Title: Dancing Bear Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=1204346&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dancing Bear Lodge Natural beauty surrounds this rustic retreat near the Great Smoky Mountains, where guests can browse on-site shops and explore the area on rented bicycles. ## Photo gallery for Dancing Bear Lodge ![Exterior - Dancing Bear Lodge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204346/5dc4511e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Dancing Bear Lodge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204346/e828ebcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms - Dancing Bear Lodge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204346/3e95cce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge - Dancing Bear Lodge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204346/d969fc04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - Dancing Bear Lodge (Townsend)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1204400/1204346/b0b4549b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Dancing Bear Lodge provides a peaceful escape near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Travelers start their mornings with continental breakfast before deciding how to spend their day—whether shopping at the on-site mall or relaxing in the garden. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 27 - Jan. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=1204346&PinnedHotelID=1204346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=1204346&PinnedHotelID=1204346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 28 - Jan. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=1204346&PinnedHotelID=1204346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=1204346&PinnedHotelID=1204346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsend-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Lodge.h1204346.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FTownsend-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Lodge.h1204346.Hotel-Information) ## 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 time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails, and ziplining nearby. [Visit our Townsend travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsend.dx10252) [View more Lodges in Townsend](https://www.expedia.ca/Townsend-Lodges.d10252-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.67908%2C-83.78195&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0KELLAIkmZLqapA8BjhC-cm_sao=) 137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN, 37882 ### What's nearby - The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum 3 min drive \- 3.6 km - Townsend Visitor Center 3 min drive \- 4.3 km - Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail 3 min drive \- 4.3 km - Dark Island Swinging Bridge 3 min drive \- 4.0 km - Laurel Valley Golf Course 4 min drive \- 3.4 km ### Getting around - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Peaceful Side Social 4 min drive - Walland Shop Groceries And Gas 8 min drive - The Townsend Abbey 3 min drive - The Artistic Bean 4 min drive - Apple Valley Cafe Express 2 min walk ## About this property ### Dancing Bear Lodge Lodge near Great Smoky Mountains National Park At Dancing Bear Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a shopping mall on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a bar. Other perks at this lodge include: - Free self parking - Free bicycle rentals, express check-out, and smoke-free premises - Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and 2 meeting rooms Room features All guestrooms at Dancing Bear Lodge offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). 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In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms - Conference center ### 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 elevator - Portable shower seat ### More - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Pillowtop mattress - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - 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 available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available 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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night ### Property payment types ## 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, 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. ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Lodge? ### What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Lodge? ### Where is Dancing Bear Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Dancing Bear Lodge Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 252 8 - Good 55 6 - Okay 7 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Gopal Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Convenient access to attractions. Breakfast is basic but meets needs. Room is efficient ##### Gopal Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven May 11, 2025 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! ##### Steven Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April Jun 14, 2025 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. ##### April Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!! ##### Kristine Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy Mar 23, 2025 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 ##### Kathy Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful location and friendly staff ##### Amanda Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Apr 21, 2025 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. ##### Ann Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### deborah Nov 24, 2024 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 ##### deborah Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Cabins are very nice with nice views. ##### Christopher Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer Sep 2, 2024 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. ##### Jennifer Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best restaurant in the mountains ##### Craig Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa Feb 12, 2024 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5F2EA685CD76F0B48C490B288F697FF061A01A871707699327156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9C77C3540D7B29F2F5A697CFF339F57E038A8A581707699326968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Secluded but convenient location ##### Brent Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody Nov 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory! ##### Jody Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl Mar 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful area, property...amazing stay This is a one of a kind, top tier cabin and property. The bistro was OUT of this world! You WILL SPEND A LOT dining there, but every cent is worth it. The cabins are beautiful, romantic, and every single detail is well thought out. We will be back. ##### Cheryl Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vijay Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were very happy that we chose to stay in the Townsend - which was quieter and less chaotic than the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge, during our visit to the Smoky Mountains NP. The Dancing Bear Lodge was perfect for us in terms of location and facilities. The cabin was clean and comfortable. Loved the free breakfast options that included artisanal egg sandwiches, rolls and was surprised with the great coffee! ##### Vijay Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic! Our family of 3 spent 3 nights at Dancing Bear Lodge in one of the duplex cabins, and also ate at the restaurant 3 nights in a row. It was absolutely fantastic in every way, from the welcome basket in the cabin to s'mores by the fire pit after dinner. The breakfasts down the hill at the cafe are also outstanding. If we come back to the SMNP area, this is where we will stay again, no question. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 8, 2024 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We were surprised how the individual units were tucked away on a quiet road in the woods. Our unit met our expectations and more. Porch off the back looked into the woods. Dinner at the bistro was wonderful. We had salmon and fried oysters. It is a Fabulous property. ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffery Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our cabin was fabulous from the gift basket, robes, pillow to beds, great pillows clean coffee, Crane in the fridge. I would recommend 10 ##### Jeffery Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities From the moment I stepped into the reception area, I was greeted with a smile, friendliness & helpfulness. We were given room keys, map and breakfast coupons and told about the four dining options available through the resort. The room was great-modern, bistro table & chairs, reading chair, kitchenette with dishes and silverware, comfortable queen bed and a big shower. Spent some time in the rocking chair on the back porch watching two playful squirrels! We ate at the resort’s pizza restaurant, The Dancing Bean, and Apple Valley Cafe twice. Food was good and service was outstanding! Next time we’ll book a reservation at the Dancing Bear Bistro and a villa with a fireplace! ##### Diane Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Branch Mar 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is an excellent place to stay for a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park entrance is only a few minutes away, with quick access to Cades Cove. The cabins are named after certain sites in the Smokies. We stayed in the “Abrams Falls” double king loft cabin. The entire cabin was very clean and the grounds were well-maintained. At the entrance to the premises, there is the Dancing Bean coffee shop, plus a family restaurant, an outdoor store, and a gift shop all right there. The cabins are up the hill, and a high end bistro in the middle of the cabins (we did not get to try the bistro). Each cabin has its own parking. There are walking trails on the property. The staff was very welcoming, helpful, and informative about the area. Our only regret was that we didn’t stay longer. ##### Branch Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Favorite cabins in the Smokies Dancing Bear is my favorite peaceful place in the Smokies. The fireplace in the cabin is warm and cozy with lots of firewood readily available close by. The cabin is well equipped and has a fabulous hot tub on the back porch. There is not a speck of dust anywhere in the cabin. The Apple Cafe’ is convenient to the cabins and there is a nice welcoming basket of trail food in the room. Having coffee at the Dancing Bean is a must and a dinner at the first class restaurant, Appalachian Bistro. I have never had a bad meal there. The fire pit is a great spot for a dessert of s’mores after dinner. A great getaway from the noise of city life. Especially nice in the winter. A prime spot if you prefer peace over the amusements of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It’s not very far to either of these if you get the urge to visit these spots though. Yes! Both my husband and I ( and our two furkids) are fans of the Dancing Bear. ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Galina Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property/cabin was in a great location (not far from anything). Their were plenty of restaurants near by and all kinds as well.This Cabin was pet friendly which made me happy and could not find a petsitter at the last minute. I took my dog with me and plenty of places accepted him with outdoor seating with no issues. My only issue for the Dancing Bear lodge Cabin which was located near the restaurant was there was no parking space available when I had returned from my evening adventures. I had a very tough time finding a parking spot when I had returned back to the cabin very tired. There were supposed to be signs up for spaces reserving spots for both of those cabins but no one seems to be paying attention to them! Space is limited and it is a very small parking lot as well. I went to cades cove (saw a least 2 sets of bears with cubs) , saw some waterfalls and went shopping.Overall, I'm glad I picked this place and would recommend it to friends and family! ##### Galina Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For the most part, we loved our stay here. However, we found that the cabin wasn't completely spic and span and feel that for the money we paid, it certainly should have been. More importantly, the shower is extremely difficult to manage--you have to get completely in the shower to turn it on and then move extremely quickly to get away from the cold water. The floor of the shower does get slippery and my husband fell and bruised himself pretty badly. This was in the LeConte cabin. I did notify management of the situation and, although the woman I spoke with was extremely nice, she showed no concern for my husband. On the other hand, she did indicate that they might look into making changes to the shower setup so that no one else has the same problem. On the brighter side. the cabin had everything we needed, was extremely comfortable, the restaurant is fabulous and the location near Cade's Cove can't be beat. ##### Deborah Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Compass Hotel by Margaritaville](https://www.expedia.ca/Pigeon-Forge-Hotels-Compass-Hotel-By-Margaritaville.h105972347.Hotel-Information) > > [16 Bed - Luxury and LOADED! 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