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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Rocky Waters Inn welcomes travelers with scenic views, local cuisine at its signature restaurant, and express check-in that makes arrival effortless

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Historic Rocky Waters Inn, a small luxury hotel, is surrounded by Anakeesta and SkyPark's natural beauty. Guests relax in the outdoor entertainment area, enjoy restaurant specialties, and benefit from high-speed WiFi, free self parking, and helpful concierge services.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan

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8.4 out of 10
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Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Majestic Glen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Heirloom Suite

Heirloom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

Majestic Glen with Soaking Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Corner (06 Heirloom)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2024
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in Gatlinburg, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction and Titanic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are not to be missed. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738

What's nearby

  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anakeesta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gatlinburg SkyPark - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Space Needle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gatlinburg Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Red - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tennessee Cider Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jason Aldean’s Kitchen & Rooftop Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ben & Jerry's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Near Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site restaurant, The Heirloom Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak well of the walkable location
Room features
All guest rooms at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and LED light bulbs

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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 transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets are 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 34 kg 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.
Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 15 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel on 28 Jan 2026 start from AU$141.76, including 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.

How much is parking at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Moonshine Mountain Coaster, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Gatlinburg SkyPark and Gatlinburg Space Needle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Room was clean, view was amazing and staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room perfect, the staff is very helpful and the view is super nice, the breakfast it’s amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay! Will be coming back for sure! Staff were amazing!
Breakfast at Heirloom Room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quick walk to main street but quiet. Room big and well appointed with great balcony over river. Staff very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is excellent and convenient for dinner in addition to the included breakfast. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheharyar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very personable experience. Close to everything, had breakfast included which was right next door at a fancy restaurant. Staff was excellent, allowed us to check-in early and checkout a bit late(breakfast at restaurant took some extra time). Overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and terrific restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the staff (inn keepers) to the ambience the inn was amazing. Rooms were clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ORLANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good experience of expectation nice property well kept, balcony is okay but not so private due to next to walking ramp for second level, prefer future request on private balcony, food is fresh and well prepared good service well explained, will go back to this hotel thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing balcony views with the river. Breakfast was really good. Room was clean,staff where helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint little inn. Everything was brand new, room was cozy and right on the River. We loved having the restaurant downstairs, breakfast was fantastic. Try the grit cakes 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, top quality, beautiful river view & prime location, accessibility to shops & restur still , very nice helpful stag
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Awesome staff. Beautiful views from private balcony. Will absolutely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view on the balcony of the river and mountains, very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful views sound of the rolling waters from deck quite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wondering view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So glad we chose this property. Perfect for the 40+, no kids crowd. A bit away from the worst of the traffic, the balcony over the river was a wonderful way to begin and end each day, and the restaurant and bar at the property was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect little adults only property with beautiful view of river and excellent customer service. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, room was very nice and the staff was excellent. Loved the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet with a beautiful river beyond the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windy

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

Tim

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

Yuruo

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic place to stay! On the river, impeccable staff, great location that is very convenient to town and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. We will definitely go back and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

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