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
Terrace/patio
Serenity Glen
Exterior
Heirloom Suite | 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
  • Historic Ogle Log Cabin
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Traffic Light #5
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heirloom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gatlinburg

In shopping district.Within a 10-minute walk of this Gatlinburg hotel, you'll find Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Hillbilly Golf and Historic Ogle Log Cabin are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

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

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

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20-40 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Public winery tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great room on the stream
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booking one night and extended our stay because we loved it so much. Check in was fast and the rooms are so cozy, well decorated and the sound of the river running makes it a truly unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guy help me to Check in at the door was so helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the noise level was low. I
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located right on the main street (Parkway) in Gatlinburg. So everything was within walking distance. Yet, surprisingly, there was no traffic noise in the room. Very clean room which was remodeled only a few months ago. I would defintely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bhagirath

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found fungus and insects in the room. We did notify the receptionist without any success. Would not recommend this hotel for a stay to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Chattanooga

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

10/10 Excellent

Semerra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the property! Really enjoyed my stay. Room is exactly like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from balcony was amazing. I'm looking forward to visiting again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Raul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice but you can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service. Staff was so welcoming and kind throughout stay. Great location the river drowned out the noise of the area. It felt like staying in a cabin. So close to all the things you’d want to see. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
Beautiful and charming in an excellent location. Loved the adults only aspect and the reserved parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the easy check in and how we were able to park 4 ft from our room. Everything was in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Help
I never even got to check in. They do not have a front desk so i called and they made me wait over an hour and twenty minutes in the parking lot for a guy that never showed up. I had to book another room and pay for it through hotels.com and now i can't get a clear answer about being refunded due to the hotels inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff - prompt service - quiet - clean - good value. Restaurant was excellent as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We greatly enjoyed hearing the river burbling over the rocks as we sat on the private balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect for our one-night stay, conveniently located in Gatlinburg and a very private feel! The balcony overlooking the river was a great highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy

This place was adorable! Well appointed rooms. Enjoyed the balcony overlooking the river and the location was great. Easy walk to the Main Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024