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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Poolside views, open daily
Exterior
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Titanic Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Connecting Rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, Connecting Rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Room, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pigeon Forge

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is centrally located in Pigeon Forge, a 5-minute walk from Island at Pigeon Forge and a 3-minute drive from Titanic Museum. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Dollywood and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Wilderness at the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Titanic Museum - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Dollywood - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Moonshine "The Barn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Island at Pigeon Forge
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Paloma Scratch Kitchen serving guests of The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Paloma Scratch Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Scratch Kitchen
  • The Swim Club

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Island Drive
Days Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge Hotel Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
Island Drive Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
The Wayback Pigeon Forge A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 728 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jaimie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely looked and smelled like a motel. Weird smell in room, hair in bathroom. Dirty and disappointing overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a very old property and they’ve tried very hard to cover it with paint and decor but it’s still for me just old . Also , our door didn’t fit. Like at night there was a big strip of light shining thru . So any bug , spider etc could crawl right thru !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nataniali

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast options at menu. Great place, concept and decoration. Excellent service. Bedroom cleaning could be better (bathroom).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Gallipolis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dysnei

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent 💯 recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So freaking cute!!! Hotel was clean, well decorated, easily accessible and close and convenient to everything you would want to do in the area! Free drinks and free breakfast, doesn’t get much better than that! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older buildings, nicely remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Amazing find on the strip!

Loved this place!! In the middle of everything it had so many great little details ~ we hit the theme parks and then the pool Saturday night cocktails w/virgin strawberry daiquiris for the children along with the DJ knocked it out out of the park. A huge hit with the whole family! The rooms are great, very comfortable and had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t! I would definitely tell people to pick this hotel and we will absolutely be back for another visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed was Ok Breakfast was awful pool was dirty and people were up all hrs of the night slamming doors ask to speak to a manager 3 different times never got a call back People work to hard to pay for a 💩💩 vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Thanks to all the wonderful staff.

Loved it and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Okay hotel. Great location.

It was an okay Hotel with an amazing location. It wasn’t bad but the website is better than the actual hotel again clean, okay breakfast, just expecting more of a High end experience I guess. Would I stay here again? Yes but just because the location not necessarily because the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

venkat

Travelled with family
It was ok. Nights were noise and random knocks on the door in the middle of night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Cullum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing! Staff and property were perfect. Highly recommend! Truly a beautiful experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frances

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was dirty power, and the floors were nasty had not been cleaned. Walkways were nasty. The reservation people were rude.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent. Only 1 complaint. We got to breakfast at 7am and didnt get our food until 7:45 my son and husbands food was cold. Not sure what happened there. Otherwise the food was really good. I got the avocado toast and they got bacon and eggs. My husband's bacon was so overcooked that it crumbled to the touch. Like it was made the day before. We were one of the first families their. So again not sure what took so long and how their food wasn't fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not so good!

When arriving to our joining rooms, the floors were not clean. Window had lip and hand prints where it had not been cleaned. No remote to the TV. Refrigerator would not close. Something sticky in the floor by the refrigerator. Bed Bug covers were not on our beds, but in our joining room there were bed bug covers. Night stand in one of our rooms was completely off the wall. Baseboards had lots of built up dust. Light switch for lamp would not turn the light off. Ceiling in the room was peeling. I actually had our room cleaned again. My daughter and her families room I actually cleaned myself. I shouldn’t have but I did. Staff were not friendly, breakfast was just ok. No vending machines, and no microwave. The best was the pool and Elvis tribute night. Young man who performed Elvis did a great job. I do not plan to stay here again. I was so excited since I like the retro look, but the motel yes motel was a let down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooks

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vasti

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice customer service. Walkable to the island. Great nearby Mexican restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025