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The Skyline Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Highlands with a restaurant and a bar

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BBQ/picnic area
Business centre
Studio, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Dinner and brunch served, garden views
Nestled in the mountains, The Skyline Lodge offers an action-packed retreat. Gather 'round the firepit or enjoy garden views from Altitudes Restaurant while connecting to WiFi; guests rave about this haven.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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

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

  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Four 65 Woodfire Bistro - ‬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 speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Skyline Lodge feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 center
  • Conference center (1,000 square feet 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1929
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 The Skyline Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Skyline Lodge?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Skyline Lodge on Aug 24, 2025 start from CA $224.03, excluding 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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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The Skyline Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views were great Oak Steakhouse excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect stay. Very relaxing. Above and beyond staff. Very hospitable. Love the MCM vibe of the entire property.
King guest room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent natural surroundings and specifically great birding opportunities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene, retreat like setting in the forest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Chaun

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

Marcos

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

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

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

4/10 Poor

Andreas

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

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

Melissa

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

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

6/10 Okay

Perry

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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