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 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge and 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Townsend Visitor Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Peaceful Side Social - 17 min walk
The Townsend Abbey - 2 min drive
The Artistic Bean - 10 min walk
Burgermaster Drive-in - 16 min walk
Little River Pub And Deli - 3 min drive
About this property
Townsend Gateway Inn
Suburban motel in Townsend with free parking
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. 32-inch 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.
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 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, 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
In-room refrigerator
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
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
More
1 floor
5 buildings
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
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 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
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 45 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
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
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 15 per stay
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
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, a smoke detector, 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
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
Reviews
Townsend Gateway Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Property is very old. They have tried to make some improvements to the room we were in but bathroom floor tile grout was dirty. Tub/shower was so-so.
Ice machine was broken. Price was high for a Tuesday.
Location to cades cove was good. Gave us some snacks when we checked in.
Nice, clean and quaint. I’d definitely stay here again.
Courtney
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Charlie
Traveled with partner
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved this place! Our only complaint was the a/c in the room. It is very loud and sounded like it needed some maintenance. Parking is right in front of your room. The pool was clean.
Older property and bathroom and vanity need updating. Not enough light in vanity area. Coffee was old and stale. Could not find an ice machine. No facial tissues and only 3 or 4 hangers in closet.