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Dancing Bear Lodge

Dancing Bear Lodge

Townsend Tennessee
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your basecamp for adrenaline awaits at Dancing Bear Lodge, where epic adventures start and end in ultimate comfort, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. This lodge is 40 minutes drive to Cades Cove and 85 minutes drive to Ober Mountain.

Thrill-seekers will love daily housekeeping, a private balcony, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, premium bedding, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, relaxing in-room massage and a fully-stocked minibar, secure kit storage and rugged décor. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, a full kitchen, a desk and bathrobes.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. This lodge also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Banquet hall
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Number of meeting rooms - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Conference center
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Daily
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Total number of rooms - 20

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Guests must be at least 25 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Saturday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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.

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the lodge's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Townsend Visitor Center - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Laurel Valley Golf Course - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Tube Junction - 4.9 km / 3 mi
River Rage Go-Kart Track - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Hedgewood Gardens - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Lee Roberson Art Gallery - 8.8 km / 5.4 mi
Next To Heaven - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Rockey Branch Bluegrass Community Center - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Upper Tremont Road - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
The nearest major airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 30.7 km / 19.1 mi

  • 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 allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, Tennessee 37882, United States
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