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Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Property class: 3

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A spacious, wooden-floored living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
A stone staircase leading up to a rustic stone structure in a forested area.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a television.
A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the river.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$259 nightly
The current price is $292 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Explore the area

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14981 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC, 28771
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Cabin (Overlook 2)

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a door, and a small table with a coffee maker and cups.

Cabin (Overlook 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A wooden cabin-style room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Mountain View 2)

A wooden-paneled bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bench.

Cabin (Mountain View 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Mountain View 3)

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a table.

Cabin (Mountain View 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Cheoah 1)

A hotel room with two beds, wooden floors, and a wooden ceiling.

Cabin (Cheoah 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Cheoah 2)

A wooden-paneled room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Cabin (Cheoah 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Cabin (Cheoah 3)

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a television.

Cabin (Cheoah 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Chilhowee 1)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a view of a balcony.

Cabin (Chilhowee 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Cabin (Chilhowee 2)

A spacious bedroom with a wooden floor, a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Cabin (Chilhowee 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Alcoa 1)

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Cabin (Alcoa 1)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Alcoa 2)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, a rocking chair, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

Cabin (Alcoa 2)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Cabin

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Santeetlah 2)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a dresser.

Cabin (Santeetlah 2)

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

View all photos for Cabin, 1 King Bed (Santeetlah 3)

A cozy bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television.

Cabin, 1 King Bed (Santeetlah 3)

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

View all photos for Cabin (Santeetlah 4)

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a painting on the wall, a wooden floor, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

Cabin (Santeetlah 4)

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

View all photos for Cabin (White Oak 1)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and a wooden wardrobe.

Cabin (White Oak 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Cabin (White Oak 2)

A bedroom with a bed, wooden furniture, a desk, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.

Cabin (White Oak 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Hemlock Lodge)

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a headboard, two chairs, a bench, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Room (Hemlock Lodge)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Laurel Lodge)

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and two windows.

Room (Laurel Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cabin (Overlook 1)

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, and a television.

Cabin (Overlook 1)

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

View all photos for Suite (Evergreen Lodge)

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite (Evergreen Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room (Dogwood Lodge)

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a headboard, a bench, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Room (Dogwood Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Magnolia Lodge)

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a window.

Room (Magnolia Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Hydrangea Lodge)

A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with a blue skirt, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

Room (Hydrangea Lodge)

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

View all photos for Room (Azalea Lodge)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a brick wall.

Room (Azalea Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Rhododendron Lodge)

Room

Suite (Rhododendron Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Sunflower Lodge)

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with a view.

Room (Sunflower Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Robbinsville

With a stay at Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort in Robbinsville, you'll be on a river and within the region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This historic lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cheoah River.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cheoah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santeetlah Lake - 11 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 29 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 59 min drive - 54.0 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tapoco Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hwy 28 Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slickrock Riverside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragon's Den Grill & Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Robbinsville lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include outdoor tennis courts.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as outdoor tennis courts or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at Tapoco Tavern, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tapoco Tavern - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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 available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tapoco Tavern

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historic Tapoco Lodge Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge
Historic Tapoco Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco
Historic Tapoco Hotel Robbinsville
Tapoco Hotel Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Lodge Robbinsville

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 445 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Will be going back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wonderful food, and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet retreat with on site dining by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful lodge in a beautiful area!

We enjoyed a couple days of outdoor adventures and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very limited on other options to dine out. Because of the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a motorcycle trip from TX for me and a friend. From the Covered parking, on site food and drinks, and easy, quick access to the Tail of the Dragon and so much more. This is was a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mel & Earline's Trip to Tapoco Lodge

Great Trip and the Food and Staff were excelent!
Mel relaxing at the river view!
Earline at TVA exhibit at Fontana!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great over night location to enjoy some fantasic driving roads! Restaurants, service, and even a fire pit enhanced our stay. Will be booking again for our fall trip for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a spectacular property and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Natural beauty in a historic setting!

We really enjoyed our stay at Historic Tapoco Lodge. Beautiful setting, great holiday decorations, exceptional service/food, and live music. We look forward to our next time there!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is awesome. Beautiful area. Dining was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a fabulous history and is a wonderful location for a get away. The food is fabulous, particularly the mountain trout! The staff are warm and friendly and so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay if you are trying to hit the dragon. The staff is incredible and the food is great as well. The rooms are spacious and have a great design.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the 1930 nostalgia and the modern amenities, as well as the cleanliness of the grounds and the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and nature
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place in the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pizza in the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cabin floor dirty - used a-tips, Bobby pins, etc on floor which tells us floor was not cleaned; trails are not easily accessible; felt restaurant food was priced too high.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for our 40th wedding anniversary and we had a very special weekend. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023