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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and large windows offering views of the city.
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A wicker lounge chair with cushions, a small round table, and a white chair in a courtyard with a wooden fence and a building in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Playback." It features a spacious outdoor area with a covered seating area and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a colorful ceiling, a large window with a view of the outdoors, a sofa with patterned cushions, a round wooden table, and a red ottoman.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $80
$71 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • Place, The Comedy Barn Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a patterned blanket, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a bench, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wall-mounted painting, a bedside table with a radio, and a hanging lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

A modern bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wall-mounted painting, a bedside table with a radio, and a hanging lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a seating area with chairs and a small table.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a bed with a headboard, a desk, and a fireplace.

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 639 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Connecting Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Connecting Rooms

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with a patterned blanket, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Connecting Rooms

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a bathroom, and a small seating area.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pigeon Forge

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is centrally located in Pigeon Forge, a 3-minute walk from Island at Pigeon Forge and a 3-minute drive from Titanic Museum. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Dollywood and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Wilderness at the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • The Comedy Barn Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alcatraz East Crime Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Island Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Azul - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Paloma Scratch Kitchen serving guests of The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Paloma Scratch Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 to 25 for adults and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Scratch Kitchen
  • The Swim Club

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 25 for adults, and USD 12 to 25 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Island Drive
Days Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge Hotel Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
Island Drive Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
The Wayback Pigeon Forge A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 965 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Love the pool/Airstream area! super convenient location and very affordable !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ishita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were excellent - clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, a little rough around the edges, but all in all an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Girls trip, great location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. The bed was comfortable and it was quiet as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay a good one. The bathrooms in the hotel rooms are quite nice - tile floors and detach shower head options.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! Such an adorable place with the sweetest vibe. Loved the decor. Very clean and the beds were comfortable. The hot tub and on site restaurant were our favorite perks!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and on the strip in pigeon forge. Across the street from the islands, which is a fun locale for the evening. Very convenient and accessible to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at this motel and it was perfect. The check-in process was easy and simple. Sherona at the front desk was very accommodating and helpful from day one. The room was clean and comfortable. Couldn't have ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! very clean and welcoming! Enjoyed free breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff friendly, pet friendly!!! Over wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LINDSAY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed booking the connecting rooms for more space and really loved how close the hotel was to everything! The aesthetic of the rooms was comfortable yet stylish and can’t beat the free made to order breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great coffee in room, spacious, comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly! Rooms are very clean. Beds are super comfy! Will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty sheets were left in our room in a basket. Other than that it was really clean and we liked the short walk to the island. Staff was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, pool was nice just cold, didn’t like that room didn’t have a microwave, free parking but very small lot, walking distance from the island was great overall it was a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it and would stay here every single time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Great location, short walk to Island, crime museum and comedy barn. Pool was awesome. The only complaint would be parking was a little troublesome. Didn't always have parking close to our room but, was able to adjust without too much difficulty. Over-all experience was good and I would book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an exciting concept and unique style for a hotel. They took an old, run down hotel that probably dated back to the 60's and turned it into a fun, no big frills hotel. Great location, nice pool and hot tub and on site restaurant. We loved the room and parking was easy. The restaurant which has an amazing menu unfortunately had a gas leak so we weren't able to try it (next time because the menu looked fabulous). You really can't go wrong at the Wayback if you understand it is just an old hotel that has had a face lift and offers a great location and fun vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super friendly and helpful, location was perfect for anyone wanting quick and easy access to places like The Island, etc. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025