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Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served
Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

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
  • Parking available
The current price is $236
$210 nightly
$236 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 28 - May 29

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

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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

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

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Heirloom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Heirloom Suite

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

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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 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 8 mi (12.9 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

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

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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • 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
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

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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 374 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kruiz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower water is Luke warm. Need to adjust the temperature setting on the hot water. Especially during the cold months. Besides that everything including the staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maelys

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grear
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is spot on…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10/10! Best staff. Matthew was super helpful getting us to our lovely room. Absolutely gorgeous hotel. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Probably my best stay in a hotel in the Smokies! The customer service was outstanding, the room was clean and cozy with the roaring creek off the balcony with 2 nice rocking chairs. The property is well maintained. The REAL breakfast at the Heirloom House was included each day and a real sit down, order from the menu, upscaled restaurant. They serve dinner and drinks as well. Excellent customer service there too. If you need anything like ice or water or towels, it's only a text message away and is promptly provided. It's only a short walk to downtown Gatlinburg. The hotel is quiet with no children allowed. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

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

10/10 Excellent

angelo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room perfect, the staff is very helpful and the view is super nice, the breakfast it’s amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay! Will be coming back for sure! Staff were amazing!
Breakfast at Heirloom Room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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