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The Skyline Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Highlands with restaurant and bar/lounge

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BBQ/picnic area
Studio, 1 King Bed
Dinner and brunch served, garden views
Exterior
Business centre

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Highlands

At The Skyline Lodge you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The steakhouse, Oak Steakhouse at Skyline, is open for brunch and dinner. 1000 square feet (93 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this Highlands hotel, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Highlands Dog Park.

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 13 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Skyline Lodge

Hotel in Highlands with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1929
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Skyline Lodge?

Yep, The Skyline Lodge has a free self car park.

Is The Skyline Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a picnic area, it's no surprise that The Skyline Lodge is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Skyline Lodge?

No, The Skyline Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Skyline Lodge?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Skyline Lodge?

Dogs are welcome at The Skyline Lodge, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

The Skyline Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ALL GOOD EXCEPT NO HOT WATER! HARD TO BE TOO POSITIVE WITH NO SHOWER.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
we stayed her a few years ago and it seems like the property has gone downhill. Our AC/Heat unit didn't work in our room and one window was broken. We mentioned and they said they would fix but never did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money— noise, could hear everything and rooms need some care
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not get lower level rooms, as if you are in lower level rooms you will hear every single walking movements in the room above. We had big foot on two nights…got very limited sleep. We would visit again, but would require only a top floor room. The restaurant is TOP notch and the shining star of the Inn. All was wonderful here! 5 star food! No refrigerators in rooms…until the last day, we saw one being delivered to another room. Was not offered at check in. Brunch was available on Saturday and Sunday, but was not conveyed to us…or on the website. We were told Saturday morning at the office when we were trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for my birthday and when we checked in the gave me a free bottle of wine. When we got to our room there bugs everywhere. We live in the woods back home and understand bugs will just find their way inside but there were bugs in the bed, the living room and worst of all in the bathroom. They were all over the sink/counter top, the shower and the floor. We called the desk and they sent someone to clean it and get us new sheets but we never got an “I’m sorry” and the cleaning lady never even told us she was done. She just walked out and left the door open. It also looked like someone had dumped some kind of blue cleaner on the tile in the shower and it stained it. The restaurant on site is absolutely delicious and the wait staff was the best we’ve ever had in a restaurant! We had a great dinner and experience and went back for breakfast the next morning and again were blown away by the service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Perry

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was almost was a great experience. Love the furnishings and where it was headed. However the exterior sliding door lock was broken. The room door did not close well. We called down late when we discovered it and there was no answer. The toilet seat was loose and someone had not cleaned where the toilet met the seat for a long time. The glass shower door was loose and I was concerned it was coming down. It would not close. Oh and I killed a spider in the bed. If they were to get their act together, I would return. Room rate doesn’t reflect reality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Maybe 4.5/5

The Skyline Lodge is an older property that is on top of a ridge a couple of miles outside of Highlands. The property is quite beautiful It was extensively renovated and updated a couple of years ago. Our room was large and nicely decorated. the bathroom was a bit small but fine. The restaurant is very good. It is a little pricey, but consistent with other good restaurants in Highlands. The bar is small but OK. The bartender and servers are great. There are some nits. This property is noisy, which is surprising since it is by itself. It's almost like the contractor missed insulating the property properly during the extensive renovation. There are complementary ear plugs in the room, which is never a good sign. Breakfast is available at the restaurant (and it is quite good) only on Saturday and Sunday. That is really inconvenient since the hotel is not close to other options. A mini-fridge and a microwave in the room would have mitigated this, but were not provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was ok, but directly next to ice machine. Accommodations were good but no small fridge in the room for us to keep a few things we bought in town, cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos, Miami Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Friendly staff and amazing views to unwind and relax
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Mountain Views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024