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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738
  • Place, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anakeesta
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gatlinburg SkyPark
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪68 min drive‬
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About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, express check-in and express check-out are on-site. 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. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 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
  • Self-parking available 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. The luxury Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered 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.

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

  • Covered parking on site (USD 21.95 per night)
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 16 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: 2:00 AM
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 planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

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 8 to 16 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 21.95 per night
  • 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 planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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

Rocky Waters
Rocky Waters Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Inn
Rocky Waters Inn Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Hotel
Rocky Waters Motor Hotel Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Motor Inn Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Motor Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Motor
Rocky Waters Inn Suites
Rocky Waters Motor Inn
Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Hotel
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Gatlinburg
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 368 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is spot on…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and staff were very polite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10/10! Best staff. Matthew was super helpful getting us to our lovely room. Absolutely gorgeous hotel. Can’t wait to come back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful creek view, pretty room and breakfast was great. Highly recommend, we will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Probably my best stay in a hotel in the Smokies! The customer service was outstanding, the room was clean and cozy with the roaring creek off the balcony with 2 nice rocking chairs. The property is well maintained. The REAL breakfast at the Heirloom House was included each day and a real sit down, order from the menu, upscaled restaurant. They serve dinner and drinks as well. Excellent customer service there too. If you need anything like ice or water or towels, it's only a text message away and is promptly provided. It's only a short walk to downtown Gatlinburg. The hotel is quiet with no children allowed. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Room was clean, view was amazing and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room perfect, the staff is very helpful and the view is super nice, the breakfast it’s amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay! Will be coming back for sure! Staff were amazing!
Breakfast at Heirloom Room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quick walk to main street but quiet. Room big and well appointed with great balcony over river. Staff very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is excellent and convenient for dinner in addition to the included breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, exceptionally clean, the view and the spund of the river is like white noise very peaceful, it smelled super clean, and the bed like a cloud. Definitely we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was awesome. Room was clean and spacious great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO, Oviedo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good experience of expectation nice property well kept, balcony is okay but not so private due to next to walking ramp for second level, prefer future request on private balcony, food is fresh and well prepared good service well explained, will go back to this hotel thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheharyar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very personable experience. Close to everything, had breakfast included which was right next door at a fancy restaurant. Staff was excellent, allowed us to check-in early and checkout a bit late(breakfast at restaurant took some extra time). Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is very special. Staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Matthew greeted us with such kindness and truly went out of his way to show us around and get us settled in. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. You are the right on the main road for a convenient stroll into town but feel absolutely tucked away with just the river, fireplace and your travel partners. All the details were lovely. The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no reception area , so all communication happens via texts, emails it waiting for the innkeepers in the parking lot area. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

himanshu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Saw bear from balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming Rooms clean Nice addition of breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy and clean. Towels were quickly changed before we could even ask. Check in service was top tier. The river ambiance was incredible. Definitely a great stay to unwind and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was so excited for this stay but it has not gone as expected. The room and grounds are clean and very nice. The bed was comfortable, the staff was very friendly. The issues I had were, this is listed as a pet friendly hotel and I would not agree with that. There is not a pet relief area on the grounds and when I asked for areas the only ones available were right on a busy road, in a flower bed, or the hotel next door. So keep this in mind when traveling with a dog. I proactively paid the pet feed the week before my trip assuming it would be easier and in doing this gave them my credit card after already paying for my stay with a virtual card and not only did they try to run the whole stay through my personal card twice even though it was already paid, now 3 days after my stay they have run the pet fee through a second time. There was an issue with the room door code and the battery being dead in the lock and honestly I question if my room locked at all the first three days I was there. This has been a very disappointing experience overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

roopam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
This is by no means a luxury hotel, it feels like you are in a motel. The rooms are very small. The toilet was a foot and a half from our bed if we did not slide the door shut it was a ghastly sight! The pictures are quiet deceiving! This hotel is located on the busiest street in town we were there over Thanksgiving and it took us an hour to get out and cover 1 mile with bumper to bumper traffic. I had hoped to have a relaxing time but honestly there was no place to relax in the room and there is no common area. Unfortunately, it was too cold to sit on the balcony. We are experienced travelers and found it to be totally overpriced at almost 450.00 a night we stayed in the Majestic Glen. That said the staff was amazing and very responsive, they have a nice upscale restaurant on site with good food. This was a lifesaver because all restaurants in town were packed with people and with no availability. The Heirloom Room was not overcrowded we could relax and enjoy our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Balcony view. The room was clean, fresh and not cluttered. The decor was quiet, simple and tasteful. It had zen like quality that made it very restful. The only thing I would add is a small microwave as we like to heat our milk for coffee but that’s a small thing. We loved that we were off the beaten path a little. It was a quite a contrast to the noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect .. so worth gettin the tub and fireplace .. the young man who checked us in was wonderful.. will definitely be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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