The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$89
$79 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13

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)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Connecting Rooms, 1 King, 2 Queens

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Connecting Rooms, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, Suite, King, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Guest Room With 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe 2 Queen W/ Sofabed, Guest Room, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe King Room With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard 2 Queen, Guest Room, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Executive King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Tub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Connecting Rooms 4 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

Pigeon Forge

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is centrally located in Pigeon Forge, a 5-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
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Moonshine "The Barn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 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.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Paloma Scratch Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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

  • 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 cable/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

  • 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. 498 out of 847 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 847 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 847 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 847 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 847 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had bedbugs, when we checked the beds upon arrival. We immediately got out of the room. I was told the manager would call the next day, nope. The same gentleman that was at the front desk the night before ended up being the one to call to say I would be getting a refund, and proceeded to state that we were mistaken and that they "bed bugs" were coffee grounds!!!!! How are there coffee grounds INSIDE a zipped up mattress cover? On BOTH sides of the bed? If there was an accident with "coffee grounds" why on both sides of the bed, and why would they be zipped up inside the cover? I was not going to write a negative review, because I understand people can bring them in, and it not be reflection on the hotel, however if I can see it with my eyes right off the bat entering the room, then there is piss poor cleaning happening. What sealed the deal was the manager not reaching out directly. We will not be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Donnelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
NOT a 4 star so shame on whoever gave that star rating to them. I would not even say the amenities are 3 star. Outdoor entry motel - not hotel. Misleading there too. It’s like the old motor lodges which went away because no one liked them. Not great in any way. The check in is at the bar. Would not stay again…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the comfy bed, location is great and the breakfast was awesome. We love cute hotels with a little vibe. Hotel staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Room was clean and gorgeously decorated. Staff was welcoming and provided service with a smile. Breakfast was included with our stay. Highly recommend the breakfast yogurt parfait. The French toast was amazing too! Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anvita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Drema

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Didn't like the 100 dollars hold on my card. There were 3 in my room and we only got 2 breakfast vouchers. There wasn't a microwave in the room and the ice machine was located far away. Lastly, cwe told housekeeping that we didnt need our room cleaned, only towels and they came in while we were gone anyway. We got towels before we left to shop. It seemed very pricy, but the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bylli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall room was nice, clean and updated. The bed was made every day but no used cups were removed. Coffee supplies had to be refilled by request. the restaurant was neat - the wait person was uninformed and did not serve the order as requested (scrambled eggs ordered, fried received). A visit to the table from what I assume is the restaurant manager, pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, very clean. Great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel was execellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Misti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great included breakfast, and nice staff. However, booked a tub for our daughter, wasn’t given one and then was moved to a room directly next to maid services. Our bathroom wasn’t very clean and we were woken up early each morning by workers. Bummed because thought this could be our new favorite place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank or Oksana

We went with our dogs, paid extra, and put in a room that had obviously had dogs before bec it wasn't clean, and then cleaning service made no effort to clean our room til 3rd day after i complained twice. I paid for my dogs to stay and i expect service for my money...The restaurant menu was more gourmet, ...seemed they forgot it was smokey mtns in Tennessee, not some cafe in Paris...keep it simple and serve straight up normal breakfast...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good but it’s not your everyday stuff. If you have kids with you I don’t think most toddlers would eat much of it. Rooms wear very clean and well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s right across from the island which made our trip very enjoyable. I think this would be a safe and family friendly place and great for parents that don’t want to load the kids up every time they need to go somewhere. Bar was also very good and prices are your normal vacation spot prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean very good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome pool!!! Perfect location next to the island attractions. Loved the fireplace in our room. Would highly recommend staying here. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ease of checking in was great. He was ready for me with keys and breakfast vouchers. The room was very clean and welcoming. The parking lot and lighting outside seemed very minimal. The breakfast was again delish and service in the restaurant was fantastic. Unfortunately it was snowing so didn't get to use the pool or hot tub.. But looked like an awesome area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great room was very clean and comfortable. Heated pool, nice bar inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025