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About this property

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this hotel is 5 mi 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. Laundry facilities and barbecue facilities are available for the guests of Banner Elk Best Western Plus Mountain Lodge. A 24-hour reception and a business center 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 9.9 mi 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Friendly staff, clean, comfortable beds, good location.
  • Aerwen
    United States United States
    The location was serene, and convenient. Easy to get to, and lots to do.
  • Elder
    United States United States
    Very friendly. Helpful...left medication, they called quickly. Water pressure was great, as well as water temp.
  • Annemarie
    United States United States
    Very friendly staff, amazing sleeping quarters, best pillows ever, good breakfast.
  • James
    United States United States
    I really love the employees, they've been very friendly and helpful about everything finding a street places to eat and all around nice. Love to visit again next time it might snow.
  • Charlotte
    United States United States
    Room was extra clean. Breakfast had variety and was hot and good.
  • Angela
    United States United States
    Extremely nice staff.Breakfast was great, nice.Big buffet type breakfast hot. Quiet ground floor. Nice.
  • Mark
    United States United States
    Everyone was Nive and Helpful. It was in a great location . I felt like family there with the Staff
  • Steven
    United States United States
    breakfast was good; staff extremely friendly and helpful; liked the table in the room
  • Johnny
    United States United States
    The hotel front desk was very friendly and gave directions to every place. There was to eat. Very hospitable.

Hotel area info

House rules

The Lodge at Banner Elk takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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