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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Island at Pigeon Forge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Poolside views, open daily
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • The Comedy Barn Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Pigeon Forge

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel places you in the centre of Pigeon Forge, within just a 5-minute stroll of Island at Pigeon Forge and within 30 minutes of Titanic Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Paloma Scratch Kitchen, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Swim Club is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, pool cabanas and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Downtown Pigeon Forge hotel include Wilderness at the Smokies and Dollywood.

What's nearby

  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 6 min walk
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 14 min walk
  • Titanic Museum - 3 min drive
  • Dollywood - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Margaritavile - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Island at Pigeon Forge
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Pigeon Forge hotel is smoke free.

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Scratch Kitchen
  • The Swim Club

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 100 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Island Drive
Days Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge
Days Inn Pigeon Forge Hotel Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
Island Drive Pigeon Forge
Island Drive Lodge
The Wayback Pigeon Forge A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

As of 24 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$111.25, 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.

Is parking available at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yep, The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and poolside dining, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

Does The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

No, The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 386 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would of been ok without construction noise!
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna, kingston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, and very clean. The one thing that we suggest doing, is to put a light by the 1st floor elevator...way too dark!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solid choice when visiting The Island
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leonard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No too bad.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meleisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and clean rooms. Easy walk to The Island. Was a little loud in the morning but it’s in a busy area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jared, Antioch

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great poolside lounging
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stormy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Wayback
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Louisville

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and the rooms are nice. However they charge $150 for a pet fee even if you stay one night which means the pets pay more than the people. I felt this was unreasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Guilherme

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , close to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Walking distance to Margaritaville and other shops. Great location 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024