Is Westgate right for a honeymoon stay?
Yes — Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park can work well for a honeymoon if you want a relaxed, activity-rich stay near Gatlinburg with roomy villa-style accommodations and on-site spa services. If you prefer quiet, adults-only seclusion, note this is a family-oriented resort with an indoor/outdoor water park and children’s activities.
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Location & setting
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park sits on a Gatlinburg hillside at 915 Westgate Resort Road, minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The property is built into a steep hillside, so some buildings and pool decks have elevation changes and mountain views; a free Gatlinburg Trolley stop serves the resort for easy access to Parkway attractions.
- Address: 915 Westgate Resort Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 37738, US
- Trolley: free Gatlinburg Trolley stop on the Purple Route
- Drive from McGhee Tyson Airport (Knoxville) is roughly 1–1.3 hours depending on route
| Nearby | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|
| Downtown Gatlinburg / Parkway | A few minutes by trolley or short drive |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park (park entrance) | About a 9-minute drive to park access |
| Anakeesta | About a 5-minute drive |
Rooms and villa options for a honeymoon
Accommodations are villa-style and include options that work for couples who want a bit more space and in-room conveniences. Room types include Villa, 1 Bedroom; Villa, 2 Bedrooms; Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (King); Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (2 Full beds); Room (Resort Select); and Studio (Villa).
If you want a private sleep area with living space, the Villa, 1 Bedroom and Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (King) provide separate bedroom and living/dining areas and include sofa beds for extra flexibility.
- Villa, 1 Bedroom — 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (King) — 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Room (Resort Select) — 1 King Bed (more compact, less living space)
| Why pick it for honeymoon | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Separate living area and kitchenette in many villas | Good for relaxing evenings in; not adults-only |
| In-room jetted tubs are shown in some guest-room photos on site | Availability may vary by room/unit — confirm when booking |
| Balcony or mountain views in some rooms | Rooms are on a hillside and views vary by building and unit |
Wild Bear Falls water park & pools
Wild Bear Falls Water Park is the resort’s main draw for activity — an indoor/outdoor water park open daily (tickets usually sold separately from room rates). The park advertises more than 60,000 sq ft of attractions and operates roughly 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The resort also maintains two outdoor pools (Crocket Creek & Mountain Top) and two hot tubs. If you want quiet honeymoon time, expect families and children to be present, especially during summer and holiday periods.
- Wild Bear Falls hours: typically 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Owners-only hours exist at certain times
- Water park admission is not included with most room reservations — plan for separate tickets
- Pools: Mountain Top & Crocket Creek outdoor pools (hours listed on the resort site)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Water slides | Riders usually must be 48 inches or taller for most slides |
| Children’s areas | Children’s pool slides excluded from the height rule |
| Life vests | Available on request at the water park |
Dining, spa and evening options
For a relaxed honeymoon dinner without leaving the resort, Southern Comfort offers Southern/Cajun dishes and accepts reservations; it also has an outdoor patio with mountain views. The property includes grab-and-go options at The Marketplace, pizza at Mountain Pizza, and poolside service at the Mountain Top Pool Bar.
Serenity Spa by Westgate is on-site and open daily with appointments required for massage services; the spa lists more than 50 services including massages, facials, and specialty head-and-scalp treatments.
- Southern Comfort — lunch and dinner service with reservations recommended
- The Marketplace — grab-and-go sandwiches and Starbucks beverages (extended hours Fri–Sat)
- Serenity Spa hours: typically 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; reservations recommended
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Southern Comfort | Lunch 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.; Dinner 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (confirm seasonal hours) |
| Mountain Pizza | Dinner service evenings (hours published on site) |
| Marketplace | 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Sun–Thu; 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Fri–Sat (subject to change) |
On-site activities and nearby attractions
Beyond the water park and pools, the resort lists mini golf, a children’s playground, a game room, fitness classes, and concierge/ticket assistance for area excursions. Serenity Spa and the fitness center add wellness options.
Nearby attractions in Gatlinburg and the Smokies make the resort a convenient base for day trips — Anakeesta, Ripley’s Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg, the Parkway attractions, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are all within a short drive or trolley ride.
- On-site: mini golf, playground, game room, fitness center with classes
- Nearby: Anakeesta (approx. 5-minute drive), Ripley’s Aquarium, Ober Gatlinburg
- Day trips: Dollywood and Pigeon Forge are reachable by car
| Activity | Distance / time |
|---|---|
| Anakeesta | About a 5-minute drive |
| Ripley’s Aquarium | Roughly 1–15 minutes by car depending on route/traffic |
| Great Smoky Mountains NP access | Around a 9-minute drive to nearby park access |
Practical considerations: access, costs and policies
Check-in begins at 4:00 P.M. and check-out is at 10:00 A.M. The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old with a matching government-issued photo ID and credit card to check in.
There is a nightly resort fee (documented on booking pages) that covers fitness center access, in-room safe use, phone calls, pool access and self-parking; the property also provides free self-parking. Water park admission is usually an additional cost.
- Check-in: 4:00 P.M.; Check-out: 10:00 A.M.
- Minimum age to check in: 21 with matching ID and credit card
- Resort fee applied per accommodation per night (check your booking details)
- Pets: dogs allowed in certain rooms for a fee (restrictions and limits apply)
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Parking | Free self-parking available |
| Wi-Fi | Resort provides free Wi-Fi for guests |
| Water park tickets | Usually purchased separately at the resort |
