The 2-star non-smoking Townsend Gateway Inn is located in Townsend, around a 5-minute walk from Captain Dave's Little River Artistry, and offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Featuring 30 rooms with views of the mountains, the hotel is 2.9 miles from the chilly Tuckaleechee Caverns.
Located in close proximity to Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing, this Townsend hotel also provides easy access to River Rat Tubing. Lee Roberson Art Gallery is about 10 minutes' drive from the Gateway Inn in Townsend. Along with other cultural attractions Townsend Artisan Guild Gallery and Studios is nestled 1.5 miles from the accommodation.
Backyard BBQ House offers a selection of dishes within a few blocks of the hotel.