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The Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Standard Double Room
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

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1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Banner House Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Creek Gem Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Banner Elk

At The Lodge at Banner Elk you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Banner House Museum and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Tate-Evans Park. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Banner Elk hotel include Sugar Mountain Resort and Grandfather Mountain.

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Elk Statue - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Greene - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Banner Elk

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3600 square feet (324 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at The Lodge at Banner Elk. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This Banner Elk hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3600 sq ft of conference space
  • 324 sq. m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The 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. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,600 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (94 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 21 2025 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 11 October 2025 to 30 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Selected guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 60 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 1799 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 60 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD1799 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Banner Elk Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lodge at Banner Elk?

Yep, The Lodge at Banner Elk has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge at Banner Elk?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lodge at Banner Elk on 31 Mar 2026 start from NZ$321, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lodge at Banner Elk?

No, The Lodge at Banner Elk does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lodge at Banner Elk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Lodge at Banner Elk Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Hunter

The lodge was great had to cancel last minute and they were u sweat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mari

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub didn’t work, construction woke us up at 8:00am. This place used to be our favorite but this was the first and probably last since the management change.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Bathrooms are dated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a old Best Western that was renamed Banner ELK Lodge , very tired and I missed it in the pictures, old everything, no way the ratings represent this Hotel , this rating is not associated with the current renovation, just tired . The bathrooms are just like they were installed probably sometime in the early 70's " very narrow ". I was taken in by the name , reviews " that do not reflect this property " and the Lodge look pictures shown on the internet photos , do not be taken as we were , much nicer Hotels in Boone for a lot less monies and much newer property 15 minutes away . What we were charged was for a much nicer Hotel not this one , and we travel a lot . I can't say I remember staying in a run down Hotel like this in my life , in comparison this was one of worst stays in a life time Sincerely , Paul A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh, Raleigh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was cold and cover was not thick enough to get me warm. Could not raise the temperature in my room. So uncomfortable I left a day early losing the $300 I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JUDY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property under renovation. Very old with broken tiles on ealkways into room areas and stairds dangerous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

TERRI

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Delicious coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very tired looking, probably hadn't been upgraded in 30 years. There was mold in the shower and the bed was worn and uncomfortable. Would definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was dirty, facilities filthy, fitness room a joke and the charges were ridiculous given conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Obvious it is an older motel, so showing some wear and tear. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable! Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rachael was amazing! Prompt response, friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025