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Dancing Bear Lodge

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Dancing Bear Lodge

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Overview of Dancing Bear Lodge

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Popular LocationTownsend Visitor Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Heritage Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLaurel Valley Golf Course7 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)28 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 1 King Bed (Spruce) (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 1 King Bed (Spruce) (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Villa, 1 King Bed, Kitchen (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached) (Not Pet Friendly)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

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

  • 495 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

  • 602 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

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

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Pet Friendly) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

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

  • 398 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

In Townsend .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Townsend lodge, you'll find The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 6 min drive
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Cades Cove - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Townsend Abbey - 3 min drive
  • Burger Master Drive In - 6 min drive
  • Apple Valley Cafe - 2 min walk
  • The Artistic Bean - 4 min drive
  • Little River Pub & Deli - 2 min drive

About this property

Dancing Bear Lodge

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Townsend lodge
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Dancing Bear Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Townsend lodge is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Shopping mall
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dancing Bear Lodge to the airport?

Dancing Bear Lodge is 19.1 mi (28-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Lodge?

As of Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge on Apr 28, 2024 start from $230.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dancing Bear Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dancing Bear Lodge.

Does Dancing Bear Lodge offer free breakfast?

Dancing Bear Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Dancing Bear Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dancing Bear Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Dancing Bear Lodge have a pool?

Dancing Bear Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Dancing Bear Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Dancing Bear Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Dancing Bear Lodge to downtown Townsend?

Dancing Bear Lodge is 1.5 mi away from Townsend.

Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 289 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the most part, we loved our stay here. However, we found that the cabin wasn't completely spic and span and feel that for the money we paid, it certainly should have been. More importantly, the shower is extremely difficult to manage--you have to get completely in the shower to turn it on and then move extremely quickly to get away from the cold water. The floor of the shower does get slippery and my husband fell and bruised himself pretty badly. This was in the LeConte cabin. I did notify management of the situation and, although the woman I spoke with was extremely nice, she showed no concern for my husband. On the other hand, she did indicate that they might look into making changes to the shower setup so that no one else has the same problem. On the brighter side. the cabin had everything we needed, was extremely comfortable, the restaurant is fabulous and the location near Cade's Cove can't be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The girl who checked us in was especially pleasant. The cabin was great, stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I stepped into the reception area, I was greeted with a smile, friendliness & helpfulness. We were given room keys, map and breakfast coupons and told about the four dining options available through the resort. The room was great-modern, bistro table & chairs, reading chair, kitchenette with dishes and silverware, comfortable queen bed and a big shower. Spent some time in the rocking chair on the back porch watching two playful squirrels! We ate at the resort’s pizza restaurant, The Dancing Bean, and Apple Valley Cafe twice. Food was good and service was outstanding! Next time we’ll book a reservation at the Dancing Bear Bistro and a villa with a fireplace!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy that we chose to stay in the Townsend - which was quieter and less chaotic than the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, during our visit to the Smoky Mountains NP. The Dancing Bear Lodge was perfect for us in terms of location and facilities. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Loved the free breakfast options that included artisanal egg sandwiches, rolls and was surprised with the great coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was quiet and the coffee shop Bean had excellent drinks and we appreciated the gluten free option for a pastry. The fire pit was lovely. The bistro was a nice dining experience, however the chef was not willing to work with my husband for his several food allergies. Instead of the server going back and forth to ask options, the chef coming out himself to discuss it would have been more in keeping with our experiences with other fine dining restaurants. Having gluten free cornbread was appreciated but the only entree he could have was a burger with no bun and plain veggie. Not up to par. If the chef would have created a simple sauce without onions for the chicken, shrimp or pork chop, then the dining experience would have been better. The pear salad was very good. The cabin itself was not clean enough. There were cobwebs in the corners and in the shower. Mold in the shower grout. The hand towel hanging up wasn’t clean it had makeup mark on it. The sponge under the kitchen sink was not new but used. The towels in the kitchen need replacing. Why oven mitts with no oven? Overall the cleanliness was not up to our expectations. Otherwise, it was a very enjoyable visit. The front desk employees were so helpful and had our room ready early. They had great recommendations for us. The cabin appeared to need a very deep cleaning to have made this a great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our quiet cabin in the woods. Very cl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023