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The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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The Terrace at Lake Junaluska offers waterfront relaxation with practical amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet, nearby golf, water activities, basketball and volleyball courts, a wellness spa, and impressive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Northside)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Northside)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
689 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska, NC, 28745

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Blue Ridge Health - Haywood - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 34 min drive - 33.0 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

Family-friendly hotel on the waterfront
At The Terrace at Lake Junaluska, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, hiking/biking, and paddleboards at this hotel. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like basketball, ecotours, and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a firepit.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts, 4 outdoor pickleball courts, and a computer station
  • A water dispenser, a banquet hall, and golf cart on site
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 105 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Crepes & Custard
  • Gifts and Grounds
  • Terrace Hotel Dining Room

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • 6 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7.0 percent will be charged

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Terrace Lake Junaluska Hotel
Terrace Lake Junaluska
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska Hotel
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska Lake Junaluska
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska Hotel Lake Junaluska

Frequently asked questions

Does The Terrace at Lake Junaluska have a pool?

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

Is The Terrace at Lake Junaluska pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Terrace at Lake Junaluska?

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

What time is check-out at The Terrace at Lake Junaluska?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Terrace at Lake Junaluska located?

This family-friendly Lake Junaluska hotel is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Queen's Farm Stables and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Terrace at Lake Junaluska Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 423 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRANDON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highlights were the location and the breakfast - loved this place and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location, friendly staff, cozy room, perfect calming stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was so sweet and attentive. We enjoyed the breakfast with so many delicious choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time and place. My 3rd time, and it did not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint lake community, beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was dated but was still a great hotel. The area around the hotel was serene and peaceful! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views of the lake from the rooms and hotel in general, rooms were good size, accommodations were comfortable, food was good, staff was attentive, no alcohol on the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, rooms were nice and the setting is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view and outside of dated rooms everything was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Amenities
We had wonderful time !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were small and had outdated furniture. Nice staff. Property was on a very quite, beautiful lake with excellent walking path.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to activities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great Lake views in a peaceful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked breakfast. I did not like that housekeeping did not clean my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is really run down and cobwebs everywhere. They need to update the property and bring it into the 21st century.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is located in a safe Neiborhood. It is quite and beautiful. The accommodations are nice with comfortable beds and a nice dining hall with a great breakfast. I would go back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vojsava

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the room was terrible, we found cockroaches, sheets on the bed were extremely wrinkled, heat was not working ( temperature at night dropped to 35 ) breakfast area we had to change 4-5 plates because they were dirty Windows of the resort were not clean and full of spiders like a gohst house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay- Gorgeous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Buffet breakfast was upscale.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet property on the lake with several amenities makes this a relaxing vacation spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

Wonderful

Great Experience with outstanding views. Walking trail to boot. Will return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy and old. Although a beautiful location this property is in need of some serious updating and redecorating. Our ceilings had peeling paint and brown damp patches. Beds were too soft (rolled into the middle) and furnishings were dated and shabby/scratched looking. Air conditioning units were extremely noisy! Cleanliness however could not be faulted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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