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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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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Anakeesta
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
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  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anakeesta - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SkyPark - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 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)
  • 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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. 185 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 234 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HOW CLEAN IT WAS. LARGE ROOM AND MY FAVORITE:THE BALCONY
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Amazing and great location...

AMAZING!!! Everything about this place was top notch... The cutest hotel room, and the balcony over the river was the GREATEST!!! Walking distance to everything was an added bonus! The check in process was great, and curbside!! We will be coming here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most gorgeous place I’ve ever stayed so perfect for couples and date night. Will definitely stay again. So luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great!! Even though it is located on a busy street, you couldn’t hear much of the traffic outside. The view along the creek makes you forget you are in downtown Gatlinburg. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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

8/10 Good

Shawna L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location! My daughter and loved the simplistic decor and vaulted ceilings with wood beams. The design was on point. Restaurant was excellent. River view was amazing. Would’ve liked easier access to a concierge person for questions or last minute needs for example our tissue box was 2 away from being empty but other than that we would definitely stay again. We parked the car once and walked the whole time to all attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the balcony and the view of the river from my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property still maintains the original vibe I remember from trips to Gatlinburg years ago. Located just outside the bustle of throngs of tourists yet walkable to downtown’s wide selection of quieky shops and specialty restaurants. Our room had a comfortable bed, roomy balcony overlooking the river. It featured a heater/fireplace that added a cozy touch. Rooms had all the amenities of any big brand hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Valued

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful properties I’ve stayed at. Friendly staff, clean facilities. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Parrottsville

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffing was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m leery of hype, especially in Gatlinburg the Mecca of hyperbole, but this place lives up to all its claims! The rooms are newly redecorated and are up to date, sleek, and clean. And every room has its own private balcony overlooking a very audible mountain stream! We slept with the balcony door open! Parking was easy, right outside our room.(They asked for special instructions and I stated that we had a large, full size pickup truck.) After driving all day to get here we were ready for a walk, and the check-in concierge sent us down the street, where we found “Ole Red,” the Blake Shelton bar with live music! Even on a Monday. This place is a real gem!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful weekend getaway spot! The only thing we didn’t like was the HVAC unit was extremely loud and annoying and kept us up unless we turned it totally off, so then we spent the whole night cold. We will definitely stay here again but next time in the room with the soaker tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel, Antioch

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and charming hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very cozy and comfortable!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025