Free breakfast, a firepit, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at 1 King + Mountain Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and a gym are available to all guests.
Townsend is home to this hotel. While the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ober Mountain.
Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jack Renfro Stadium, or consider a night out at The Trillium Venue. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Townsend travel guide
Townsend, TN
What's nearby
Cades Cove
21 min drive - 20.7 km
The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Dark Island Swinging Bridge
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Townsend Visitor Center
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
30 min drive
Restaurants
Walland Shop Groceries And Gas
10 min drive
Peaceful Side Social
17 min walk
The Townsend Abbey
8 min walk
Burgermaster Drive-in
3 min drive
Elvira's Cafe
11 min drive
About this property
1 King + Mountain Retreat
Hotel near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Take advantage of free breakfast, a firepit, and laundry facilities at 1 King + Mountain Retreat. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at 1 King + Mountain Retreat include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 King + Mountain Retreat?
As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 King + Mountain Retreat on 26 November 2026 start from AED 570, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 King + Mountain Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 King + Mountain Retreat?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1 King + Mountain Retreat located?
Situated in Townsend, this hotel is steps from The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dark Island Swinging Bridge and Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
1 King + Mountain Retreat Reviews
7.8
Good
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Nice renovation to this older property but they did a really nice job on the upgrades. Real close to Cades Code and very quite compared to Pigeon Forge and very reasonable on the price. We will stay again as everything was great for our stay!
great location to the national park and no as touristy as Gatlinburg or pigeon Forge. Room was nice, but I don't think we ever got the tv to work. Breakfast was good but my husband would have liked a hot protein option. Staff was friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Rick M.
25 December 2025
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The photos shown online did not match the actual condition at the motel. The condition of the room was out dated and the door had a quarter inch crack after it was closed. The listing boasted of a hot tub which was out of service. One of the guys that was an employee ( Don’t know his position) was observed smoking weed on the premises with another black male. I would never stay at this place again because of the conditions and the false amenities listed by the management. Do it stay here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Karen C.
17 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
We arrived at the hotel around 8pm. As we got out of our vehicle, a couple was sitting on a swing. We casually asked how they were. They said they had been waiting for 2 hours for their room to be cleaned so they could check in. As we waited to check in, at least 3 other people in line were there because their room keys did not work. A new system was put in and people were having trouble. The maintenance man you could tell was running around ragged trying g to help. The lady at the counter was very pleasant. Luckily our room was ready. The room looked clean. The room was very dark not like the pictures. There was no overhead light or ceiling fan. My husband stepped on the balcony for a bit. When he came back in, we realized the sliding glass door did not have a way to lock it. He went to the front desk and they said maintenance would come to put something there to prevent door from being opened. They never came during our 5 day stay. The bed wascomfortable and the air conditioning worked well. Our room was tidied/cleaned 2 days. My husband went to ask for a clean towel the last night because they had not cleaned the room. They did not have any and did not know when we could get one. This was around 8pm and there were at least 2 couples waiting on their room to be cleaned before checking in. One person was given a key to their room and it had not been cleaned from the prior guest. The door to the room next to us was left wide open all night long. Hopefully it will be cleaned.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Ricky H.
22 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
I did not get the room I reserved. The room that I did stay in was not ready until after 4pm.