Does Dancing Bear Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dancing Bear Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dancing Bear Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dancing Bear Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dancing Bear Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

8/10 Very good

Oct 4, 2025

Convenient access to attractions. Breakfast is basic but meets needs. Room is efficient

Gopal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 11, 2025

Beautiful place. Great location to the Smokey mountains. Had my first tick encounter, other than that a great stay in the area!

Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 14, 2025

Such a cozy place. The staff were very flexible and helpful. The amenities provided were essential for a family on a road trip.

April, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 23, 2025

Amy and Debbie at front desk was amazing really great customers service went above beyond great service

Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 26, 2023

Excellent property, quiet, breakfast was amazing!!

Kristine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 21, 2025

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 24, 2024

Everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. Loved the area ,the cabins were lovely And The food was fantastic

deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 25, 2023

Beautiful location and friendly staff

Amanda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 2, 2024

Cabins are very nice with nice views.

Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 2, 2024

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 25, 2024

Best restaurant in the mountains

Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 12, 2024

Love this place!

Absolutely love this property! Always clean and comfortable, all cabins are very private.

Melissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 12, 2024

Secluded but convenient location

Brent, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 13, 2023

What a beautiful property. Quiet, serene and the cabin was perfectly furnished. Our stay will be a lasting memory!

Jody, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2024

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 14, 2023

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 2, 2024

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 8, 2024

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.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2024

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 6, 2024

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 22, 2023

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2024

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2024

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 2, 2024

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 30, 2023

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, 3-night trip

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