Skyline Lodge
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic ar...
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Highlands? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at Oak Steakhouse at Skyline, a steakhouse which features a bar/lounge and a garden view.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Highlands, The Skyline Lodge is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 7 minutes from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. This hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.
What's nearby
Nantahala National Forest(0.1 Miles)
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital(2.4 Miles)
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts(2.9 Miles)
Highlands Dog Park(3 Miles)
Cullasaja River Gorge(2.9 Miles)
Highlands Playhouse(3.3 Miles)
Highlands Art Gallery(3.5 Miles)
Highlands Biological Station(3.8 Miles)
Bridal Veil Falls(3.9 Miles)
Ravenel Park(4.4 Miles)
Sunset Rock(4.5 Miles)
Dry Falls(4.8 Miles)
Whiteside Mountain(5.6 Miles)
Brushy Face(5.8 Miles)
Glen Falls(5.8 Miles)
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)(57 Miles)
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP)(112.6 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Parking Onsite
Location
470 Skyline Lodge Road, Highlands, North Carolina, United States of America
Nantahala National Forest (0.1 Miles)
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital (2.4 Miles)
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts (2.9 Miles)
Highlands Dog Park (3 Miles)
Cullasaja River Gorge (2.9 Miles)
Highlands Playhouse (3.3 Miles)
Room options
4
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
4
Studio, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
4
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
4
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeated FloorHeating
Guest reviews of Skyline Lodge
8.4
Very good
Based on 120 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
57%
Family
20%
Group
12%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Skyline Lodge draws praise for its scenic ridge-top setting near Highlands, mid-century character, and welcoming staff, while feedback often notes a relaxing atmosphere alongside recurring concerns about noise and occasional maintenance or housekeeping lapses.
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Skyline Lodge draws praise for its scenic ridge-top setting near Highlands, mid-century character, and welcoming staff, while feedback often notes a relaxing atmosphere alongside recurring concerns about noise and occasional maintenance or housekeeping lapses.
Many guests highlight mountain views, proximity to town, and attractive retro rooms, sometimes with heated bathroom floors and balconies. However, several reviews report odors near the pavilion or restaurant area (especially in heat), damp or musty rooms, pests, and carpets or amenities needing attention. Dining is a strong point with frequent praise for Oak, though prices can be high and breakfast is generally limited to weekends. Expect a scenic, characterful stay with great food, but check room location and condition.
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Facilities
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John
26 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
4
Margaret
1 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
8
Bruce
16 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
James
1 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Katherine m
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, with recurring reports of sewage odors near the pavilion or restaurant in warm weather, damp or musty rooms, pests, and carpets or bathroom areas needing deeper cleaning.
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Bruce
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Unfortunately the stench of raw sewage knocked several stars from my rating. It appears the age of the hotel is taking a toll on the waste management systems. We have stayed at the hotel many times before and it has never been an issue. The rooms near the pavilion are cursed with a strong stench of raw sewage. The once excellent restaurant has suffered in quality as well. I would still recommend this place provided your room is far from the pavilion area.
Unfortunately the stench of raw sewage knocked several stars from my rating. It appears the age of the hotel is taking a toll on the waste management systems. We have stayed at the hotel many times before and it has never been an issue. The rooms near the pavilion are cursed with a strong stench of raw sewage. The once excellent restaurant has suffered in quality as well. I would still recommend this place provided your room is far from the pavilion area.
8
Ryan
27 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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mallory
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My husband and I both left SO sick from the previously flooded rooms on the lower level ridge view rooms. Beyond sinus pain. It’s been a horrible week for one night stay.
My husband and I both left SO sick from the previously flooded rooms on the lower level ridge view rooms. Beyond sinus pain. It’s been a horrible week for one night stay.
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Bruce
16 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Donna
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!
Just beware in the summer the sewage tanks are on the outside area by restaurant and you can smell them in the heat!!
10
Joann
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
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Richard
26 Jan 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
ALL GOOD EXCEPT NO HOT WATER! HARD TO BE TOO POSITIVE WITH NO SHOWER.
ALL GOOD EXCEPT NO HOT WATER! HARD TO BE TOO POSITIVE WITH NO SHOWER.
8
James
1 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
6
Perry
1 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Katherine m
9 May 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Rooms
Rooms have appealing retro decor, mountain views, and touches like heated bathroom floors and some balconies, but noise travels easily and certain areas can feel damp. Several guests noted maintenance or amenity gaps, particularly small bathrooms and the lack of mini-fridges.
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Tina
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room with retro touches
Very nice room with retro touches
6
Phillip
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Scott
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
John
26 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
KEVIN
12 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.
Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.
8
Bruce
16 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Andreas
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Not worth the money— noise, could hear everything and rooms need some care
Not worth the money— noise, could hear everything and rooms need some care
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Richard
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
ALL GOOD EXCEPT NO HOT WATER! HARD TO BE TOO POSITIVE WITH NO SHOWER.
ALL GOOD EXCEPT NO HOT WATER! HARD TO BE TOO POSITIVE WITH NO SHOWER.
8
Lindsey
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and loved Oak Steakhouse onsite. Rooms were very noisy though.
Great location and loved Oak Steakhouse onsite. Rooms were very noisy though.
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Melissa
7 Jan 2025
·
Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, personal, and helpful, with standout service in the restaurant. Occasional lapses include slow or unresponsive assistance and mixed communication, such as a bartender issue and unaddressed room fixes.
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Becky
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was a great place to stay and view was wonderful. Friendly staff and great location to town.
Was a great place to stay and view was wonderful. Friendly staff and great location to town.
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Ryan
27 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tina
9 Jun 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
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!?!
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!?!
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Margaret
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
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GEORGE
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Office staff was amazingly friendly and helpful.
Office staff was amazingly friendly and helpful.
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Ashley
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.
Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.
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Phillip
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a perfect stay. Very relaxing. Above and beyond staff. Very hospitable. Love the MCM vibe of the entire property.
This was a perfect stay. Very relaxing. Above and beyond staff. Very hospitable. Love the MCM vibe of the entire property.
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Perry
1 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Bonnie
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
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Melissa
7 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Location
Scenic, quiet ridge-top setting a short drive from downtown Highlands, with many guests praising the views and forested surroundings. Some note it feels remote, and view quality varies by side (granite versus ridge top).
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Becky
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Was a great place to stay and view was wonderful. Friendly staff and great location to town.
Was a great place to stay and view was wonderful. Friendly staff and great location to town.
10
Paul
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Serene, retreat like setting in the forest.
Serene, retreat like setting in the forest.
10
Marcos
13 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful Mountain Views
Beautiful Mountain Views
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Jamie
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful, quiet, very charming, friendly staff. Will definitely come back.
Beautiful, quiet, very charming, friendly staff. Will definitely come back.
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theodore
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Situated in the hills and d see signed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students this is an ideal getaway for a weekend. The Oak restaurant is one of the best in the area.
Situated in the hills and d see signed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students this is an ideal getaway for a weekend. The Oak restaurant is one of the best in the area.
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Susan
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The views were great Oak Steakhouse excellent
The views were great Oak Steakhouse excellent
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Joann
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
10
Bonnie
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
The staff was very personal! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere!
10
Michael
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent natural surroundings and specifically great birding opportunities
Excellent natural surroundings and specifically great birding opportunities
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Katherine m
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Oak Steakhouse receives consistent praise for dinner quality and overall experience, though several guests find it pricey. Breakfast is typically limited to weekends, and a few guests reported difficulty securing reservations.
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Scott
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
theodore
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Situated in the hills and d see signed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students this is an ideal getaway for a weekend. The Oak restaurant is one of the best in the area.
Situated in the hills and d see signed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students this is an ideal getaway for a weekend. The Oak restaurant is one of the best in the area.
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John
26 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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KEVIN
12 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.
Great rooms with balcony and great restaurant.
4
Margaret
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
10
Matt
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely location, great atmosphere & the Oaks is fantastic. Only complaint I have is the pillows are terrible. 😢
Lovely location, great atmosphere & the Oaks is fantastic. Only complaint I have is the pillows are terrible. 😢
10
Ashley
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.
Great staff and location. Dinner was amazing at Oak too.
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Joann
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
Beautiful property only a few minutes from downtown Highlands. This historical property was refurbished with mid century design furnishings. The Oak Steakhouse is outstanding….well worth the splurge! The only small criticism is the carpets need cleaning and the bath amenities need checking before someone occupies a room. We will return!!!!!
8
James
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Katherine m
9 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Claudia
last week
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Stayed 2 nights
PROS: The hotel is very peaceful as it is located in the middle of the mountain. The rooms are clean, nice and comfortable. Employees are nice as well. CONS: the hotel only has two floors. We stayed on the first floor and we could hear the footsteps of the people staying above us because the walls and floors are extremely thin. Also, there is no elevator so take this into consideration if you can’t lift your luggage up and down the stairs.
PROS: The hotel is very peaceful as it is located in the middle of the mountain. The rooms are clean, nice and comfortable. Employees are nice as well. CONS: the hotel only has two floors. We stayed on the first floor and we could hear the footsteps of the people staying above us because the walls and floors are extremely thin. Also, there is no elevator so take this into consideration if you can’t lift your luggage up and down the stairs.
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James
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Accidentally booked a reservation for the same night instead of my intended date. Called the hotel immediately the next morning, and they offered me absolutely no options except to book another night at full price (in addition to what I had already paid). Inflexible and no regard for how they treat customers (or potential customers). I do not recommend doing business with them.
Accidentally booked a reservation for the same night instead of my intended date. Called the hotel immediately the next morning, and they offered me absolutely no options except to book another night at full price (in addition to what I had already paid). Inflexible and no regard for how they treat customers (or potential customers). I do not recommend doing business with them.
10
Rachael
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this place! Would come Back again and again. Loved the restaurant and rooms.
Loved this place! Would come Back again and again. Loved the restaurant and rooms.
10
SHONNA
24 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It's a beautiful property and great service.
It's a beautiful property and great service.
10
Wendy
10 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location. Lovely job of refurbishing historic property- keeping the retro vibe while giving modern touches ( love the heated tile floor in bathroom). Very comfortable room. Nice balcony view of mountain landscape. Wonderfully decorated courtyard area (enjoyed the firepit and giant jenga). Onsite restaurant (Oak Steakhouse) is phenomenal.
Beautiful location. Lovely job of refurbishing historic property- keeping the retro vibe while giving modern touches ( love the heated tile floor in bathroom). Very comfortable room. Nice balcony view of mountain landscape. Wonderfully decorated courtyard area (enjoyed the firepit and giant jenga). Onsite restaurant (Oak Steakhouse) is phenomenal.
Property policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 16:00 to 22:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Skyline Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 125 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Highlands, within a 10-minute drive of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. It is 0.1 mi from Nantahala National Forest and 2.9 mi from Cullasaja River Gorge.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-10-12: 399.25466620336914USD
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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. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: USD 25 per night
- 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
- Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Pet fee: USD 125 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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