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Townsend Gateway Inn

2.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
$137
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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8270 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Townsend Visitor Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

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

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 487 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Mountain View, No Pets | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 292 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 292 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Townsend Gateway Inn

Townsend motel close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This smoke-free motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a meeting room, and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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.

Townsend Gateway Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Townsend motel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Townsend Gateway Inn is a smoke-free property.

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

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hot water Didn't work
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Somewhat dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was so comfortable, and the bags of goodies for kids and adults was such a nice and appreciated touch!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The motel is not extravagant. It's just a little roadside hotel, but the desk clerk was friendly and helpful and it was very clean. Great value for the money. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Venita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gateway Inn

This is an old motel but recently updated. It is very clean. The owners and staff are nice. It’s close to Cades Cove.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice rooms

Clean rooms nice bed and pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet property with very courteous staff. Everything was in great shape and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in personell very friendly. Owner not so on brief interaction later in the visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful base for Cades Cove adventures.

Nice staff and great location to visit Cades Cove and the Smokies. The goody bags at check-in were a big hit with our granddaughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. We stay in cabin 1 since we had our puppy. It was very clean and was a great home away from home. Location was great and we enjoyed the cute town. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Beautiful, clean and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place, very clean. We were given a little welcome bag filled with snacks. The property was very well kept, so welcoming. The staff were very friendly. We will definitely be back and will recommend

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Love it here- could use new mattresses
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

If I could give 6 stars I would. The location, the people, the cleanliness, the service... All of them are excellent. I would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

We love this place! It's our go-to when we visit the Smokies.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell, DENVER

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great old-school motor lodge with big rooms and a beautiful furnishings. And the price was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024