Aparthotel

Smoketree Lodge

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Overview
Location
Prices
Amenities
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor Space

Explore the area

11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC, 28604

Place, Watauga River
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Grandfather Trout Farm
‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Efficiency)

375 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom

475 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Bedrooms

575 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Similar properties

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, Smoketree Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park. .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 - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Grandfather Trout Farm - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Smoketree Lodge

Aparthotel in Banner Elk with a fitness center and a sauna

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).

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

Free local calls
No housekeeping service
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

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Smoketree Lodge VRI Resort Banner Elk

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Smoketree VRI

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Smoketree Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Oct 20, 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Loan

Traveled with partner

Oct 19, 2025

Liked: Amenities

The building look beat up, inside room outdated but has all the amenities.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Traveled with partner

Oct 18, 2025

While the room was very clean, we did check the bed because we always bring our own sheets on vacation. When we stripped it to put ours on there was blood on the mattress owns so we flipped it over and put our own things on.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner

Oct 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

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

8/10 Good

Richard, Huntersville

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The room was clean. But everything is very old, especially the mattress. Overall just Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The lodge has a cabin feel to it. We enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. But my only complaint was poor communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sallie

Oct 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable room. Liked the kitchenette in the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner

Oct 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property is old and dated, but was nice. They have an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, with a great view of the mountain. The lobby is nice, and the grills outside were nice because of the garden area.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family

Oct 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We will definitely be staying here again in the future! The rooms were great for our little family of 4 (the bed comfort isn't what I'd rave about, but the size of the rooms, and the kitchenettes were really nice). The pool area was really nice. Parking was easy. Driving distance to so many amazing places! The saunas didn't turn on, but that was the only bummer during our short stay. Definitely recommend for a trip to the area!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No pets, stove, fridge, microwave, fully furnished kitchen. Rec room, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna. Laundry and easy check in. We would stay here again if we go to this area again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Whit

Business traveler

Sep 22, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The location is great and the room was clean. The cobwebs and bugs around the secondary entrances are a little bothersome. Some updates to linens and room decor would go a long way.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Business traveler, Traveled with partner

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

As a rule I hate full wall mirrors. No bath soaps, hand soaps nor shampoos. No coffee or tea, though there is a coffee maker. Mattress couild have been replaced, oh, several years ago. Insubstantial pillows didn't help. Must clean dirty dishes (that's okay) and leave in drainer, though it wasn't provided. Don't forget to take out the trash or it will be an extra cost. No mention in property description that in effect this is not a place for a one or two night stay unless guests travel with the above. In sum, it is not a hotel. Or a BnB since there isn't a second B. Maybe a short term budget rental.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Sep 21, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Older mid 70s interesting past glory days after talking with staff. Mainly now a time share complex. Rooms where clean not much changed its been a long time that i got a real room key. And a rental dvd list.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth Sanderson

Sep 8, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family

Aug 17, 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvette

Aug 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

the room was clean. The mattress was not the best, but OK

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was quiet peaceful, parking and check in and out was easy. We stayed here on our Honeymoon 28 years ago and have been back several times since. However, it could use some updates especially the bed and pillows. Our room AC was not on when we got there so we had to turn it on and cool the room down which took a while since it was July. The floors seemed to be uneven and carpet was dated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A Pleasant Stay, As Always, At Smoketree Lodge

We had an efficiency room (Queen bed & kitchenette). It is very cozy (not a lot of room) but fine for us. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Jun 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Loved the location. Pool and hot tub was grest. The staff was great and accommodating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025