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Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean and well maintained.

Great location. Rustic . Great pool and hot tub. Did not like the squeaky floors.

Gorgeous views and an indoor pool. Lounge with Billard table, Foosball, Air Hockey and arcade games. Cell service was spotty but what do you expect in the middle of the mountains.

Remodeled room, everything is in great condition. Bed is comfortable, great stay.

Hotel was in a good central location for us to go site seeing. Had an issue with my reservation only showing 2 nights instead of 3 but after a short wait it was taken care of. Front desk staff was nice. The whole place could use an update. It is clean, but very outdated. Carpets need cleaning and everything needs sprucing up. If you get rooms near the front you may hear road traffic. Pool was nice as was hot tub. Men's sauna didn't seem to want to work-women's was ok. No elevator in the hotel so be prepared for that. Walls are somewhat thin-but we didn't have any rowdy neighbors so it was fine. When we first arrived the place smelled wonderfully of popcorn! We thought that was a little perk--but you had to pay for the popcorn! That should have been complimentary in my opinion. There was a nice game area for kids with a pool table, f ooze ball table and some video machines. They had DVD's-but you had to rent them. I would probably stay here again if the price was right.

Highway 105 Banner Elk NC

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free uncovered self parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center

Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas places you next to Watauga River and within a mile (2 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm. This 3-star aparthotel has 46 guestrooms and offers an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.


Rooms

Each apartment is air-conditioned and has an array of amenities, including a microwave, a coffee maker, and free local calls. A TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is not available.


Property features

At Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with limo/town car service. This ski aparthotel also has an arcade/game room.

Room options

Room, 2 Bedrooms

1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 6

Room (Efficiency)

1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2

Suite

2 Double Beds | Sleeps 4

Room, 1 Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas

Everyone (4) Family (1)
5
Everyone

Staff was friendly and helpful, room was clean and well maintained.

By on Jun 7, 2021

4
Family Family with small children

Great location. Rustic . Great pool and hot tub. Did not like the squeaky floors.

By on Jan 9, 2021

5

gorgeous views and an indoor pool.

Everyone

Gorgeous views and an indoor pool. Lounge with Billard table, Foosball, Air Hockey and arcade games. Cell service was spotty but what do you expect in the middle of the mountains.

By on Aug 3, 2018

Review comment responded on Aug 7, 2018

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.

4

nice room with kitchenette

Everyone

Remodeled room, everything is in great condition. Bed is comfortable, great stay.

By on Jan 10, 2018

4

good location

Everyone

Hotel was in a good central location for us to go site seeing. Had an issue with my reservation only showing 2 nights instead of 3 but after a short wait it was taken care of. Front desk staff was nice. The whole place could use an update. It is clean, but very outdated. Carpets need cleaning and everything needs sprucing up. If you get rooms near the front you may hear road traffic. Pool was nice as was hot tub. Men's sauna didn't seem to want to work-women's was ok. No elevator in the hotel so be prepared for that. Walls are somewhat thin-but we didn't have any rowdy neighbors so it was fine. When we first arrived the place smelled wonderfully of popcorn! We thought that was a little perk--but you had to pay for the popcorn! That should have been complimentary in my opinion. There was a nice game area for kids with a pool table, f ooze ball table and some video machines. They had DVD's-but you had to rent them. I would probably stay here again if the price was right.

By on Oct 10, 2017

Smoketree Lodge by VRI Americas

11914 Highway 105, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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