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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served
Heirloom Suite
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen

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

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Heirloom Suite

Heirloom Suite

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

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Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

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

Room, Corner (06 Heirloom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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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 waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This luxury hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Hillbilly Golf - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • 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 Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Heirloom Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

  • Covered parking on site (USD 21.95 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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: 2:00 AM
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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
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, host will greet you

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 21.95 per night
  • 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 360 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quick walk to main street but quiet. Room big and well appointed with great balcony over river. Staff very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is excellent and convenient for dinner in addition to the included breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, exceptionally clean, the view and the spund of the river is like white noise very peaceful, it smelled super clean, and the bed like a cloud. Definitely we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was awesome. Room was clean and spacious great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO, Oviedo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good experience of expectation nice property well kept, balcony is okay but not so private due to next to walking ramp for second level, prefer future request on private balcony, food is fresh and well prepared good service well explained, will go back to this hotel thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheharyar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very personable experience. Close to everything, had breakfast included which was right next door at a fancy restaurant. Staff was excellent, allowed us to check-in early and checkout a bit late(breakfast at restaurant took some extra time). Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is very special. Staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Matthew greeted us with such kindness and truly went out of his way to show us around and get us settled in. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. You are the right on the main road for a convenient stroll into town but feel absolutely tucked away with just the river, fireplace and your travel partners. All the details were lovely. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no reception area , so all communication happens via texts, emails it waiting for the innkeepers in the parking lot area. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

himanshu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw bear from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming Rooms clean Nice addition of breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy and clean. Towels were quickly changed before we could even ask. Check in service was top tier. The river ambiance was incredible. Definitely a great stay to unwind and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was so excited for this stay but it has not gone as expected. The room and grounds are clean and very nice. The bed was comfortable, the staff was very friendly. The issues I had were, this is listed as a pet friendly hotel and I would not agree with that. There is not a pet relief area on the grounds and when I asked for areas the only ones available were right on a busy road, in a flower bed, or the hotel next door. So keep this in mind when traveling with a dog. I proactively paid the pet feed the week before my trip assuming it would be easier and in doing this gave them my credit card after already paying for my stay with a virtual card and not only did they try to run the whole stay through my personal card twice even though it was already paid, now 3 days after my stay they have run the pet fee through a second time. There was an issue with the room door code and the battery being dead in the lock and honestly I question if my room locked at all the first three days I was there. This has been a very disappointing experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

roopam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is by no means a luxury hotel, it feels like you are in a motel. The rooms are very small. The toilet was a foot and a half from our bed if we did not slide the door shut it was a ghastly sight! The pictures are quiet deceiving! This hotel is located on the busiest street in town we were there over Thanksgiving and it took us an hour to get out and cover 1 mile with bumper to bumper traffic. I had hoped to have a relaxing time but honestly there was no place to relax in the room and there is no common area. Unfortunately, it was too cold to sit on the balcony. We are experienced travelers and found it to be totally overpriced at almost 450.00 a night we stayed in the Majestic Glen. That said the staff was amazing and very responsive, they have a nice upscale restaurant on site with good food. This was a lifesaver because all restaurants in town were packed with people and with no availability. The Heirloom Room was not overcrowded we could relax and enjoy our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Balcony view. The room was clean, fresh and not cluttered. The decor was quiet, simple and tasteful. It had zen like quality that made it very restful. The only thing I would add is a small microwave as we like to heat our milk for coffee but that’s a small thing. We loved that we were off the beaten path a little. It was a quite a contrast to the noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect .. so worth gettin the tub and fireplace .. the young man who checked us in was wonderful.. will definitely be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Balcony was lovely looking right at the water. Breakfast was delicious. My only complaints would be the way the bathroom was laid out the water just pooled into the center of the floor leaving a literal puddle if you took a shower. And if you get the end room [im assuming the ones with the tub] you hear the washing machine running alot. But over all everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great! Spotless clean! Fancy all perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce, Memphis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, serene hotel with a wonderful view, great onsite restaurant (most excellent breakfast included). Good service.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's really super cute! They did a great job putting lipstick on a pig in the best way possible. The room is clean and comfy and the river view and sounds are fantastic! I was apprehensive due to the town being one giant tourist trap but if you're visiting the park and need a respite, this is the place :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the staff (inn keepers) to the ambience the inn was amazing. Rooms were clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025