The Appy Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or splash around at the indoor pool or seasonal outdoor pool. A spa tub and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Ski lifts nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference space (624 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Spa tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg North
Fairfield Inn Marriott Hotel Gatlinburg North
Fairfield Inn Marriott Gatlinburg North Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Gatlinburg North
Appalachian Lodge Gatlinburg
Appalachian Lodge
The Appy Lodge Hotel
The Appy Lodge Gatlinburg
The Appy Lodge Hotel Gatlinburg
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at The Appy Lodge?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Appy Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Appy Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Appy Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Appy Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Appy Lodge also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around The Appy Lodge like?
The Appy Lodge is a short 16-minute walk from Anakeesta and 18 minutes' walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
kamala
kamala, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Wonderful place to stay!
The staff was amazing ! Very friendly and helpful . The ambience.was beautiful. Our room had a cozy fire place and the bed and pillows were very comfortable . It was also very clean. House keeping were always friendly and helpful. The breakfast was not bad. I give a 5+ stars. We will certainly be staying again!!
Wanda
Wanda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Frances H
Frances H, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2022
Beautiful and nice location
Connie
Connie, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 13, 2022
Darrell
Darrell, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2022
Philip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2022
Location outside of Gatlinburg madness and convenient to Dollywood
Billi
Billi, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2022
Stayed on the 2nd floor and one of the electrical outlets in the hallway was broken/hanging off the wall
Kristen
Kristen, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2022
Great lodge vibe. Fall decor on property. Huge fire pit to relax and talk. Comfortable rooms and beds. Plenty of fluffy bed pillows. Trolley stop on property.
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 8, 2022
The lamp in the room had a broken knob, the toilet seat was loose. Very loose. Cobwebs in the corners. Beds were not that comfy.
Eric
Eric, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 19, 2022
Was walkable to downtown Gatlinburg.
Room was pretty clean. It did feel damp/humid in the room however.
Jason
Jason, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2022
We liked the decor!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 6, 2022
Blood stains on blanket. Blood stain on curtain. Blood drop is bathroom. Extremely dusty everywhere. I itched the entire time. More than a few pieces of hair in the bathroom.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2022
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2022
Kimsue
Kimsue, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 14, 2022
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2022
Staff were friendly and available all throughout the night. There were cookies and juice in the main lobby at check in. The swimming areas were clean and taken care of. Rooms were very clean and in nice condition. Overall great experience.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2022
Love the back patio overlooking creek and the fire pits and chaair in front area
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 28, 2022
I did like the hardwood floor in the room. The bed was very comfortable. It also had free parking to places in town.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2022
Based on the Expedia photos and reviews (along with the fact that Appy was listed under ‘resorts’ - we feel it was severely misrepresented and the property/amenities were nowhere near as nice as we expected.
Pretty sure the guy that checked us in was stoned. Bunch of kid running around in this tiny really hick looking lobby.
We get into our room and the floor is dirty, there’s a poop stain in the toilet, brown liquid in the sink, and the AC unit is covered in gunk from old spills that were never cleaned up. Took photos of all of this.
A nice find was also that the AC unit wasn’t big enough to cool the whole room enough to sleep so that was just lovely on top of everything else.
Definitely the worst pillows Ive ever slept on so plan on bringing your own.
Walls are paper thin and could hear kids running around all day and night.
Don’t be fooled by the photos - the outdoor pool is more like one giant 3 foot bathtub. Not even sure why they built it. Not enough chairs for more than half a dozen people to lay out.
Unfortunately my girlfriend suffered her first ever seizure while we were there (unsure as to why yet) so we spent the 2nd day after we checked in letting her rest and get recovered from it. After that we asked to leave the property and go stay somewhere else. They were “nice” enough not to charge us for the remainder of the stay but offered no refund for the first two nights with the room conditions the way they were.
In short - stay away
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2022
Very good .
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
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Steven
Steven, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Clean. Friendly staff. Convenient location for both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Jason
Jason, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2022
This was our second time staying at The Appy Lodge, it was just as nice as when we stayed last summer. Love how easy it is to get in/out and that it’s no located on the main strip. Will definitely stay there again next summer.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 24, 2022
Two-Day family Trip
I have always wanted to try this property and we finally did this past week. We enjoyed the property and the people were VERY friendly. The room wasn't as clean as I expected. The floor had hair balls and candy pieces. Other than that, it was nice. If this property were closer to the center of town, we would stay here on all our visits as we go to Gatlinburg 8-12 times a year.