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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Island at Pigeon Forge

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Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • The Comedy Barn Theater
    2 min walk
  • Island at Pigeon Forge
    5 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
    6 min walk
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    16 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Fireplace King (Mobility Accesible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Hearing Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard 2 Queen

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Fireplace King

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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The price is CA $189
per night
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
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About the area

Pigeon Forge

Heart of Pigeon Forge.With a stay at this Downtown Pigeon Forge hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Island at Pigeon Forge and 2 miles (3 km) of Titanic Museum. Dollywood is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wilderness at the Smokies is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Titanic Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dollywood - 13 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Margaritavile - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star hotel near Island at Pigeon Forge
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Pigeon Forge hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 10 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 342 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 342 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Veda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable beds and great shower, did not like the rolling bathroom door or hearing the trash pickup at 5:00 am. Very limited parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So unique!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining room was not great, but everything else was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes,Close to Island. Plenty of food around area. Dislikes,No ice machine or vending machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

8/10 Good

Rose kay, Fort Myers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for Jeep Invasion
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice boutique resort. The pool, bar, staff and morning coffee is great. Not your typical Pigeon Forge resort. Wayback offers convenient location to walk to dining, across street from the Margaritaville Island entertainment complex. We enjoyed adult time by the pool in the evening. The resort is compact and easy to get around. We did not dine at resort. However, heard others say it offered good food as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good one time experience.
Nice place and glad I went for the experience, but wouldn’t go back. No microwaves in the room and the retro fridge was too small to put a water bottle upright. Loved the bathroom shower area and the beds were very comfortable, so this was a plus. Had a meal at the pool and the food was top notch and it was a relaxing atmosphere. I wouldn’t say this hotel was super kid friendly, they close the pool early in the evening to all kids and make it an adult only area. Our rooms were not clean by early evening and we had to request towels for our room, so that was a little disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at plenty of hotels in pigeon forge and the vibe here was different. It was very laid back and much cheaper than margaritaville. The pool area was nice, the hot tub was great and the room was nice and clean. My only complaint would be that the bar by the pool. It was $26 before tip and one drink being a yuengling in a can. Loved this place and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people that worked there and the establishment was very welcoming and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely stay here again
We loved the Wayback. The service was great! The room was comfortable and beautiful. The pool area was relaxing. Breakfast was delicious and our server, Javier, was attentive and remembered our order from the previous day. They had vegan options that were delicious! The only drawback was that there was no apparent recycling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miriam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Zakkery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again.Not as upscale as pictures appear
Good location. The bedrooms were nice enough. Bed was 7/10 comfort level, would bring my own pillow. Bathrooms were updated and one of nicer quality in area. Photos make room a little more nice than actuality. Worst part of booking is parking. It’s limited and several vehicles were parked in spots not intended for parking. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to the Island. Very vintage with a cool vibe. Not convenient for families of kids wanting to swim in the evening. Pool was adult only after a certain time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend get away
Tge Wayback is one of the nicer places to stay on the strip in Pigeon Forge. The room was clean and smelled fresh. The pool area was well maintained. The office staff was very friendly. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Cute decor. Really clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. Not quite enough parking though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Wanted to love it!
I really wanted to love this property. The guy that checked my husband in was friendly and showed him where he should park. We got to our room and had trouble with the door shutting behind us. It wouldn’t latch because the deadbolts were malfunctioning and we had to press the handle down from the inside if we wanted to close the door behind us. ( we asked later in our visit to have it checked out and maintenance just couldn’t get it figured out- not really a big deal, just more of an annoyance) The room appeared to be clean- normal wear and tear that is expected in a motel room, but there was definitely a damp odor in the bathroom. Totally understandable in this region of the country, yet slightly off-putting. The weatherstripping did not cover the whole door width, leaving gaps on each side of the door- my husband stuffed them with socks- just to help deter any critters from joining us in our room at bedtime. Children are not allowed in the pool area after 6:00 pm.If we had known this, we probably wouldn’t have booked 3 days at this property with our 15year old. Major disappointment, especially since there really isn’t any other place to sit out at the property. I don’t like giving reviews with such negativity, so I’ll say what I did like about the stay….The decor is cool. The pool is spacious. The free Paloma at 6:00 was thoroughly enjoyed. Most workers were kind ( exception of one woman behind the desk when we had a couple questions about the free drink voucher.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Cute and Unique
Cute and unique hotel. The service from all employees was top-notch, starting with check in to the bar by the pool. The room is well designed and bathroom is a good size. They even have robes! The pool area is very nice. We enjoyed it and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024