From rocking chairs on the front porch to quaint parlors, the Lambuth Inn is just right for guests looking for historic charm and an old-world feel.
Built in 1921, Lake Junaluska’s “stately lady” is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A renovation in 2018 added modern conveniences while preserving the inn’s historic details and atmosphere. Stroll through the gardens to nearby Inspiration Point to watch the sunset over the lake and mountains.
- Lakeview rooms, handicap-accessible rooms and rooms with walk-in showers available
- Room amenities include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs and free wireless Internet
- Elegant lobby and parlors
- Christmas Memories year-round Christmas shop
- Prayer room
- On-site meeting rooms
- Access to the Lake Junaluska Fitness Center and seasonal outdoor pool
- Near The Terrace Hotel, where a daily hot breakfast is available for purchase
Access to Lambuth Inn via the bridge over the dam is weather dependent. Lambuth Inn can always be accessed by using our main entrance at 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, then following wayfinding signs.
Family Summer Fun Package
Celebrate family this summer with your nearest and dearest! The Family Summer Fun Package features:
- Two or more nights at The Terrace Hotel
- Hot Breakfast Daily at The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
- Lake Junaluska picnic blanket (one per room)
- Guided lake cruise aboard the Cherokee IV (Available Thursday-Sunday, weather permitting)
- Self-guided canoe, kayak or paddleboard trip (one per adult)
Your family also will enjoy access to our lakeside pool, mini-golf course, playground, 3.8-mile lakefront trail, and other recreational amenities.
- Availability:
- Summer
- Pricing Information:
- Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences and dates selected. (Enjoy lower rates Sunday-Thursday!)
- Booking Details:
Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Book Online
- Click "Book Now."
- Select Terrace Hotel and an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
- Look for "Family Summer Fun" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
- Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for family fun this summer at Lake Junaluska.
Nature Lovers Package
Get outdoors and into nature! With the Nature Lovers Package, enjoy two nights at The Terrace Hotel, hot breakfasts, a Lake Junaluska picnic blanket and seed packet, a guided lake cruise aboard the Cherokee IV pontoon boat, a kayak, canoe or paddleboard self-guided trip. You’ll have time to enjoy the 3.8-mile lakefront trail, explore the gardens and watch our resident swans and bald eagles. We’ve got a golf course and fishing spots, too!
The Nature Lovers Package includes:
- Nightly Accommodations at The Terrace Hotel (2 night minimum)
- Hot Breakfast Daily in Terrace Hotel Dining Room
- Lake Junaluska Picnic Blanket
- Guided Lake Cruise aboard the Cherokee IV pontoon boat (Available Thursday-Sunday, weather permitting)
- Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard self-guided excursion (1 hour, 1 per adult)
- Lake Junaluska Seed Packet
- Availability:
- Spring,
- Summer
- Pricing Information:
- Package pricing varies depending on lodging preferences selected. (Enjoy lower rates Sunday-Thursday!)
- Booking Details:
Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Book Online
- Click "Book Now."
- Select The Terrace Hotel and dates for a stay of 2 or more nights.
- Look for "Nature Lovers" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
- Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a getaway to spend time in nature at Lake Junaluska.
Lake Junaluska Golf Course Package
Enjoy a round of golf for two people including cart at the Lake Junaluska Golf Course plus two nights at The Terrace Hotel or Lake Junaluska Apartments with hot breakfast at The Terrace Hotel Dining Room each morning. The package includes:
- Two (2) Nights lodging at The Terrace Hotel or Lake Junaluska Apartments at Lake Junaluska
- Hot Breakfast Daily at The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
- One round of golf for two people, including golf cart
- 10% off Lake Junaluska Golf Course Pro Shop Merchandise
- Availability:
- Fall,
- Holidays,
- Spring,
- Summer,
- Winter
- Pricing Information:
- Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences selected.
- Booking Details:
Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Book Online
- Click "Book Now."
- Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
- Look for "Golf Course Package" rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
- Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a great golf getaway!
Recharge & Renew Package
Soothe your soul, mind and body with lake-inspired relaxation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Spend two nights at the lakeside Terrace Hotel and enjoy hot breakfasts, a Lake Junaluska picnic blanket and more.
The Recharge & Renew Package is available year-round and includes:
- Two (2) nights at The Terrace Hotel
- Hot Breakfast Daily in Terrace Hotel Dining Room
- Picnic Blanket with Lake Junaluska Logo
- Lake Junaluska Meditation Guide
- Availability:
- Fall,
- Spring,
- Summer
- Pricing Information:
- Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences selected.
- Booking Details:
Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Book Online
- Click "Book Now."
- Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
- Look for "Recharge and Renew" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
- Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a getaway to recharge and renew at Lake Junaluska.
Balsam Range Art of Music Festival Package
Book a 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival Package.
Enjoy on-site festival lodging at Lake Junaluska, premium reserved seating at the 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts and more when you purchase a 2024 festival package. The 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts will be Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, with a kickoff event on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. The 2024 festival package includes:
• Nightly guest accommodations (2-night minimum) at The Terrace Hotel or Lambuth Inn
• Tickets for premium reserved seating for the 2024 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts at historic Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska on Dec. 6 & Dec. 7, 2024, for each registered guest
• Breakfast each day of your stay, served at The Terrace Hotel
• Lake Junaluska Gift Upon Arrival (one per room)
• Festival workshops on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
- Availability:
- Holidays,
- Winter
- Pricing Information:
- A variety of pricing options are available for consideration between The Terrace Hotel and Lambuth Inn packages based on length of stay (2-night minimum) and room type. Please review options online or call reservations at 800-222-4930 for assistance.
- Booking Details:
Purchase Online
Visit our online reservation system. Under the “Art of Music 2024" option, select "Show Rooms" and choose your room. To add or change your reservation dates, click "Change Request." Please note a two-night minimum stay is required, and tickets to the festival kickoff event on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, must be purchased separately.
Book By Phone
Our reservations team is available by phone at 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Wildflower Walk
- Date:
- April 24, 2024
- Time:
- 1:00 pm
- Location:
- Meet at the lower garden entrance on Stuart Circle.
- Categories:
- Gardens
Corneille Bryan Native Garden volunteers will host spring wildflower walks at the garden.
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National Day of Prayer Service
- Date:
- May 2, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00 am
- Location:
- Amphitheater
- Categories:
- Spiritual Renewal
A National Day of Prayer service will be held at Lake Junaluska.
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Annual Plant Sale
- Date:
- May 4, 2024
- Time:
- 8:00 am–2:00 pm
- Location:
- Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym
- Categories:
- Gardens
Shop for annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and house plants at the Lake Junaluska Annual Plant Sale! The annual plant sale supports landscaping at Lake Junaluska, where the gardens and grounds are open for all to enjoy and are made possible through charitable giving.
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Community Labyrinth Walk
- Date:
- May 4, 2024
- Time:
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska Prayer Labyrinth
- Categories:
- Spiritual Renewal
A Community Labyrinth Walk will be held at the Lake Junaluska Prayer Labyrinth as part of National Labyrinth Day.
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Mother’s Day Buffet
- Date:
- May 12, 2024
- Categories:
- Dining Events
Lake Junaluska will host a special Mother’s Day Buffet.
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Lake Junaluska Flea Market
- Date:
- June 8, 2024
- Time:
- 7:30 am–12:00 pm
- Location:
- Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym
The Lake Junaluska Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 10, at the Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym at Lake Junaluska from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Special early bird shopping is available from 7:30-8 a.m. for $5 cash. Please note no dogs are allowed except for service animals.
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Music & Worship Arts Week
- Date:
- June 24, 2024–June 28, 2024
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
- Categories:
- Spiritual Renewal, Summer Activities Program
Music & Worship Arts Week, a multi-generational event hosted by The Fellowship of Worship Artists, highlights worship, the arts, education, and renewal in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina at Lake Junaluska.
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Lake Junaluska Day 2024
- Date:
- June 25, 2024
- Categories:
- Spiritual Renewal, Charitable Support
Celebrate and support Lake Junaluska with us on June 25: Pray. Share. Give.
#lovethelake #lakejday2024
Ringing of the Weatherby Bell
- Date:
- June 25, 2024
- Location:
- Weatherby Bell
- Categories:
- Charitable Support
Gather at the Weatherby Bell to celebrate Lake Junaluska’s 111th birthday on June 25, the anniversary of the first conference held in Stuart Auditorium in 1913.
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Summer Worship Service
- Date:
- June 30, 2024
- Time:
- 9:00 am–10:00 am
- Location:
- White Lakeside Tent near Stuart Auditorium
- Categories:
- Spiritual Renewal, Summer Activities Program, Theologian In Residence Program
An outdoor, lakeside worship service with the Rev. Riley Short begins at 9 a.m. at the white lakeside tent.
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Independence Day Celebrations
- Date:
- July 2, 2024–July 5, 2024
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska
- Categories:
- Independence Day Celebrations
Lake Junaluska’s annual Independence Day Celebration features music, barbecue and fun — from concerts to fireworks to floating lanterns.
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Round Robin Tennis Tournament
- Date:
- July 2, 2024
- Location:
- Tennis Courts near Lake Junaluska Outfitters
- Categories:
- Independence Day Celebrations
A Round Robin Tennis Tournament will be held as part of the Lake Junaluska Independence Day Celebration family-friendly activities.
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The historic Lambuth Inn provides old-world comfort next to a 200-acre lake in the mountains, but is close to top Western North Carolina attractions. Enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment in nearby Waynesville and Maggie Valley. Drive less than 15 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or drive 30 minutes to Asheville or Cherokee. Ask about visiting Biltmore Estate!
- Discover places to ski, snow tube and enjoy Western North Carolina as a Winter Wonderland.
- See scenic views from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Watch the majestic Cataloochee Elk.
- Mountain bike, hike or picnic at nearby Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton.
- Adventure to waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
- Spend time outdoors and more in Cherokee.
Check out the area at Visit NC Smokies.
Lake Junaluska follows enhanced cleaning and sanitation processes pursuant to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and other leading health and industry experts. Visit our health and safety page to learn more:
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Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.
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Please make prior arrangements for your pet’s boarding, as pets are not permitted at Lambuth Inn. If traveling with a service animal, please notify the front desk upon check-in.
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Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska is a smoke-free environment.
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Access to Lambuth Inn via the bridge over the dam is weather dependent. Lambuth Inn can always be accessed by using our main entrance at 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, then following wayfinding signs.
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Guests may purchase breakfast at the nearby Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska, where breakfast is served daily at the dining room on the third floor. Learn more about dining at The Terrace Hotel.
Breakfast may be served at Lambuth Inn as part of Lake Junaluska retreats and programs or catered at Lambuth Inn for groups who include breakfast as part of their event or package.
Awards & Recognition
Beautiful
V7891KVjennifers, TripAdvisor Review, July 2022My husband and I stayed at this beautiful hotel for our anniversary weekend. We loved the stunning gardens and amazing lake views. There were rocking chairs on every level that overlooked the lake and we enjoyed reading and relaxing here…
EXCELLENT!!!
BernadettePotts, TripAdvisor Review, July 2021This was the first trip that my husband and I have taken to Lake Junaluska but we don’t plan on it being the last! The Lambuth Inn was absolutely wonderful! Clean, quiet, peaceful, and a great value for the price. Our room was very nice as was the Inn itself. The grounds are beautiful! The views are breathtakingly stunning! I felt cocooned in time and place. The presence of the LORD GOD, JESUS, and the HOLY SPIRIT permeate this place. Inspiration Point, the Cross, and the entire surrounding community speak to your very soul. I found the people to be pleasant, friendly, and kind. If you need a break…this is the place to visit. There is no hustle bustle. The rocking chairs on the balcony and in front of Lambuth Inn and the mountains, lake, nature, gardens, and walking areas surrounding the Inn and Lake Junaluska bid you to slow your pace, breathe deeply, and just relax. The pontoon boat tour is a great way to see the surroundings and to learn the history of the area. I surely did not want to leave!
Very pleasant accommodations
Bo Hart, TripAdvisor Review, November 2020…Just a very pleasant, clean, well managed place. From sign in to check out everything was perfect. Front desk was very helpful and informative. Bed was very comfortable and clean. Will definitely be back when in the area again…
Fabulous Retreat!
Seemore66, TripAdvisor Review, February 2020Having grown up spending summers at Lake Junaluska with my family, I have always dreamed of staying at Lambuth Inn! I gave myself a “personal retreat” for three days and thoroughly enjoyed the location, the views, the quiet, the wonderfully accommodating personnel, the lovely room—everything was absolutely what I needed!
