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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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Overlooking the river, this hotel features a wooden deck with tables and chairs, offering a serene view.
Enjoy a serene view of the lush landscape from this balcony, featuring a table for two and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by a selection of spirits and wine.
Relax by the fireplace with a comfortable sofa and flat-screen TV.
Relax in this serene hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a balcony offering a view of lush greenery.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Room options

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heirloom Suite

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(1 review)
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  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • SkyPark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬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. Public spaces have free WiFi. 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 40 per person
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 per person
  • 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.

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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 252 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HOW CLEAN IT WAS. LARGE ROOM AND MY FAVORITE:THE BALCONY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

View from the balcony!

I was looking for a nice quiet room to stay for a trip to the GRSM. This place was great! As a camper, it was a nice change to have a beautiful natural scene out the back balcony and then the comfort of 4 walls and a bed without sleeping rough. What a treat! Close to the park. Gatlinburg a bit much for me but looks like it would be great for families and couples. Room was well furnished and the staff was friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in person met us at our car and then took us to our room. He had wine delivered and they also brought ice. Very nice and helpful. Loved the balcony over the river. We sat outside for several hours just enjoying the water. So relaxing. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely next to the river. Walk to everything in Gatlinburg. Will be staying again on my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place very peaceful!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

An amazing hotel, with amazing views.

My stay was only overnight, but it couldn’t have been any more perfect. From the helpful and kind innkeeper to the large shower and king size comfortable bed, the evening could have been any better. My advice, make reservations for the connecting restaurant. Dinner and drinks with a minutes walk is what I’m now expecting from all my vacation lodging. Thank you for helping me make my partners birthday special. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this little gem. A bit unconventional but the check in was very easy. They met us in the driveway and gave us all the information we needed. Being by the water is so relaxing. It’s situated a block from where the main section of Gatlinburg so it’s quiet but within walking distance of the busy, commercialized town. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasantly surprised. The rooms were super private with unobstructed views of the river. The room was very clean, the soaps and shampoo and conditioner were high quality. Robes and slippers were provided as well as coffee. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. I even got to see a black bear directly across the river from my room, taking a drink in the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property. Our room 112 was right at the rocky rapids. Loved the sound and watching it from the lovely balcony. The dining room and bar are wonderful. Food was great as was the service. Ask for a table at the window to enjoy the small river. Loved everything about Rocky Waters. Great location, beautiful room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abner, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful, great detail on the hotel, nicely clean. River was a added bonus of peace
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

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

Couple retreat

Great for a couple. Walking distance to everything. Awesome views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful rushing waters
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela, LAWRENCEBURG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Loved the atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience right in the heart of Gatlinburg! Very friendly staff, clean, and good service! My only complaints is that the parking is tight (expected considering the area) and our shower drain was a bit clogged.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every room has a balcony with rocking chairs overlooking the rushing stream. Room and bathroom recently remodeled. Very attractive, nice quality fittings. House robes and slippers are a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. We have stayed at dozens of hotels and it says it all when my wife takes pictures of our room to send to friends,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gil, Piperton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly/helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easy check in. Staff was extremely professional and helpful with everything. The Heirloom Room was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025