We always stay at the Quality Inn on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway (not the one on 76). It's $52 per night, includes a buffet breakfast (biscuits and gravy, every kind of roll/danish/doughnut you can think of, 3 or 4 cereals, bagels, fruit, milk, 3 juices, coffee, etc.) You can also order things like hash browns, breakfast meats and eggs for very little cost. 2 pools--one indoor one outdoor, and a hot tub. We have always been very happy there and it's less crowded because its not on the "main drag" but its close to EVERYTHING!
Don't forget to check out Celebration City as well as Silver Dollar City!! Its a blast!!!