Located in Townsend, Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Laurel Valley Golf Course and 8 minutes from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. .This hotel is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Cades Cove.
What's nearby
Laurel Valley Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Townsend Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Cades Cove - 33 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Apple Valley Cafe Express - 6 min drive
Little River Pub And Deli - 7 min drive
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro - 6 min drive
Towns End Coffee Co - 6 min drive
The Dancing Bean - 6 min drive
About this property
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat
Hotel in Townsend with free breakfast
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs. This Townsend hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
This hotel offers designated smoking areas.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and transport
Free secured self parking on site
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Conveniences
Virtual front desk
Outdoors
In the mountains
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat Hotel
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat Townsend
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat Hotel Townsend
Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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The room was amazing and the view off of the balcony was breathtaking. Within the first hour of being there we encountered a moma bear and her two cubs. That was the cherry on top. We will definitely stay there again.
Cozy room with a beautiful view of the Smokey Mountains. Very quiet location in the woods, with a running brook and coy pond. Saw a huge bear cross the street about a mile from the room, so that was a plus 😆 About 30 to 40 minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, through small towns. Hillbilly Restaurant is very close and they have a good breakfast buffet. You will not be disappointed when you stay here. There's no front desk. You get a code to enter the property after 10PM and codes to get into the building and your room. Apartment size fridge, Keurig, microwave. We will be back.
What a hidden gem near Townsend!! This is a very unique place to stay (I was just looking for a hotel room) The bed is comfortable, the bathroom has a neat walk in shower. Just like a bedroom with a gorgeous view of a mountain. If I'm ever back in the area, I will for sure stay again and a bit longer than just one night. Check in was SO easy. I didn't get the email because it was a last minute decision to stay, so I called and almost immediately got a text with information. Excellent find!!
Excellent property! Great Location! Awesome value! Beautiful property with beautiful views! Would definitely stay again! This place exceeded my expectations!!!
The room was nice and clean . I enjoyed the quiet intimate feel of the room. There wasn’t much amenities offered. The trail could have been longer. Overall it was a great stay for the weekend.
Absolutely stunning. It is an older place, so you can hear your neighbors creeks as they walk around.But nothing crazy. Very romantic getaway. about 45 mins from downtown Gburg. Will be staying here again.
Laurel Valley was an amazing place to stay. The lodge was beautiful, the room was spacious and lovely, the location was perfect with an awesome view of the mountains
We really loved this place and wish we had more time to stay. We only stayed for the night and we got in late and left early but even in the dark you can tell the property is beautiful! The room we had was super cute, clean, the shower was so nice and check in was super easy and contactless. The only con I can even give would be if you are a light sleeper go for a 2nd floor room our room was not and in the middle of the night someone going up the stairs about scared me to death lol but once I realized what it was I don’t think it would have bothered me after that and I would for sure stay here again! The location to the National Park is also great!
This was a unique check in experience which is explained and easy to navigate. Beautiful location. Cute comfortable room and building. Loved my time there. Will definitely be back.
Tabitha
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angell
4 May 2025
It was the most beautiful over night stay I’ve experienced in a very long time. I have nothing at all to say except good things. It was the closest to heaven I’ve ever felt and honestly have ever been. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and I know I will return to this extraordinary place. Thank you so much for having me and my mommy and for giving me some much needed comfort and joy reminding me that God is truly magnificent and very much alive. My heart overflows with gratitude. Magic took place during this one night stay. -Angell and Sheryl from across the state back in east TN.