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 of America, 37863

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.

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel: 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

The Wayback, Pigeon Forge, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Cons

- 40.5 miles distance from nearest airport - Pool club becomes adults-only after 5 PM

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2 persons

315 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

Pool view

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315 sq. feet

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315 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Center

Pigeon Forge 1.3 mi

Airports

McGhee Tyson (TYS) 38.6 mi

Asheville Regional (AVL) 100.8 mi

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 center

Guest Parking

Refrigerator

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Wake up service

Dining

Restaurant

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace

Room features

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 of America, 37863

Map view

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

City landmarks

Museums

Titanic Museum Attraction

1.4 mi

2530 Parkway

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud

2700 ft

2986 Teaster Ln

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge

3400 ft

Parkway

Shroud Museum

2100 ft

Church

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2500 ft

Gallery

Master's Editions Gallery of Light

2700 ft

2970 Parkway

Smoky Mountain Car Museum

3000 ft

2330 Parkway The Grand Majestic Dinner Theater

Hazzard Hoedown

4900 ft

Mountain

Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster

1.4 mi

2533 Teaster Ln

Pigeon Forge Snow

3700 ft

2491 Parkway

MagiQuest

1.1 mi

2530 Parkway

Tomb Egyptian Adventure

1.1 mi

Museums

Hollywood Wax Museum

3.5 mi

129 Showplace Blvd

Variety show

3.5 mi

Mountain

Zorb Smoky Mountains

4.2 mi

Nearby

Mall

The Island in Pigeon Forge

1000 ft

Museums

Alcatraz East Crime Museum

1000 ft

2806 Parkway

Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride

1000 ft

Broadway Theatre

Main Event Theater

1000 ft

131 Island Dr

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

1000 ft

131 Island Dr

Alewine Pottery

1000 ft

131 The Island Drive Suite 9138A

Master's Editions on the Island

1000 ft

2865 Pigeon Forge Parkway 3 Bears General Store

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

1000 ft

2839 Parkway

Rockin' Raceway Arcade

1000 ft

131 Island Dr Ste. 1105

Arcade City

1000 ft

Store

Stages West

1000 ft

2839 Parkway

Rockin' Raceway

1000 ft

2782 Parkway

Lazerport Fun Center

1000 ft

131 The Island Dr #9139

The Escape Game Pigeon Forge

1000 ft

131 Island Dr Suite 3105

Smoky Mountain Sun Shades

1000 ft

Restaurants

Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

2600 ft

131 the Island Drive Suite 8101

Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe

1500 ft

2785 Parkway

Margaritaville Coffee Shop

2500 ft

131 The Island Dr Suite 5120

Margaritaville Pigeon Forge

3700 ft

130 Island Dr

Sawyer's Farmhouse Restaurant

1600 ft

2831 Parkway

Dick's Last Resort

2800 ft

131 Island Dr Ste 9118

The Island Creamery

2700 ft

131 Island Dr

The Fudgery

1600 ft

131 Island Dr

Big Rock Candy Kitchen

2600 ft

131 Island Dr # 4104 Unit 4104

Chocolate Monkey

1900 ft

2631 Parkway Suite1

J. Del's Pizza

3900 ft

2664 Teaster Lane Suite Suite 104A

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

rate their stay as perfect and would happily return

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.0

Location

9.0

Service

7.0

Dining

5.0

3/5 based on 1114 reviews

#56 of 92 hotels in Pigeon Forge based on Tripadvisor

Suzanne

United States of America, February 2025

7.2/10

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.