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Townsend Gateway Inn

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 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)
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 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 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
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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 - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

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 transport

  • 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Townsend Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darin

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

Right by Cades Cove!

Such a cool motel! The room was spotless, nicely furnished, and it close to lots of cool opportunities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little dated. The property was clean. The ice machines did not work and the fridge in the room did not have a freezer compartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled 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