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The Skyline Lodge

2.0 star property
Mountain retreat combines cozy outdoor firepit with indoor arcade games, while Altitudes Restaurant serves up memorable meals with scenic views

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The Skyline Lodge makes for an active mountain getaway where travelers gather around the outdoor firepit or play arcade games. Altitudes Restaurant offers garden views to complement meals, and WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout this highly-rated mountain escape.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Highlands, The Skyline Lodge is in the mountains. Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Rafting offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Highlands travel guide
Map
470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741

What's nearby

  • Drive behind waterfall in Highlands, NC
    Bridal Veil Falls
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • #MyBackYard
    Dry Falls
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club
    Highlands Country Club
    6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell
    8 min drive
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Oak Steakhouse
    4 min walk
  • Los Vaqueros
    8 min drive
  • Blue Bike Cafe
    9 min drive

About this property

The Skyline Lodge

Hotel in the mountains
A terrace, a firepit and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at The Skyline Lodge. The on-site restaurant, Oak Steakhouse at Skyline, offers brunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at The Skyline Lodge include perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Skyline Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Skyline Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Skyline Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Skyline Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Skyline Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Reviews

The Skyline Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, cleanliness, charm, dining!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay and view was wonderful. Friendly staff and great location to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, great atmosphere & the Oaks is fantastic. Only complaint I have is the pillows are terrible. 😢
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
To stay in Highlands for mountain views, this is the place. Its a 9 minute drive to downtown . Ubers are scarce. The Hotel is retro and in great shape, rooms are large and nice. Staff, very nice and helpful. The only downside, the bar is not good with poor service. The restaurant is average and expensive so you need to go to town . They are missing out on revenue with better restaurant. and bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t have TV, first weekend of college Football. No reservations for dinner or brunch a week out! The view off deck great , mingle area wonderful The two front desk ladies were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

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

GEORGE

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. The restaurant is very nice but there is not a breakfast option during the week. They do have a few things you can grab in the check in area. Our room was missing soap and the bathroom was small but overall updated and very nice. The building is very old so a lot of steps, not very ADA friendly. Beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

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

8/10 Good

Katherine m

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

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

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

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First Patty at check in was beyond sweet and she was so welcoming. Really wonderful employee. There were small things that were lacking like no hand soap and the shower gel was almost empty so really no soap to speak of. Also they have this cute card talking about making yourself an afternoon cup of trees but no tea. And then we returned around 8:45 and ran out to go to our car to grab surfing and left our key in the room. I called the emergency number passed at reception since no one was left at reception and the man that answered the phone literally answered it Hello. That’s it i thought i had the wrong number. Then i said i locked myself out of my room and he said well I'm an hour away so let me see if anyone at the restaurant can let you in and hung up on me. It was so odd. It left a bad taste in my mouth so even though I’m giving the place 4 stars and it does have a beautiful setting i will never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

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

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine. Staff was really nice. I'd say probably not worth the price. It's a redone property and decent at that. I appreciated the heated bathroom floors and the way the team rectified some of the issues. I didn't like that you could literally hear EVERYTHING from all over because walls and floors were so thin it was wild. I didn't like that they also didn't have a breakfast or lunch option. Like if it's raining, you still have to leave the property in order to eat or just be stuck in your room. I wish it had a hot tub at least. idk probably wouldn't book again even at a lower rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had an amazing stay at The Skyline Lodge. The staff was incredibly friendly & helpful, the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall environment offered so much time for genuine bonding and adventure. From the time we got there, the receptionist, Arri, went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home and were taken care of. This will be our go to spot anytime we go to The Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar on site was fantastic! Overall stay was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome by the front desk … room is lovely. Spacious, clean, wonder water pressure in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025