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.
- Upgraded king and double queen rooms with refrigerator, Wi-fi, television
- Hot breakfast with waffles, fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs, grits and bacon or sausage available
- Lakeside outdoor pool
- Tennis/pickleball courts
- Access to lakeside attractions such as the walking trail, gardens and Rose Walk
- Access to Lake Junaluska Fitness Center
- The Market, a 24-hour convenience center
Black Friday Flash Sale
Book this year, stay next year at 30% off our Best Available Rate in 2025. Book a stay for Jan. 2025-Dec. 2025 and receive 30% off your entire stay!
- Pricing Information:
- 30% off entire stay
- Booking Details:
- To book, apply Promo Code BLKFRI24 and book online or call our reservations team at 828-452-2881 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and ask for the 30% off flash sale. Must be booked between November 28- December 2 to receive 30% off your stay in 2025. Some blackout dates will apply.
Holiday Getaway Lodging Special
During the holiday season at Lake Junaluska, warm hospitality and beautiful decorations from lights along the lakeside trail to Christmas trees near the Terrace Hotel fireplace fill guests with a sense of joy, peace and wonder.
Plan your holiday retreat today and take advantage of our Holiday Getaway Lodging Special. When you book directly with Lake Junaluska by Dec. 31, 2024, using Promo Code HOLI2024, you can enjoy lodging rates starting at just $169 for a two-night stay at historic Lambuth Inn or $189 for a two-night stay at The Terrace Hotel. This offer is valid for stays between Nov. 17, 2024, and Jan. 10, 2025.
It’s a wonderful time of year to visit and shop at Lake Junaluska at our Christmas Memories shop located in Lambuth Inn, Junaluska Gifts & Grounds or golf course pro shop. You can also explore nearby mountain towns of Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Clyde and Canton, or venture out for a day trip to Asheville, Biltmore or Cataloochee Ski Area.
- Availability:
- Holidays,
- Winter
- Pricing Information:
- Rates start at $189 for a two-night stay at the lakeside Terrace Hotel (includes breakfast in our lakeside dining room!) and $169 for a two-night stay at historic Lambuth Inn. For the best rates, book mid-week getaways Sunday-Thursday nights.
- Booking Details:
- To book, click here to apply Promo Code HOLI2024 and book online or call our reservations team at 828-452-2881 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and ask for the Holiday Getaway Lodging Special.
Must be booked by Sept. 30, 2024, for stays at The Terrace Hotel or Lambuth Inn between Nov. 17, 2024, and Jan. 10, 2025. Offer is based on availability at time of booking and cannot be combined with other offers or used for group travel. Two night minimum required. Some blackout dates and additional restrictions may apply.
Balsam Range Art of Music Festival Package
Book a 2025 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival Package.
Enjoy on-site festival lodging at Lake Junaluska, premium reserved seating at the 2025 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts and more when you purchase a 2025 festival package. The 2025 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts will be Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, and Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, with a kickoff event on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. The 2025 festival package includes:
• Nightly guest accommodations (2-night minimum) at The Terrace Hotel or Lambuth Inn
• Tickets for premium reserved seating for the 2025 Balsam Range Art of Music Festival concerts at historic Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska on Dec. 5 & Dec. 6, 2025, 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. 6, 2025
- 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 828-452-2881 for assistance.
- Booking Details:
Purchase Online
Visit our online reservation system. select "Show Rooms" and choose your room. Under "Special Requests" request Balsam Range Festival Package. 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. 4, 2025, must be purchased separately.
Book By Phone
Our reservations team is available by phone at 828-452-2881 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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!
Christmas at Lake Junaluska
- Date:
- December 13, 2024–December 15, 2024
- Location:
- Lake Junaluska
Enjoy candlelight, carols and carriage rides plus holiday shopping at Junaluska Gifts & Grounds during the Christmas at Lake Junaluska weekend.
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Holly Jolly Trolley
- Date:
- December 13, 2024
- Time:
- 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
- Location:
- York Dining Commons
- Categories:
- Holidays
Join Jolly Elf as you circle the lake and see the beautiful Christmas decorations while riding the Holly Jolly Trolley!
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Festival of Lessons and Carols
Join us for the Festival of Lessons and Carols at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Memorial Chapel. Guests and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Carriage Rides
- Date:
- December 15, 2024
- Time:
- 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
- Location:
- Harrell Center
- Categories:
- Holidays
Enjoy a scenic 15-minute ride on a horse-drawn carriage at Lake Junaluska that offers breathtaking mountain views and the lakeside Rose Walk decorated for the holidays.
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Sunday Brunch Buffet
- Date:
- December 15, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Location:
- York Dining Commons
- Categories:
- Dining Events
Lake Junaluska is now offering a Sunday brunch starting Nov. 10 at its newly renovated York Dining Commons.
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Encounter Youth Retreat
- Date:
- January 10, 2025–January 12, 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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Encounter Youth Retreat
- Date:
- January 17, 2025–January 20, 2025
- Categories:
- Retreats
Ready to make a difference? Join us for a transformative weekend where you can put your faith into action and help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make a difference.
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Youth Leader Summit – Keynote speaker Mark Oestreicher
- Date:
- January 18, 2025
- Time:
- 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Location:
- Shackford Hall
- Categories:
- Retreats
Keynote speaker Mark Oestreicher, founding partner of Youth Cartel, will speak about current culture and how it shapes youth ministry and the church.
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Encounter Youth Retreat
- Date:
- January 24, 2025–January 26, 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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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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Ministers’ Wives Journey to Joy
- 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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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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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 $15.50 for adults and youth ages 12 and older, and $7.75 for children ages 5 to 11 at the host stand. Children ages 4 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
Pleasant stay, beautiful views
Wanderer39908021907, Tripadvisor Review, December 2022Peaceful, beautiful, relaxing accommodation. The views are beautiful and the hotel is very clean and quiet…
Beautiful view of Lake Junaluska
burney-jones, TripAdvisor Review, October 2022…The Fall colors were amazing around the Lake and the walking trail around the Lake was fun and beautiful…
Wonderful Vacation wonderful place
OpalW_12, Tripadvisor Review, September 2022We loved this place ! Everything about it. Views are breathtaking! from everywhere. Staff are friendly,warm,knowledgeable about everything…
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.
