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Smoketree Lodge

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Indoor pool
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Trout Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Efficiency)

Room (Efficiency)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Smoketree Lodge

Aparthotel in Banner Elk with an indoor pool and a fitness center
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has a fitness center and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include limo/town car service, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a TV with cable channels. Housekeeping is not available.
Smoketree Lodge offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply).

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

During your stay at Smoketree Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This comfortable aparthotel has 46 apartments. Each apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and cable TV channels.
  • Each apartment offers cable TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include limo or town car service and a virtual front desk
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Watauga River and a 2-minute drive from Grandfather Trout Farm
Smoketree Lodge offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Smoketree Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Banner Elk aparthotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Virtual front desk

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 46 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8 AM - 8 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8 AM - 10 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8 AM - 8 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Smoketree Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge a VRI Resort
Smoketree Lodge Banner Elk
Smoketree Hotel Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge VRI Resort Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge VRI Resort
Smoketree VRI Banner Elk
Smoketree VRI
Smoketree Lodge Aparthotel
Smoketree Lodge Banner Elk
Smoketree Lodge a VRI resort
Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas
Smoketree Lodge Aparthotel Banner Elk

Smoketree Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 269 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quiet, clean and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flory Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Love the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heated pool and jacuzzi were the best after a day of hiking. Did not utilize the sauna or exercise area. The atmosphere of the lodge was clean and comfortable. Staff were so pleasant and accommodating. Had to use stairs for the many levels. Not ADA compliant for those in need from my experience. The room had more than expected. Full kitchen/living area and private bedroom. Would definitely book this lodge again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

I love staying here. Its very peaceful and
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Disliked: Room comfort
The staff was friendly and parking was easy. The property is beyond repair. It just needs to be demolished and build new. Carpet, flooring, furniture, fixtures. All of it looks decades old. Clean- yes but very old and run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last week for three nights in a one bedroom. It's a unique place, definitely built in the 1970's or early 80's, with a rustic vibe and wood paneling everywhere. Our room was nice and looked like it had been renovated fairly recently, even though the overall place could use some upgrades (new carpet in hallways, for example). Our weather was moderate for the whole stay, but I would be worried about the old floor heaters if we had to use them for long. They worked fine when I tested them, but they are definitely old and not best for babies/toddlers in the room. And I'm not sure about the cooling unit in the living room (none in the bedroom), which was fairly loud. We only needed the fans. I didn't see an elevator, so check with them if you need to stay on the main floor. The lounge area is massive and has some games (pool table, foosball, etc.), and we loved the indoor heated pool and hot tub. The pillows were not the most comfortable, but I expect that at nearly every hotel. All in all, we enjoyed our stay, and we'll probably come back again, especially in the spring or fall. Being next to NC-105 it was very easy to get to where we wanted to go (Grandfather, Linn Cove, Linville, etc.).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Loan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The building look beat up, inside room outdated but has all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Travelled with partner
While the room was very clean, we did check the bed because we always bring our own sheets on vacation. When we stripped it to put ours on there was blood on the mattress owns so we flipped it over and put our own things on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place. Needs to be renovated and updated, but it isn't bad at all. Great location and beautiful views of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Huntersville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. But everything is very old, especially the mattress. Overall just Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge has a cabin feel to it. We enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. But my only complaint was poor communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Liked the kitchenette in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and dated, but was nice. They have an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, with a great view of the mountain. The lobby is nice, and the grills outside were nice because of the garden area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely be staying here again in the future! The rooms were great for our little family of 4 (the bed comfort isn't what I'd rave about, but the size of the rooms, and the kitchenettes were really nice). The pool area was really nice. Parking was easy. Driving distance to so many amazing places! The saunas didn't turn on, but that was the only bummer during our short stay. Definitely recommend for a trip to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pets, stove, fridge, microwave, fully furnished kitchen. Rec room, indoor pool, hot tub, sauna. Laundry and easy check in. We would stay here again if we go to this area again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Whit

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is great and the room was clean. The cobwebs and bugs around the secondary entrances are a little bothersome. Some updates to linens and room decor would go a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
As a rule I hate full wall mirrors. No bath soaps, hand soaps nor shampoos. No coffee or tea, though there is a coffee maker. Mattress couild have been replaced, oh, several years ago. Insubstantial pillows didn't help. Must clean dirty dishes (that's okay) and leave in drainer, though it wasn't provided. Don't forget to take out the trash or it will be an extra cost. No mention in property description that in effect this is not a place for a one or two night stay unless guests travel with the above. In sum, it is not a hotel. Or a BnB since there isn't a second B. Maybe a short term budget rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Disliked: Amenities
Older mid 70s interesting past glory days after talking with staff. Mainly now a time share complex. Rooms where clean not much changed its been a long time that i got a real room key. And a rental dvd list.
Main great hall
Walkway
Animal notice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth Sanderson

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was clean. The mattress was not the best, but OK
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was quiet peaceful, parking and check in and out was easy. We stayed here on our Honeymoon 28 years ago and have been back several times since. However, it could use some updates especially the bed and pillows. Our room AC was not on when we got there so we had to turn it on and cool the room down which took a while since it was July. The floors seemed to be uneven and carpet was dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A Pleasant Stay, As Always, At Smoketree Lodge

We had an efficiency room (Queen bed & kitchenette). It is very cozy (not a lot of room) but fine for us. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025