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Dancing Bear Lodge

3.5 star property

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Lounge
Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board
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Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Place, The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage, 1 King Bed (Spruce) (Semi-Detached) | 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)
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Cottage, 2 Double Beds (Jack Pine) (Semi-Detached)

  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, free minibar items, iron/ironing board

Villa, 2 Queen Beds (Semi-Detached)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly)

Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Pet Friendly) | 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
(3 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Plus Cabin, 1 King Bed (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Resort view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

  • Resort view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dancing Bear Lodge

This smoke-free lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, free use of bicycles and express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dancing Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Townsend lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Dancing Bear Lodge, you'll be close to Tuckaleechee Caverns. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 3-minute drive from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and a few minutes from Dark Island Swinging Bridge
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dancing Bear Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

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: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 Saturday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Friday (9:00 AM - 7:00 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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Saturday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information 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.
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
Dancing Bear Lodge Lodge
Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend
Dancing Bear Lodge Lodge Townsend

Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 324 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, comfy bed, plenty of towels in the bath, lovely welcome basket, fantastic restaurant onsite, quiet and peaceful property. Also super friendly staff, excellent coffee shop, cafe, general store, and outdoor supply store onsite, and bikes available to ride the paved trail along the roadside. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

C Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food! Great martinis!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Gopal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient access to attractions. Breakfast is basic but meets needs. Room is efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great base for visiting the Park, and great food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always stay at The Dancing Bear when traveling to Townsend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time together as a family here, would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins are very nice with nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amy and Debbie at front desk was amazing really great customers service went above beyond great service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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