The Skyline Lodge

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

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Dinner and brunch served, garden views - The Skyline Lodge (Highlands)

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - The Skyline Lodge (Highlands)

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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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Business services

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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated bathroom floor

Bidet

Hair dryer

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated bathroom floor

Bidet

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated bathroom floor

Bidet

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated bathroom floor

Bidet

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Heated bathroom floor

Bidet

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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 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. Visit our Highlands travel guide

470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, NC, 28741

What's nearby

Bridal Veil Falls
3 min drive - 1.6 km
Dry Falls
4 min drive - 2.9 km
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
4 min drive - 3.4 km
Cullasaja River Gorge
5 min drive - 3.8 km
Highlands Playhouse
5 min drive - 4.1 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
Blue Bike Cafe
9 min drive
Los Vaqueros
8 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 tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and meeting rooms

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

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NT$4,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 4 - Feb 5

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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 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

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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

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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 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

2025/12/25

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff, cleanliness, charm, dining!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

2025/9/22

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

2025/9/12

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

Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

2025/12/1

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

Susan

2025/6/16

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

The views were great Oak Steakhouse excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

2025/5/31

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

2025/9/1

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

2025/4/11

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

2025/4/27

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

2025/9/1

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

2024/10/13

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

Beautiful Mountain Views

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine m

2025/5/9

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

Mary

2025/10/22

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

Phillip

2024/10/19

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

2025/6/16

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

2025/6/9

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

6/10 Okay

Scott

2024/12/31

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

2024/11/27

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

2024/10/26

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

Paola

2025/12/16

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

2025/11/24

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

2025/9/21

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

Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rossana

2025/9/8

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

Loved the chalet style, decor and in the conveniences and details for us the travelers.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

2025/11/24

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property exceeded my expectations. My room was practically conjured up from my mountain getaway dreams, a rustic mid-century studio apartment perfectly appointed. The staff were incredibly warm and attentive, and I also enjoyed the cozy privacy I was after. Must give serious notes to the restaurant on-site, it is outrageously vibey and well-crafted in every way. I rarely write reviews and knew upon arrival that I would need to submit a rave approval.