The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(342 Ratings)

Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Island at Pigeon Forge
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a spa tub are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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 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 spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Pigeon Forge, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

0.3 mi

Dollywood

3.8 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

11 mi

Mingo Falls

40.2 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Fireplace King

1 King • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

2 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard King

1 King • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard 2 Queen

2 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard 1-Queen

1 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(342 Ratings)

Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Pigeon Forge, TN

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

0.3 mi

Dollywood

3.8 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

11 mi

Mingo Falls

40.2 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Fireplace King

1 King • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

2 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard King

1 King • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard 2 Queen

2 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard 1-Queen

1 Queen • 315 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(342 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

This was our second time at way back. Each time has been great. They had a fire lit that provided warmth on such a cold day. This is a great hotel on the strip. The heat unit made some weird noise that woke us up but other than that. We will be back.

2.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Lots of room for improvement with this hotel. The staff were very friendly so no issues there. No soundproofing in rooms. You can hear everything. It says coffee in lobby but it comes at a charge. Unless you are leaving very early, then the staff member said she had no access to the coffee maker, nor the microwave. For that cost it was ridiculous that we couldn't get at least a coffee. I heard a lot of unhappy guests making their complaints known. Sad that it wasn't a great experience

3.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Would have been a good stay - but was hard to find room in the dark. Room numbers very small. Worse thing was the construction going on that started at 5am. This was in November 2024.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

The Wayback definitely brings a new flavor to Pigeon Forge. I've stayed at 4 different hotels within walking distance of The Island, and Wayback is the equal of any of 'em. Beds, TV, shower/bath, all great. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Property and room was nicely updated. Right across the street from the Islands. The AC in our room didn’t cool very well. Room and property were clean, but not spotless. Overall, I would stay again if I wanted a short stay or to primarily visit the islands and shops nearby.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Cute and clean rooms. Easy walk to The Island. Was a little loud in the morning but it’s in a busy area.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

The room was completely renovated, everything seemed new and shower was very clean. The seating by the pool is so comfortable. The bartender was very friendly and talkative, we received complimentary drinks during our stay. We walked across the street for dinner the hotel is conveniently located to many attractions.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

This property is absolutely amazing! We have stayed here multiple times in the last year. The staff is always friendly and helpful. The entire property is kept clean and the rooms are immaculate. The pool area is fantastic and it has a bar built into an old Airstream camper. At night, this area becomes adults only for drinks and socializing. The Wayback has become our favorite place to stay while visiting Pigeon Forge.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We loved the bedroom, the amenities, the service, and simply the location of the property. I have recommended it to many so far. Especially how well the staff and service was for us. Price was excellent but could always be better! Great stay and will be staying their next time!

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Comfortable beds and great shower, did not like the rolling bathroom door or hearing the trash pickup at 5:00 am. Very limited parking

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The dining room was not great, but everything else was excellent.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Likes,Close to Island. Plenty of food around area. Dislikes,No ice machine or vending machine.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Good location for Jeep Invasion

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Such a nice boutique resort. The pool, bar, staff and morning coffee is great. Not your typical Pigeon Forge resort. Wayback offers convenient location to walk to dining, across street from the Margaritaville Island entertainment complex. We enjoyed adult time by the pool in the evening. The resort is compact and easy to get around. We did not dine at resort. However, heard others say it offered good food as well.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Nice place and glad I went for the experience, but wouldn’t go back. No microwaves in the room and the retro fridge was too small to put a water bottle upright. Loved the bathroom shower area and the beds were very comfortable, so this was a plus. Had a meal at the pool and the food was top notch and it was a relaxing atmosphere. I wouldn’t say this hotel was super kid friendly, they close the pool early in the evening to all kids and make it an adult only area. Our rooms were not clean by early evening and we had to request towels for our room, so that was a little disappointing.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Have stayed at plenty of hotels in pigeon forge and the vibe here was different. It was very laid back and much cheaper than margaritaville. The pool area was nice, the hot tub was great and the room was nice and clean. My only complaint would be that the bar by the pool. It was $26 before tip and one drink being a yuengling in a can. Loved this place and will stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The people that worked there and the establishment was very welcoming and clean

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

We loved the Wayback. The service was great! The room was comfortable and beautiful. The pool area was relaxing. Breakfast was delicious and our server, Javier, was attentive and remembered our order from the previous day. They had vegan options that were delicious! The only drawback was that there was no apparent recycling.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good location. The bedrooms were nice enough. Bed was 7/10 comfort level, would bring my own pillow. Bathrooms were updated and one of nicer quality in area. Photos make room a little more nice than actuality. Worst part of booking is parking. It’s limited and several vehicles were parked in spots not intended for parking. Would stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Nice location to the Island. Very vintage with a cool vibe. Not convenient for families of kids wanting to swim in the evening. Pool was adult only after a certain time.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Tge Wayback is one of the nicer places to stay on the strip in Pigeon Forge. The room was clean and smelled fresh. The pool area was well maintained. The office staff was very friendly. We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Loved it! Cute decor. Really clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. Not quite enough parking though.

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

I really wanted to love this property. The guy that checked my husband in was friendly and showed him where he should park. We got to our room and had trouble with the door shutting behind us. It wouldn’t latch because the deadbolts were malfunctioning and we had to press the handle down from the inside if we wanted to close the door behind us. ( we asked later in our visit to have it checked out and maintenance just couldn’t get it figured out- not really a big deal, just more of an annoyance) The room appeared to be clean- normal wear and tear that is expected in a motel room, but there was definitely a damp odor in the bathroom. Totally understandable in this region of the country, yet slightly off-putting. The weatherstripping did not cover the whole door width, leaving gaps on each side of the door- my husband stuffed them with socks- just to help deter any critters from joining us in our room at bedtime. Children are not allowed in the pool area after 6:00 pm.If we had known this, we probably wouldn’t have booked 3 days at this property with our 15year old. Major disappointment, especially since there really isn’t any other place to sit out at the property. I don’t like giving reviews with such negativity, so I’ll say what I did like about the stay….The decor is cool. The pool is spacious. The free Paloma at 6:00 was thoroughly enjoyed. Most workers were kind ( exception of one woman behind the desk when we had a couple questions about the free drink voucher.)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The only thing we didn't like was time with the pool!!!! Everything else was awesome!!

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Cute and unique hotel. The service from all employees was top-notch, starting with check in to the bar by the pool. The room is well designed and bathroom is a good size. They even have robes! The pool area is very nice. We enjoyed it and would stay again.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very loud but great service and food … pool is great if only they enforced the no children after 5 rule.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Beds are super comfortable. Location is great, especially if you are going to Dollywood. Decor is great but you can tell they have done a quick, bandage job of fixing up the rooms. Paint job was meh, the rugs were quite dirty and there was no backing and we kept slipping on them. I had veggie tacos and they were very tasty, expensive but tasty. The pool area is great but the pool bar was closed the whole time we were there which was a bummer. It's pigeon forge. I wasn't expecting perfection and I would definitely stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good property, close to everything and overall a pleasant stay.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very fun place to visit. It was great just being in the fun atmosphere. Nicole was AMAZING!!!

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Pros: very cute retro vibe, good location, good price Cons: pool closes at 5:00pm for kids, the AC couldn’t keep up with the summer heat, the mattresses were very uncomfortable (especially if you have back issues)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great place and wonderful customer service! Will definitely be back!

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Our family had a wonderful little getaway. The hotel was very clean inside and out. The room was inviting with its decor and the beds were very comfortable. The pool area was amazing! Yes this hotel has certain hours kids are not allowed in the pool which are 5 pm- 10 pm. It would be great if they made it more like 7 pm - 10 pm to give the kiddos more time but our family made it work. The time we did swim was great! Check in was quick and every staff member was very nice and made sure we were well taken care of. The property is located right across from The Island and is within walking distance of a lot of fun activities abd resturants. Parking is a bit tight and getting the good parking spaces is limited but they do have a over flow back lot. Not as convenient as getting to park close to your room but it's not too terribly far away. Over all this is a awesome hotel to stay at and make memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime!

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The pool area, restaurant, and staff was phenomenal.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This hotel is adorable and looks like it should be in Vegas. Fabulous pool food/drinks too. Possibly the best food we had in the area. Airstream at the pool is adorable too. Cons…room cleaning service lacking and major con of $150 pet fee regardless if no pet issues. Pet fee wasn’t communicated until check out.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

It was a cute and quaint place right along the busy main road. We were able to walk right across the street to The Island at Pigeon Forge. Adorable little throw back motel.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The hotel is in a great location. It was clean and the staff was friendly. The bathroom is decent size. The shower is long but could be a little wider. My only complaint is the parking. They need more spaces and maybe a privacy fence to seperate the parking spaces that are near the road to where people can just walk right up to your car. The area felt safe its just a high traffic area since you are in a prime location. I would stay there again if in the area.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

It was not completely clean, there are doors that take you to another room and you could hear everything the other guests were doing.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Would have given 4 or a 5 but upon arrival for our 4pm checkin, we were told the room I had reserved and Bonvoy member the previous night and they did not have to check out till 4pm so we waited til 6:30 to finally get in the room, we had to reschedule our plans for that evening because we would not of had ample time to change and make the 7pm reservation but other than that it was amazing

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The room was okay. Housekeeping never cleaned , made beds or left clean towels despite being out of room for 11 hours on the second day. However, they took the money that we had out without cleaning!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Fantastic hotel and staff! We will be back!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Pigeon Forge?

The average price for a rental in Pigeon Forge is $400 per night. This rental is $246 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Pigeon Forge, TN

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Fireplace King

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

Standard King

Standard 2 Queen

Standard 1-Queen

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Pigeon Forge, TN

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Fireplace King

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

Standard King

Standard 2 Queen

Standard 1-Queen

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Pigeon Forge?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

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