Townsend Gateway Inn

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
8270 State Hwy 73, Townsend, TN, 37882
  • River Rage Go-Kart Track
    3 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
    9 min walk
  • Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
    19 min walk
  • Knoxville, 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

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 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction.

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Townsend Abbey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Apple Valley Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverstone Family Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hillbilly's Restaurant - ‬11 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.
Featured amenities include a business center and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

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 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 more details, 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

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 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

Townsend Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 983 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 983 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 983 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

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got the best night sleep that I have had in a long time I wanted to take the bed home with me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room air conditioner was noisy, leaked water all night long and never made it down to 69 degrees. Morning staff was indifferent about it and our experience saying they’d fix it. Bedding was not very nice, room needed a deep cleaning- especially bathroom. Close to park entrance, there are other motels that are probably equivalent that are closer. Be aware that one person’s 5 star is another’s 2-3.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxie

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The area was beautiful. Highly recommend the area to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, comfortable bed. Small hotel. Only complaint was that the AC unit was pretty loud and ran nonstop throughout the night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who worked on the office were very nice and always helpful. The rooms were very clean. Its the perfect area and location. Easy access to Cades Cove, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy staying here when we visit the smoky mts!
This was our second time staying in this motel and we plan to stay again next year! Really nice place to stay in townsend. Owners are very nice, the rooms are big, clean and comfortable. The view is nice, we love the rocking chairs outside of the rooms. We enjoy the large outdoor pool and the patio area with bags where our family can hang out when we have some downtime. It is simple to get in and out of the room as we can park right in front of our room door. The gift bags are so nice! They really make us feel welcome. We also enjoy staying in townsend because it truly is the quiet side of the smoky mountains. However, it is not too far from gatlinburg, if you did want to visit the busy side. Townsend isn't too far from cades cove, the sinks, laurel falls etc. Lots to do and see nearby. This year we decided to try the river rats tubing adventure. This is located in townsend and was a lot of fun. We went with the relaxed outpost with less rapids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely re-done motor inn!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and out of the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Nice cabin stay.
The cabin was very nice. It had a queen bed and a futon sofa bed. The futon was thick and very comfortable. The cabin was perfect for 4 people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Estill Springs

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Check in was super smooth with no issues and added goodie bag! Room was mostly clean aside from some dust bunnies here and there on a hardwood floor. Beds and furniture were clean. Updated and cold A/C was much appreciated. Location to Tail of the Dragon, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg was perfect. Property was well maintained. Neighbors were very friendly. Area was quiet. My only gripe would be swapping out the futon for an actual couch - it was pretty uncomfortable to sit on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was nice, very clean, towels were provided, had umbrellas for shade and a picnic area. Staff were super friendly and helpful. My husband forgot his toothbrush and they provided one even though the office was closed. He also left his IPods and they mailed them to us! I would recommend this property if you are visiting Townsend. Very convenient to Cades Cove
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip
The room was perfect for our needs, small but nice additional seating. Clean, quaint, right off the main road. No need for all wheel drive or long jaunt into the mountains. Everything was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations may be old but it provided everything we needed and was meticulously clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely accommodating. Pet rooms were great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good choice for a place to stay.
Awesome place to stay. The room was clean, neat and modern and made up every day. The furniture made the room feel like home, instead of all hoytie toytie like the bigger hotels. The young lady that checked us in was very professional and friendly. Rates were reasonable. I would highly recommend this motel and will stay there again should we visit TN in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024