Dancing Bear Lodge

3.5 star property

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly)
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Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 1 King Bed (Spruce) (Semi-Detached)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Semi-Detached)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached)

  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Pet Friendly)

  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Townsend

With a stay at Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. .This lodge is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Cades Cove and 25.9 mi (41.7 km) from Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park.

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cades Cove - 30 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dancing Bear Lodge

Lodge in Townsend with free breakfast and a coffee shop
Dancing Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Townsend lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This lodge also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the lodge's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Dancing Bear Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a credit card on file for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Dancing Bear Lodge
Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
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