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The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, 37863, Tennessee, United States

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 2-star retreat in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located at 2760 Parkway, the property sits about 1.3mi from the city center, placing it within easy reach of downtown sights. With 264 reviews and prices starting from $79, this hotel offers value-minded comfort for travelers.

Breakfast is offered to start the day, and a curated set of amenities keeps stays convenient: an on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), complimentary Wi‑Fi, and a free fitness center. Other practical features include air conditioning, a sun deck, on-site parking (free), a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, beach chairs/loungers (free), an elevator, a bathtub, and free toiletries. Pets are welcome with extra charges, while access to a nearby golf course and horseback riding is also available for an additional fee.

With 264 reviews fueling confidence, this spot promises a practical, low-stress launchpad for a Pigeon Forge adventure.

Paloma Scratch Kitchen anchors the on-site dining scene, offering meals without leaving the property and a breakfast to start the day. The practical setup makes it easy to fuel up before a day of adventures in Pigeon Forge.

An outdoor pool is available year-round, providing a refreshing break between excursions. Pets are allowed; charges may apply. Free private parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi help keep stays convenient, while a 24‑hour front desk is ready to assist with plans and directions.

Cash is not accepted; accepted payment methods include JCB, Discover, Visa, American Express, and Mastercard. For those seeking extra experiences, access to a nearby golf course and horseback riding is available for an additional fee. Non-smoking rooms are available to accommodate guests who prefer to avoid smoking.

Closest airports

McGhee Tyson Airport

23.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Presidential Suite in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Presidential Suite

1 King Size Bed

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x8

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x5

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The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

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Executive Suite

1 King Size Bed

640 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

x8

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x5

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The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room - Hearing Accessible in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Standard, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

More details

The double room offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Junior Suite w/ Fireplace in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Junior Suite, Fireplace

1 King Size Bed

315 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Queen Room - Hearing Accessible in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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The spacious double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. This double room offers a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

More details

The double room features air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.

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Deluxe, Queen Size, Accessible, Sofa

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

Wheelchair accessible

+

More details

The double room provides air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two Bedroom Suite, 1 King, 2 Queen in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Suite, 2 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

635 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

More details

The spacious suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. This suite is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 3 beds.

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Executive Suite, Accessible, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

635 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

The suite offers air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard King in The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

315 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

+

x3

More details

The spacious double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. This double room features a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard, Queen Size, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

320 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

+

More details

The spacious double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a seating area with a flat-screen TV. This double room features a TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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Connecting Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

Free wifi

+

More details

Connecting Room Suite, Suite, Bedroom 1: 2 Queen, Bedroom 2: 2 Queen.

Guest reviews

8.3

264 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Tanya

8.2

June 2024

Great location. Has a really nice atmosphere and vibe. Very clean!

Wasn't aware that the pool was adults only after 5 which would have been good to know. Nice place for couples, but we had our niece this visit. Also there are no vending machines, so we know to bring drinks next visit.

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Kristy

9.1

August 2024

Loved that it had a restaurant.

I did not like that it was adult swim only after 5. We were only staying one night and checked in at 4, my daughter was thinking we could go swimming but ended up that we couldn't because it was adult swim only. And I wasn't going to swim without her.

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Chris

9.1

March 2025

It appeared to be new or recently completely renovated. Renovated properties often leave some old parts behind. I saw nothing that showed any age. The pool area was better than almost any other hotel pool I’ve seen. The room was large and comfortable. This is about the quickest property I’ve experienced in Pigeon Forge outside of Dollywood resorts.

This particular room didn’t have a very nice view. Some kind of container but that may have been leftover from construction. Our particular room had a little bit of a narrow hall inside the door but it also made it feel more private.

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Ashley

10

July 2024

The pool was amazing! They had a no kids past 5pm rule which was really nice for those of us travelling child-free. They also had the beautiful air stream trailer bar in the pool area and the staff were excellent. They allowed us an early check-in since they had a room ready when we arrived, even though we didn't ask. They just offered right off the bat! The location is absolutely perfect! Easy walking distance to the Publix and right across the street from The Island. There is also a Flapjacks restaurant right next door that does an excellent breakfast. We will absolutely be going back again next spring! As an addition: The photo of the room was the day we checked out and this was before the cleaning crew had shown up that day. Check out was at 11am, and room service did our room at about 11:30am each day.

The parking situation was tough after 9:30pm. Luckily we didn't have much we were doing that wasn't within easy walking distance, so it wasn't really an issue for us specifically. After about 7pm, we would walk anywhere we wanted to go. However it was a complaint we heard a few times around the pool.

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Richardson

8.2

January 2025

We enjoyed the stay. When we received our card for 1st room, the room was dirty from the day before people stayed in it. Was never cleaned!!!!. Walked back up to check in and was given another room backside upstairs . Never received housekeeping the 3 days we were there . Called on the 3rd day to check on staying another night was. Told more than i paid for any other night, so i chose to leave and get a room somewhere else . The bar tenders both night we came down were very nice and did well . The experience was ok. i will stay again just letting you know the few issues we experienced when we were there so you know will stay again had a good stay and great location to walk to different attractions close to location of motel. Thanks

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Derek

8.2

February 2024

Well located could walk most anywhere you wanted to go. Staff we interacted with was very polite

Was a little loud. Able to hear conversations outside through the door.

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Y

8.2

February 2024

I loved the location & decor but the air conditioning was terrible!!

Nothing I loved the property but hated the non airflow in the room

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Destini

8.2

March 2025

Love the comfortable beds, love the hot tub! The outdoor area is so beautiful.

We have stayed here before, last year. The front desk worker this year was not as friendly as last year. We didn’t get drink vouchers so I called the front desk and asked the man if they still gave them and he said yes but if you didn’t get them it’s because you missed the time. Which didn’t make sense because we checked in at the same time last year as we did this year and we got them. So that was a bummer, we were looking forward to that.

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Jennifer

9.1

October 2024

Modern and stylish remodel of an old motel with a cool vintage / 60s twist. The rooms are very comfortable, the included breakfast was delicious, motel-style parking right in front of the room was great and the property is just across from Margaritaville, so ideally located. The staff were super friendly. Rooms were a bit on the expensive side, although well within range for Pigeon Forge (maybe even a little cheaper than comparable hotels in the area).

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Shaana

10

May 2024

We have stayed here when it was the Island Lodge, this was our first time back since new ownership and remodel, it was done so well and the staff were super sweet!!, the pool area was fabulous, with hot tub and cabanas and food and drink areas. this place is worth checking out, directly across from the islands!!, location, location !!!, we will come back with our families hopefully this summer for a longer stay!!

water pressure was a little low, but otherwise this place is definitely worth a extended stay!!!

Points of Interest Around The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Attractions

Main Event Theater

0.3mi

Red Skelton Tribute Theater

0.5mi

Grand Majestic Dinner Theater

0.9mi

Titanic Pigeon Forge

1.4mi

NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains

2.4mi

Wild Bear Falls Water Park

5.6mi

Mysterious Mansion

6.7mi

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg

6.8mi

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

6.9mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

6.9mi

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park

10.2mi

St. John’s Cathedral

22.4mi

Oconaluftee Indian Village

25.8mi

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

26.2mi

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR)

26.5mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

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

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Is it possible to stay with my pet at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Just keep in mind that there may be charges associated with bringing your furry friend along.

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel permits check-ins after 04:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, The Wayback hotel in Pigeon Forge offers free on-site parking for guests. The parking area is private and no reservation is required.

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

Starting prices for The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel are around $79. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including Upgrade King Room with Pool View, Queen Room with Pool View - Hearing Accessible, King Room with Pool View, Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View, Upgrade Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View, and King Room with Pool View - Hearing Accessible. All rooms have a room size of 312 sqft and do not allow smoking. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, and the bed options include 1 King size bed or 2 Queen size beds.

How can guests spend their time at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

At The Wayback hotel, guests can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities available. They can relax and soak up the sun by the outdoor swimming pool and unwind on the sun deck. For those who enjoy staying active, there is a fitness center where they can exercise.

In addition, guests have the opportunity to explore the surrounding natural beauty and engage in outdoor activities. They can go horseback riding, hiking, and fishing to fully experience the area.

When it comes to dining, guests can enjoy a meal at Paloma Kitchen, the on-site restaurant. With these leisure amenities and the variety of activities available, guests at The Wayback hotel have plenty of options to keep themselves entertained and make the most of their stay.

Is there a swimming pool at The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

The Wayback hotel has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors and is available year-round.

Are there restaurants located within The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel?

Yes, there is a restaurant called Paloma Kitchen available on site at the hotel.

What methods of payment does The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel accept?

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel accepts various payment methods such as Visa, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Mastercard. However, it should be noted that cash payments are not accepted at this hotel.