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Highland Manor Inn

3.0 star property
Motel in Townsend with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Coffee service
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Queen with Private Balcony | Balcony
Meeting facility
Highland Manor Inn is minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, a seasonal pool, and a firepit. The property offers WiFi and a library. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and beautiful surroundings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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King, Jacuzzi & Fireplace - Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

King, Jacuzzi & Fireplace - Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Two Queen, Upstairs, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Double Queen with Terrace | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Queen with Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Leisure Suite with Private Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

King Leisure Suite with Private Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

King Leisure Suite Terrace Level

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen with Whirlpool, Terrace, Fireplace | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Queen with Whirlpool, Terrace, Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Queen with Whirlpool, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

King with Whirlpool, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen with Private Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Queen with Private Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Leisure Ground Level | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Queen Leisure Ground Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queens with Kitchen and Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Two Queens with Kitchen and Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Leisure Suite with Fireplace | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

King Leisure Suite with Fireplace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King with Balcony, Fireplace & Whirlpool

King with Balcony, Fireplace & Whirlpool | Individually decorated, individually furnished, laptop workspace

King with Balcony, Fireplace & Whirlpool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
7766 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, 37882

What's nearby

  • The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little River Pub And Deli - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Highland Manor Inn

Motel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit at Highland Manor Inn. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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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
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Highland Manor Inn Motel
Highland Manor Inn Townsend
Highland Manor Inn Motel Townsend

Frequently asked questions

Does Highland Manor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Highland Manor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Highland Manor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Highland Manor Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highland Manor Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Highland Manor Inn located?

Situated in Townsend, this motel is steps from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and Dark Island Swinging Bridge are also within 10 minutes.

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Highland Manor Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 738 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small motel in Smokies locally owned with owners on premises~very nice people nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and quiet hotel close to the Great Smoky Mountains entrance and the Tuckaleechee Caverns. Staff was very helpful and respectful. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay and to be close to nature, you would enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay! Very clean and comfortable and in a great location within a few miles to the entrance of the park. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, clean rooms, and a beautiful setting. We would definitely return for another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, friendly, awesome place to stay. Close to pretty much everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most peaceful, lovely stay. Housekeeping cleaned our room every day. The pool was the perfect temp. The view was incredible. We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and well taken care of inn. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hosts! Stocked us with plenty of soft white towels. Beautiful view of the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Amenities
Great quiet place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

Enjoyed our stay

Friendly and helpful staff, very clean, decent breakfast, beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was very nice, room clean and comfortable, location good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeb

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

Very relaxing

Simply a nice little place to sit and relax. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice quiet weekend getaway hotel. It is conveniently located to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Beautiful scenery and view from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiary-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. During our weekend stay it was very quiet. Perfect for a couple relaxing gateaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, friendly and very welcoming
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay that is close enough to both Cades Cove and Pigeon Forge. Nice room for a couple’s weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet and restful place to stop after a day’s travel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Location is good away from the hustle but 30 minutes from most everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

Beautiful

Beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Nice lodging close to Smokies

Nice hotel close to Smokies and Cades Cove. Older hotel but very clean. Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, fine condition, beautiful property. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so kind and friendly. The facility was so quaint and rustic. It was so quiet and confortable. I love my stay there and plan to return many times. The Christian decor was extra soecial
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Talisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always enjoy going to Townsend. The hotel was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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