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Dancing Bear Lodge

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

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Interior detail
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Luxury Villa, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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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

Located in Townsend, Dancing Bear Lodge is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Tube Junction and River Rage Go-Kart Track are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking, horse riding and ziplining nearby.
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Map
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

  • 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

Lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
At Dancing Bear Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a shopping centre 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 bike hire, express check-out and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, 2 meeting rooms and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Dancing Bear Lodge have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • 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 centre

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 centre

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 lift
  • Portable shower seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 any lifts
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 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Dancing Bear Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).

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Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 312 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
This was our 5th time at DBL. we love it so much. The only negative is the mattress is losing its firmness. It has a hammock shape when you lay down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cozy place. The staff were very flexible and helpful. The amenities provided were essential for a family on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Great location to the Smokey mountains. Had my first tick encounter, other than that a great stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back again

The villa was clean and very comfortable. It had a beautiful tiled shower. The Bistro had delicious food and we were provided breakfast each day at the onsite coffee house. It had very good food and pastries and coffee drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. Loved the area ,the cabins were lovely And The food was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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

10/10 Excellent

Glen, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for visiting the Park, and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, clean and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bistro at the heart of the grounds made the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area, close to the Smoky Mountain National Park. Very nice cafe, coffee house, General Store and outdoor center. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place!

Townsend is a wonderful town, and Dancing Bear fits right in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and cabins! Staff is super friendly and accommodating. We’ve stayed twice and had great experiences both times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quaint cabin village. The location was out of the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but still near great hiking trails. The restaurant was also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations. Staff was great and the complimentary breakfast beyond expectations. All around excellence
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clamping Cabin

Nice cabin in a wooded setting. Not your typical chain hotel. Loved the on-site bistro - excellent dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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