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.
Please note the lake level may be below full pool during your stay due to a lake drawdown taking place between December and March.
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
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.
Winter Lodging Special
Have a cozy winter getaway at Lake Junaluska with the Winter Lodging Special. Visit before March 5 to enjoy 10% off a 3-night stay or 15% off 4 or more nights at The Terrace Hotel or historic Lambuth Inn.
You must call 800-222-4930 and ask for the Winter Lodging Special for these special rates. These discounts cannot be combined with any other special or offer.
Please note the lake level may be below full pool during your stay due to a lake drawdown scheduled to take place between December and March.
- Availability:
- Winter,
- Holidays
- Pricing Information:
- Book your winter getaway before March 5 and get 10% off a 3-night stay or 15% off a stay of 4 or more nights.
- Booking Details:
- To book, call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Group Ski Packages
An official lodging partner with Cataloochee Ski Area, Lake Junaluska invites guests to stay with us after enjoying a day at Catloochee. We also offer ski packages for groups that include lodging, meals, ski lift ticket, boots and skis or snowboards. Available seasonally from December to February. Learn more about winter group packages.
Please note the lake level may be below full pool during your stay due to a lake drawdown scheduled to take place between December and March.
- Availability:
- Holidays,
- Winter
- Booking Details:
- For more information, visit Winter Youth Retreats page and view our ski/snowboard group package options.
Easter Weekend Lodging Special
Connect with family and friends during a long weekend at Lake Junaluska this Easter and save on lodging when you stay three or more nights. Easter weekend events at Lake Junaluska will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2023, and Sunday, April 9, 2023, and include a sunrise service at the amphitheater below the Lake Junaluska Cross. Book the Easter lodging special and enjoy 10% off a 3-night stay or 15% off 4 or more nights at The Terrace Hotel or historic Lambuth Inn.
You must call 800-222-4930 and ask for the Winter Lodging Special for these special rates. These discounts cannot be combined with any other special or offer.
- Availability:
- Spring,
- Winter
- Pricing Information:
- Get 10% off a 3-night stay or 15% off a stay of 4 or more nights.
- Booking Details:
- To book, call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Lake Junaluska Winter Youth Retreat
- Date:
- January 27, 2023–January 29, 2023
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal
Come with your youth group for energized worship, fellowship and fun at our Winter Youth Retreat.
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QiGong & Flow
- Date:
- February 1, 2023
- Time:
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Location:
- The Wilson Complex, 21 Shackford Hall Road, Lake Junaluska
Join Marga Fripp, Certified QiGong Teacher & Healing Arts Practitioner for a moving meditation practice to support your physical health and emotional balance, cultivate inner peace, and become your own healer.
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Lake Junaluska Winter Youth Retreat
- Date:
- February 17, 2023–February 20, 2023
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal
Come with your youth group for energized worship, fellowship and fun at our Winter Youth Retreat.
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Community Lake Cleanup
- Date:
- March 11, 2023
- Location:
- Check-in location to be announced.
Join us for a community lake cleanup at Lake Junaluska.
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Journey to Joy Women’s Retreat
- Date:
- March 24, 2023–March 26, 2023
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal
Enjoy a weekend of laughter, sharing, worship and fellowship as we explore “Women of the Cross: A Journey to Intimacy with God” at our Journey to Joy Women’s Retreat this Spring at Lake Junaluska.
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Confirmation Retreat
- Date:
- March 31, 2023–April 3, 2023
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska
- Categories:
- Retreats, Spiritual Renewal
Come with your youth group for a confirmation retreat at Lake Junaluska.
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Friends of the Lake 5K
- Date:
- April 8, 2023
- Time:
- 9:00 am
- Location:
- Starts/Finishes at Nanci Weldon Open-Air Gym
- Categories:
- Charitable Support, Easter Weekend
Take part in the Friends of the Lake 5K Road Race & Walk and enjoy a scenic run or walk around Lake Junaluska while supporting the lake!
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Easter Egg Hunt
- Date:
- April 8, 2023
- Location:
- Outside Memorial Chapel and Stuart Auditorium
- Categories:
- Easter Weekend
Long’s Chapel will host an Easter egg hunt event outside at Lake Junaluska.
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Easter Lunch Buffet
- Date:
- April 9, 2023
- Time:
- 12:00 pm
- Location:
- The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
- Categories:
- Easter Weekend, Dining Events
Join us for a festive Easter lunch buffet at The Terrace Hotel.
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Easter Breakfast Buffet
- Date:
- April 9, 2023
- Time:
- 7:30 am
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Dining Events, Easter Weekend
Join us for a festive Easter breakfast at historic Lambuth Inn.
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Easter Sunrise Service
- Date:
- April 9, 2023
- Time:
- 7:00 am
- Location:
- Amphitheater
- Categories:
- Easter Weekend, Spiritual Renewal
Celebrate Easter with a powerful outdoor Sunrise Service at the Amphitheater below the Lake Junaluska Cross.
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Annual Plant Sale
- Date:
- May 6, 2023
- 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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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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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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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.
Awards & Recognition
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!
