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.
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.
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!
Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Date:
- February 9, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Location:
- York Dining Commons
- Categories:
- Dining Events
Enjoy a delightful Sunday brunch buffet at York Commons, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Lake Junaluska community. Savor a delectable array of culinary delights from 11a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sundays.
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Everyone Loves Silk – Artist in Residence
- Date:
- February 11, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Location:
- Wilson Children’s Complex Room 1
- Categories:
- Programs
In this workshop, participants will dye pre-drawn silk, turning a plain white piece into a vibrant, functional creation.
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Encounter UMC Confirmation Retreat
- Date:
- February 14, 2025–February 17, 2025
- Categories:
- Retreats
Experience a youth retreat in the mountains of Western North Carolina this winter with an ENCOUNTER Youth Retreat weekend. Enjoy God-filled moments, challenging activities, prayer time, new people, new ideas and fun.
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Community Lake Cleanup
- Date:
- February 22, 2025
- Time:
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Location:
- York Dining Commons
All are invited to help pick up trash and debris along the Lake Junaluska shoreline and nearby roads at a Community Lake Cleanup. Volunteers should plan to dress accordingly for the weather and potentially muddy conditions, as all work will be done outside. You can also bring your own gloves and litter pick-up sticks. Individuals and groups should meet at York Dining Commons to check in and be assigned a cleanup location.
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Journey to Joy: A Special Journey for the Wives of Pastors
- Date:
- March 21, 2025–March 23, 2025
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal, Women's Retreats
This special weekend is designed to support and encourage the wives of pastors–women who play vital roles in their families, congregations, and communities. During our time together, we will provide opportunities for networking, encouragement, and personal development.
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Journey to Joy – Women of the Cross
- Date:
- April 4, 2025–April 6, 2025
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal, Women's Retreats
Enjoy a weekend of laughter, sharing, worship and fellowship as we explore Lessons from the Women of the Cross at our Journey to Joy Women’s Retreat this Spring at Lake Junaluska.
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Peace Conference 2025
Join us April 4-6, 2025 for the reimagined launch of the SEJ Peace Conference where clergy and laity of all ages will gather to dialogue and learn with renowned peacebuilders.
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Proper Golfing Academy – 2 day event
- Date:
- April 13, 2025–April 15, 2025
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Categories:
- Programs
Proper Golfing Academy, a senior golfers coaching retreat, is coming to Lake Junaluska in April 2025 to help you improve your swing, game and confidence, and inspire you to get back on the course
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Proper Golfing Academy – 2 day event
- Date:
- April 15, 2025–April 17, 2025
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Categories:
- Programs
Proper Golfing Academy, a senior golfers coaching retreat, is coming to Lake Junaluska in April 2025 to help you improve your swing, game and confidence, and inspire you to get back on the course
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Proper Golfing Academy – 1 day event
- Date:
- April 18, 2025–April 19, 2025
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course
- Categories:
- Programs
Proper Golfing Academy, a senior golfers coaching retreat, is coming to Lake Junaluska in April 2025 to help you improve your swing, game and confidence, and inspire you to get back on the course
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Easter Buffet
- Date:
- April 20, 2025
- Time:
- 7:30 am–2:00 pm
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Easter Weekend, Dining Events
Join us for a festive Easter buffet at historic Lambuth Inn.
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Suncoast Pickleball Camp #1
- Date:
- May 4, 2025–May 9, 2025
- Location:
- Pickleball Courts
- Categories:
- Programs, Summer Activities Program
Ready to take your pickleball game to the next level? Join us at Lake Junaluska for a Suncoast Pickleball Camp and discover the strategies and techniques used by the pros.
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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!
