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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property

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

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
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heirloom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Heirloom Suite

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

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace

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

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Majestic Glen with Fireplace and Soaking Tub

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

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About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4-star Gatlinburg hotel walkable to Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a porter/bellhop. 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 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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Tudor hotel also offers a terrace, concierge services, and express check-in. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2024.

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Heirloom Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

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

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

Property 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

  • 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)

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 242 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and easy check in. Staff was extremely professional and helpful with everything. The Heirloom Room was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

nathan

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

10/10 Excellent

pasquale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . River running outside our room . Beautiful ambiance. 5 star for sure all round clean and quaint . Spacious for the 2 of us
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pasquale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place . Loved everything about our experience. Clean, cute and a beautiful running lake outside our balcony. What a joy. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Owatonna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very unique experience. Customer service is top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. The innkeepers are very helpful and charming. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori A

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

Amazing stay!!

So wonderful! The Inn is away from the main street, but still in the middle of everything. Amazingly quiet though. Beautiful river outside the door. Warm fireplace. Really a gem. Great staff. We felt pampered! Wonderful stay in the beautiful Smokeys!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was extremely clean, and the guest service was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Amazing and great location...

AMAZING!!! Everything about this place was top notch... The cutest hotel room, and the balcony over the river was the GREATEST!!! Walking distance to everything was an added bonus! The check in process was great, and curbside!! We will be coming here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel. Gatinburg is horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most gorgeous place I’ve ever stayed so perfect for couples and date night. Will definitely stay again. So luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great!! Even though it is located on a busy street, you couldn’t hear much of the traffic outside. The view along the creek makes you forget you are in downtown Gatlinburg. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

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