Name: Highland Hills Motel & Cabins
Address: 2748 Highway 105 South, Boone, North Carolina, United States of America, Boone, North Carolina, US
Price range: US$98–US$217 per night
Rating: 7.2

What guests think

Reviews of Highland Hills Motel & Cabins highlight very friendly staff and a convenient, scenic location, but also dated rooms and recurring maintenance issues, with cleanliness ranging from acceptable to troubling in some stays, especially in older motel units.

Guests often praise the cabins’ coziness and in-room features like fireplaces or hot tubs. Common complaints include worn furnishings, thin walls, plumbing or hot water problems, spotty Wi-Fi, and facilities like the pool or parking needing attention. Overall, expect a rustic, budget-friendly stay with warm service but variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities feel limited and worn: multiple reviews mention the pool closed or poorly maintained, tight or narrow parking, steep or loose stairs, and a rutted access road. Some note ice is only at the office and vending is lacking; pet friendly is available.

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Carol

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the look of the cabin motel and that there was a balcony to sit out on. I did not like stairs, which are steep and sloped. My 84-year-old mother was having a lot of trouble navigating those and they didn't have a room to switch us to. The bathroom toilet didn't flush very well, tile around toilet was cracked, and sink was hard to turn off and on (mother was not strong enough to operate it).

6

Patrick

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

parking was terrible, stairs going up to the room were lose, balcony to entry of room was leaning, room was just ok

4

Michael

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old property, poorly maintained. Road to log cabin is badly rutted. Parking area is too narrow. Internet is spotty and keeps dropping out. Lost my reservation. Only 1 packet of coffee for 3 nights. Bathroom sink is leaking and rotting out the bathroom floor and vanity. Instead of fixing it they just put a bucket under the sink. Badly needs some fixing up.

4

Deborah

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was closed. Staff said the water was green. Staffs clothes were sloppy and ditty. Over all apperance of a crack house.

8

Jessica

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an average stay. Check in was easy but there was a little uncomfortable moment between the women checking me in and a gentleman offering directions. Pictures on the website made it appear to be better kept in regards to the play area and pool. It was a convient place to stay on the way to tweetsie railroad with decent prices. Overall i have no major complaints.

10

Efrain

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cabins are clean and cozy. Perfectly located near mountain attractions. Love that they are pet friendly!

10

Tom

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the facility was great and location perfect. The management was so amazing and courteous. Would definably return

4

Elizabeth

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The grounds around the hotel are really nice. If you have a dog, in the back there is room to run for them. It was pretty quiet and it was really easy to navigate. Beds were clean, however there was a pillow in the closet with hair from a dog all over it. The down side was that the facility has not been updated in many many years. There was a yellow jacket infestation on the back porch and we had to move the chairs to the front porch where you sat out in the open and had to see the people coming in and out. The lamp had no light in it and the shade was filthy with weird stains. The bathroom was really small and the toilet was located right in the middle of the bathroom. No vending, if you want ice you have to go all the way to the front office and if you are located in the back it's quite a hike. Front staff was relatively friendly.

8

Lisa

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, great cabins, dog friendly 🙏

4

Anne

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

*The bed slept great! *The location for parking was very tight. *The TV was too small, but the cable service (ie., the channel guide and number of available channels) was excellent. *Coffee pot and cups were good; however, there were no coffee packets in the room upon our arrival. When we called about it, we had to go get it ourselves…..possibly no room service available? *There was no ice machine at our lodge and the ice maker in the main office generated ice very slowly. *The room in general was rather old and dark and in need of major updates. *The price seemed high for the quality of the accommodation.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while several guests found rooms clean, others reported dirty bathrooms and linens, musty odors, and pests such as roaches, ants, or bedbugs.

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Taylor

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was not clean. Many repairs needed. Staff was friendly. Wallpaper coming off the wall. Door to balcony would not lock.

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Jennifer

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were roaches everywhere. I did not have hot water the evening I checked in nor the following morning I checked out. Maintenance said it was due to many people using the hot water at the same time. I’m positive there were not many people using the hot water at 11:00pm the night before. I asked for the owner / manager to return my call to resolve issue before I send this review. It’s been 2 weeks now without a response from management.

10

Ronald

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were not disappointed. The staff was very friendly.. love the woman with the British accent..The Cabin Cottages are so cute and cozy and were clean. Our room had a large hot tub, gas fireplace, sofa, and a mini kitchen.mini kitchen

8

Lisa

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay and the price was right. The rooms are a little older, but very clean and had all the important amenities.

4

Tara J.

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets have holes in them and our room smelled terrible.

2

Kenneth

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Roaches and burned out lights. Bedbugs. Not clean.

2

Dion R

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The photos online are misleading. The room smelled of mold. The bed frame was made of vinyl that was ripped, cracked and exposed materials that could not be cleaned or sanitized. The bathroom was covered in hairs that been there from many previous stays.

10

Mireille

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with friendly staff. Good location and decent stay for the price.

4

Megan

18 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hair all over beds and towels, doors did not lock properly

4

Christine

13 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly but the room had a bad oder in it. The bathroom had a disgustingly stained toilet and tub. I refused to use either. Almost every tile in bathroom was cracked.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with balconies, fireplaces or hot tubs, and mountain views, but overall the decor is very dated with worn fixtures and thin walls. Frequent issues include weak water pressure, hot water problems, and unreliable Wi-Fi.

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Ashauntana

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got the cabin upgrade room with balcony very nice and clean … a little out dated but nothing major… we had the Mountain View at night it’s amazing .. will definitely stay here again when in Boone ..

8

Chris

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that there was a fireplace in my hotel room and a balcony. The room itself did show its age a bit but was clean. Also it is quite a large room compared to most hotels.

6

Jason

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are outdated by 30 years. Doors were hard to open and close. Walls are paper thin, you can hear EVERYTHING your neighbors are doing. Whirlpool is extremely loud.

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Shawn

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The ac didn’t work in the first room, then we were put in another room that was sub par to the first room. The shower didn’t work properly and only had a trickle of water coming out. Couldn’t wash the soap or shampoo off.

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Sandy

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old place, not filthy just needs repairs. Wood burning fireplace would be nice in winter. Whirlpool tub was useless, no water pressure, just a trickle of water, ran out of hot water before water level was up to jets. Neighbors in other rooms either drunk or drugged up, up all night screaming about fighting the Illuminati. I asked for refund agreed to $299 waiting for refund. Not a Master Host Resort. Possible section 8 housing??

8

Richard

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel was very clean, and the staff was very nice, but the motel is old, and a bit run down. The entrance, bathroom and patio doors in my room were all sticking and hard to open. The internet service was unusable. Had to run the hot water for 10 minutes before it got warm.

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Casandra

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The only downside was that the whirlpool tub took a solid hour to fill up enough to turn on the jets. Everything else was fantastic!

6

Olivia

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and had a deck (a plus!). Decor was dated but made it feel cozy. Internet worked on my cell phone but would not stay connected more than 3 minutes on my laptop. This was inconvenient as I needed to get work done. The hard beds made for a poor night's sleep. If you like hard beds and don't need a strong internet, than it may work for you. Its in a nice wooded setting and also on 105, which means the sound of traffic is present all day. Around 11 pm though, it becomes quiet until morning. Staff were underwhelming.

8

Nancy

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was alright but a little run down. Bed was comfortable. Internet was poor.

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Jennifer

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nice and spacious, shower was terrific.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, with quick check-ins, upgrades, and helpful front-desk support. A few guests noted issues like a lost reservation, slow follow-up, or awkward interactions.

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Jennifer

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There were roaches everywhere. I did not have hot water the evening I checked in nor the following morning I checked out. Maintenance said it was due to many people using the hot water at the same time. I’m positive there were not many people using the hot water at 11:00pm the night before. I asked for the owner / manager to return my call to resolve issue before I send this review. It’s been 2 weeks now without a response from management.

10

Ronald

28 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were not disappointed. The staff was very friendly.. love the woman with the British accent..The Cabin Cottages are so cute and cozy and were clean. Our room had a large hot tub, gas fireplace, sofa, and a mini kitchen.mini kitchen

4

Michael

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old property, poorly maintained. Road to log cabin is badly rutted. Parking area is too narrow. Internet is spotty and keeps dropping out. Lost my reservation. Only 1 packet of coffee for 3 nights. Bathroom sink is leaking and rotting out the bathroom floor and vanity. Instead of fixing it they just put a bucket under the sink. Badly needs some fixing up.

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Jessica

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an average stay. Check in was easy but there was a little uncomfortable moment between the women checking me in and a gentleman offering directions. Pictures on the website made it appear to be better kept in regards to the play area and pool. It was a convient place to stay on the way to tweetsie railroad with decent prices. Overall i have no major complaints.

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Jose

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Place was wonderful you can tell storm helene from 2024 is still affecting the area The room I stayed in needs a full upgrade but overall it was a good stay no complaints other than the bugs . Front desk was wonderful helped me jump my car battery and very friendly I’ll be back to Boone because of the staff and will try a solo cabin next time

10

Tom

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the facility was great and location perfect. The management was so amazing and courteous. Would definably return

10

Blake

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When we arrived, the room we were initially given had a few things that still needed to be cleaned so we called the front desk to make them aware and see if we could just get someone to clean it. The front desk promptly called back and offered us an upgrade instead. Not only did they come and look at it themselves, but they showed us to the cabin we'd be in and were extremely kind and went above and beyond to make sure we had a stellar experience! We will definitely be back!

10

Wendy

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The ladies working the desk were absolutely wonderful. The room was very nice and the facility was clean and quiet. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family and would stay there again when in the area.

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ROBERT

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place was straight out of the 1970's, you even fill out a Guest Registration CARD, yes, that's right, an actual card that you write on with a pen. I haven't done that in tbe US for over 30 years. :) This place is super retro, a blast from the past, the staff was super friendly and the bed was comfy, the place could have been cleaner but it was okay. If you want to experience an old school motel, this is the place. :)

10

carlton

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great

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Location

Convenient for Boone and area attractions like Tweetsie Railroad, with wooded surroundings and mountain views; many units have balconies. A few note daytime traffic noise from Highway 105.

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Jessica

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an average stay. Check in was easy but there was a little uncomfortable moment between the women checking me in and a gentleman offering directions. Pictures on the website made it appear to be better kept in regards to the play area and pool. It was a convient place to stay on the way to tweetsie railroad with decent prices. Overall i have no major complaints.

10

Efrain

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cabins are clean and cozy. Perfectly located near mountain attractions. Love that they are pet friendly!

6

anthony

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: Off the beaten path. Cool Mountain rooms that look like cabins on the inside. Ok View. Affordable. Cons: Older Rooms.

10

Mireille

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel with friendly staff. Good location and decent stay for the price.

10

Tom

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

the facility was great and location perfect. The management was so amazing and courteous. Would definably return

10

Andrew

25 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The private balcony and the view of the mountains was great. Will be back.

8

Dee

17 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good economic spot for Boone. Close drive to downtown. Nice balcony and roomy space

6

Olivia

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and had a deck (a plus!). Decor was dated but made it feel cozy. Internet worked on my cell phone but would not stay connected more than 3 minutes on my laptop. This was inconvenient as I needed to get work done. The hard beds made for a poor night's sleep. If you like hard beds and don't need a strong internet, than it may work for you. Its in a nice wooded setting and also on 105, which means the sound of traffic is present all day. Around 11 pm though, it becomes quiet until morning. Staff were underwhelming.

10

Shane

19 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great place overall. It was spacious and had a balcony with a nice view. The location was great for where I was going. The only thing I would say is that it was a little overpriced and should have been no more than $100.

10

Marilyn

17 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property in nice area. Property was clean and close to everything. Only thing I didn't like was guest close by was very noisy late at night.

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Month	Average price
January	US$120
February	US$111
March	US$100
April	US$107
May	US$121
June	US$108
July	US$124
August	US$112
September	US$112
October	US$132
November	US$115
December	US$120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $98	17 $100	18 $197	19
20 $99	21 $99	22 $99	23 $100	24 $100	25 $159	26 $200
27 $99	28 $100	29 $100	30 $100

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $103	2 $164	3 $175
4 $103	5 $105	6 $105	7 $105	8 $107	9 $164	10 $206
11 $107	12 $107	13 $107	14 $107	15 $107	16 $217	17 $216
18 $110	19 $110	20 $110	21 $109	22	23	24
25 $106	26 $107	27 $107	28 $105	29 $105	30 $164	31 $183

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Queen Whirlpool Log Motel Room

Double Queen Log Motel Room

Three Bedroom Cabin the Cherokee Or the Stuart

King Log Motel Room (Wood Burning Fire Place)

Weekender Cottage Duplex

the Elkhorn Cabin Or the Front of the Cherokee Or the Stuart

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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