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Townsend Gateway Inn

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.
A wooden-furnished room with a sofa, armchair, and table.
An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.
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A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $94
$80 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

Explore the area

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8270 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Place, River Rage Go-Kart Track
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View, No Pets

A small, single-story house with a front door, two windows, and a set of stone steps leading to the entrance.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 599 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a curtain.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 487 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette, Mountain View, Pet Friendly

A small, single-story house with a front door, two windows, and a set of stone steps leading to the entrance.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family House, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Townsend

With a stay at Townsend Gateway Inn in Townsend, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and River Rage Go-Kart Track. .This motel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Cades Cove and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.
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What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sloppy Hog Saloon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Walland Shop Groceries And Gas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Townsend Gateway Inn

Townsend Gateway Inn offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Townsend motel provides 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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 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

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
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. 719 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, bed and pillows were comfortable and staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location was perfect, room was clean, and staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, sweet staff, peaceful and super charming. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very nice staff, easy drive to the National Park, nice laid back area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Macy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, every staff member I interacted with was super friendly. The place was quiet, excellent location in town close to restaurants and of course the national park, and the room was very clean. I would definitely go back and stay here for my next trip back to Townsend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems to be an older property, but is very well maintained room was very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly from checking in to check out
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the vintage charm of this place. It reminded me of childhood vacations. Mot the fanciest place, but just what I was looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ricking chairs on the porch were excellent! Really enjoyed sitting put there at night!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was not clean an we couldn't use it. Other that that we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little property for staying in townsend for a couple days. No frills, great price and very near grocery stores and restaurants. The room was immaculate and well updated for the age of the structure. Its a nice step back into private entry style motels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room itself was fairly nice. woke up in the morning with no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was clean.and well maintained. Staff was friendly and owner was helpful. Parking was fine for small vehicles. Goodie bag was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay with Townsend Gateway Inn. The Staff was very helpful and parking was as easy as it can get. The only complaint was that we had "warm" water, not HOT. There could be a number of reasons for this.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. It was very clean. The lights and TV were on before we even went into the room. Gave it a welcoming sort of feel. The view outside the hotel was stunning! Surrounded by mountains. It was close to several gas stations and restaurants. The staff was super kind and even gave us goodie bags! Overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful property, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Close to river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely love this hotel! It is very quiet and relaxing to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Clean and Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time. This motel is conveniently located. It was clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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