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Smoketree Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star aparthotel near Sugar Mountain Resort

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC, 28604
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Banner Elk

In Banner Elk .Stay at this Banner Elk aparthotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Watauga River and 2 miles (3 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm. Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Smoketree Lodge

3-star aparthotel near Sugar Mountain Resort
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.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Car service
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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).

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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 transportation

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

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. 136 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 265 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Loved the location. Pool and hot tub was grest. The staff was great and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing! Nice lobby with fun games. Friendly, convenient and reasonably priced for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
To begin with we checked in and they said no indoor pool or hot tub. Okay it happens, then no hot water to shower they didn't say anything about that part. It was an okay room but smaller then it looks in pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice area and good heater
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool and hot tubs were closed with no warning and we booked just three days ahead. Shower water stopped running in the middle of a shower. Faucet water ran only cold with a weak stream. Old technology tv. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024