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Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Townsend with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby
Nestled near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Best Western Cades Cove Inn invites you to unwind with free full breakfast, a rejuvenating gym session or get work done at the business center. Connect to in-room WiFi and take advantage of convenient perks like self parking and vending machines. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast, helpful staff and perfect location.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Tomorrow

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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, 37882

What's nearby

  • Townsend Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Free full breakfast, a gym, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Cades Cove Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

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Best Western Cades Cove Inn Townsend
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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Cades Cove Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Cades Cove Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Cades Cove Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Cades Cove Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Cades Cove Inn located?

Situated in Townsend, this hotel is steps from Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Townsend Visitor Center and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are also within 10 minutes.

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