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Zoder's Inn | Gatlinburg hotel with outdoor pools

Welcome to Zoder's Inn and Suites
Rooms with balconies on the River

A Family-Owned Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel
With Balcony Rooms Overlooking The Stream

Zoder's Inn & Suites Gatlinburg hotel is located on the downtown Trolley Route and on the main parkway, close to a Gatlinburg Trolley shelter.  When you stay with us at Zoder's Inn you are within easy walking distance or short trolley ride to all that downtown Gatlinburg has to offer.  Great restaurants and bars, tons of shopping options and things to do like; visit the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, ride the tram to Ober Mountain, go to Anakeesta theme park or just sample some moonshine from one of the many moonshine places.  When your done for the day, walk just four blocks from the main shopping area in Gatlinburg, then retreat to your peaceful hotel suite secluded from the hustle and bustle of downtown Gatlinburg.

Before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park became a reality, our family was welcoming visitors to three cozy cottages.  Three generations later, Zoder's Inn and Suites family-owned hotel in Gatlinburg, is still offering the most charming family-owned and operated hotel accommodations in Gatlinburg.

 

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Sorry, but we do not accept pets, including therapy animals. Certified service dogs are allowed.

Gatlinburg TN hotels with balconies on the river

Our Gatlinburg hotel is nestled on six wooded acres in Gatlinburg Tennessee, Zoder’s Inn & Suites captivates guests with its serene, natural setting and warm hospitality cultivated by three generations of family ownership. This charming Gatlinburg hotel with 90 guest rooms and suites, an indoor and outdoor pool and close to downtown, is the perfect accommodations for shopping, great dining and exploring nearby Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

About Our Gatlinburg Hotel

Cozy Mountain Accommodations

Whether you are planning a romantic weekend for two or an action-packed family or group getaway, our Gatlinburg hotel accommodations can fit your needs. 

Zoder's guest rooms and suites Gatlinburg

Gaze down at the cool mountain water rushing below your balcony. The Roaring Fork Creek runs directly through our hotel property. Along with lush trees and natural scenery, the creek provides a soothing sense of peace and tranquility.

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Our guest rooms and suites can comfortably accommodate two guests or families up to six.

Explore Gatlinburg

Bars & Pubs Gatlinburg
The Village Shops Gatlinburg
Ripley's aquarium of the Smokies
Gatlinburg Diniing for guests at Zoder's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel

The gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is a perfect homebase for hiking, biking, bird watching, trout fishing, and much more. This charming mountain town boasts three entrances to the National Park, family-friendly live shows, arcades, attractions, unique shopping, tons of dining options and one of the country’s top aquariums.

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Explore The Great Smoky Mountains of  TN

When you stay at Zoder's Inn in Gatlinburg you are just a short distance from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park is the most visited national park in the US and is home to abundant wildlife, birds, foliage, waterfalls, walking trails, historical sites and views that go on forever.  Please read our Black Bear Information below.

Click Here for more information on the park.

Black Bears: There are an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 black bears in the Smoky Mountains.  Here is some helpful hints you need to know about black bears when you are on vacation in the Smokies.

  • Never feed or approach bears.  Feeding bears is illegal in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is a federal offense that can result in up to $5,000 in fines and six months in jail. Additionally, Tennessee law criminalizes intentionally feeding black bears.

  • Secure any food, pet food or garbage and never leave food outside. Most rental properties are equipped with bear proof trash containers.

  • Lock your vehicles at all times and remove any food from the vehicle. Bears can open vehicle doors and if they get locked inside they can destroy a vehicle trying to get out.

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For more information Click Here to go to BearWise for additional information.

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Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival

Welcome to the Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival – an intimate, two day music series taking place at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn that features some of the top songwriters in Nashville, responsible for multi-platinum hit songs.

 

August 21 – 22, 2026
The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Tickets Required for Admission

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

The Gatlinburg Inn is completely booked but Zoder's Inn has rooms

Click Here to book your stay at Zoder's Inn

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fait

Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair

200+ Booths of Handmade Products

Voted One of the Southeast’s “Most Popular Events”

Filling the 150,000 square feet of downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts Artisans and Craftsmen from all over the nation

July 10-19, 2026

Admission is $10 for Adults, Children 17 & under FREE with paid adults.

Multi-day pass included for FREE.

October 8-28, 2026

Admission is $12 for Adults, Children 17 & under FREE with paid adults.

Multi-day pass included for FREE.

Click Here for the Craftsmen's Fair Website

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