"Beautiful wooded setting, fine dining on property. Delicious breakfast - you can sit outside to eat that too. Firepit with S'more's bar. So fun. There ... " More
In Townsend
Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Townsend lodge, you'll find The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Townsend Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Free perks
A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this lodge. There's no skimping on freebies - guests receive free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. A coffee shop, a garden, and a picnic area are also on offer.
Aug 16, 2019 by Dancing Bear Lodge
Thank you!
Jun 13, 2019 by Dancing Bear Staff
Thank you for you great review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us at Dancing Bear. Hope you visit us again soon.
Dec 18, 2018 by Patti
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We try hard to display as much signage as possible to help our guests locate various facilities on our property and are pleased you found the check in office. We look forward to seeing you again.
Dec 20, 2018 by Patti
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again.
Oct 23, 2018 by Patti
We appreciate your your review and look forward to your next visit with us.
Jun 2, 2017 by Patti
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comment about the smell of chlorine in the hot tub and will switch to a different brand of bromine tabs that are not as strong. We hope you had a wonderful stay in the Great Smoky Mountains with us and we look forward to your next visit.
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.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Dancing Bear Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Townsend lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Dancing Bear Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include complimentary bicycles.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM. 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. 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. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted.
For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.