Townsend Gateway Inn

Townsend, United States View on map
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"Cottages feature kitchens, private grills, and picnic tables. Open windows reveal sounds of the Little River and mountain rain. Best for road-trippers, less so for anyone requiring consistent hot water."

From US$ 140 US$ 126 per night
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Check-in
18 Sept 2026
Check-out
19 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose Townsend Gateway Inn

  • Smoky Mountain
    National Park entrance
  • Horseback Riding
    Guided trail rides
  • Townsend Location
    Cades Cove loop
  • Air Conditioning
    In all rooms
  • Free Internet
    Property-wide access
  • Non-Smoking
    Entire property

Overview

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.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    2 stars
Townsend Gateway Inn
Our tips

Should you book Townsend Gateway Inn?

Perfect if you
  • Want an outdoor pool open seasonally with mountain views from the property.
  • Need a base near tubing and go-karting, with Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing 950 feet away and Rapid River Go-Kart Track a 15-minute walk.
Maybe skip if you
  • Expect on-site dining or breakfast - the property does not offer a restaurant or meal service.
  • Prefer a location closer to Tuckaleechee Caverns, which is 2.9 miles from the hotel.
Best for
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with mountain views and a garden terrace

Facilities of Gateway

General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free internet access
  • Children are welcome
  • Lift
  • Exterior corridors
Leisure & Sports
  • Horseback riding
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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Townsend Gateway Inn applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info

Frequently asked questions

Townsend Gateway Inn is just a stone’s throw away from the city’s key locations and sites, including Rapid River Go-Kart Track and Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing.
For a room in Townsend Gateway, you will spend approximately $126.
It will take you a 30-minute walk to get from Townsend Gateway Inn to the city centre.
The closest airport is McGhee Tyson and it is placed within 28 miles from Townsend Gateway Inn.
Popular spots near Townsend Gateway Inn include Tuckaleechee Caverns, Swinging Bridge, River Rage, among others.
Townsend Gateway Inn provides such facilities as a free parking lot, a picnic area and a meeting room.
No, Townsend Gateway Inn has a strict non-smoking policy. Guests can only smoke in designated smoking areas.

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18 Sept 2026
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19 Sept 2026
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Children:

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