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Dancing Bear Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge in Townsend with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is P11,078
P13,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed (Not Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

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

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Bathroom

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Laurel Valley Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cades Cove - 26 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson 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

Lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
At Dancing Bear Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • 2 meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Dancing Bear Lodge offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 to 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

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 center

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 elevator
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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 more details, 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Nov 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge on Dec 2, 2024 start from P 11,077.9, 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.

How much is parking at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Dancing Bear Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, Dark Island Swinging Bridge, and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail. Townsend Visitor Center and Laurel Valley Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 300 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 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

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly peaceful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leafie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Birthday get away
Loved the area and the villa! The only downside was the bed, very hard and uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our cabin was fabulous from the gift basket, robes, pillow to beds, great pillows clean coffee, Crane in the fridge. I would recommend 10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property/cabin was in a great location (not far from anything). Their were plenty of restaurants near by and all kinds as well.This Cabin was pet friendly which made me happy and could not find a petsitter at the last minute. I took my dog with me and plenty of places accepted him with outdoor seating with no issues. My only issue for the Dancing Bear lodge Cabin which was located near the restaurant was there was no parking space available when I had returned from my evening adventures. I had a very tough time finding a parking spot when I had returned back to the cabin very tired. There were supposed to be signs up for spaces reserving spots for both of those cabins but no one seems to be paying attention to them! Space is limited and it is a very small parking lot as well. I went to cades cove (saw a least 2 sets of bears with cubs) , saw some waterfalls and went shopping.Overall, I'm glad I picked this place and would recommend it to friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins are very nice with nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rashelle, Chattanooga

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Secluded but convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santhanam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was at 4 pm later than other hotels
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branch, Fayetteville

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance is only a few minutes away, with quick access to Cades Cove. The cabins are named after certain sites in the Smokies. We stayed in the “Abrams Falls” double king loft cabin. The entire cabin was very clean and the grounds were well-maintained. At the entrance to the premises, there is the Dancing Bean coffee shop, plus a family restaurant, an outdoor store, and a gift shop all right there. The cabins are up the hill, and a high end bistro in the middle of the cabins (we did not get to try the bistro). Each cabin has its own parking. There are walking trails on the property. The staff was very welcoming, helpful, and informative about the area. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best restaurant in the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Favorite cabins in the Smokies
Dancing Bear is my favorite peaceful place in the Smokies. The fireplace in the cabin is warm and cozy with lots of firewood readily available close by. The cabin is well equipped and has a fabulous hot tub on the back porch. There is not a speck of dust anywhere in the cabin. The Apple Cafe’ is convenient to the cabins and there is a nice welcoming basket of trail food in the room. Having coffee at the Dancing Bean is a must and a dinner at the first class restaurant, Appalachian Bistro. I have never had a bad meal there. The fire pit is a great spot for a dessert of s’mores after dinner. A great getaway from the noise of city life. Especially nice in the winter. A prime spot if you prefer peace over the amusements of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s not very far to either of these if you get the urge to visit these spots though. Yes! Both my husband and I ( and our two furkids) are fans of the Dancing Bear.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place!
Absolutely love this property! Always clean and comfortable, all cabins are very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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