The Skyline Lodge

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Dinner and brunch served, garden views
Exterior
Studio, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Business centre

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

The Skyline Lodge

Hotel in Highlands with restaurant and bar/lounge
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
The Skyline Lodge offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers.

This Highlands hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Fridges, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Skyline Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Oak Steakhouse at Skyline, a steakhouse with garden views
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 7 minutes by car from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Skyline Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Highlands hotel is smoke free.

Oak Steakhouse at Skyline – Overlooking the garden, this steakhouse serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 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 transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Steakhouse at Skyline

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (1,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Skyline Highlands
Skyline Lodge Highlands
Skyline Lodge And Restaurant Hotel Highlands
Skyline Lodge
Skyline Lodge Restaurant
The Skyline Lodge Hotel
Skyline Lodge Restaurant
The Skyline Lodge Highlands
The Skyline Lodge Hotel Highlands

Reviews

The Skyline Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

mallory

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

Sick after stay due to previous flooding

My husband and I both left SO sick from the previously flooded rooms on the lower level ridge view rooms. Beyond sinus pain. It’s been a horrible week for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the stench of raw sewage knocked several stars from my rating. It appears the age of the hotel is taking a toll on the waste management systems. We have stayed at the hotel many times before and it has never been an issue. The rooms near the pavilion are cursed with a strong stench of raw sewage. The once excellent restaurant has suffered in quality as well. I would still recommend this place provided your room is far from the pavilion area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect stay. Very relaxing. Above and beyond staff. Very hospitable. Love the MCM vibe of the entire property.
King guest room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were great Oak Steakhouse excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Overall it was a good trip. The restaurant and bar were stellar. The room was attractive and the heated floors in the bathroom were a nice touch. Now for the complaint part. The masonry wall in the room had moisture seeping in along with numerous mushrooms growing at the carpet edge that was up against the masonry. The carpet was wet along this border as well as the sheetrock wall where is butted up to the masonry. The same was the case just outside the room on the opposite side of the wall. There were also numerous spiders and webs in both places. Not what one migh expect in a $300.00 plus a night room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIE, PINEVILLE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge was cozy and lodge staff was friendly. Oak Steakhouse (on property restaurant) was tasty, but one of the bartenders was kinda crappy. We were ignored for several minutes standing at the bar, and finally another bartender asked this one to help us. He didn’t seem to want to but did begrudgingly. Well, he completely screwed up our to go order so in hindsight he completely ignored everything I said. Sad, really, that this one moment left the impression it did. Cause everything and everyone else was delightful! Heated bathroom floors!?!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, retreat like setting in the forest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, very charming, friendly staff. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine m

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very remote and quiet. Had nice area with fire pits. The Oak Steakhouse was good but very expensive. If you want a view stay on granite side. The ridge top side does not have a view. There were both a dehumidifier and another air purifier. Room was a bit damp.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent natural surroundings and specifically great birding opportunities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE, SEVIERVILLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Office staff was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and loved Oak Steakhouse onsite. Rooms were very noisy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and Oak steakhouse, which is the best in the Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025