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The Mountaineer Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Asheville with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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The Mountaineer Inn provides a tranquil escape with convenient free in-room WiFi for guests. Travelers can soak up sunshine on the garden terrace or enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and separate children's pool during warmer months.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Wide Bay) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds (Wide Bay)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Appalachian) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed (Appalachian)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
155 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, 28805-1887

What's nearby

  • Asheville Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wicked Weed Brewing - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out Burgers - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mountaineer Inn

Motel near Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
The Mountaineer Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 12.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 12.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Mountaineer Asheville
Mountaineer Inn
Mountaineer Inn Asheville
Mountaineer Hotel Asheville
The Mountaineer Inn Motel
The Mountaineer Inn Asheville
The Mountaineer Inn Motel Asheville

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mountaineer Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Mountaineer Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 12.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Mountaineer Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mountaineer Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mountaineer Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Mountaineer Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Innsbruck Mall and Asheville Mall. Asheville City Hall and Buncombe County Courthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Mountaineer Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice rooms, easy check in and out, affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms and nice setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel is long overdue for a facelift but over all comfortable and clean. It’s a great location. We have stayed here a number of times over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with small kids and a pet! The have a fire pit and s'more supplies are available upon request!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute, retro older hotel. Lots of history. One of the oldest hotels in town. Pool is nice and location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little place, convenient to downtown and lots of restaurants. Very comfortable small room. Very nice helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a hidden gem! Very clean and staff was personable and quick to accomodate
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always enjoy staying. Would love to have the breakfast back though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

William

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

Nice for the price

Older motel but very clean and we felt very safe there. Staff was friendly. Pool was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at the Mounaineer when I’m in town. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got one of the older rooms and it was really cool. The staff was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gina

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

Friendly and clean

Reception was friendly and room was clean and comfortable. Parking was a challenge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall a good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Historic kitch motel

I love the Mountaineer. It's a bit run down, but it's great if you like an interesting place to stay with a diverse clientele. They say they're doing some significant upgrades soon--which is welcome but I hope they don't destroy the place's charm in the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We took our pets and the staff volunteered to check in on them while we were away. (The pets didn't need it)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Norman

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Fast and easy checkin process. Older property but a bit worn down. Carpeting wasn't the cleanest. Saw a big black spider in the room but not until we were ready to leave (luckily). Strong deodorant smell through the central air conditioning. Otherwise, livable for our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Do not like the drunk people outside our window
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Shaweshi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I seen roaches, the bed did not have mattress protectors. The room is very out dated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and poorly maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Allison

Disliked: Amenities
Check in staff made us feel like an inconvenience to them, however there was a maintenance man that found me a shower chair, i am disabled and the tub/shower was very slick, there was no non- slip mat in the tub/shower, nor do they provide them. I do not plan on staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Amenities
The motel has a “No Locals” policy, which I knew nothing about until I tried to check in. I was able to get a refund, but that hardly made up for my prepaid reservation being rejected based solely on my zip code.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is older but lovely. Please do not compare it to a chain hotel/ motel. I’ve been doing road trips on Route 66 and staying at these iconic motor courts. I was lucky to find this gem near Asheville. Please read that there is a deposit hold of $100. Cash or credit card. Some reviewers made negative comments. It clearly states the deposit requirement. Staff was super kind and personable. Location is walkable to restaurants , ABC liquor etc. I recommend staying here if you want to experience a part of history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

Kitschy & Comfortable

We chose The Mountaineer based on price and on the vintage neon signage. We prefer hotels and motels with character, but the Mountaineer wasn’t just about retro charm. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the room was cold and very quiet, and our king bed was the nicest bed that we slept in on our road trip (even better than Airbnb host beds). The inn does live up to its retro charm though, with wood accent and beautiful tiled showers. We especially liked that the rooms have wood slat screen doors in addition to the regular doors because it made it much more convenient to sit on the lawn chairs outside. We only had two nights in town so we just used the pool briefly, but it looked like a great setup to have a picnic and swim if traveling with more folks. We would recommend to anyone who appreciates a great deal and a vintage vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Probably won't stay again.

I found it odd that they front desk wanted copies of everyone's IDs, not just mine since I booked it. They insisted on my wife's ID as well. Then all the parking was full. How do you have fewer parking spots than rooms? The next day there were bees everywhere. Bees were in both stairwells (no elevator) and you had to walk through them to get to out of the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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