Highland Lake Inn & Resort

3.0 star property
Victorian lodge with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool

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Lobby
Suite
Terrace/patio
Suite | View from room
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$241
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock, NC, 28731
  • Place, Bonclarken Conference Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Flat Rock Playhouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Lodge Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Woodward House Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Balcony
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Hummingbird Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Balsam Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private spa tub
Individually furnished
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Woodward House Room with Fireplace and Patio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Woodward House Room with Patio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lodge Room with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Flat Rock

A family-friendly stay in Flat Rock awaits you at Highland Lake Inn & Resort. Within a 10-minute stroll you'll find The Park at Flat Rock and Flat Rock Playhouse within a 30-minute walk. Highlights at this Victorian lodge include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Seasons Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to kayaking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Flat Rock lodge include Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine.

What's nearby

  • Bonclarken Conference Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flat Rock Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 19 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairi-O - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boon Choo Thai Express - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Highland Lake Inn & Resort

Victorian lodge with free breakfast and seasonal outdoor pool
Highland Lake Inn & Resort offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Highland Lake Inn & Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Flat Rock lodge.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1915
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Highland Lake Inn & Resort offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Seasons Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay

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 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on unit size
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 27 May and close on 06 September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Highland Lake Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Hotel Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn Resort
Highland Lake Inn Resort
Highland Lake & Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Lodge
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Flat Rock
Highland Lake Inn & Resort Lodge Flat Rock

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

Highland Lake Inn & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highland Lake Inn & Resort on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$241.38, 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 parking available at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

Yep, Highland Lake Inn & Resort has a free self car park.

Does Highland Lake Inn & Resort have a pool?

Highland Lake Inn & Resort has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May 27 to September 06.

What makes Highland Lake Inn & Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Highland Lake Inn & Resort.

Is Highland Lake Inn & Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, an arcade and free bike rentals, it's no surprise that Highland Lake Inn & Resort is a hit with families.

Does Highland Lake Inn & Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers highly rate the free buffet breakfast here! Available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

No, Highland Lake Inn & Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Highland Lake Inn & Resort?

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