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The Lodge at Banner Elk

Hotel in Banner Elk with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool

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1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

Spaces

Garden

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Banner Elk

Banner Elk is home to Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and a ski area, and don't miss out on the snow tubing.

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Land of Oz - 16 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Banner Elk

Hotel in Banner Elk with free breakfast and fitness centre
A fitness centre, a seasonal outdoor pool and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a safe. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 36 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 29 May to 05 September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The swimming pool will be unavailable from May 21 2025 until October 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk located?

Situated in Banner Elk, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lees-McRae College, Banner House Museum and Tate-Evans Park. Sugar Creek Gem Mine and Flat Top Brewing Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Lodge at Banner Elk Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1011 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was nice and quiet. Close to Grandfather Mountain and some nice dining and shopping options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anirban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, close to Sugar Mountain Ski resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Great place

It was great! Clean rooms, comfy beds, great front desk personnel ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was grt. Breakfast variety was good. Very satisfied with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
employees were helpful, hygeine products smelled amazing, and bath water was hot and not warm like some other hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Amenities
Great people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

A place to sleep…

The hotel was clean, the service was good. You can see signs of age and neglect in the general maintenance, but is a nice functional place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Skiing is close
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel, close to Sugar Mountain

Great hotel. Only 2 miles from Sugar Mountain. Comfy beds, Good breakfast. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hot breakfast. Very friendly and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. A staff from the front desk called the evening of our arrival to make sure we found everything acceptable in our room. What a nice touch!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean, friendly, great breakfast, comfortable two ski resorts plenty of food choices. Recommend Holy Smokes BBQ beech mountain great view. WOW!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent service and great people but the hotel is outdated, breakfast was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay will return often.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lobby and breakfast room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Not that nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Great skiers stay

Good people. Breakfast too. Real eggs. Manager Ms Monroe is great. Always try to stay here for skiing at Sugar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kudos
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vitor Hugo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New Year's Eve in Banner Elk

Very well located hotel close to everything. Good service. Pets allowed. We stayed here twice as a family. In my opinion, the only thing that could be improved would be more breakfast options, especially for children.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to see The Land of Oz or going up here to ski. Great convenient location.lots of great restaurants around this area too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024