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Smoketree Lodge

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, wooden walls, and a high ceiling.
A two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A swimming pool at Smoketree Lodge with a 3 ft depth marker, wooden interior, and outdoor views.
A covered deck with a wooden railing, potted plants, and a view of a house with large windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a sink.

Room (Efficiency)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and cabinets. There is a dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery.

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact room with a wooden interior, a ceiling fan, a television, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 575 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a television, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Front of property
The Lodge at Banner Elk
Banner Elk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
$136 nightly
The price is $153
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Banner Elk

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

With a stay at Smoketree Lodge in Banner Elk, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Watauga River. .This aparthotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 1 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and 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 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and limo/town car service. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Virtual front desk

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 46 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8 AM - 8 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Smoketree Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge a VRI Resort
Smoketree Lodge Banner Elk
Smoketree Hotel Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge VRI Resort Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge VRI Resort
Smoketree VRI Banner Elk
Smoketree VRI
Smoketree Lodge Aparthotel
Smoketree Lodge Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge a VRI resort
Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas
Smoketree Lodge Aparthotel Banner Elk

Smoketree Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 299 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeri

It's in desperate need of an update but we found it comfortable and the price was amazingly affordable since we were there for a week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great staff, nice clean establishment , website was accurate in describing the information about the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place to rest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We had almost exclusive use of the lodge’s pool, hot tub and dry sauna. Free use of laundry machines is a delightful plus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trinity

What a fun stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, service and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The staff was great, after hours check in was easy, location was close to everything. Room was clean and quaint. Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Very clean, great hospitality, well-kept classic ski lodge feel. Will absolutely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly. The indoor pool was a big bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Awesome place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, cozy lodge atmosphere with the game room, heated pool, and hot tub. We had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fedimyr

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verónica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well located, near Sugar Mountain. The room was confortable and with very good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misty

I love staying here. Its very peaceful and
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hongbo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was very cozy and clean. Front desk lady is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, comfortable lodging, nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I usually stay at the Smoketree Lodge when Im visiting the High Country. It is conviently located on Hwy 105 near Boone and the Avery county ski slopes. The staff are courteous and the rates are affordable. It also boasts an indoor pool and jacuzzi which is primo for after ski relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Flory Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Love the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean rooms, plenty of space for 2 adults and 1 kid. Indoor pool and rec area was clean. Game room was neat amd spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Definitely older but very clean and great amenities, ~5-10 minutes away from Sugar Mtn so great location as well. We had to check in after hours and they were very accommodating with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place for the price Already booked my next stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice place. Needs to be renovated and updated, but it isn't bad at all. Great location and beautiful views of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice & quaint hotel. Great location to many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable room. Liked the kitchenette in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025