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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Heirloom Suite
Serenity Glen
Breakfast and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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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Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heirloom Suite

Heirloom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen

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

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

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

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel in Gatlinburg, you'll be on the Strip, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Titanic Museum.

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
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Donut Friar - ‬12 min walk
  • Ole Red

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Adults-only hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Heirloom Room serving guests of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Heirloom Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

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 transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Heirloom Room

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1935
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rocky Waters
Rocky Waters Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Inn
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Rocky Waters Hotel
Rocky Waters Motor Hotel Gatlinburg
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Hotel
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 258 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

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Our new favorite place in Gatlinburg

Great place to stay. Its by far our favorite placed we've stayed yet in Gatlinburg. Best part for us was being right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility at it’s finest

Amazing views out the back balcony of the roaring river. Gatlinberg is a bit chaotic and it was nice to come back to the tranquil room and listen to the river with a nightcap. Never heard another soul.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing not to like. All the staff and Justin deserve 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay! On the river, impeccable staff, great location that is very convenient to town and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We will definitely go back and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Beautiful view

Amazing view from our balcony, hotel was clean and quiet. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice. Wish there was something in the room to explain the fireplace, the check in and check out time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda, Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and very accommodating. The balcony over the water was very relaxing. The sound of the rushing water added to the peacefulness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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