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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

Room options

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Fireplace King (Mobility Accesible, Tub)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Fireplace King (Mobility Accesible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard King (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King (Hearing Accessible)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard 2 Queen

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Fireplace King

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe 2 Queen with Sofabed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King

Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Pigeon Forge

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is centrally located in Pigeon Forge, a 5-minute walk from Island at Pigeon Forge and a 3-minute drive from Titanic Museum. .This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Dollywood and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Wilderness at the Smokies.

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

  • McGhee Tyson 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 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 hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Paloma Scratch Kitchen serving guests of The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Paloma Scratch Kitchen - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Swim Club - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 10-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Paloma Scratch Kitchen
  • The Swim Club

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 379 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wayback is located less than a 3 min walk from main attractions such as margaritaville island and frizzles chicken cafe was worried it would be too loud at night due to the proximity but was quite and secluded. The rooms were beautiful and clean, housekeeping visited very day of our stay (3 nights) so trash did not pile up in our room. Staff and locals were friendly. Only con we noticed was our shower glass doors would not stay shut but managed to adjust to keep it closed during showers. Overall was an excellent stay and would recommend to anyone planning the pigeon forge area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024