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Dancing Bear Lodge

3.5 star property
Mountain lodge in Townsend with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Interior detail
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Tucked away near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dancing Bear Lodge offers a serene retreat. Start your day with continental breakfast, then explore the shopping mall or unwind in the garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is NZ$502
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
  • 56 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Pet Friendly)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Minibar (some free items)
  • 37 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882

What's nearby

  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 6 min drive
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 6 min drive
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dancing Bear Lodge

When you stay at Dancing Bear Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Free bike rentals and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Travelling with children

  • Fireplace guard

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free bike hire
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Shopping centre on-site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Portable shower seat

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
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.
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.

Also known as

Dancing Bear Lodge
Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
Dancing Bear Townsend
Dancing Bear Hotel Townsend
Dancing Bear Lodge Lodge
Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
Dancing Bear Lodge Lodge Townsend

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Bear Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dancing Bear Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dancing Bear Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely wonderful stay
Stacey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A little pricey compared to the others places in the area but the grounds are beautiful and the cabin was cozy. It was nice to walk down to the restaurants and coffee shop.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cabins are very nice with nice views.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!
Kristine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property to stay at
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best restaurant in the mountains
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Secluded but convenient location
Brent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and friendly staff
Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great base for visiting the Park, and great food.
Glen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place!
Absolutely love this property! Always clean and comfortable, all cabins are very private.
Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our time together as a family here, would definitely go back!
Candace, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, friendly staff, clean and would highly recommend it!
mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The bistro at the heart of the grounds made the stay.
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The girl who checked us in was especially pleasant. The cabin was great, stocked with everything we needed.
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge
I only have one small complaint about our stay at Dancing Bear Lodge - the mattress needs replacing (it felt like falling in a hole). Everything else was wonderful - clean, comfortable, welcoming, attractive. Loved welcome basket and lots of towels. Setting is lovely and nice comp'd breakfast at Apple Valley Cafe. Would gladly stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory!
Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area, property...amazing stay
This is a one of a kind, top tier cabin and property. The bistro was OUT of this world! You WILL SPEND A LOT dining there, but every cent is worth it. The cabins are beautiful, romantic, and every single detail is well thought out. We will be back.
Cheryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place!
Townsend is a wonderful town, and Dancing Bear fits right in!
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were surprised how the individual units were tucked away on a quiet road in the woods. Our unit met our expectations and more. Porch off the back looked into the woods. Dinner at the bistro was wonderful. We had salmon and fried oysters. It is a Fabulous property.
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful area, close to the Smoky Mountain National Park. Very nice cafe, coffee house, General Store and outdoor center. I will definitely stay again.
Melissa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our cabin was fabulous from the gift basket, robes, pillow to beds, great pillows clean coffee, Crane in the fridge. I would recommend 10
Jeffery, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!
Our family of 3 spent 3 nights at Dancing Bear Lodge in one of the duplex cabins, and also ate at the restaurant 3 nights in a row. It was absolutely fantastic in every way, from the welcome basket in the cabin to s'mores by the fire pit after dinner. The breakfasts down the hill at the cafe are also outstanding. If we come back to the SMNP area, this is where we will stay again, no question.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds and cabins! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. We’ve stayed twice and had great experiences both times.
Kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Place!
We were visiting Tennessee for the first time and chose Dancing Bear Lodge, no regrets. It exceeded our expectations and looking forward to returning in the future!
Eleazar, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clamping Cabin
Nice cabin in a wooded setting. Not your typical chain hotel. Loved the on-site bistro - excellent dinner.
Tina, 2-night trip