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Dancing Bear Lodge

Dancing Bear Lodge welcomes three dogs of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $50 per stay. Cottage rooms and Villas are not pet friendly. Dogs may not be left in the room unattended. Treats are available at the front desk. There are two pet relief areas with waste stations. Cats are not permitted.
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Room Types
Please Select a Room

    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 4 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    452-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views

    Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

    Practical - Iron/ironing board and double sofa bed; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Portable shower seat

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Premium bedding
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Portable shower seat
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Ceiling fan
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Balcony
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • In-room massage available
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Sofa bed
    • Fireplace
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • 2 king beds
    • Up to 6 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    2 King Beds

    602-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views

    Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area

    Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

    Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Portable shower seat

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Premium bedding
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Portable shower seat
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Ceiling fan
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Balcony
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • In-room massage available
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Fireplace
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Separate sitting area
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 3 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    495-sq-foot room with resort views

    Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

    Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Portable shower seat

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Premium bedding
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Portable shower seat
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Ceiling fan
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Desk
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
    • Shower only
    • Wireless internet access
    • In-room massage available
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Fireplace
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 3 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    398-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views

    Relax - Outdoor private spa tub and fireplace; in-room massage available

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub

    Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Portable shower seat

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

    Non-Smoking, pet friendly

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Premium bedding
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Pet-friendly room
    • Portable shower seat
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Private spa tub
    • Ceiling fan
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Balcony
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private spa tub (outdoor)
    • Shower/tub combination
    • In-room massage available
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Deep soaking bathtub
    • Fireplace
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 3 people
    • Pet fee additional
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    398-sq-foot room, balcony with resort views

    Relax - Outdoor private spa tub and fireplace; in-room massage available

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - Cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Pillowtop bed, premium bedding, and bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating

    Accessibility - Portable shower seat

    Need to Know - Housekeeping on request

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Heating
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Premium bedding
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Portable shower seat
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Private spa tub
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Balcony
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
    • Wireless internet access
    • Private spa tub (outdoor)
    • In-room massage available
    • Private bathroom
    • Bathrobes
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Housekeeping on request
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Fireplace
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free bottled water
    • Free cribs/infant beds
OUR GUARANTEE: Book a room now! Our canine concierge will make sure you’re assigned a pet-friendly room, so there aren’t any surprises at check-in.

Description

The focal point of this 36-acre resort is the 15,000 square foot lodge offering an incredible great room with beamed cathedral ceilings, two story stone fireplace with hand carved mantle, deck with outdoor fireplace and hot tub and twelve spacious rooms with hardwood floors, regional furnishings and featherbeds. The one and two bedroom cabins offer wood burning fireplaces, fully stocked kitchens and luxurious Ralph Lauren linens. Each two bedroom cabin offers a whirlpool tub in the master bedroom and a private deck with hot tub. Living rooms in the two bedroom cabins offer a sleeper sofa. Individual charcoal grills are available upon request. On property, guests enjoy hiking, horseback riding and fly fishing on the Little River. Half day and full day guided fly fishing trips are available in the neighboring national park offering some of the country's best fly fishing. Bike rentals are also available on site and Townsend's six mile paved biking trail runs through the property. The staff is available around the clock to assist with area information, appointments for in room massages, dining reservations and activities. Meeting facilities are available for up to 125 attendees including full catering and conference services. Failure to cancel 15 days prior to 4 PM EST day of arrival date will result in forfeiture of deposit. Deposit must be received at time of booking and must include first night stay plus tax. Credit card is charged at time of booking.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Family Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast Available
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Picnic Tables
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Bicycles

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Dancing Bear Lodge has received a rating of 5.0 out of 5 bones by 4 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 789 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Maria
    Aug 3, 2023
    Great cabins!

    First time traveling with our dog and the cabins were the perfect place. Spacious, full kitchen and a patio. The grounds are great and have space for our morning walks so Oreo can relief herself and have fun. Service was great! We totally recommend this place.

  • John
    May 21, 2022
    Fantastic Cabin in the Smokeys

    This was a great find and we all enjoyed our time. Cafe for breakfast, bistro for dinner and relaxing cabin for the night. Nikita had a fun time with the staff getting lots of pets. Will return and we highly recommend.

  • Elizabeth
    Aug 17, 2021
    Spectacular!

    Excellent stay, dinner at the bistro was excellent! Our dogs loved everything about it! Only downside bistro not open Monday & Tuesdays.

  • Craig
    Sep 9, 2019
    Leconte Cabin

    First vacation with the pups! Both of our dogs loved the cabin, hiking Gatlinburg Trail in Smokies (lots of other dogs) and dining at Appalachian Bistro patio.

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Health & Safety

Safe Stay: Dancing Bear Lodge has enhanced cleaning and safety measures in place. Hand sanitizer is provided to guests, and rooms are disinfected between each stay. Social distancing measures are in place, as well as physical barriers between staff and guests. Contactless check-in and check-out are available. Hotel staff are required to wear masks.


Book with Confidence

  • This hotel’s pet policy has been confirmed by our editors and your reservations will be backed by our no-hassle .
  • Our Canine Concierge will make sure you’re assigned to a pet friendly room, so there won’t be any unpleasant surprises at check-in.
  • And you’re getting a great low rate too! We never charge a booking fee on top of the special negotiated nightly rate.
Dancing Bear Lodge