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Talley Ho Inn

2.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel in Townsend with free parking

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | View from room
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at Talley Ho Inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Wardrobe or closet
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Desk
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
8314 Tennessee 73, Townsend, TN, 37882

What's nearby

  • River Rage Go-Kart Track - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Townsend Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tuckaleechee Caverns - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Townsend Abbey - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peaceful Side Social - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burgermaster Drive-in - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Artistic Bean - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Riverstone Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Talley Ho Inn

Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
At Talley Ho Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • A water dispenser and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

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 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Tally Ho Inn
Talley Ho Inn Hotel
Talley Ho Inn Townsend
Talley Ho Inn Hotel Townsend

Frequently asked questions

Does Talley Ho Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Talley Ho Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Talley Ho Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Talley Ho Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Talley Ho Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Talley Ho Inn located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of River Rage Go-Kart Track and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Talley Ho Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Our room was very clean and had recently been remodeled.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaarle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and friendly staff. This is an older hotel but it was exceptionally clean with nice updates to the interior of the rooms. Will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Townsend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and very nice. We had an issued with our room and they gave us new room that was an upgrade and discount. Outstanding service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. The bed was comfortable. The only thing I would suggest is they air be turned on before guests arrive. There was a bit of a "musty" odor, but I usually have a can of air freshener so it was not a huge deal. Overall it is a cozy little place we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was nice and it was quiet.
On our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two-night accommodation offered a comfortable bed; however, the pillows could be enhanced to better accommodate individual preferences, as they were perceived as too flat. The recently renovated room was spacious, including a generously sized balcony. Additionally, the shower provided excellent water pressure and temperature regulation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet. Home of the VP Races
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Talley Ho was a nice place. It is a bit dated but they are in the process of remodeling. It is close to the hiking trailheads that we went on and there are dining places nearby. It would be nice if they provided some type of breakfast on site. The pool was nice and the area outside our patio was a beautiful view of the mountains. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Very convenient and was a friendly experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean laid back place to stay right near park entrance. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda

I absolutely loved the location. The pool was amazing. I even loved our room. My only issue was the bed mattress/frame. I would recommend my friends and family to stay there. All the staff were amazing and friendly.
Sign for hotel!
Pool!
View of hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and well maintained. The room was the cleanest ive ever encountered anywhere. Spotless.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Good spot

You are close to everything including cades cove. Good spot to stay if you are visiting Townsend. Paved walking trail in front of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how quiet everything was. It was so peaceful and laid back. I also loved how convenient it was to Cades cove. The only thing I didn’t like was how we went down to the pool around 8:15 and the worker came in right when we were about to get in it and said it was closed. When the sign said 9pm. Other than that we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time to stay here. We were looking for a quiet place to stay. And we found it. It was quiet. The view from the balcony was beautiful. Mountain view and green field. The staff was kind and helpful. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

True Hidden Gem

Quick one night stay before exploring Cades Cove. Older property but very well maintained and very clean! Interactions with staff were at check in and check out and we were greeted with friendly, professional service. Highly recommend this gem in the quiet side of the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely one of our favorite stays so far. Staff was friendly at check in and check out. Our room was clean and loved that we had our own balcony/patio. Had a beautiful view of the mountains sunrise from our balcony. The only thing missing was a hair dryer in the room as I forgot mine at home. 10/10 would recommend and will be back in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Billy

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

Good night or two weekend stay

Good place to stay and not break your budget, for a night or two. Townsend is a nice little town close to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, without staying in the chaos. This motel is across the street from the river, if you’re planning on tubing! Place is clean and looks to be going through some renovation. It is an older place, but room is clean and cozy. Beds were a little firm, no hairdryer in the room, and no place to plug in any USB type devices, so bring a plug.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is dated but has a nice charm. Bed was comfy. Good shower pressure. No usb ports. Shower had mold on ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Van

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

Classic

An old time classic. Small room, but clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen T

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So the sign on the pool says it’s open until 10pm but the staff made us get out at 9pm. They either need to take down the hours on the pool or tell people at check in that the pool closes at 9pm. Our tub didn’t drain very well. We had to continually empty the air dehumidifier in the room. This was not disclosed at check in either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed for four days and no one swept floors or even got trash as well as not enough toilet paper or beds not made at all
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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