Dancing Bear Lodge

Dancing Bear Lodge is a 3.5-star mountain lodge in Townsend, Tennessee, situated within a 10-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The property is well-positioned for visitors exploring the region, with The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum nearby and Dark Island Swinging Bridge just 2.2 miles away. McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville is approximately 35 minutes away, with shuttle service available for groups.

The lodge offers 20 air-conditioned rooms, including six suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and pillowtop bed dressed in premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access and cable programming are standard in all rooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort highly, with an average score of 4.7 out of 5.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant and coffee shop/cafe, along with a bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property features a garden, picnic area, and banquet hall suitable for gatherings. Additional amenities include two meeting rooms, a conference center, complimentary bicycles, tour and ticket assistance, and hiking and biking trails nearby. The surrounding area offers opportunities for cave exploring, ziplining, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Free self-parking is available throughout the property.

Check-in runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Dogs are welcome in select cabin accommodations for a pet fee of $50 per stay; villa and cottage rooms do not permit pets. The lodge maintains a 4.7 out of 5 overall guest rating across 308 reviews, with 95.1% of guests recommending the property.

Located 35 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville, TN (airport code TYS)Average taxi expense 45.00. Shuttle service available for groups.

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• 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.

• The front desk is open daily from 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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Pets are welcome.

• We are a canine friendly property, all cabin accommodations accept pets. Villa and cottage rooms are pet free. Our pet fee is 50.00 per stay.

• Pet fee: $75 per accommodation, per stay
• Service animals are exempt from fees
• Late check-out fee: $50 (subject to availability)
• Rollaway bed fee: $10 per night

• 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.