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Hillside Lodge

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A swimming pool with lane dividers, a diving board, and lounge chairs. - Hillside Lodge (Lake Junaluska)
A balcony with a view of a lake and mountains. - Hillside Lodge (Lake Junaluska)
A playground with a slide and climbing structures. - Hillside Lodge (Lake Junaluska)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds. - Hillside Lodge (Lake Junaluska)
A building with a stone facade, a large entrance, and a parking lot. - Hillside Lodge (Lake Junaluska)
You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, shopping on site, and a firepit at Hillside Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy basketball, volleyball, and paddleboards at this motel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Gifts and Grounds, the on-site coffee shop. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like fishing, boat tours, and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room options

View all photos for Lobby Suite (Ground Level) 2 Doubles

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Lobby Suite (Ground Level) 2 Doubles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Motel Room (Back) 2nd Floor 2 Doubles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Motel Room (Back) 3rd Floor 2 Doubles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Motel Room (Front) 2nd Floor 2 Doubles

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Motel Room (Front) 2nd Floor 2 Doubles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Motel Room (Front) 3rd Floor 2 Doubles

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Motel Room (Front) 3rd Floor 2 Doubles

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Lake Junaluska, Hillside Lodge is in a rural area and next to a golf course. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and ice skating. Visit our Lake Junaluska travel guide
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60 Dale Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC, 28745

What's nearby

  • A calm sea with a clear sky and a distant shoreline.
    Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historical marker with a photo of the New Gap, New Road.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    31 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    40 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • A dirt road leading to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
    Cataloochee Valley
    49 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Burger King
    5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive In
    4 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    8 min walk

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crepe & Custard
  • Gifts and Grounds

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • Basketball
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Paddleboard
  • Pro golf shop
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (38 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Hillside Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hillside Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hillside Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Lodge located?

Situated in Lake Junaluska, this golf motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hillside Lodge Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it here!

Everyone was so nice and friendly. The room was nice and roomy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I like: location (near by the lake). What I don't like: NO one at the lobby when we arrived at 11pm, NO one pick up the phone either, NO poster or instruction for self check-in (doubt if any), we end up need to book & stay at another hotel. Note: the lobby's door is not locked, messy inside, and it looks like they are moving or will be filing bankruptcy soon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and larger than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Locks were outdated and almost impossible to unlock, room was very dark although it was very spacious. There was No " lakeview" as advertised. Spiderwebs in both windows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024