THE WAYBACK, PIGEON FORGE, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL | Pigeon Forge ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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

“The Wayback's location is perfect for exploring Pigeon Forge's attractions!”view full review

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel - A lifestyle hotel with swim club, cantina dining, and mountain area accessibility

Located across from The Island and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, this 4-star Pigeon Forge hotel features stylish rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, large TVs, plush linens, and premium toiletries. The Wayback's Paloma Scratch Kitchen serves modern comfort food with cantina-inspired flavors from breakfast through dinner. The property includes an outdoor pool with a vintage Airstream bar, private cabanas, and an oversized hot tub, with adults-only access from 5 PM to 10 PM. A fitness center and complimentary parking are available on-site. The Tribute Portfolio property offers mobility-accessible rooms, hearing accessibility kits, and elevators throughout. Within 0.5 miles, guests can access Rockin' Raceway Arcade, Main Event Theater, and Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride, while LeConte Center sits 0.5 miles away. McGhee Tyson Airport is located 40.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Private cabanas available as quiet retreats from the Parkway

Adults-only evening hours at the Swim Club

Fully accessible facilities including pool, business center, and restaurants

Located within walking distance to multiple entertainment venues

Cons

40.5 miles distance from nearest airport

Pool club becomes adults-only after 5 PM

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Junior Suite Transfer Shower Fireplace Mobility Accessible

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Bathtub

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Executive One-Bedroom Suite Tub One King Bed Hearing Accessible

2 persons

59 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Bathtub

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King Room Hearing Accessible

2 persons

30 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Junior Suite w or Fireplace

2 persons

33 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Pigeon Forge 2.1 km

Airports

McGhee Tyson (TYS) 62.1 km

Asheville Regional (AVL) 162.2 km

What our guests says about facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Cozy Retreat

The room was a good surprise with its nostalgic charm, featuring a lovely mini fridge that added a whimsical touch to our stay. The attention to detail in the furnishings made it incredibly cozy, making it feel like our home away from home.

Emily Johnson. USA, 2024-04-12Read full review on

Delicious Dining

Dining at the Paloma was a treat! Each dish was artfully presented and bursting with flavor, turning every meal into a highlight of our trip. The gourmet offerings, combined with friendly service, made dining a truly enjoyable experience.

MarkSmith87. Canada, 2024-01-29Read full review on

Accessible Comfort

The overall layout was very accommodating, with a smooth ramp and elevator access that made navigating the hotel easy. This thoughtful design really enhanced our experience and allowed us to fully enjoy all the facilities without any hassle.

Sarah Davies. Australia, 2024-06-15Read full review on

Amazing Pool Area

The heated pool area was fantastic! Relaxing in the oversized hot tub after a long day of exploring was pure bliss. The tranquil atmosphere by the pool made it a perfect spot to unwind and soak in some sun.

Jason_Philips. UK, 2024-03-05Read full review on

What’s included

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Only dogs are allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Refrigerator

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Wake up service

Dining

Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Private bathroom
Bath/ Shower
Towels
Free toiletries
Toilet

Self-catering

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Bed linen

Media

Flat-screen TV
Telephone

Location

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

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

City landmarks

Museum

Titanic Museum Attraction

2.3 km

Landmark

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud

800 m

Landmark

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

1.0 km

Landmark

Shroud Museum

630 m

Church

Holy Cross Catholic Church

720 m

Gallery

Master's Editions Gallery of Light

800 m

Landmark

Smoky Mountain Car Museum

910 m

Landmark

Hazzard Hoedown

1.5 km

Mountain

Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

2.3 km

Landmark

Smith Family Show

1.5 km

Landmark

Pigeon Forge Snow

1.1 km

Landmark

MagiQuest

1.8 km

Landmark

Tomb Egyptian Adventure

1.8 km

Museum

Hollywood Wax Museum

5.7 km

Landmark

Variety show

5.7 km

Mountain

Zorb Smoky Mountains

6.7 km

Nearby

Mall

The Island in Pigeon Forge

300 m

Museum

Alcatraz East Crime Museum

300 m

2806 Parkway

Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride

300 m

Theatre

Main Event Theater

300 m

131 Island Dr

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

300 m

131 Island Dr

Alewine Pottery

300 m

131 The Island Drive Suite 9138A

Master's Editions on the Island

300 m

2865 Pigeon Forge Parkway 3 Bears General Store

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

300 m

2839 Parkway

Rockin' Raceway Arcade

300 m

131 Island Dr Ste. 1105

Arcade City

300 m

Store

Stages West

300 m

2839 Parkway

Rockin' Raceway

300 m

2782 Parkway

Lazerport Fun Center

300 m

2713 Parkway

Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show

300 m

Restaurants

Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

780 m

131 the Island Drive Suite 8101

Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe

450 m

2785 Parkway

Margaritaville Coffee Shop

750 m

131 The Island Dr Suite 5120

Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

1.1 km

130 Island Dr

Sawyer's Farmhouse Restaurant

460 m

2831 Parkway

Dick's Last Resort

850 m

131 Island Dr Ste 9118

The Island Creamery

810 m

131 Island Dr

The Fudgery

460 m

131 Island Dr

Big Rock Candy Kitchen

780 m

131 Island Dr # 4104 Unit 4104

Chocolate Monkey

560 m

2631 Parkway Suite1

J. Del's Pizza

1.2 km

2664 Teaster Lane Suite Suite 104A

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

3/5 based on 1114 reviews

#56 of 92 hotels in Pigeon Forge based on Tripadvisor

Suzanne

United States, February 2025

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The vibe is unique and it definitely has its charm, but the noise from the housekeeping staff was disruptive, which impacted our stay. On a positive note, the location is fantastic, and it felt like a great value for the price we paid. I would consider returning for the overall experience, but hopefully, the noise issue would be addressed.

Rooms

6.0

Our room had a view of a wall, and it was noisy due to the housekeeping staff coming in and out. The shower was a bit small, but overall it was okay for our needs.

Service

7.0

I didn't have any severe issues, but the booking process had a hiccup which made check-in a bit stressful. Nevertheless, the staff was apologetic.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly located right across from the Island, making it easy to walk to attractions and enjoy everything Pigeon Forge has to offer.

Dining

5.0

We didn't dine much at the hotel, but the breakfast could use more variety. It felt a bit bland!

Facilities

8.0

The amenities are solid, and I appreciated the unique design and layout of the pool area.