Exterior photo of The Terrace Hotel as seen looking across Lake Junaluska

The Terrace Hotel

This contemporary hotel offers modern comforts and breathtaking views of the lake—perfect for getaways for couples and families.

Nestled in the heart of Lake Junaluska, The Terrace Hotel is convenient to the Harrell Center, Junaluska Gifts & Grounds, Stuart Auditorium and the Rose Walk. Come relax in a rocking chair on one of the balconies or read a book by the large fireplace in the lobby.

Rocking Chairs at Lake Junaluska
Two rocking chairs sitting on the porch of The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska

Specials & Packages

Family Summer Fun Package

Celebrate family this summer with your nearest and dearest! The Family Summer Fun Package features:

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
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select Terrace Hotel and an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Family Summer Fun" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for family fun this summer at Lake Junaluska.
Father and son canoe 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:

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
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select The Terrace Hotel and dates for a stay of 2 or more nights.
  3. Look for "Nature Lovers" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. 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.
Yellow swallowtail butterfly on a butterfly bush in springtime

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
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Golf Course Package" rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a great golf getaway!
Before your arrival, our reservations team will contact you regarding reserving your tee time.
Father and son walking down the fairway of a Lake Junaluska Golf Course hole.

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:

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
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Recharge and Renew" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. 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.
Women drink coffee by the lake

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.
Balsam Range
Balsam Range Concert in Stuart Auditorium

Upcoming Events

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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Hiring Event

Date:
April 24, 2024
Time:
12:00 pm
Location:
Outside at our recruiting table in front of Bethea Welcome Center

Stop by our recruiting events to learn more about full- and part-time jobs in food services, retail, housekeeping, recreation and at the golf course.

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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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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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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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Downtown Waynesville in the snow

Area Attractions

Nestled next to a 200-acre lake in the mountains, The Terrace at Lake Junaluska feels worlds away 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 Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in the nearby town of Canton.
  • Adventure to waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
  • Spend time outdoors and more in Cherokee.

Check out the area at Visit NC Smokies.

Biscuits at The Terrace Hotel Breakfast

Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at The Terrace Hotel dining room, which is located on the hotel’s third floor and offers scenic indoor and outdoor dining with a patio overlooking the lake. Available from 7 to 9 a.m. daily, breakfast includes waffles, fruit, yogurt, cereal, scrambled eggs, grits, and bacon or sausage. Beverages offered are milk, juice, coffee, tea and water.

If breakfast is included in your stay, present the meal ticket you received at check-in at the door to enjoy the breakfast buffet. For lodging guests without a meal ticket, or the general public, breakfast may be purchased for $13 for adults and $7 for children ages 4 to 11 at the host stand. Children ages 3 and younger dine for free.

Terrace Hotel Breakfast
A housekeeper cleans at The Terrace Hotel

Health & SafetyHealth & Safety

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:

Terrace Hotel Front Desk

Awards & Recognition

Pleasant stay, beautiful views

Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing accommodation. The views are beautiful and the hotel is very clean and quiet…

Wanderer39908021907, Tripadvisor Review, December 2022
Beautiful view of Lake Junaluska

…The Fall colors were amazing around the Lake and the walking trail around the Lake was fun and beautiful…

burney-jones, TripAdvisor Review, October 2022
Wonderful Vacation wonderful place

We loved this place ! Everything about it. Views are breathtaking! from everywhere. Staff are friendly,warm,knowledgeable about everything…

OpalW_12, Tripadvisor Review, September 2022
Tripadvisor 2021 Travelers' Choice emblem
Top 10 Percent of Hotels Worldwide
Based on 2021 Travelers’ Choice Award

Frequently Asked Questions

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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 The Terrace. If traveling with a service animal, please notify the front desk upon check-in.

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The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska is a smoke-free environment.

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Breakfast is available from 7 to 9 a.m. daily. If breakfast is included in your stay, present the meal ticket you received at check-in at the door of the dining room to enjoy the breakfast buffet. For lodging guests without a meal ticket, or the general public, breakfast may be purchased. Learn more.