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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Serenity Glen
Heirloom Suite
Breakfast and dinner served

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

Room options

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Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heirloom Suite

Heirloom Suite

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen

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

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

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

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About the area

Gatlinburg

When you stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel in Gatlinburg, you'll be on the Strip, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Titanic Museum.

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SkyPark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliff Top Grill & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pancake Pantry - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Donut Friar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Heirloom Room serving guests of Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 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

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 21 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
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Rocky Waters Motor Inn
Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Hotel
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Hotel Gatlinburg

Reviews

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do t have a bad thing to say about this place. It’s soooo close to the busy downtown Gatlinburg strip but feels works away! Quiet is an understatement and the dedicated parking is a godsend. Within walking distance of literally everything, and right next door to some of the nicer restaurants on the strip. Highly recommend Heirloom for both dinner and breakfast and RIO and Chesapeakwere both great too! Probably not the best place for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuruo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tiphany

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our fridge was broken and trash was left in our room before we arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was beautiful. It made you feel like ou where in your own private world. The guy that was there when we checked in later in the afternoon was so awesome and helpful. I definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for lack of explanation on cleaning the room, the stay was excellent in all respects, including the attached restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel last minute after canceling a stay at a different place due to it's horrible reviews. I saw a review stating this hotel was renovated and updated. I wound up paying more, but NO REGRETS! This hotel had everything I was looking for. The main attraction is the river view and the balcony. The bed was cozy and the temperature in the room was adjustable and kept me nice and cool in the hot humidity. I loved that I could park right in front of my room door. The hosts were super accommodating and would send texts to check in and also recommend eateries. I was even gifted a free bottle of wine when I arrived because I told them it was my birthday. The hotel is right by many attractions and walking distance from food of every kind. If I go back to Gatlinburg, this is where I'm staying!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location on top of the creek within walking distance of Gatlinburrg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room an view were beautiful the staff were amazing an convenience to town was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ, Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff. Overlooking the river from the room balcony was the best and all you could hear was the rushing water from the river. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was wonderful, very polite staff, river view very peaceful and pretty, room was clean, and quiet, bed comfortable, the onlly thing didn't have in the room was a microwave. Heirloom Room Restaurant and Bar just a few feet of the Inn was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you go to Gatlinburg, STAY HERE!!! This place was amazing. The view was of course our favorite! Every room has their own balcony over the river that you can fish from! The rooms were perfect! Clean, big enough, and very comfortable beds/pillows. They provided shower toiletries and robes. The staff was friendly and attentive. There is no office, but rather a hostess stand outside that you check into. Each room also comes with your own parking spot! Fridge and Bourbon bar (for extra fee). Nespresso coffee machine with creamer! You also have a super fun mini golf right across the street. And you are within walking distance to downtown. About a 10 min walk-.40 of a mile. Highly recommend and wish we could stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Janice

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

Don’t waste your money!

This hotel is a far cry from luxurious as their website states. The bathroom had no working fan, the vanity is in direct conflict with the entry door, the AC unit was blocked with a wood cover that restricted airflow, there were cobwebs on the balcony, no ice machines, and last but not least the parking is horrendous on a heavily traveled road. This will be an anniversary we won't soon forget.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled 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

Connor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated and beautiful stream view, quiet and away from the busier Gatlinburg main street yet easliy walkable to everything fun.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is super nice even though it’s an older property it has been completely renovated. The staff were the best I have experienced at any hotel including all inclusives. It was amazingly clean and well maintained. The only drawbacks were, loud ac, no pool/hot tub, tight parking spaces, and the shower head wasn’t great (dual heads would be amazing as it is a huge shower. Those things were far from deal breakers. The river balcony was amazing and even saw a bear! Would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Fort Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable bed, attractive decor, close to creek. Could hear neighbors bumping around at times.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Cozy room on river!

A lovely room with a large porch overlooking the river. Rockers to relax on. A cozy fireplace to warm the room on a cool night. The heater in the bathroom was a pleasant surprise! Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Our new favorite place in Gatlinburg

Great place to stay. Its by far our favorite placed we've stayed yet in Gatlinburg. Best part for us was being right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility at it’s finest

Amazing views out the back balcony of the roaring river. Gatlinberg is a bit chaotic and it was nice to come back to the tranquil room and listen to the river with a nightcap. Never heard another soul.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025