Skyline Lodge

Find your serenity with The Great Smoky Mountains as your backdrop.

Perched atop a mountain in the picturesque town of Highlands, North Carolina, Skyline Lodge is your gateway to adventure and novelty in the Great Smoky Mountains. With its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, the lodge invites you to lose yourself in a world where inspired design and natural wonderment mix.

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Your source of restoration, discovery, and well-being.

What it's like

Skyline Lodge's storied past dates back to the mid-1930s, born from the vision of Arthur Kelsey, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Howard Randall. This architectural masterpiece, with its native stone and chestnut wood, originally served as an exclusive retreat for the wealthy who survived the 1929 stock market crash. After periods of disuse and revival, the lodge has become one with the natural environment and its doors are open to anyone looking for an experience that is both grounding and uplifting.

Independent spirit

Where your curiosity awakens.

Small touches

At Skyline Lodge, the guestrooms are in meticulous harmony with the environment. Enjoy plush linens, custom-crafted mattresses, walk-in showers, and heated tile bathroom floors. Other amenities like flat-screen TVs and high-speed WiFi ensure connectivity amidst tranquility. Each room is different, and each pays homage to the lodge's long history in its own way, so you're sure to have a unique experience—no matter how many times you stay at Skyline Lodge.

Eat and drink

The second floor of The Skyline Lodge is home to Oak Steakhouse, which offers a modern take on the classic steakhouse. As the first steakhouse in Highlands, Oak partners with area purveyors and neighboring farms to bring the flavors of Appalachia right to the table. With a variety of starters, entrees, and sides, you're sure to find something to satisfy your palate. Complement your meal with a pairing from the expansive wine list, a local brew, or a cocktail from the ever-evolving selection. Just looking for a drink? Head to the lobby bar for mid-century favorite cocktails and contemporary riffs on classics.

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Rooms & Rates


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Location

Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Highlands, North Carolina.

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Amenities

Guest Services    

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Complimentary onsite parking
  • Dog-friendly accommodations available (fees apply, please contact hotel directly to book)

Eat & Drink        

  • Oak Steakhouse (dinner and drinks served Thursday - Monday, brunch served Saturday - Sunday)

Fitness & Recreation        

  • Outdoor courtyard and fire pits
  • Hiking trails

In-room amenities

  • Bath products
  • Hairdryer
  • Seating area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Coffee maker
  • In-room safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Private patio or balcony

Cancellation policy

Reservations must be canceled at least 7 days prior to arrival by 4:00 PM local time to receive a refund of the total deposit amount, equal to 50% of the total booking amount, less a $20 processing fee.
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