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Best Western Cades Cove Inn

7824 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Best Western Cades Cove Inn is located in Townsend, Tennessee, within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Townsend Visitor Center. The property sits just 0.2 miles from Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and 10.6 miles from Cades Cove, making it an accessible base for exploring the region's natural attractions. Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 5 out of 5 location rating based on over 1,000 reviews.

The inn offers 54 guestrooms, including 2 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms feature private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, phones, desks, and microwaves. A daily complimentary full breakfast is served from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with vegetarian and vegan menu options available.

Amenities include a fitness center, 24-hour front desk service, and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. The hotel is smoke-free and features wheelchair-accessible facilities including parking, registration desk, and public areas. Free self-parking is available on-site. The property implements eco-friendly practices including LED lighting, energy-saving switches, water-efficient showers, and comprehensive recycling policies. Additional amenities include a business center, vending machine, and housekeeping on request.

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome in select pet-friendly rooms based on availability, with up to 2 dogs per room at an 80-pound weight limit. Pet rates are $30 per day, with a $150 per week maximum. Service animals are allowed and exempt from pet fees.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Cades Cove Inn in Townsend, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Townsend Visitor Center. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Cades Cove and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Townsend Visitor Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dark Island Swinging Bridge - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Tube Junction - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
River Rage Go-Kart Track - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Hedgewood Gardens - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Lee Roberson Art Gallery - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Tuckaleechee Caverns - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Next To Heaven - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Laurel Valley Golf Course - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Upper Tremont Road - 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Spruce Flats Falls - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Cades Cove Inn is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 34.3 km / 21.3 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

McGhee Tyson Airport
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Parking is available with guest parking at their own risk.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats
  • birds
  • etc.) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $30.00 per day with a $150 per week maximum. Only some queen rooms are pet friendly. This too is based on availability.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.