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Townsend Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Outdoor banquet area
Bathroom sink
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

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8270 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Popular LocationRiver Rage Go-Kart Track3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Heritage Center9 min walk
  • Popular LocationTownsend Visitor Center20 min walk
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)33 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, Pet Friendly

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View , Pet Friendly

  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View, Pet Friendly

  • 59 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 55 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets

  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Townsend

In suburbs.Your stay at this Townsend motel places you within a 10-minute walk of River Rage Go-Kart Track and Tube Junction. Also, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min walk
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 20 min walk
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive
  • Cades Cove - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger Master Drive In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Little River Pub & Deli - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Townsend Gateway Inn

Motel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Townsend Gateway Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Townsend motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Townsend Gateway Inn offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Weight limit: 45 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

This hotel will place an authorization for the total amount of the booking plus USD 20 for incidentals for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. It may take up to 14 days after check-out for this amount to be reimbursed by the bank.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Townsend Gateway Inn
Townsend Gateway
Townsend Gateway Hotel Townsend
Townsend Gateway Inn Motel
Townsend Gateway Inn Townsend
Townsend Gateway Inn Motel Townsend

Townsend Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 945 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 945 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 945 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 945 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 945 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Macon

Travelled with partner
Cute little motel. Great location for Cades Cove in Smoky mountain national park. Seems newly renovated. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

DIANA, GREENCASTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds, tv, and staff were fine but bath area needs updating. Lighting is terrible, fixtures old
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention to detail. Everything is clean, newly renovated and very well done especially for the price. Love the toiletries too. Extra quilt and pillow in the room as well. Lovely area. Lovely accommodations. Very satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Good facilities , Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Great hotel! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best!!
Wonderful clean cabin. Very pet friendly. Beautiful view of mountains and so close to everything without being hustle bustle of congested area. Will stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most kindest people and cleanest rooms. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay
Always GREAT to stay here. Comfortable Clean Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024