The Lodge at Banner Elk
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About this property
The Lodge at Banner Elk is an independent hotel located in Banner Elk, North Carolina, offering accessible mountain lodging within 15 minutes of Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Grandfather Mountain lies 11.3 miles away, making the property a convenient base for exploring the High Country.
The hotel contains 100 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, pillowtop bed, and satellite programming. DVD players and complimentary toiletries are standard in all rooms. Bathrooms include hair dryers. Guest comfort is rated 4.2 out of 5, and one suite is available for those seeking additional space.
Recreation options include a fitness center, on-site garden, and access to nearby hiking and biking trails. The property offers complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and babysitting. Additional facilities feature a business center with conference space totaling 3,600 square feet across four meeting rooms, making the hotel suitable for events and gatherings. A barbecue grill, picnic area, and garden provide outdoor recreation. The property is smoke-free and provides 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Pets weighing up to 80 pounds are welcome in designated Pet Friendly rooms, with a maximum of two dogs per room.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible arrival options, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Free self-parking is available, and the property features wheelchair-accessible amenities including parking, pathways, and a registration desk. The nearest airport is Tri-Cities Regional Airport, approximately 60 miles away.
Location & nearby attractions
Banner House Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Tate-Evans Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Elk Statue - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The Greene - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Lees-McRae College - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Sugar Creek Gem Mine - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Flat Top Brewing Company - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Sugar Mountain Resort - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Linville River - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Grandfather Mountain State Park - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Watauga River - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Banner Elk Winery - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Grandfather Golf and Country Club - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Grandfather Trout Farm - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Apple Hill Farm - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Lodge at Banner Elk is Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 89 km / 55.3 mi
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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-authorize 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Must book a specific "Pet Friendly" room.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
- Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
Know before you go
- 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.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.