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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)
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$66
$59 nightly
$66 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20

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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

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

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 639 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Connecting Rooms, 1 King, 2 Queens

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Connecting Rooms, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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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

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Island at Pigeon Forge
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 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. 484 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 820 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, excellent staff, super friendly, love the throwback vibe!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Workers were very friendly and helpful. The complimentary breakfast should be a simple buffet style so you can eat quickly especially when the hotel is booked. There is no way to feed everyone efficiently. We only got one breakfast because the wait was so long. It was not the workers fault. It was the system management had in place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

LORI, Harrisburg

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car rally was going on.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

The venue doesn't stack up to a Marriott quality, tribute hotel. It does have a fun, vibe in the office/restaurant area. The breakfast is very good and the mattress was exceptional. From there, it is downhill. The quality of furniture in the room feels Ikea, at best. A courtyard property has more luxury. My biggest complaint was the noise level. The insulation to the exterior is non-existent. The music is loud and plays from 4-10pm. The cars/motorcycles on the strip through town are revving their engines until 2am and when people walk by your room, you can hear every word they say. If you're looking for a hotel in the bustling part of town, it meets your need. If you're looking for Marriott quality comfort and a quiet place, this is not your property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

shelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms were cute. Restaurant staff were friendly and the food was good. The rooms could have been cleaner. There was a hair on the bathroom wall, mold or mildew on grout in the shower, and mascara on the bedroom mirror. The parking spaces near the rooms are compact with a dead end. If you drive a larger vehicle please park closer to the front of the property.
Front lobby
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best Hotels located across the street from the island in Pigeon Forge. Everything from shopping to Restaurants to activities for the whole family within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Going way back

Staff was very friendly and helpful upon arrival. Decor has a great vibe in both lobby and guest room. Pool is way beyond your normal hotel pool; with giant chair loungers to gazebos, to pool side food and drinks. There is also a large hot tub. Only cons were coffee was not available in the lobby and street noise was rather loud. Breakfast was good, but miss having the option to grab a quick bite; like yogurt, muffins, or fruit. After all is said and done, We Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty. No attention to cleanliness. It wasn’t disgusting but definitely not any attention paid to small details. Wouldn’t waste my money here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mallory

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We only stayed for the weekend and on Saturday night the fire alarm went off at 2:30 am and then again at 4:30 am and then again at 8:30 am so we barely got any sleep before having to make the long drive back home. You’d think they’d give everyone some money back for that terrible night but I haven’t heard anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not cleaned for two days, the second day when we left in the morning the housekeepers had their I had to go to the office and ask why. They apologized and had someone clean it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy, Springdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was not ready when checking in at 6pm. Trash still in room, etc. Fire alarms went off at 2:45am,4:30,and a couple more times after that. No apology from staff or offer of discount for a horrible night at check out. Said it was not their fault and would not be giving any discounts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

CASSIDI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wayback is in a very convenient location. They have a wonderful breakfast. The only down sides are the noise from the strip and parking is hard to navigate. There was live entertainment by the pool. It is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Henry

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Faye

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Renea Kaye

Traveled with family
The room was clean except for the bathroom sink counter and toilet is dirty. Damian and the server at the Paloma restaurant is very accommodating and went above and beyond. The rest of the staff are not very welcoming. The next day after our check in the concierge greeted everyone except us even we says good morning. The teens even notice people are not very nice. The only good thing is the place is not that far from The Pigeon Forge Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very close and accessible to the venues in Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was ok, except for some of the stucco on the ceiling peeling away. Also, the deadbolt got stuck sticking out when we tried to go out for a while. I had to get someone to come to the room to fix it. Earlier that day we left for Cades Cove before sun rise. Luckily the lock didn't jam then otherwise we wouldn't be able to leave. Like other reviews parking spaces are tight. The complimentary breakfast was nice, even though you were asked to pay gratuities. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent location, good bar, nice friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025