5 Best Hotels With Water Park Near Great Smoky Mountains, USA - Updated 2024

Shamika
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Updated
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Known as a world-famous vacation destination, the Great Smoky Mountains is a must-visit site for travellers who wish to escape into the lap of nature. You can explore the area on the exciting double-decker buses that show you around the towns of Sevierville and Gatlinburg. Don’t miss spending a thrilling day at Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park if you are travelling with your little ones. And if this is an all-adults adventure trip, then you can escape into Great Smoky Mountains National Park for days filled with unlimited hiking, camping, ziplining, horse-riding and more. However, the highlight of any vacation is the stay, and what better place to return to than a hotel with a water park? Get ready for a truly exciting vacation and read on to explore the best hotels with water park near Great Smoky Mountains, USA!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to an in-house or nearby water park. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 03, 2024.

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1. Club Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge (from USD 119)

Featuring luxurious amenities for the discerning guest, this 3-star property is located within a short 10-km (6.2-mi) drive from Douglas Lake. It features a sprawling indoor and outdoor water park, complete with multiple swimming pools and water slides. Don’t let the fun stop there, as this resort also features miniature golf, laser tag, bowling, and other fun on-site activities, and you can refuel at the amazing restaurants or unwind at the bar after a long day of fun!

Stayed at this property?

Club Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 1425 Old Knoxville Highway
12.11 km (7.6 mi) from Dollywood

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry Facilities for disabled guests

2. Country Cascades Waterpark Resort (from USD 132)

Situated in the heart of Pigeon Forge, this luxurious 3-star resort features a water park ideal for families, couples and friends to enjoy together. The water park is open seasonally, from mid-March to mid-October.

The water park features a variety of fun features such as private cabanas, multiple water slides including a raft slide that you can ride on tubes alone or with a partner, and the Snack Shack where you can refuel and rehydrate after playing all morning. Your little ones can frolic at the splash pad with over 30 features, including an enclosed slide and a 350-gallon (1324.9-litre) tipping bucket!

Stayed at this property?

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Wifi Available

Address: 204 Sharon Drive
3.64 km (2.3 mi) from Dollywood

Parking Restaurant 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms Laundry Family rooms Games room

3. Music Road Resort (from USD 212)

This 3-star resort is perfect for family vacations or a trip with friends. It overlooks the beautiful Smoky Mountains and is located in Pigeon Forge. The resort’s main highlight is the water park, where you can enjoy swimming laps in the pools. The water park is open from 9am to 9pm.

You can also spend some quality time with your partner in the hot tub or lazy river, as your little ones take turns going on the corkscrew water slide. And if the weather doesn’t permit outdoor activities, just enjoy a fun afternoon in the heated indoor swimming pool.

Stayed at this property?

Music Road Resort Hotel and Inn

Wifi Available

Address: 303 Henderson Chapel Road
4.91 km (3.1 mi) from Dollywood

Parking Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Business centre Laundry Dry cleaning

4. Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park (from USD 119)

Situated in Gatlinburg, this 4-star resort features access to a water park at an additional charge, where you can enjoy a fun day with your family. It comes with heated water and a retractable roof so that you can continue frolicking regardless of the weather. You can go down the slides, float down the lazy river, or have new experiences at the treehouse. And most importantly, this water park remains open almost throughout the year, closing only for annual maintenance. Do check that your travel dates are not clashing with the park’s maintenance schedule before booking your trip!

If you want to spend some time away from the water, spend your evenings at the miniature golf course or treat yourself to a relaxing massage on the property.

Stayed at this property?

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Address: 915 Westgate Resorts Rd
6.86 km (4.3 mi) from Dollywood

5. Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Situated within a 15-minute walk from Sevierville Convention Centre and Sevierville Golf Club, this 3.5-star accommodation is perfect for families, couples or groups of friends who want easy access to the nearby Soaky Mountain Water Park.

The water park features both indoor and outdoor pools that you can use all year round. You can also enjoy going down the water slide or floating along Black Bear Rapids. After a morning of swimming, you can settle into your private Coyote Spring cabana and take a nap or read a book.

Stayed at this property?

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 190 Gists Creek Road
12.21 km (7.6 mi) from Dollywood

Make the most of your stay at Great Smoky Mountains!

With so much to see and do, your vacation to Great Smoky Mountains is bound to be an unforgettable experience. Why not treat yourself to something extra and opt for a unique hotel accommodation complete with a water park? Book one of these hotels today, and make your trip one you’ll remember for years!

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