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The Lodge at Banner Elk

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $118
$105 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Banner House Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ground Floor

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Bed- Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Queen Beds- Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

With a stay at The Lodge at Banner Elk in Banner Elk, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. .This hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Appalachian State University.

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Banner House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Banner Elk

The Lodge at Banner Elk offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Banner Elk hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and DVD players. 36-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and desk chairs, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Banner Elk? This hotel has 3600 square feet (324 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,600 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (37 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 24 to October 31:
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from August 24 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 60 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 1799 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 1799 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Banner Elk Lodge

The Lodge at Banner Elk Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Some construction ongoing but would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who run this hotel are unusually genuine, pleasant, kind, and efficient. We enjoyed the comfort and quality of the beds, pillows, and bedding. We will stay here when we return next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Inn is going through renovations so the grounds outside were quite a mess. But the rooms are updated and very clean and the bed was super comfortable. The woman that checked us in was very friendly and gave us some good advice for places to eat and things to do. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Scottish themed lodge, with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The pet freindly staff and facilities were great! Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drive in motel. Loud. Nothing lovely. Broken fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gr
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've stayed here many times good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean updated rooms. Part of the hotel was getting renivated good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was nice offered a sheet of local places nearby. Beds are semi comfy great value for the price. I liked how clean it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Near the slopes and places to eat. The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We parked right outside our door, which was nice as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was clean and the room was nice. The bathroom was extremely small and you had to work around the door and the toilet to get in and out. The shower was nice though. The walkways were not in very good shape which took away from the aesthetics. Also, they texted and emailed way too much to basically say the same thing each time. Overall it was a decent place but maybe a little less texts and emails?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice stay ! Very clean , staff very friendly , and we loved the free shuttle up to beach mtn!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025