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221 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Bales Town and Country Motel
Ranked #14 of 91 hotels in Gatlinburg
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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“I never stay anywhere else, it's always with the Bales”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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I have been coming to Gatlinburg for more than 25 years. My family had never stayed here and didn't even really know it was there until 2009. Holy cow what a great place we were missing! The Bales are some of the greatest folks we have ever known in TN. Bill is always smiling and goes above and beyond to take care of you. He even walked my wife and kids back to our room when I had to take care of our car down the street. While the rooms are older and they are not lavish, Bill and Nicole make this place better than any resort. The rooms are clean and large and are a blessing after a day of walking. Not to mention the building is right smack dab in the middle of Gatlinburg, but secluded enough that you can sleep in peace and quiet. If you are looking for a top place to stay where you know you will be appreciated, there is no other place for you than with the Bales.

Room Tip: We like the rooms in the back near the vending machines. And bring your own pillows.
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  • Stayed March 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kolkata, India
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“A wonderful, no-frills experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

All things considered, this is one of the best value places I have stayed in, anywhere in the world. You cannot get better than this, at this price. The people who run the place go out of their way to be warm and painstakingly accommodating. The gentleman at the reception took pains to allot us a room that was the best available at that time (even changing the allotment when he remembered some small defect in the room he had originally allotted). They also allowed us to keep our car at their parking for a considerable length of time, even after our checkout. This latter was indeed a great help, since the main streets of Gatlinburg are extremely crowded, with very little space to park.
Other than this, the rooms are really clean and spacious, and the location is such that almost all Gatlinburg attractions can be covered on foot. All basic facilities - like TV, microwave, mini-bar, etc ... - are all in place, and work perfectly.
Overall a wonderful, no-frills experience. This was just the sort of place we were looking for during our short stay, and something that is evidently very hard to find in Gatlinburg!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Blacksburg, South Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Good Value in Gatlinburg.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011 via mobile
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I have been going to Gatlinburg for a long time, but I had never stayed at this hotel. I belive this family owned hotel may be the best value in Gatlinburg. It is located only a short walk to downtown. They have rather large rooms with three beds. The downside is that the hotel is a little older, not the cleanest (dirty walls & towels), large gap under front door, and hard beds. Having said that, I would still recommend this hotel because the location and price make up for what they lack.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Carthage TN
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good place to stay and convenient.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

We chose to stay here because of the location and price. It was a good choice. There are a few conveniences not available to you, but overall, it was good (e.g. no coffee maker in room). The price would be hard to beat.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“If you like to spend most of the day touring, this hotel is nice to come home to when you're worn out.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
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person found this review helpful

Clean, straight from the 90s with tile bathroom walls, but nice to be able to walk from here to the city. Basketball net outside.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Bales Town And Country Hotel
Address: 221 Bishop Lane, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Price range (per night):* INR1,678 - 3,355

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