This contemporary hotel offers modern comforts and breathtaking views of the lake—perfect for getaways for couples and families.
Please note the lake level may be below full pool during your stay due to a lake drawdown taking place between December and March.
Nestled in the heart of Lake Junaluska, The Terrace Hotel is convenient to the Harrell Center, 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.
Included in your stay:
- Upgraded king and double queen rooms with refrigerator, Wi-fi, television
- Hot breakfast with waffles, fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, grits and bacon or sausage
- Lakeside outdoor pool
- Tennis/pickleball courts
- Access to lakeside attractions such as the walking trail, gardens and Rose Walk
- In-hotel fitness room and access to Lake Junaluska Fitness Center
- The Market, a 24-hour convenience center
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 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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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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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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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.
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.
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:
Awards & Recognition
Clean, beautiful mountain lake stay
Ie782015, Tripadvisor Review, September 2020The Terrace was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and the location was excellent. The common areas were comfortable, especially the rocking chairs that overlook the lake…
Convenient and clean hotel
salsalisa, Tripadvisor Review, April 2021We stayed at The Terrace because it had a convenient location not far from the visitor center of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This was a good base to stay at while we explored the area, including the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hotel and our room was incredibly clean…
Clean and Updated!
LeslieinTN, TripAdvisor review, March 2021My friend and I enjoyed our stay, and I’d definitely stay here again. All the staff working here (from check out, cleaning staff, and in the dining area) were very friendly and helpful.
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.
