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Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk

2.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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1615 Tynecastle Highway, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk

Banner Elk hotel close to Sugar Mountain Resort
A fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and 4 meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 3600 square feet (324 square meters) include conference space. This Banner Elk hotel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and concierge services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.01 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3,600 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (38 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 21 2025 to October 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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, debit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to September 05
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Best Western Mountain Lodge at Banner Elk Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler

A place to sleep…

The hotel was clean, the service was good. You can see signs of age and neglect in the general maintenance, but is a nice functional place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kudos
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Skiing is close
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anirban

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, close to Sugar Mountain Ski resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean, friendly, great breakfast, comfortable two ski resorts plenty of food choices. Recommend Holy Smokes BBQ beech mountain great view. WOW!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

Great snow ski trip stay.

Nice clean room that has been remodeled and updated. Beds were comfortable but the pillows not so much. The front staff were polite and helpful. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible, smelled like diesel fumes in room which soon led to terrible headache and prompt checkout. No refund due to booked through Expedia and unable to reach anyone with Expedia to get money back. Will no longer book anything through Expedia!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
employees were helpful, hygeine products smelled amazing, and bath water was hot and not warm like some other hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacek

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aegis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A place to sleep, but little more

This entire property in in need of a makeover. However, the bed was decent and the area outside the bathroom had been updated. The shower and bathroom itself looked like it was 20 years old, with leaking faucet and water that went back and forth between hot and cold. Staff was nice and the breakfast was great. Had this been $100 or less would be fine, but for $280-way, way, way over-priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter, FLAGSTAFF

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Staff were amazing. Weather restricted me night and there were no viable food options other than vending machines accepting only cash which was a huge issue for patrons
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tristin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel, close to Sugar Mountain

Great hotel. Only 2 miles from Sugar Mountain. Comfy beds, Good breakfast. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tialhre

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean comfort and relax I will give 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Great skiers stay

Good people. Breakfast too. Real eggs. Manager Ms Monroe is great. Always try to stay here for skiing at Sugar.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024