The Lodge at Banner Elk

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this hotel is 8 km from the Sugar Mountain Ski and Golf Resort. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and free WiFi. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave are provided as well. Select rooms feature a sofa bed and spa bath. A launderette and barbecue facilities are available for the guests of Banner Elk Best Western Plus Mountain Lodge. A 24-hour reception and a business centre are offered. Elk River Club and Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Grandfather Mountain, a nature preserve with hiking and walking trails, is less than 16 km away. Exciting Updates at The Lodge at Banner Elk! Renovations are underway as we begin an exciting new chapter, with beautiful upgrades coming in early 2026. We remain open during this time and are committed to ensuring your stay is comfortable, memorable, and filled with the warm hospitality you know and love.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

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United States United States
“I enjoyed the mountain lodge decor of the lobby. I wish the pool was open - seems weird to close the pool in July? But the courtyard in the middle was nice.”
Travelling
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in the beautiful mountains and close to year-round amenities. Handy parking area. Great self-serve breakfast and friendly staff on hand. Friendly welcome at reception. We only stayed one night but the room had all we needed.”
Susanz
United States United States
“The room was large and the bed very comfortable. I enjoyed being in the public area with a comfortable sofa and fireplace.”
Sarah
United States United States
“Breakfast was great! Room was comfortable and staff was friendly.”
Jamie
United States United States
“How close it was to Lee's McRae College. It was clean.”
Jeff
United States United States
“Clean room, comfortable bed. Rear staircase to upper rooms could use some cleaning up, walkway slippery in the rain.”
Luciana
United States United States
“The coffee maker wasnt working properly and they came really fast to fix it. Brakfast was good. The location was really close to the center.”
Elke
Belgium Belgium
“Friendly staff Beautiful Scottish heritage Clean room”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Friendly staff, clean, comfortable beds, good location.”
Annelies
Austria Austria
“Die Lage war für uns perfekt. Der Garten war groß und schön angelegt. Die Bettenqualität war ausgezeichnet. Kaffee zur freien Entnahme .”

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House rules

The Lodge at Banner Elk takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lodge at Banner Elk in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.