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.
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.
Spring Savings Special
Enjoy warmer days and budding blooms at Lake Junaluska with our Spring Savings Special! Book your stay anytime between the dates of April 10 – May 25, 2023, and save 5% off a 3-night stay or 10% off 4 or more nights at The Terrace Hotel or historic Lambuth Inn.
You must call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for these special rates; they are not available through online booking. These discounts cannot be combined with any other special or offer.
- Availability:
- Spring
- Pricing Information:
- Save 5% off a 3-night stay or 10% off 4 or more nights at The Terrace Hotel or historic Lambuth Inn.
- Booking Details:
- To book, call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for these special rates; they are not available through online booking.
QiGong & Flow
- Date:
- March 22, 2023
- Time:
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn, Room 104
Join Marga Fripp, Certified QiGong Teacher & Healing Arts Practitioner for a moving meditation practice to support your physical health and emotional balance and cultivate inner peace.
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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
- Time:
- 11:15 am
- 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 Sunrise Service
- Date:
- April 9, 2023
- Time:
- 7:00 am
- Location:
- Amphitheater
- Categories:
- Easter Weekend, Spiritual Renewal
Celebrate Easter with an uplifting outdoor Sunrise Service at the Amphitheater below the Lake Junaluska Cross.
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Easter Lunch Buffet
- Date:
- April 9, 2023
- Time:
- 11:30 am–1:45 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–8:45 am
- Location:
- Lambuth Inn
- Categories:
- Dining Events, Easter Weekend
Join us for a festive Easter breakfast at historic Lambuth Inn.
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National Day of Prayer Service
- Date:
- May 4, 2023
- 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 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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Mother’s Day Buffet
- Date:
- May 14, 2023
- Categories:
- Dining Events
Lake Junaluska will host a special Mother’s Day Buffet.
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Lake Junaluska Flea Market
- Date:
- June 10, 2023
- Time:
- 7:30 am–11:30 am
- 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. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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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!
