Dancing Bear Lodge

137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN 37882 United States (USA)
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3.5 Star Property
35.679077-83.781950
+1-800-219-2797
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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Local attractions

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Appalachian Trail, Cades Cove, Wares Valley, "The Dragon", Foothills parkway, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Cherokee, North Carolina

Verified reviews of Dancing Bear Lodge

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Comfortable cozy cabin in the woods."
Overall score4.0/ 5
The Appalachian Bistro restaurant is outstanding! A secret gem! The cabin was cozy, very comfortable! Hot tub was great! Cabin was spotlessly clean. Appreciate the coffee bar and the welcome basket! Will be back!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Thu Sep 11 to Sun Sep 14 2025 at a $368.66 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 142 guest reviews

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00
Check-out: 11:00
Year of last renovation: 2016
Floors: 1
Rooms: 21
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 21
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Suites: 6
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 1400 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 80 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 20.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 4pm-9pm
Ownership: Oldham Properties
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancellation greater than 30 days prior to arrival receive a full refund. Cancellation within 30 days are issued a gift certificate for the balance minus a 50.00 administrative fee.
Nightly parking: 0.00
Typical group deposit: 10%
Total taxes: 14.75%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 9.75%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00%
GST: General Sales Tax: 9.75 GST %
Food and Beverage Tax: 9.75%
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 30.00 Per Hour
Chef Attendant Fees: 100.00 Per Item
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 45.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 35.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 65.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 55.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 12.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 12.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Soft Drinks: 3.00 Per Person
Banquet Bottled Water: 3.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • All-inclusive resort
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Jogging path
  • Kitchenette in room
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV room

Airport & shuttle information

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

Local shuttle info: Private shuttle service available starting at 200.00

Breakfast information

Complimentary Hiker's breakfast pre stocked in each cabin consisting of whole fruit, orange juice, Greek yogurt, house made granola, fresh ground coffee and assorted teas.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
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.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Dancing Bear Lodge

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Dancing Bear Lodge.

Feel free to use the Dancing Bear Lodge meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Townsend event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
The Lodge Event Center 30 x 45 x 18 1400 75/80 -- 60 34 60 24 8/6 100 80 75
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The Lodge Event Center

Welcome to your Smoky Mountain Basecamp! Thank you for choosing Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro for your upcoming event in the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ve got several styles of individually appointed accommodations to meet most needs and budgets, from our spacious VIP Le Conte to the Evergreen Cottage. Whatever the size and amenities included, each space at Dancing Bear Lodge sets the stage for a rejuvenating experience and fond memories yet to be made. Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro offers a level of luxury and service that sets it apart from mainstream hotels. We are a full service property and restaurant offering premium in room amenities, authentic field to table casual fine dining, full bar service, and generous private meeting space. The Lodge event room offers the ambiance of an upscale rustic setting with lofted ceilings, hewn cut rafters and a seasonal wood burning fireplace, along with wifi, HDMI access, projector and drop down screen. This room is ideal for corporate meetings, weddings, private parties, social gatherings or workshops.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
1400 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
30 x 45 x 18 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
6
Windows:
5
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$275.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$550.00 USD
Evening space rental fee:
$1100.00 USD
Winter rates are discounted 25% from January through April 1st. Groups reserving the property also receive a discounted rate for the event room.
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FAQs about Dancing Bear Lodge

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Dancing Bear Lodge have?

There are 21 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Complimentary Hiker's breakfast pre stocked in each cabin consisting of whole fruit, orange juice, Greek yogurt, house made granola, fresh ground coffee and assorted teas.

Is there a gym at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Testimonials:

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"Thanks so much, Ryan! This is the greatest site and I will be certain to share it with the other meeting coordinators within our company!" S.S. - Des Moines, Iowa

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