2809 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States | (541) 362-3741
Across the street from The Island and walkable to restaurants
Homey rooms have microwaves and mini-fridges
Heated swimming pool open 24/7, kiddy pool, and hot tub
Free pancake breakfast at pancake house across the street
Friday night bonfires and s’mores for kids by river (weather permitting)
Snacks, coffee, and lemonade available in lobby
Board games, sports, and fishing poles to borrow
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Pet-friendly policies
No gym or breakfast on-site
Pool and hot tub are seasonal
Some rooms are more updated than others
Bonfire and s’mores unavailable during fire ban
With its budget rates, nicely landscaped grounds, and convenient location across from The Island and next to a river, Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites is a solid choice for family travelers. Kids especially love s'mores and bonfires by the river on Friday nights (when weather permits). The property has a heated swimming pool, free pancake breakfast at a restaurant across the street, and daily snacks and lemonade in the lobby. The 94 guest rooms are clean but vary in terms of how recently they've been updated. Each is equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and mini-fridge. Shular Inn Hotel is a good alternative for rooms that are more contemporary, an on-site breakfast, and a sauna.
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Scene
Family-owned motel with a relaxed atmosphere and pretty river grounds
Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites is a typical motel property with blue trimming and surprisingly gorgeous grounds that include a large meadow with a fire pit and chairs next to the river. Inside, the lobby is generic and more functional than pleasant in design. It features a blond wooden front desk, tiled floors, and a small sitting area composed of a couch and a table and chairs next to a fireplace. Beyond the outdoor furniture by the river, the pool area, and the small lobby, there aren't any other public spaces. The casual atmosphere and value prices draw mostly families on a budget who like the down-home vibe.
Location
Next to a river and across the street from The Island
Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites has a great location that's just a five-minute walk from The Island, a shopping and dining center. Magi Quest takes 14 minutes to reach by car. The Hollywood Wax Museum is a 25-minute walk away. It’s a 10-minute drive to Dollywood and nine minutes by car to WonderWorks. There’s a trolley stop outside the hotel, but it’s fairly easy to get to most places by car or on foot from this hotel. The Great Smoky Mountains are a 20-minute drive away. It’s a 16-minute drive to Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge Airport.
Rooms
Homey rooms with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers; some rooms are more dated than others
The rooms at Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites have homey decor and wooden furnishings, but some rooms are in better shape than others. Most guests request the updated rooms with diamond-shaped carpets, floral or checkered bedding, and dark antique-style wooden furniture. Amenities in rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Suites are available with jetted tubs and fireplaces. Towels folded in animal formations and chocolate treats are a nice touch. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, toiletries, and hairdryers.
Features
Swimming pool, kiddy pool, hot tub, snacks and drinks in lobby, and free breakfast at nearby restaurant
This hotel is geared toward laid-back families and caters its amenities to fit. There’s an outdoor heated swimming pool, kiddy pool, and hot tub open seasonally with 24-hour access. In the lobby, the hotel provides guests with free snacks like Krispy Kreme doughnuts, doughnut holes, and fruit, plus drinks like coffee, lemonade, and apple cider. A free pancake breakfast is available for guests across the street at Reagan’s House of Pancakes. Usually, there is a bonfire with s’mores every Friday, but when the county is under a fire ban, the festivities are put on hold. Other amenities include board games to borrow, sports activities, and fishing poles for the river. Wi-Fi and parking are free. Pets are welcome in some rooms.
