Dancing Bear Lodge

Lodge in Townsend with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed (Leconte) (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio

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

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

Dancing Bear Lodge provides a peaceful escape near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travelers start their mornings with continental breakfast before deciding how to spend their day—whether shopping at the on-site mall or relaxing in the garden.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Housekeeping
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking included

₩345,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed (Not Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

Premium bedding

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

Premium bedding

Pillowtop bed

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Refrigerator

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

Premium bedding

Pillowtop bed

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

Premium bedding

28 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

Premium bedding

46 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Separate sitting area

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

56 sq m
2 bedrooms
Resort view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

37 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

42 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Minibar (some free items)

37 sq m
Resort view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882

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
‪The Artistic Bean - ‬4 min drive
‪Apple Valley Cafe Express - ‬2 min walk
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬2 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
Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and 2 meeting rooms

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

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
Hot tub
Shopping mall

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

Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

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

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

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 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

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 Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Lodge on Sep 10, 2025 start from ₩276,466, 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).