Places to stay in gatlinburg tn with indoor water park

Pigeon Forge, once a peaceful farming town, is now a popular tourist destination  famous for being a playground that’s perfect for families, couples, and groups visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. 

With many shops, restaurants and attractions for all ages, Pigeon Forge has a significant offer of family hotels with water parks, which are an excellent choice when travelling with kids.  Other than waterslides, these accommodations include various activities, family services and spa areas you can choose from, depending on your preference. 

Take a look at our selection of the best hotels and resorts with water parks in Pigeon Forge!

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Best Hotels with Water Parks in Pigeon Forge

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

  • 8.6
  • 3

  • Sun Deck
  • Picnic area

Next on our list of the best Pigeon Forge hotels with water slides is the Country Cascades!

Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, this water park hotel boasts a glass-enclosed indoor pool facility, a seasonal outdoor pool with a water park and a hot tub. 

A daily buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.  

Each room includes a microwave, refrigerator and coffee-making facilities.

Club Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge

  • 8.9
  • Sevierville
  • 3

  • Horseback Riding
  • Bike Tours
  • Picnic area
  • Games Room

This Sevierville resort with water parks, 16.1 km from Pigeon Forge city centre, boasts an indoor water park, seasonal outdoor water park, and fitness centre. 

Accommodation units include a fully-equipped kitchen, balcony, and washer with tumble dryer.

Off-site activities include cycling, hiking, and horse riding

If you are looking for a hotel with water slides in Pigeon Forge, check it out!

The Resort at Governor's Crossing

  • 8.9
  • 3

  • Kids' Club
  • Playground
  • Movie Nights

This resort with water slides, located less than 6 km from Dollywood and Splash Country, counts with both an indoor and a seasonal outdoor water park. 

Among other facilities, the water parks of this family resort include high-speed water slides, a 250-foot lazy river and 5 pools.

Each unit of this resort with water parks comes with free WiFi and parking on site, while select rooms also offer a washer and dryer.

If you are looking for a hotel with water park for kids, check it out!

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Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg

  • 8.8
  • 3

  • Games Room
  • Kids' TV Channels
  • Skiing

Located in the  foothills of the The Great Smoky Mountains, this family resort offers an indoor pool area with waterslides and splash zones for children. 

Facilities of the hotel include a 24-hour front desk, a snack bar, a fitness center and a game room

There is a variety of family attractions at less than 1 km from this hotel with water slides.  

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge Pigeon Forge

  • 7.6
  • 2

  • Games Room
  • Family Rooms

In this resort with water slides, guests are provided with both indoor and outdoor pools, on-site shops and a game room. 

All rooms feature a microwave, a TV and a small fridge, whereas only select rooms offer a balcony, spa bath and fully eqipped kitchenette.

Free WiFi and parking are available at the property. 

Music Road Resort

  • 8.6
  • 3

  • Picnic Area
  • Games Room
  • Family Rooms

Music Road Resort boasts a hot tub, an outdoor water park with a slide, as well as a large indoor pool. 

Additionally, this resort with water parks features an on-site fitness centre, a gift shop and a game room with billiards.

Each room has free WiFi, microwaves, refrigerators and coffee-making facilities. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pigeon Forge

  • 9.1
  • 3

  • Saltwater Pool
  • Outdoor Lounge
  • Kids' TV Channels

This Pigeon Forge hotel with outdoor water slides, alongside free WiFi and parking, offers an outdoor pool with a splash zone.

All accommodation units are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe. 

Some of the most popular places to visit are less than 15 km from the property. 

Clarion Inn Near Island Drive

  • 8.8
  • 3

  • Sun Deck
  • Golf Course
  • Board Games/Puzzles

Guests of this hotel can enjoy  WiFi, private parking and a hot breakfast at the property for free. 

Also, the Clarion Inn offers an indoor heated pool, available all year round and a water park with a hot tub. 

In select rooms you can relax in a private hot tub or breathe some fresh air at your own balcony

Colonial House Motel

  • 8.2
  • 3

  • Golf Course
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Family Rooms

This Pigeon Forge water park hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and barbecue facilities. 

Besides the outdoor facilities, guests can enjoy a continental morning breakfast and an indoor pool available at the motel. 

Rooms of the Colonial House Motel boast air conditioning, a private bathroom and a seating area. 

The Park Vista - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

  • 8.3
  • Gatlinburg
  • 4

  • Skiing
  • Garden
  • Playground

This  pet-friendly Gatlinburg family resort boasts a multi-level indoor pool with a water slide, an on-site fitness center and a 24-hour snack shop. 

Each room features a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. 

This hotel with water slides also offers a restaurant, a bar and a children’s playground available at the property. 

The Appy Lodge

  • 9.2
  • Gatlinburg
  • 3

  • Ski School
  • Mini Golf
  • Outdoor Lounge

The Appy Lodge counts with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a 24-hour front desk. and a hot tub. 

Rooms include a fridge, microwave and walk-in shower, while only select ones offer a balcony. 

If you plan to visit this property in wintertime, don’t worry, the property also has an indoor pool.

Greystone Lodge on the River

  • 8.7
  • Gatlinburg
  • 4

  • Patio
  • Family Rooms
  • Fenced Pool

Last but not least of the best hotels with water slides is the Greystone Lodge on the River!

Located 300 m from Ripley’s Aquarium, features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. 

All rooms of this hotel with water slides include a wardrobe, a private bathroom and free WiFi. 

While their parents sunbathe in the loungers, the little ones can enjoy a water slide available at the pool. 

More Water Park Hotels near Pigeon Forge

If you’ve already been to Pigeon Forge and now you want to check out more places or these resorts simply don’t match your taste, check out our recommendations for water park getaways in other USA destinations!

Things to do in Pigeon Forge with Kids

Explore the best plans, activities and attractions for kids in Pigeon Forge. We compiled a list of everything you need to organize a perfect family vacation in Pigeon Forge.  All in one place, just scroll down for more information!

Soaky Mountain Waterpark

Soaky Mountain Waterpark, a 50-acre waterpark, is located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. 

Opened in 2020, this water park includes many thrill rides and slides, as well as wave pools and kids’ attractions

If you have smaller children, take them to Boomer’s Bay, an area with smaller versions of the adults’ favourite rides.

Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park

In Rowdy Bear Mountain in Gatlinburg you can enjoy two amazing rides: the Glider and the Coaster.

The former is the First Mountain Glider in the world, while the latter offers amazing views on the Great Smoky Mountains.

Moreover, Rowdy Bear Ridge in Pigeon Forge is home to the longest and fastest year-round outdoor tubing hill in Tennessee. 

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is home to the incredible aquatic animals, including penguins, sharks, sea turtles, and many others. 

Take your kids to this aquarium and enjoy attractions such as Shark Lagoon, Touch a Ray Bay, and Penguin Playhouse.

Pigeon Forge Snow

Places to stay in gatlinburg tn with indoor water park

Tired of the scorching heat and splashing around in the pool? 

If the answer is yes, then Pigeon Forge Snow is the place to go! Open all year round, America’s first indoor snow park gives you the opportunity to enjoy a whole hillside of snow tubing hills and a huge Snow Play area with man-made snow. 

Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country

Ranked as one of the worlds’ best theme parks, Dollywood offers activities and attractions for ever time of the year. 

The theme park includes rides, rollercoaster and kids’ attractions, while the water park has slides and splashes suitable for every age.

Dollywood also features two dinner shows, so make sure to secure you ticket on time and dine in a fun setting.

Anakeesta

At this mountaintop park, you get the best of both worlds!

Adventure and relaxation are guaranteed at this Gatlinburg park, which features attractions such as Chondola, Ridge Rambler, Treetop Skywalk and Dueling Zipline Adventure

FAQ

  • What are the best hotels with water parks in Pigeon Forge?

    Surprisingly, this time we have not one, but two winners of the category "Best hotel with water slides": The Resort at Governor's Crossing and Club Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge. These 3-star hotels with water parks in Pigeon Forge have both received the same rating and share some services and facilities which make impossible for us to choose only one. Therefore, no matter which water park hotel you choose in the end,  your kids will enjoy both indoor and outdoor waterparks or pools, play areas and many more activities. With these two, you can't go wrong!

  • What do you have to know before making a reservation for hotels with water parks in Pigeon Forge?

    For this particular area, we encourage you to first take into consideration the location of the hotels and plan your trip according to the sights you intend to visit. Clearly, you should also check the offer of facilities and activities the family resort features, as well as if the property has both indoor and outdoor pools. If you inform yourself on time, you will definitely get your money's worth and enjoy your vacation. 

  • What are the best cheap hotels with water parks in Pigeon Forge?

    Travelling with a limited budget? Don't worry, we got you! Our list also includes economical hotels with water slides, such as Grand Smokies Resort Lodge Pigeon Forge and Colonial House Motel. Both include indoor and outdoor pools, with a wide range of rooms and facilities offered in each unit. Find out what your wishes are and search for the water park hotel that suits you best. 

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Which Lodge is connected to the water park wilderness Smokies?

River Lodge, which is connected to the Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark and Lake Wilderness outdoor waterpark and the NEW Adventure Forest family adventure center, offers over 400 upscale multi-suite rooms capable of accommodating up to 15 guests.

Does Wilderness in the Smokies have an indoor pool?

Open Year Round! The Wild WaterDome 66,000 square foot indoor waterpark, located at River Lodge, features a see-through-roof that bathes the entire park in natural light and actually allows guests to tan (and tropical plants to flourish) all year long!

Is it better to stay in a hotel or cabin in Gatlinburg?

While a hotel might be great for a trip to New York City, if you're vacationing in Gatlinburg, TN, a cabin rental is far and away the best place to stay. A cabin provides an authentic Smoky Mountain experience that you simply can't find with any other type of lodging.

Does Dollywood have an indoor waterpark?

Dollywood's Splash Country is now closed for the 2022 season. We look forward to more splashes in 2023!