The Best Hotels Closest to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel in Pigeon Forge - 2026 Updated Prices

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a blue water slide, and a sign reading "THE WALDEN".

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and armchairs.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a blue slide.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large wall decoration.

1. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 0.6 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Nathanael

₹6,784

₹7,616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with bottles, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a vase, a mirror, and a view of a sunset over water.

A restaurant with outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A hotel with a swimming pool, a children's play area, and a restaurant.

2. Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

1 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Robert

₹11,077

₹14,041 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a fire pit.

A spacious indoor area with a water feature, seating, and large windows.

A Drury Plaza Hotel with a rooftop pool, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and stone flooring.

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge

1.3 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Donald

₹11,162

₹12,530 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a wooden reception desk, and a blue patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool, and a sign for 'The Island' restaurant.

4. Margaritaville Island Inn

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 0.2 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Kyhesha

₹11,077

₹12,434 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor pool area with a fire feature, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A modern hotel with a prominent CAMBRIA sign, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A modern interior with a central round table surrounded by a variety of plants and flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, a window with a view, and a chair.

5. Cambria Hotel Pigeon Forge

1.2 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Nik

₹6,254

₹7,020 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A swimming pool with people using inflatable rings.

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and a stone fire pit.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and flower beds.

6. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 0.4 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Debbie

₹8,789

₹9,866 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A wooden swing structure with a view of a lake and a building in the background.

A stone fireplace with a framed picture above, two blue leather chairs with cushions, a small table, and a popcorn cart.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the restaurant area.

A hotel with multiple buildings, outdoor seating, and a pond.

7. The Inn On The River

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Trina

₹12,185

₹13,677 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A balcony with a view of mountains and trees, a white chair, and a railing.

The Music Road Convention Center building facade with large windows and a clear sky.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled floors, and a wooden ceiling.

8. Music Road Resort Hotel and Inn

1.3 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Jessica

₹9,059

₹10,169 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A circular pool with a hot tub and lounge chairs, surrounded by a stone patio and a gazebo.

A hotel reception desk with a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, a 'Hilton Honors' plaque, and a view of the lobby.

A stone patio with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and red flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a phone.

9. Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge

0.7 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Mary

₹9,310

₹10,451 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Garden Inn sign, large windows, and a stone facade.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and beverages, a coffee station, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and large windows offering views of the outside.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

frank

₹8,528

₹9,573 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a modern building in the background.

A breakfast bar with a sign indicating it's open daily from 7 to 10 AM.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a large window, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the city.

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge

0.7 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Russ

₹8,558

₹9,606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Convention Center sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A modern interior with a dark wall, a wooden floor, a vase with flowers, a 'Welcome to Breakfast' sign, and a view through large windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a modern ceiling design, and a large window providing natural light.

12. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.6 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Lance

₹9,914

₹11,129 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stone fire pit with benches, a covered pavilion, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, multiple balconies, and seating areas.

13. Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Harold

₹7,295

₹8,189 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A clean, modern reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a television screen.

A hotel courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a water slide.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites with a modern design, featuring a stone and wood facade, large windows, and a covered entrance.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge

0.9 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Kyung

₹8,501

₹9,543 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A motel with a stone facade, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating a 10' clearance.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a sign for 'Fountainhead'.

Three wooden rocking chairs with cushioned seats and backs, placed on a concrete ledge outside a building with a stone wall.

A kitchen counter with a Bunn coffee maker, a box of Krispy Kreme, and fruit skewers.

15. Mountain Breeze Motel

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 1 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Barry

₹7,728

₹8,676 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A lobby with a staircase, round wall decor, a fireplace, and green upholstered chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a large TV screen.

A water park with two slides, a rocky waterfall, and a pool area.

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center by IHG

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 0.9 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Marylisa

₹8,492

₹9,532 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass ceilings, red chairs, and a view of buildings outside.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mural of a waterfall.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, plush seating, and a wooden coffee table.

An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, metal chairs, and tables.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Phillip

₹8,500

₹9,541 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A multi-story hotel with a central tower, a covered parking area, and a fenced courtyard.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with decorative railings.

18. Park Grove Inn

0.9 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Jamey

₹5,343

₹6,188 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue bedspread, and a wall with a love-themed quote.

19. Accommodation By Willow Brook Lodge

Downtown Pigeon Forge, 1.2 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Sean

₹9,210

₹10,338 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A round table with a glass fire pit in the center, surrounded by red and black chairs.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a courtyard, and a pool area.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows offering a view.

A modern indoor pool area with clear views of mountains, lounge chairs, and tables.

20. Embassy Suites By Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort

1.1 km from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Jonathan

₹17,138

₹21,387 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham	9.6 Exceptional 1,380 reviews	View
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville	9.8 Exceptional 2,678 reviews	View
Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge	9.8 Exceptional 704 reviews	View
Margaritaville Island Inn	9.4 Exceptional 2,225 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Pigeon Forge	9.2 Wonderful 1,175 reviews	View

Top Great Smoky Mountain Wheel Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Island Inn

8/10 Good

"Great location to the island,shows, and shops. Great breakfast."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge

8/10 Good

"It was a good hotel. I liked the pool and the hot tub. The breakfast was good too. I like staying here. It feels like home away from home."

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside

10/10 Excellent

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Cambria Hotel Pigeon Forge

8/10 Good

"Thought the pool was larger due to pics. The food was like a comfort inn and the bar was double priced."

Americana Inn, a Travelodge by Wyndham

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the strip"

The Inn at Christmas Place

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved this hotel… bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was the best… one of the best that I ever had… the lazy river was so much fun and of course all the Christmas decorations were just amazing. Will definitely be back."

LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything we needed. Large rooms loved the kitchette. Quiet just a little off main drag easy to get to. Balcony and pool area were great. We will be staying again. Thank you Leconte!"

Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean and had updated fixtures. We will definitely stay there again when we're in the area."

Margaritaville Island Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location."

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

A stage with a barn backdrop, musical instruments, and performers.

The Comedy Barn Theater

8.8/10 (345 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at The Comedy Barn Theater during your stay in Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.

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Pigeon Forge Snow

10.0/10 (1 review)

Bring the family to Pigeon Forge Snow and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Pigeon Forge. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

You can enjoy a show at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show during your stay in Pigeon Forge.

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Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show

You can make plans for a show at Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show during your trip to Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Pigeon River Crossing

You can enjoy retail therapy at Pigeon River Crossing during your visit to Pigeon Forge. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Alcatraz East Crime Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge.

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The Mountain Monster

Bring the children to The Mountain Monster and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Pigeon Forge. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Cooter’s Place & Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cooter’s Place & Museum during your trip to Pigeon Forge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Smoky Mountain Wheel?

Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is located in a family-friendly area of Pigeon Forge known for its magnificent mountain views and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 311 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel?

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, Margaritaville Island Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good choices close by include Country Cascades Waterpark Resort and Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside.

How many hotels will I find near Great Smoky Mountain Wheel?

Expedia has 311 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.

What can I see and do near Great Smoky Mountain Wheel?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Titanic Museum, Alcatraz East Crime Museum or Ripley's Super Fun Zone. Explore landmarks like Old Mill, McMahan Mound Site and The McMahan Indian Mound. You can check out the local talent at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show and The Comedy Barn Theater.

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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountain Wheel hotels

1. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

2. Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

3. Drury Plaza Hotel Pigeon Forge

4. Margaritaville Island Inn

5. Cambria Hotel Pigeon Forge

6. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

7. The Inn On The River

8. Music Road Resort Hotel and Inn

9. Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge

10. Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

11. Home2 Suites by Hilton Pigeon Forge

12. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13. Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge

15. Mountain Breeze Motel

16. Holiday Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge Convention Center by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge

18. Park Grove Inn

19. Accommodation By Willow Brook Lodge

20. Embassy Suites By Hilton Pigeon Forge Resort

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Top Great Smoky Mountain Wheel Hotel Reviews

Margaritaville Island Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge

Econo Lodge Pigeon Forge Riverside

Cambria Hotel Pigeon Forge

Americana Inn, a Travelodge by Wyndham

The Inn at Christmas Place

LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

Margaritaville Island Hotel

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

The Comedy Barn Theater

Pigeon Forge Snow

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Pigeon River Crossing

Alcatraz East Crime Museum

The Mountain Monster

Cooter’s Place & Museum

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