Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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

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
  • SkyPark
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬
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Room options

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heirloom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Adults-only hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and a porter/bellboy. Change of towels is available on request
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features 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 fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they enjoy Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel's walkable location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and a porter
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Heirloom Room – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Heirloom Room

Things to do

  • Wine tours

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1935
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 194 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 247 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

Amy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasantly surprised. The rooms were super private with unobstructed views of the river. The room was very clean, the soaps and shampoo and conditioner were high quality. Robes and slippers were provided as well as coffee. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. I even got to see a black bear directly across the river from my room, taking a drink in the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property. Our room 112 was right at the rocky rapids. Loved the sound and watching it from the lovely balcony. The dining room and bar are wonderful. Food was great as was the service. Ask for a table at the window to enjoy the small river. Loved everything about Rocky Waters. Great location, beautiful room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abner, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful, great detail on the hotel, nicely clean. River was a added bonus of peace
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

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

Couple retreat

Great for a couple. Walking distance to everything. Awesome views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful rushing waters
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela, LAWRENCEBURG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet. Loved the atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience right in the heart of Gatlinburg! Very friendly staff, clean, and good service! My only complaints is that the parking is tight (expected considering the area) and our shower drain was a bit clogged.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every room has a balcony with rocking chairs overlooking the rushing stream. Room and bathroom recently remodeled. Very attractive, nice quality fittings. House robes and slippers are a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Gil, Piperton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly/helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easy check in. Staff was extremely professional and helpful with everything. The Heirloom Room was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . River running outside our room . Beautiful ambiance. 5 star for sure all round clean and quaint . Spacious for the 2 of us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pasquale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place . Loved everything about our experience. Clean, cute and a beautiful running lake outside our balcony. What a joy. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Owatonna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very unique experience. Customer service is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. The innkeepers are very helpful and charming. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A

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

Amazing stay!!

So wonderful! The Inn is away from the main street, but still in the middle of everything. Amazingly quiet though. Beautiful river outside the door. Warm fireplace. Really a gem. Great staff. We felt pampered! Wonderful stay in the beautiful Smokeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely clean, and the guest service was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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