Is Balsam Mountain Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Balsam Mountain Inn?

As of 2026/3/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balsam Mountain Inn on 2026/3/9 start from 3523.84, 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.

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balsam Mountain Inn?

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

Where is Balsam Mountain Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Smoky Mountain Jumphouse and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Balsam Mountain Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

2025/10/26

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

Clean rooms and great food

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

2025/9/22

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

Very friendly, excellent staff and breakfast!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

2025/11/15

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff and room was perfect!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristy

2025/12/28

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a fantastic find! The Inn is gorgeous and the staff is friendly. We slept like babies and woke up to a delicious breakfast with coffee and juice. We absolutely loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

2025/10/19

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

Beautiful historical Inn! The staff were incredibly friendly, the cafe has amazing lattes, and the breakfast was divine!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

2025/10/25

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

This is a very historical inn that doesn’t have the most current amenities but is charming with an amazing staff. It’s truly more than just a place to stay, it’s an experience itself. Step back in time and visit this grand hotel as she once might have been. Breakfast was delicious. Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Staff was beyond friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

2025/8/31

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

Balsam Mountain Inn

The owner made us feel welcome and went out of her way to ensure we had something to eat even though it was late. The rooms were wonderful; it was like stepping back in time, but they had modern comforts. Breakfast was amazing! I am looking forward to returning for a longer stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

2025/10/22

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

A most interesting old hotel with all its quirks (which are clearly identified in the check in notebook) and historic features. Staff were very helpful and friendly. One bit of advice - ask for room with no one above you, either living or restorng, if possible so you won't hear their footsteps night and day. As the brochure says, sounds carry in this all wood hotel. Definitely worth a visit!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

almena

2025/10/26

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

Take a trip back in time to this charming inn. Don’t expect the Hilton and you’ll love it. The reception area has a two sided fireplace providing plenty of cozy seating in addition to a warm and welcoming library. They even provide a large selection of games. Rocking chairs on the front porch complete the package. The only drawback for me was the bed and pillow.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

2025/12/18

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

Learning about the history of the place was interesting and it was so fun to feel we were stepping back in time. We loved the welcoming lobby, old wooden staircases and hallways, library with books and puzzles, big porches, and real working century old water fountain. And breakfast was amazing. The grits were spot on! So was the yogurt and toppings. Big selection, good service for coffee and food. Only ding was that hair dryers were advertised in rooms, and we didn’t realize ours was missing until the morning, and no one was working the desk or answering texts to help us retrieve one. We would definitely go back to explore nearby trails, just with a hair dryer packed next time. Love what you’ve done to keep it restored and running!!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

2025/10/15

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s an Old School B&B

The description did not clearly state this was a rustic inn so there were certain normal hotel amenities that were not available. With that being said, the staff were super-helpful, friendly, and engaging. Loved the bar area and the bartender. He was awesome. Glad we tried it. We just weren’t ready for the bed and breakfast experience and lack of heat without a space heater. Otherwise, we had a good stay for a two night visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy R

2025/10/19

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

My husband found this property and booked it for me alone to spend a couple of days to unwind. I loved the way the whole property was laid out. The staff was friendly. Initially there was a bit of a hiccup when I was checked into a room of less value than what he paid for. Initially the staff wasn't going to give me the room that was paid for because there wasn't cleaning staff, but the front desk lady managed to clean and prepare the room I wanted. The property is wonderful. Located on top of a mountain, there are walking trails and even farm animals, which I love, and was pleasant surprise. The antique ambiance of the building, the wraparound porch, and the rooms are perfect. It was a great find for me, and you will love it too. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

2025/9/28

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

We Found Our Mountain Inn

If you love history and nostalgic places, this is your Inn. The new owners are in the process of restoring the Inn so expect some imperfections. Since the original inn had communal bathrooms when rooms were converted to en-suites, the bathrooms are small. The rooms are large and comfortable. The is no AC but as it sits on Balsam Mountain there is no need. The porch is huge with rocking chairs to enjoy the view and just relax. The weekend breakfast buffet is tasty and substantial. Finally, the staff is very friendly and accommodating. We are so glad we found this hidden gem and plan to stay every time we return. WARNING….if you expect spa-like accommodations you WILL be disappointed but if you like a relaxing spot to unwind this is your spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dee

2025/9/7

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mixed emotions.

I have mixed feelings about the Inn. Pretty location with easy access to Sylva and Waynesville. But, if you want amenities you have to look elsewhere. Peace and quiet are great but don’t expect coffee or breakfast early or even on time. If you like sleeping in and no ac, then this place is for you. The staff are all very pleasant! The Inn still needs work. Mold and rot around the tub in the bathroom. I felt guilty taking a shower and adding to the moisture. Not sure I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

2025/9/10

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

I really liked staying here. The setting is just beautiful! The inn reminded me of the setting for Dirty Dancing. Our room had a claw foot tub. I loved all the historic aspects of the inn. I would have liked to have more time to explore the property around the inn. Nancy was the lady who greeted us and was there the next day as well. She was super nice. I also enjoyed the breakfast. The grits were top notch! The inn is very quiet-they give you a notebook with info on the site. There is an explanation that the inn is 100 years old, and made of wood, so sound travels. They have quiet hours from 10pm to 7 am. There are no TVs. I did not mind this at all. They have activities scheduled at different nights. I would love to come back for one of their specialty weekends. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

2025/9/2

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

Beautiful Inn with rich history.

Balsam mountain inn is a place for someone who wants to be away from the hassle and busyness of life. If you want peace and quiet with picturesque view, then this is your place. No TV, no AC but since you are at high elevation, it is nice and cool. Has great hot fresh Buffett breakfast on the weekends. Sandwiches on the weekdays. I just wish they can start breakfast promptly at 8 am as advertised for it was about 20 min late the whole weekend we were there. Our bathroom was small with a small walk in shower but they do have rooms with bigger bathroom and you can surely request for that. My husband is over 200 #s and it was an inconvenience for him. People are very cordial and very helpful. The building has a rich history and beautiful antique furnitures. Will definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

2025/7/29

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

We have stayed at the inn before several years back, and decided to stay again. We love the historic look of the Balsam mountain Inn, we learned that it changed ownership a few years back and the new owners are looking to preserve the classic look that appeals to everyone so much. They want to keep it as original as possible which is great, the down side of that is they removed the window units from the rooms. This may sound bad to some but for me it was a welcomed trip back to my childhood of sleeping with the window open and a fan blowing which is surprisingly soothing. The property is secure so I felt safe and secure the whole time and the nighttime temperature was in the low 70’s and high 60’s so it was comfortable. After a full nights rest the continental breakfast is waiting for you, it was a full breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, grits and muffins or yogurt if you desired. The staff was friendly and courteous, if you are looking for an escape to unplug this is your place, there are no televisions and they do have WiFi but they also have puzzles and board games to help reconnect with each other and disconnect from technology. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

2026/2/17

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

This Inn is known as "one of the most haunted places in North Carolina." I didn't even know that until I was there; and imo they are missing a bet by not making a bigger deal out of that status. The building is old and seems original in many aspects, so it has a rustic, Old But Still Perfectly Good unfixed-up vibe. It's spooky! The hallways are lonnnng and really dark at night; if the place _isn't_ haunted, the ghosts themselves are missing a bet.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

2025/11/2

Liked: Staff & service

Breakfast buffet was great with a good variety of items. Staff was kind.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

2025/10/25

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

Great old hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

2025/12/18

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I absolutely loved this hidden gem! I wish I had known it was there sooner! So much better than staying in a hotel, I actually felt like I was staying in someone’s home.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

2025/10/5

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

Breakfast was delicious!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

2025/8/10

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

Historical stories of area and the Inn itself were interesting. Staff and fellow guest were nice. Comfortable beds and delicious breakfast. Will recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

2025/11/14

My only suggestion is that there needs to be a coffee urn in the lobby as well for guests also need an ice machine guests can access instead of depending on the bar to be open

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

2025/8/17

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

The restaurant wasn't open due to staffing, but the building was beautiful and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The inn has wonderful character you don't find most hotels these days.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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