Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Riverside retreat in Gatlinburg

Private balconies extend over a rushing river where guests can fish directly from their rooms. Inside, newly renovated spaces feature Nespresso machines and luxurious robes. The attached Heirloom Room Restaurant serves excellent meals with views of the water below.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a bed, a bench, a fireplace, a TV, and a lamp.

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Majestic Glen

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

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a round table, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Heirloom Suite

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a built-in bathtub, and a window with blinds.

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

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

Room, Corner (06 Heirloom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in Gatlinburg, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Island at Pigeon Forge and Old Mill are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Ripken Experience - Pigeon Forge. Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are not to be missed. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Gatlinburg travel guide
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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • A small building with a red roof and a sign that reads "Hillbilly Golf".
    Hillbilly Golf
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A rustic log cabin with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by lush green forest.
    Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A wooden suspension bridge in a forest.
    Anakeesta
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A river with rocks, a bridge, a building with American flags, and autumn trees.
    Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A building with a stone facade, a green entrance, and flags.
    Gatlinburg Convention Center
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
    14 min walk
  • Tennessee Cider Company
    10 min walk
  • Subway
    10 min walk
  • Ole Red
    6 min walk
  • Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar
    12 min walk

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

  • Luxury upscale hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Anakeesta
  • Near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg SkyPark, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel provides a terrace, an outdoor entertainment area, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, The Heirloom Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, outdoor furniture, and a porter/bellhop
    • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
    • Guest reviews give good marks for the walkable location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel on Nov 18, 2026 start from CA $237, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 21.95 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hillbilly Golf, Anakeesta, and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 469 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, helpful and friendly staff. Food we had was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue at all was that the AC in room 113 was quite loud. Staff was kind and attentive, the room was immaculately clean and the balcony was perfect. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this lovely oasis in the craziness of busy Gatlinburg.. Staff was incredibly helpful.. Parking was a a huge +. the traffic was backed up most of the day so getting in and out presented some challenges, but the trolley stopped at the hotel and that was a game changer. Restaurant is delicious . the porch over the river.. was heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff. Location is perfect to get to downtown. A/C units in the rooms could use to be updated,but still work well. Location is perfect with the river view on the balcony of each room. Really enjoyed our stay, highly reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were extremely service oriented and helpful. Loved being along the water. Fantastic restaurant on property. AC unit was noisy but worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel reception, very friendly and helpful. Easy check in and complementary breakfast vouchers. Balconies have good views of the river and we were able to see a bear from our balcony. My only issue was noise from the road at night. But fortunately we had a white noise machine that helped drown out the traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Would definitely stay here again! Not too far from the all the fun but far enough for it to be peaceful and quiet. The balcony is nice to relax on. Also seen a couple bears.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean, modern, friendly staff. My only comment would be the parking. Overall, I would definitely go back there and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and the view of the river and forest was amazing!!! Highly recommend this property and rm 224 was excellent
View from room 224
A curious bear at our first day at breakfast
Tub with a view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room and location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river outside your room is very nice. It’s also much quieter than the busy parkway. The Pizza Rio next door is very good too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several things stood out to me, staff very friendly and helpful, the location for me was great, quite, over looking the river, looking at nature while having a hot cup of coffee. The restaurant was very nice, service, food and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is absolutely stunning! The staff were very helpful and it was nice to enjoy some quiet away from the main downtown core of Gatlinburg. We can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay. All the staff were kind and very attentive if we needed anything. The room was clean. The view was outstanding. We were able to easily walk to the busy downtown area of Gatlinburg. The attached Heirloom Room restaurant was delicious for both breakfast and dinner, highly recommend. Very nice little boutique hotel, if we head back to Gatlinburg, this is where we will be staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
They advertise as historic and elegant. Historic: they are a restored mid20 century roadside motel - in need of updating. Elegant: haven’t a clue where that comes in. Staff is friendly and helpful. On the edge of tourist-Gatlinburg
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the BEST hotels ive ever stayed at. We had the Heirloom Suite. We had a delicious dinner at the resturant downstairs. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice balcony on the water. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very cozy and the decorating of the rooms and the restaurant was very inviting. Breakfast was delicious and the location was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing, Room was Clean and very well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying here. The staff is very friendly & was there to help with anything we needed. We will be staying with them again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Breakfast was wonderful!! This hotel is the best in the Smokey’s!! The bar is lux!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property, great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the creek. Cute and clean rooms. Loved the vibe. Dinner at the restaurant was good. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were extremely friendly and helpful! We enjoyed our cozy room by the water, as well as our breakfast each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great view, caring staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026