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Highland Lake Inn & Resort

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Balsam Suite | Jetted tub
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Lodge Room with Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $172
$152 nightly
$172 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock, NC, 28731
  • Place, The Park at Flat Rock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonclarken Conference Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Flat Rock Playhouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Lodge Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Lodge Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 246 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Woodward House Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Woodward House Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Mountain Air Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Mountain Air Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hummingbird Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Hummingbird Suite

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Balsam Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Balsam Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 499 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Primrose Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Primrose Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 676 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Woodward House Room with Fireplace and Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Woodward House Room with Fireplace and Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Woodward House Room with Patio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Woodward House Room with Patio

  • Resort view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lodge Room with Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Lodge Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 327 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • 352 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Breakfast included
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  • Parking included
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Total with taxes and fees
The Lodge at Flat Rock

About the neighborhood

Flat Rock

When you stay at Highland Lake Inn & Resort in Flat Rock, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of The Park at Flat Rock and Flat Rock Playhouse. .This family-friendly lodge is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Elijah Mountain Gem Mine.
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What's nearby

  • The Park at Flat Rock - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bonclarken Conference Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Connemara - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬3 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
  • McDonald's
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits

About this property

Highland Lake Inn & Resort

Highland Lake Inn & Resort offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the lodge. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 52 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor tennis court, an outdoor pickleball court, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This Victorian lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Seasons Restaurant serving guests of Highland Lake Inn & Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Seasons Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Seasons Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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 daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
2 total pets
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 available for USD 20 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 to September 06
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
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Highland Lake Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Hotel Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn Resort
Highland Lake Inn Resort
Highland Lake & Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Lodge
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Lodge Flat Rock

Highland Lake Inn & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 253 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice inn and resort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable accomodations and world class food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable with a delicious morning buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

RUTH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice grounds and comfortable large rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean with a comfortable bed. The restaurant was a short walk from the lodge. The setting is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Nice staff and a wonderful restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so peaceful and tranquil. 3rd time here and already planning our next stay
The lake is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite

Wonderful place to stay. So beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent dining on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful retreat with gorgeous grounds, lake and a very good full breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bernyce

Wonderful and breakfast was especially nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Beautiful grounds, very nice accommodations. Restaurant is a bit fancy $$$
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here several times and always enjoyed it! Celebrating my husband's 76th birthday in the Hummingbird suite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Irvind

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

Wonderful Visit With Family

Our stay was very pleasant, second time there. The Season’s Restaurant is always good and the staff are exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed 1 night but our room was clean and very comfortable. Food was excellent, the breakfast that came with the room was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theda

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

Great Weekend Stay

This was absolutely a fantastic place to stay - the only issue I had was the mattress was to hard, everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the quaintness of the old, feeling the seclusion, the game room, the living area. The only problem was there was hardly anybody there (which was very nice) but then when somebody did come in, they put them right across the hall (3 feet) from us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stayed in the Inn was very good, we love our cottage…the game room needs a little TLC but other than that we had an amazing time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Quite Food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Beautiful lakeside Inn nestled in the mountains!

Beautiful Lakeside Inn nestled in the mountains! Excellent restaurant on property. Very friendly staff. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

Beautiful resort

Beautiful older facility but very well maintained. Lovely private room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy and the staff was so friendly. It felt like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are like a room in your home. Its so homey and quaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yahira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023