Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
SkyPark - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gatlinburg Space Needle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Gatlinburg Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
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
When you stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Heirloom Room, which serves breakfast and dinner. This Tudor hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and SkyPark. Fellow travelers say good things about the walkable location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 21
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Public winery tours
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ski area nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1935
Terrace
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local culture & ecosystem education
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Walkway to water
Tudor architecture
Accessibility
Stair-free path to entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Thin carpet in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in room
High pile carpet in room
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
Heirloom Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 16.46 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 40 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Rocky Waters
Rocky Waters Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Inn
Rocky Waters Inn Gatlinburg
Rocky Waters Hotel
Rocky Waters Motor Hotel Gatlinburg
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn A Small Luxury Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding.
Are there restaurants at or near Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Heirloom Room.
Does Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel like?
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel is located on the Gatlinburg Strip, a short 10-minute walk from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and 9 minutes' walk from Anakeesta. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.
Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Will
Will, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 18, 2024
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Hidden Gem
Beautiful and charming in an excellent location. Loved the adults only aspect and the reserved parking.
Katie
Katie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 12, 2024
Help
I never even got to check in. They do not have a front desk so i called and they made me wait over an hour and twenty minutes in the parking lot for a guy that never showed up. I had to book another room and pay for it through hotels.com and now i can't get a clear answer about being refunded due to the hotels inconvenience.
Abbie
Abbie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Friendly staff - prompt service - quiet - clean - good value. Restaurant was excellent as well.
Kim
Kim, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Sondra
Sondra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 23, 2024
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Randy
Randy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Mike
Mike, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Employees were great, especially Kayleee. Food was excellent. We would stay again for sure. Only suggestion- We arrived early and sat in parking lot for a while because they didn’t open until around 3 and didn’t have a traditional front desk. View of stream from our balcony, cutting edge mountain lodge decor, and very helpful staff were all great.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 17, 2024
The location is perfect
Abdullah
Abdullah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Beautiful property, very clean both inside the room and outside. The staff were friendly and helpful. The a/c unit didn’t perform as expected. The room temperature was not ideal but tolerable. I Spoke with Maitre D the following morning about the a/c, she apologized and said she would have the unit checked. We only stayed one night, so I am unsure of the outcome. Despite the circumstances with the a/c, we would recommend staying at the hotel.
RACHEL
RACHEL, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
good stay
Room was clean and homey. Staff was very pleasant. Room had a small fridge and a safe to secure your money. Great shower. However, Lighting in the room is limited,no place to put your cloths i.e. closet or drawers, etc. Never saw a front office but staff was in the parking lot to assist. Very good for short stay.
Raymond
Raymond, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2024
No way to talk with staff. Phone line always busy and couldn’t find anyone to talk to!!
Very frustrating!!
Susan
Susan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Lovely place to stay
Lovely! Would definitely stay again. A/C couldn’t keep the room cool enough but everything else was wonderful.
Antonia
Antonia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2024
Doors did not lock
We arrived late so I had to wait on instructions to be sent to me for late checkin. The information was incomplete as there was no instruction on how to lock the hotel room door once inside. There was no deadbolt or latch. We had to move a chair in front of the door for safety… mind you this is in black bear country so this was also to try to protect us from that. The porch had large spiders covering it so we couldn’t enjoy it. The AC unit was extremely loud and didn’t work that well, room was warm. Overall, not a great or comfortable stay. We asked for a 50% discount which the manager said they would do but I haven’t seen that come through. Now I’m going to have to spend more of my time fighting for the money I am due.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 5, 2024
Enjoyed our stay
Great location. Would have given five stars if not for some quirky issues such as incredibly small parking spots, issues with shower drainage, and the need to request toilet paper (started with only 1/2 a roll). All requests were handled by text as there is no lobby and they were handled very quickly for the most part. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The balcony was great overlooking little Pigeon River.