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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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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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
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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Moonshine Mountain Coaster 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
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ben & Jerry's - ‬12 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we chose this property. Perfect for the 40+, no kids crowd. A bit away from the worst of the traffic, the balcony over the river was a wonderful way to begin and end each day, and the restaurant and bar at the property was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing wrong with the room. But you should review where the hotel is compared to downtown. It is a little bit away from everything, but that was a plus for a peaceful evening. Dinner ate the Heirloom Room was AMAZING! I loved that we had our own parking spot. The rooms were fairly quiet you didn't hear a lot of road noises so that was a plus. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

steven, Wakefield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the balcony of the river and mountains, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved what this little inn had to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, room was very nice and the staff was excellent. Loved the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect little adults only property with beautiful view of river and excellent customer service. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Corning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
had a wonderful time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Quaint converted motel

Quaint little converted motel. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the river through Gatlinburg. It’s across the road from Hillbilly golf. Prices in the restaurant are extremely high. My husband fished from the balcony and snagged a few trout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

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

Boutique experience

We really enjoyed this place. It’s very unique and very boutique style. The view we had was spectacular. I do wish they had true room cleaning instead of just tidying up. Even turn down service would’ve been great. Other than that, we loved it and would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with a beautiful river beyond the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome spot at the bass of the Smoky Mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland, Cincinnati

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a balcony directly over a river with a view of river and mountain forest. So we felt we were remote and away from the world. However, when you exited the room you were on a Main Street with a free trolley ride to down town. Or you could walk the mile to get to the center of town and the aquarium. The room was very sound proof. So , I had the “feel” of being away from it all in a remote location but when I wanted “city life and people” I had that feel too. Best of both worlds. Finally, the onsite restaurant is excellent. At least 4 stars in my opinion and the best in the region. Chef Carlos really cooks and presents his dishes very well. The wine selection is great. I highly recommend both the rooms and the restaurant.
View from balcony
View from inside looking out balcony door
View from the tub.
Sky lift going down
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Columbia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! The bed and pillows were super comfy. Walking distance to Anakeesta and downtown Gatlinburg. The staff was super accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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