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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

A sign for Townsend Gateway Inn with a view of a grassy area and trees.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

2 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Jeff

NT$2,539

NT$2,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A resort with a swimming pool, guest rooms, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence, with a view of a golf course and mountains in the background.

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

2.3 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danny

NT$4,854

NT$5,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a reception desk with a sign for 'Townsend River Breeze Inn'.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a mirror.

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

1.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Danette

NT$3,431

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in dishwasher.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

0.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Brooke

NT$2,889

NT$4,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above a cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.

A reception area with a counter, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

0.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

David

NT$3,809

NT$4,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

A tent interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

A campsite with multiple teepee-style tents, a gravel path, and a grassy area with picnic tables.

6. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

17.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Erik

NT$5,398

NT$6,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A wooden deck with a view of a mountain range.

A stone wall with two lanterns, surrounded by a forest.

A breakfast table with waffles, strawberries, a cup of coffee, a vase of flowers, and a glass of tea, with a mountain view through a window.

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

7. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

4.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Ben

NT$5,314

NT$7,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A two-story wooden building with a porch, large windows, and a gravel driveway.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view of a forest, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

A wooden cabin with a porch and a small shed in a grassy field with trees and mountains in the background.

8. Webster Lodge At Covemont 3 Bedroom Cabin

11.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$7,981

NT$21,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden building in the background.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a central island with chairs.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large clock on the wall.

A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen in the background with wooden cabinets and a dining area.

9. Kuntree Retreat Cabin by Beyond Expectations With Hot Tub

8.8 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$5,992

NT$15,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A wooden deck with a hot tub, grill, and seating area overlooking a forest.

A wooden cabin interior with a wooden chair, a white bathtub, and a window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a stone fireplace, a microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.

A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, seating area, and a loft space.

10. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

9.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$7,454

NT$19,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden deck with a view of mountains and trees.

A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A log cabin bedroom with a wooden bed, a bathtub, and a chair.

A log cabin interior with a high ceiling, wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a television.

11. View Private Studio Cabin Hot Tub Relax Honeymoon

16.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$5,200

NT$9,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a ceiling fan.

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and hills.

A wooden dining room with a round table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.

12. View Cozy Private Fireplace Hot Tub

16.4 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$4,029

NT$8,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a scenic outdoor view.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a staircase, and a view of the outdoors.

A wooden staircase with a railing, a ceiling fan, and a light fixture.

A cozy wooden loft bedroom with a large window, a rocking chair, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a small wooden chest.

13. View Private Hot Tub Pool Table Fireplace Relax

15.9 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$5,441

NT$9,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a stone fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a television.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a dining area, a kitchen with a large island, and a fireplace.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, dresser, television, and ceiling fan.

14. Location Log Cabin Hot Tub Fireplace Pool Fishing

18.5 km from Dark Island Swinging Bridge

NT$8,333

NT$13,197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 196 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 776 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 631 reviews	View
Best Western Cades Cove Inn	8.2 Very Good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Dark Island Swinging Bridge Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet, clean rooms. Staff were friendly and helpful. Property is within walking distance of several eating establishments. Will be staying again!"

Highland Manor Inn

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but well maintained. Large room with good view. Outside property is beautiful and well kept. Comfortable and quiet. Good value."

Townsend Gateway Inn

8/10 Good

"Excellent location - very nice old timey style motel coming into Townsend."

Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was clean and had a very peaceful, serene vibe with ample parking. I enjoyed the observation deck and having gorgeous mountain views. The location was perfect too, only about a 10 minute drive to Great Smoky Mountains NP. I was in town to run the Black Bear Double (5K and half) and the race expo and finish line were even closer. I highly recommend this location for your stay in Townsend!"

Townsend River Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was spacious. Balcony had two rocking chairs. Hotel is in a good location for visiting Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park."

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

8/10 Good

"Stay was pleasant. Hot items for breakfast included a rotation of potatoes, biscuits, gravy, sausage, and eggs. Cereal and fruit available along with waffle iron."

Dancing Bear Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was very comfortable and cozy and it was probably the quietest place we've ever stay at night. The guy I spoke to in the office was very accommodating. The free breakfast at the Cafe was great and the ladies there were super friendly and helpful."

Other attractions near Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Tuckaleechee Caverns

9.4/10 (118 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Tuckaleechee Caverns. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities like hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Townsend Visitor Center

9.2/10 (207 reviews)

Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

9.4/10 (83 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Dark Island Swinging Bridge is located in a family-friendly area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Adjacent to Dark Island Swinging Bridge, Best Western Cades Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Tremont Lodge & Resort and Highland Manor Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dark Island Swinging Bridge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dark Island Swinging Bridge, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Dark Island Swinging Bridge.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

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What can I see and do near Dark Island Swinging Bridge?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center and The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Create some family memories at Hedgewood Gardens and River Rage Go-Kart Track. Tuckaleechee Caverns, The Sinks, and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Dark Island Swinging Bridge hotels

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

6. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

7. Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

8. Webster Lodge At Covemont 3 Bedroom Cabin

9. Kuntree Retreat Cabin by Beyond Expectations With Hot Tub

10. 3 Brothers Bears 3 Bedroom Cabin

11. View Private Studio Cabin Hot Tub Relax Honeymoon

12. View Cozy Private Fireplace Hot Tub

13. View Private Hot Tub Pool Table Fireplace Relax

14. Location Log Cabin Hot Tub Fireplace Pool Fishing

Compare popular hotels close to Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Top Dark Island Swinging Bridge Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

Highland Manor Inn

Townsend Gateway Inn

Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

Townsend River Breeze Inn

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Dancing Bear Lodge

Other attractions near Dark Island Swinging Bridge

Tuckaleechee Caverns

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Townsend Visitor Center

Hedgewood Gardens

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

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