Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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Overlooking the river, this hotel features a wooden deck with tables and chairs, offering a serene view.
Relax by the fireplace with a comfortable sofa and flat-screen TV.
Relax in this serene hotel room with a large bed, a small table, and a balcony offering a view of lush greenery.
Enjoy a serene view of the lush landscape from this balcony, featuring a table for two and comfortable seating.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by a selection of spirits and wine.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heirloom Suite

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

Majestic Glen

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

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

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

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

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

About the neighborhood

Gatlinburg

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. This 36-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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

Adults-only hotel with a restaurant and a bar
At Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide concierge services, as well as offer insight about the area. Other amenities at this adults-only hotel include a terrace and a porter/bellhop.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other standard amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and minibars. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 21 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 21 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

As of Aug 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel on Aug 24, 2025 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Gatlinburg based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. You'll also find SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

This adults-only hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Heirloom Room.

Will Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel for a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

The closest major airport to Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), which is about 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel comes with a balcony with some featuring river views.

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great view! Clean and walking distance to attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

View from the balcony!

I was looking for a nice quiet room to stay for a trip to the GRSM. This place was great! As a camper, it was a nice change to have a beautiful natural scene out the back balcony and then the comfort of 4 walls and a bed without sleeping rough. What a treat! Close to the park. Gatlinburg a bit much for me but looks like it would be great for families and couples. Room was well furnished and the staff was friendly. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in person met us at our car and then took us to our room. He had wine delivered and they also brought ice. Very nice and helpful. Loved the balcony over the river. We sat outside for several hours just enjoying the water. So relaxing. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was lovely next to the river. Walk to everything in Gatlinburg. Will be staying again on my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place very peaceful!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Theo

An amazing hotel, with amazing views.

My stay was only overnight, but it couldn’t have been any more perfect. From the helpful and kind innkeeper to the large shower and king size comfortable bed, the evening could have been any better. My advice, make reservations for the connecting restaurant. Dinner and drinks with a minutes walk is what I’m now expecting from all my vacation lodging. Thank you for helping me make my partners birthday special. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this little gem. A bit unconventional but the check in was very easy. They met us in the driveway and gave us all the information we needed. Being by the water is so relaxing. It’s situated a block from where the main section of Gatlinburg so it’s quiet but within walking distance of the busy, commercialized town. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Gil, Piperton

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