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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio
Serenity Glen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Gatlinburg

In shopping district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel, you'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Hillbilly Golf and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4-star adults-only hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel was completed in May 2024.

This 4-star Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1935
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 21 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 289 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent. The inn is very close to ‘downtown’ Gatlinburg but far enough away to be relatively quiet. Our room’s balcony directly overlooked the West Prong Little Pigeon River. Staff was great—attentive and prompt. The bed was comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Great for a couple looking to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, right on the pigeon forge river. The staff was super helpful as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of the Little Pigeon river was fabulous! Great rocking chairs to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Comfortable room and the creekside balcony was relaxing. Courteous staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful motor lodge!

What a wonderful place. Super cute and clean. This place has been renovated and is an excellent place for a weekend away. My wife and I will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has balcony next to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed the night, in late afternoon, left early in the morning. Awesome place, our room was in the second floor and I looked the river. We walked to dinner at Chesapeake, then walked up to Starbucks in the morning for coffee. Most ships were not open but, we were on a schedule and had to run. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ITAMAR, miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only the a/c is noisy a bit Overall we enjoy it setting on the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Older property on the river. Quaint and rustic so if you like that in a hotel, this is your place! It’s a nice place and good location but…If you or your spouse has issue with bugs/spiders, or if you need internet/tv to work 100% of the time, look for something newer or with rooms accessible from inside the hotel building (no spiders on your room door!). A few other peculiarities but overall a good place to stay in Gatlinburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly was perfect for my anniversary!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived we met Keith, he was professional and informative. He answered all our questions without reservation. He was very friendly and helpful. The location gave us an opportunity to get our walks in and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The balcony with river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Navorria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely and with a calm environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique property

Firstly, the staff were amazing. Friendly and attentive to our needs. If we needed anything all we had to do was text them and it would arrive. This property doesn’t have a lobby. This property is not your typical hotel. That would be their sister property across the river. The rooms you see in the website is for the suite room, not the bottom floor rooms. The bed we had was comfortable. There was no dresser in the room so my husband felt as if he was living out of a suitcase. The room was very quiet even though we were on a busy street. What wasn’t quiet was the A/C unit in 112. Maintenance came to try and fix it. He removed the filters which seemed to help, until it didn’t. I loved being close to the river and sitting in rocking chairs watching the water go by…until it rained. The balcony above didn’t go all the way over ours, so rain poured in where we would have been. All in all, we had a pleasant enough stay. We would come back but we’d make sure we got a room in the second floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are great but not luxury. Staff is outstanding. Parking is tight if you dont have a small car. Location not great busy road rough getting in or out. Microwave would have helped. Have to go to bar to get ice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane, New Lenox

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First point is that staff is wonderful on all counts. We were delighted when we first arrived to be able to check in early. Rooms are nicely updated but very small. Wall air conditioner was loud and room had strong odor of urine. My husband who is an engineer thought he would just clean the filter on the air conditioning unit. Upon doing so he found that the unit was filthy dirty with several bounce dryer sheets shoved into the filter causing the fan to overwork. Once the dryer sheets were removed the smell became even more apparent. I realized when I booked this property that it was a pet friendly hotel that was older, but this was to much. We honestly were afraid of getting sick from the smell. The staff on site was completely understanding and they were able to switch us to a different room. No smell and quiet air conditioner. like I said earlier, the staff was amazing and helpful. However, it's just a little concerning that you're going to advertise yourself as a small luxury hotel. You clearly have spent the time and the money to update the rooms in this older property but don't bother to clean or maintain your A/C units. The staff did state some of the rooms smell because it's an older property. I didn't really feel that that is an acceptable answer. I've been a nurse for over 30 years and I know the smell of urine. Within five hours of them switching our room someone else was in that room again. I could have paid less for a larger room somewhere else with a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do t have a bad thing to say about this place. It’s soooo close to the busy downtown Gatlinburg strip but feels works away! Quiet is an understatement and the dedicated parking is a godsend. Within walking distance of literally everything, and right next door to some of the nicer restaurants on the strip. Highly recommend Heirloom for both dinner and breakfast and RIO and Chesapeakwere both great too! Probably not the best place for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025