I had a getaway and the problem was that I didn't want to leave. Had I known that this was going to…read morebe the fun that it was, I would have stayed longer. The town and the inhabitants are very friendly. The view of the surrounding area....exquisite. I had a great experience and will try to visit again soon.

We got the corner suite and it was roomy, 2 queen beds, 2 pull out couches, 2 full bathrooms,…read morelittle outside patio.... large enough to comfortably accommodate everyone. It is out dated but we kinda like that mountainish vibe. We read all the reviews and did our research prior to coming we normally rent a house when we come but decided against this year. There's a game with ping pong table, air hockey, piano, pool table and other stuff. Location is great. The heaters aren't the strongest but it was comfortable. Right next to Fred's store which everything is marked up so stop at the food lion and load up to save a few $ or not .

The restaurant was incredible the food was amazing…read more Our waitress Brook was first class. The special of the day was chicken parmigiana and it was fantastic.

What this truly is, it's a 4 Star restaurant with a small hotel attached to it…read more I've been coming to this hotel every summer for a number of years. And, it's become clear that they have given up on the hotel side of the business. During my last visit this summer 2019, my room was just awful. It faced the back door of the kitchen with all the associated noises and odors. There was a vibration coming from below which shook the entire room. There was no internet service and the TV used some weird cable subscription service which would come in and out. I called the manager and asked him to fix all of the above. He said "Internet has been in and out all week". And, " I thought I had this TV connected in this room." And "I don't know what that vibration is downstairs, it might stop later". I asked for a different room, (there were only two other cars in the parking lot besides mine, so, there were other rooms available), manager's answer was no. The room was already paid for, so I had no options. In the future I will choose one of the many vacation rentals (vrbo) available in the area. I would not recommend this hotel to my friends and family. Now that I have your attention. I'm going to speak to those of you who have a sports car like me. You are going to love the drive to this little town. North Carolina highways 181 and 221 through the Pisgah Forest is reminiscent of drive through the Alps in your 1964 Ferrari Daytona. The road is smooth and well maintained. So, put the top down on your Corvette, your Porsche, your M Class or your Mini and enjoy the drive.

Thin blankets, thin walls I woke up to voices that I thought…read morewere coming from inside my room. I soon realized it was in the room next to me. I could hear everything including them walking around in their room.

We arrived only to find the proprietor challenging the stay package we secured with the…read morereservation. The bed was so unsupported, I slept on the couch for our stay. The provided 'breakfast' was small boxed cereals and grocery store donuts and muffins. The whirlpool jets on the bathtub did not work and the proprietor did not seem to have an interest in troubleshooting or repair. Overall, a very disappointing stay for the cost. Not much for us to recommend.

I flew in to help assist with families and kids during hurricane Helene. What shannon and her team…read moredid here/continuing to do during this time for the community is heroic. This team has put up linemen, relief workers, and community members. They are open for food, donations, supplies and more all while still trying to maintain their facility, fix plumbing issues, and other things. Stephanie at the front desk was lovely and kind, and all the staff we encountered were great. Rooms were spacious and clean. Located close to some shops and restaurants. If I ever come down to Banner Elk again I'd support this business again! Thankful for people like them during a time of need! restores your faith in humanity!

Special shout out to this hotel! They have opened their facility to help Hurricane Helene rescue…read moreworkers (Not corrupt FEMA!). I will happily support and stay here again! Thank you for taking care of your neighbors & volunteers during such a time of need. Please support the Best Western Mountain Lodge!

Excellent property! The owners keep it very clean. It is perfectly rustic with a breathtaking view…read moreof the mountains! My mom and step dad have stayed here many times before, but this was my first time. It was very cozy and welcoming. As much as I liked adventuring while I was there, I always enjoyed going back to the condo to rest.

Holiday Beech Villas are a great place to stay to go skiing and enjoy Beech Mountain. Holiday Beech…read moreVillas are located minutes from Land of Oz and Overlook Mountain. There are always deer and other wildlife around the condos. Super quite near our condo. We can walk right across through the parking lot to the mountain to ski.

Banner Elk is an area that is in the mountains nice any time of the year. It has a variety of…read morethings to do , and great places to eat!

We stayed at Blue Ridge Village (BRV) in the last week of March and it was our first visit. We…read moreenjoyed our time, check in was easy and the staff was friendly. Our room was great with no issues, everything worked fine and there was plenty of space for all 5 of us, 3 boys, 10, 7 & 4. To see a video of our 1 bedroom villa check out my video on YouTube (https://youtu.be/hBiVuzv7HB8). The bedroom was huge and the walk in closest good honesty be a study or they could make the 1 bedroom into two with a smaller closest, plus the bathroom was huge as well, seriously watch the video. We were thankful we had a view of the lake and the mountains, I believe all rooms face the lake somehow, but doesn't mean they all have a view of the lake. The resort is being refurbished, so there is some construction going on, and they recently got rid of the pool (there are plans for a new one). There are also plans for a new miniature golf course (this is very needed), the one they have now is in dire need of retirement. When the weather is warmer you can take out paddle boats and there are also tennis courts and some nice pavilions with grills and even a blue tooth speaker, the fire pit behind the hospitality house is very impressive and very secluded would be a great place or a relaxing evening. We took advantage of the hammocks by the lake and enjoyed relaxing in them too. We loved all the little touches around the resort and once all the construction is done it's going to be even better. The hospitality house has free coffees, and lots of movies and games you could rent out, there was also an activity center that has fun stuff going on everyday. BRV is in a great location about 20 minutes from downtown Boone, 5 minute from downtown Banner Elk, very close to two or three ski resorts and 15 minutes from GrandFather mountain. Asheville 1.5 hours away too, so it's doable for a day trip as is the Biltmore. There is so much more to do than what I've mentioned, plenty of places to hike and explore. breweries, wineries, stores, good restaurants and attractions. You'll love your time here and can't wait to see the updates they make to BRV, I'm sure I'll give it a 5 star when those changes are made. Enjoy your visit and we look forward to visiting again soon, the 2 bedrooms and the loft units look awesome.

IDK what all the 4- and 5 star reviews are about. Must be talking about a different place. The…read moreSmoketree Lodge in Banner Elk, where I stayed, is ran down, old, smells bad, furniture stained and ripped and broken. 7-foot ceiling feels like a cave. It's dark, dingy, and just plain nasty.

This is a great local just outside of Boone…read more There is a two night minimum and the front desk is not 24 hours but the security on site is always available Next time I am back this way I will stay here

Great clean place and nice pool. Great little town with cute shops and close to banner elk for more…read moreactivities

Needs updated throughout. The rooms are okay and individually decorated. I was with a group of…read morepeople for a wedding and was able to explore a handful of rooms- Some are a lot nicer than others. The indoor pool is on the smaller size and there are a few sauna's in the same building that are nice to enjoy. Views are amazing and all areas are clean and well taken care of.