The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Located in Pigeon Forge, this Tennessee hotel is 16 km from Great Smoky Mountains. The hotel has rooms with free WiFi. A refrigerator is in every room at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Each room is also air-conditioned and has a cable TV and a work desk. For added convenience a coffee maker, hairdryer and telephone are provided. Guests of the Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel can buy discounted Dollywood theme park tickets at the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also has free parking. Dollywood Theme Park is 9 minutes' drive from The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is 4.8 km from Gatlinburg Golf Course. The Island in Pigeon Forge is 3 minutes' drive away from the property. -We do not have discounted tickets for Dollywood -Refrigerator not in any room -We have breakfast for 2 included in our rates. Breakfast is a la carte and made fresh to order out of Paloma Scratch Kitchen.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Tribute Portfolio
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in Pigeon Forge, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I don't normally review hotels I stay in, but the extra effort that has gone into the design of this property and the quality of the menu is way beyond what I would expect at this price point.”
Tracie
United States United States
“Love that it was located in the heart of pigeon Forge so you could walk to a lot of restaurants, shows and shopping. It was very clean and the staff was very helpful.”
Louise
New Zealand New Zealand
“Everything! It is the only place to stay in Pigeon Forge. It’s so cool, has a Palm Springs retro vibe. The staff are so friendly. The decor is amazing. Nice big clean room. Awesome pool.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant stay, great pool, hot tub, easy access to island, central, staff was amazing, room was great as we had a pool view xx”
Charlotte
United States United States
“The kindness and attitude of each encounter with staff was exceptional!”
Michael
United States United States
“The staff was absolutely amazing! From the front desk to the bartender everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Location couldn't be better, walkability was terrific!”
Angel
United States United States
“Loved the way the hotel was set up. So clean. Loved the pool. The furniture at the pool was great. Love the cabanas. The virgin strawberry daquari was awesome.”
Rita
United States United States
“Convience, price,very clean , breakfast……my third time staying here at the wayback”
Carl
United States United States
“The location was perfect for what we had planned during our stay. The breakfast was very good and the wait staff was very pleasant.”
Lori
United States United States
“Location was perfect. Especially for Rod Run. It was clean and cute but not fancy. They are pet friendly with a little pet potty area. The pool is a hidden gem. Security was on the job and we felt safe.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Paloma Scratch Kitchen.
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Non-refundable Pet Fee Per Stay is $150

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.