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Trailborn Highlands

4.0 star property
Hotel in Highlands with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Suite (The Garden) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Garden) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (The Garden)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed (Garden)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
96 Log Cabin Lane, Highlands, NC, 28741

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Dry Falls - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Trailborn Highlands

Upscale hotel, remodeled in 2024
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe at Trailborn Highlands. The on-site restaurant, Highland Supper Club, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, outdoor furniture, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 63 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like sound-insulated walls and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Highland Supper Club

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

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
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

Highlands Inn Lodge
Inn Lodge
Highlands Hampton Inn
Highlands Inn Lodge
Trailborn Highlands Hotel
Trailborn Highlands Highlands
Trailborn Highlands Hotel Highlands

Frequently asked questions

Is Trailborn Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Trailborn Highlands?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Trailborn Highlands?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Trailborn Highlands?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Trailborn Highlands located?

Situated in Highlands, this hotel is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Cullasaja River Gorge. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Trailborn Highlands Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Very nice pet friendly property that we plan on returning to. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice small hotel with a very relaxed environment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hila

GORGEOUS! Lovely property, fantastic staff, pristine rooms. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very excited to return here, my wife and I loved this property. The staff is very nice and everything is very clean. There is a great vibe here that we fell in love with.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and comfortable stay. Highlands Supper Club was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly. Room was comfortable but we would have liked a chair to sit on as well as the wall bench provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay in Highlands. Clean, quiet, easy walk to town. Atmosphere is nice. Rooms are perfect. Also meets our budgetary needs in a town where accommodations are ultimately unaffordable. We greatly appreciate Trailborn Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed your back deck.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YU LUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel that is nicely decorated with friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom shower tile moldy. Small room for the price. Very few amenities, bare bones.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al

Loved room and dinner at supper club-close to town was enjoyable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so nice and cozy! The room is spacious, has very nice little touches! Very clean, parking is great, we walked to downtown shops! Perfect for our trip to Highlands
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Visente M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close enough to town to walk if you wanted to do it…we chose to drive to town. Only suggestion…have extra cups or glasses for water…we had to empty our coffee cups to drink water. Prefer to have real coffee not instant. There was no creamer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel- friendly staff (Chris was fantastic!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting property. Well suited for those seeking outdoor activities. There were some improvements that should be made in the bathroom and bedroom that were shared with the hotel manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property within walking distance of downtown Highlands. This is a special hotel with a modern/eclectic and eco friendly feel. Only downfall was they promised coffee and pastries for breakfast, and all that was on the buffet was one plate with a few slices of banana bread. Loved the breakfast/gathering room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay and would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dillon

Descent hotel, over priced, but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024