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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$89
$79 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

Explore the area

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2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, 37863
  • Place, The Comedy Barn Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Island at Pigeon Forge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 639 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Connecting Rooms, 1 King, 2 Queens

  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Connecting Rooms, 4 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

Presidential Suite, Suite, King, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Guest Room With 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe 2 Queen W/ Sofabed, Guest Room, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe King Room With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard 2 Queen, Guest Room, 2 Queen

  • Sleeps 4

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One-Bedroom Executive King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King Suite With Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Tub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Connecting Rooms 4 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

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 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Wilderness at the Smokies.

What's nearby

  • The Comedy Barn Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island at Pigeon Forge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountain Wheel - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ole Smoky Moonshine "The Barn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paula Deen's Family Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Downtown Flavortown - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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 with hydromassage showerheads, 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. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable/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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 843 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delsa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, very clean. Great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel was execellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Misti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great included breakfast, and nice staff. However, booked a tub for our daughter, wasn’t given one and then was moved to a room directly next to maid services. Our bathroom wasn’t very clean and we were woken up early each morning by workers. Bummed because thought this could be our new favorite place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank or Oksana

We went with our dogs, paid extra, and put in a room that had obviously had dogs before bec it wasn't clean, and then cleaning service made no effort to clean our room til 3rd day after i complained twice. I paid for my dogs to stay and i expect service for my money...The restaurant menu was more gourmet, ...seemed they forgot it was smokey mtns in Tennessee, not some cafe in Paris...keep it simple and serve straight up normal breakfast...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good but it’s not your everyday stuff. If you have kids with you I don’t think most toddlers would eat much of it. Rooms wear very clean and well kept. Staff was very friendly and helpful. It’s right across from the island which made our trip very enjoyable. I think this would be a safe and family friendly place and great for parents that don’t want to load the kids up every time they need to go somewhere. Bar was also very good and prices are your normal vacation spot prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean very good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, great coffee in room, spacious, comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome pool!!! Perfect location next to the island attractions. Loved the fireplace in our room. Would highly recommend staying here. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ease of checking in was great. He was ready for me with keys and breakfast vouchers. The room was very clean and welcoming. The parking lot and lighting outside seemed very minimal. The breakfast was again delish and service in the restaurant was fantastic. Unfortunately it was snowing so didn't get to use the pool or hot tub.. But looked like an awesome area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great room was very clean and comfortable. Heated pool, nice bar inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s wasn’t what I expected the rooms were okay. The service at the restaurant was good definitely different cuisine we had dinner there it was good breakfast not so much. Rooms where dirty attention to detail would work favors for them. Also I had to pay an upfront charge to keep my booking which was not mentioned on the app it said I could pay at the hotel and also there was a holding fee that was not upfront either. Overall would I stay here again probably not good location but that’s about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly front clerk during check in, room good size and clean. The only thing I would recommend softener sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Don’t let the pictures fool you! The hotel seemed to be elegant but it wasn’t. It was a run down hotel with nice furniture. I would only recommend this hotel if you’re looking for a cheaper hotel that is slightly nicer than an average “cheap hotel”.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don't like being located under the stairwell, first room was like being in a cave. They were very nice about moving us but still only 3 room over so still not out where you could see anything, room was just dark. They room was retro but the fridge was a joke, could hadrly get a bottle of pop in it. I dont know if other rooms were more spacious but the bathroom was just cramped.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jalpa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great, but the rooms and the common areas were not as clean as one would expect. The breakfast was good but note that it’s not full breakfast, you get an item per person. Lastly, we went with a toddler, it would been nice to be away from the stairs where people were hanging out/ smoking (which the smell was coming on the room).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sehar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff was very kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JERREL

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn't as clean as expected. On late Friday night it sounded like someone ran across the roof above our 3rd floor rm. On Saturday night our room suddenly had a strong smell of marijuana that lasted about 20 minutes. Had to go find a roll of toilet paper and had no wash tags the last night there. Not impressed with this motel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Lunenburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were so busy the parking was tough. The food was FANTASTIC! Service was great. All and all the stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025