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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.
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A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $179
$159 nightly
$179 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Hillbilly Golf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪12 min walk‬

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Majestic Glen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

Room, Corner (06 Heirloom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Hillbilly Golf - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Anakeesta - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 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. 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. Self parking (subject to charges) 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. Open daily.

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

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 21.95 per night)
  • Limited onsite self 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 8 to 16 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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1935
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

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

Property 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 8 to 16 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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Rocky Waters Hotel
Rocky Waters Motor Hotel Gatlinburg
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 428 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice, free parking wine and breakfast and bear spotting from the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super accommodating and the location was very close to dining, shopping and attractions. Our room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful balcony view of a stream.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, Room was Clean and very well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely love this place. We booked for our honeymoon and will definitely be back. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were so attentive and friendly, and the heirloom room, enough praise doesn’t do it justice. We cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dagmara

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location loved the porches on the little pigeon river very quiet love it no one under 21 best of all
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Michelle

The breakfast menu was high end and excellet food!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice surprise ! Enjoyed the location. Everything we wanted within easy driving distance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. The scenery was beautiful and the staff were so friendly. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on the water. Walkable to downtown. The breakfast was excellent each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, great customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rubens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river’s view
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Dariann

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Lovely view of stream from room balcony. Very good breakfast. New shower/bathroom. Very friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, Innkeepers were kind and curious, balcony was off the stream and very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we could ask for. Beautiful lookout over the river to the mountain woods. The complimentary breakfast was actually at a restaurant next door, allowing you choose from a menu and made fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room service was great. Love The view! Would definitely go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Room was clean, view was amazing and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful creek view, pretty room and breakfast was great. Highly recommend, we will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was great. This was walking distance to the spa and the downtown area. The property was very quiet and peaceful, comfortable and clean. The staff ensured check in and check out was quick and easy. The bonus of the home cooked breakfast and their staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026