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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Serenity Glen | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Heirloom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Heirloom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

In shopping district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel, you'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Anakeesta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • SkyPark - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4-star adults-only hotel near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel was completed in May 2024.

This 4-star Gatlinburg hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1935
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

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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

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 20 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Wine tours

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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: 11:00 PM
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

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 40 per person
  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 21 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel to the airport?

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is 43.6 mi (67-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

As of Apr 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel on Apr 23, 2025 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 40 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have a pool?

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel to downtown Gatlinburg?

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Gatlinburg.

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 185 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. We have stayed at dozens of hotels and it says it all when my wife takes pictures of our room to send to friends,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect! Perfect location and very comfortable! Thank you! Excellent staff! Absolutely will stay again! I love the history behind this as well;) very Interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Establishment
It was a great establishment and i will be back to stay at this establishment again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are cleanliness, staff very nice , it is a perfect place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A HIDDEN GEM
This place is a hidden gem! Don't stay here unless you want a quiet, cozy, romantic, and all around great experience! Very glad we chose the Rocky Waters inn for our romantic New Years getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very profesional and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
12-25-24
Would love to stay in the summertime. It was a bit chilly (being Christmas) The Heirloom restaurant made up for it! Comfortable bed in small and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
BEWARE: NOT LUXURY---more Comfort Inn at best!!
"Luxury " is an overstatement and you know that if you have had luxury stays. This is still a motor court motel despite the remodel. Upon check in we drove past the place. Right off the parkway, there is a privacy fence with open privacy gates. One end of the gate had what looked like a valet stand and that's what we thought it was. We drove past a string of shops to park and walk back to find the registration to check in. We walked into what appeared would be an office attached to the motel, but it was a pizza place. Continuing on down the motel we approached the "valet" and found out he was the check in. Weird because the temperature was near freezing and he was sitting there waiting for check ins. We felt bad for him. He checked us in and took us to the room. A standard king room on the small side, a window the length of the room with the nice river view. Noticed NO CURTAINS/shades. Not for privacy so much as wanting to sleep in after the long drive. We unpacked and showered, shared our disappointment. No iron or board we had to ask for one and they only had a steamer left. When the checking guy brought the steamer he said he had a room with shades. We packed up and moved rooms. Same size room smaller window and a toilet that wobbled🙄. Very small fridge for a 5 night stay and no microwave to bring leftovers back for later. The hvac worked better with the decorative grate removed but that took extra space in the room. For the price/day this place not worth $
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

YASIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect thank
Amazing . Definitely come backgc
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun place to stay right in the water.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECT for couples
Loved it. Beautiful. Since close to town easy to walk around and even has a trolley pick up and drop off. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ernie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked our room and the staff was excellent. The drawbacks were parking and room access. We stayed on the 2nd floor, and there was a steep ramp to get to it. Very inconvenient. Other than that, really nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view awesome bed loved the balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming and helpful. Very beautiful and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No microwave. Didn’t like the sink outside the bathroom. Nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

perez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went the week before Thanksgiving would highly recommend to others
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pretty area. Loved the view from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024