work areas but it doesn’t affect the stay.
5.0
got the best room right in front of main street with best price. Loved our stay!!
Breakfast options can be improved!
1.5
Not a lot!
None of the ice machines worked, dirty room along with a dirty refrigerator when we arrived. Tv was very small with very poor reception, very low lighting in the room that was supposedly just remodeled. Very upset about our stay in this hotel.
4.5
Great location.
Nothing. All good.
1.5
Location was great, room was updated
Pool/hot tub not working. Staff was terrible, no maid service.
2.5
Location
The trash running at 1 to 2 in the morning. It’s very loud for that time of the morning.
5.0
Room was very nice and clean
Location was excellent
3.5
The location cannot be beat! The staff has been very nice both times we’ve stayed here. They have updated and are making progress. The breakfast was nice. Parking was better this year.
They have made many, many updates BUT have overlooked small details. The popcorn ceiling was falling in our room, the soaps in the shower and sink area had old hardened soap dripping down. There were coffee spots on the counter, nail polish in the sink, stains in the tub and wallpaper peeling. Pool heater broken.
2.0
Location
Employees entering my room with a do not disturb sign on door
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Gatlinburg?
The average price for a rental in Gatlinburg is $271 per night. This rental is $142 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Wander Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Wander Hotel. Enjoy the water!
Is The Wander Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This motel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Wander Hotel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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