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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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Exterior
Serenity Glen | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 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
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, 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.

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

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel on May 28, 2025 start from $159.0, 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.

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. 172 out of 217 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 217 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 217 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 217 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 217 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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities
we were a little early so the check in which is all remote took a little getting use to but the staff was amazing as they helped us though it. Loved the quiet room in a busy area, the staff & restaurant were great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with a great view of the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damion

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern, quiet, and very well equipped with anything needed for our stay. The views of the river were great and overall there was nothing negative about our time on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel Ares Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place next to the river. Amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were exceptionally clean and had everything you’d need for a nice weekend away. Huge thank you to all the staff. We will be back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, location is great, attached restaurant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

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

Clean and comfortable

Great spot for couples to relax! Clean and comfortable. Within walking distance of downtown. We enjoyed our stay and the private balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect! Perfect location and very comfortable! Thank you! Excellent staff! Absolutely will stay again! I love the history behind this as well;) very Interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Great Establishment

It was a great establishment and i will be back to stay at this establishment again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are cleanliness, staff very nice , it is a perfect place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

A HIDDEN GEM

This place is a hidden gem! Don't stay here unless you want a quiet, cozy, romantic, and all around great experience! Very glad we chose the Rocky Waters inn for our romantic New Years getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very profesional and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

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

12-25-24

Would love to stay in the summertime. It was a bit chilly (being Christmas) The Heirloom restaurant made up for it! Comfortable bed in small and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024