Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfort
Great food
Friendly staff
Beautiful location

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Service
9.05
Staff was helpful and friendly.
Location
9.09
Beautiful location across the hills of Flat Rock.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were very comfortable.
Amenities
9.07
Various housing options and a great fire pit.
Value for Money
8.53
Early December discounted mid-week rate provided good value.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast was delicious with gourmet options.
Overall Experience
9.05
Exceeded expectations and a memorable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in comfort with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms, and mountain views from select rooms at Highland Lake Inn & Resort.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor internationally-inspired cuisine at Season’s restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with a special brunch on Sundays.

Recreational Activities
Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, free paddleboat rentals on Highland Lake, billiards in the game room, and relaxing massage services during your stay.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation at Highland Lake Inn & Resort - Flat Rock. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Extra beds and baby cribs are available, but guests must contact the hotel to make prior arrangements.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Sep 7, 2026 until Wed, May 26, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AVL

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 215 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Adventurer590440 Family
10
Amazing!!
Pros:

We had an amazing time!! The Woodward House is so beautiful. Comfy beds!! Serene porches. Went kayaking! Swimming in lake and pool. Staff were incredible!! Can’t wait to come back.

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Fearless59205516717 Couples
10
Elegant but rustic getaway
Pros:

Excellent getaway. Stayed in Woodward House. Season's Restaurant on property was awesome. Very nice rustic feel around the property and the Lake is a cool feature

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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X6884DRsarap Couples
2
Terrible, would never recommend!
Pros:

The check in experience was so bad, we left and did not stay at the Inn. When I called back later, guest services manager accused me of lying. My entire get-away was ruined and I never received so much as an apology.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
2
204cecilm Couples
8
Charming resort
Pros:

Overall our experience was great. Only negative feedback would be the AC I think should have been on before we arrived and a few alive and dead pincher bugs in the room.
The morning breakfast buffet was great.
All the staff very friendly.
Grounds are well kept.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
4
48texTX Couples San Marcos, Texas
10
A beautiful stop in the North Carolina hills
Pros:

This is a wonderful destination site! The rooms are large & very clean. On the premises , there is fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking…. An all in one site! The breakfast buffet is a bountiful array of items with enough choices to please everyone.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Marcel couple us
4
Wouldn’t recommend it and wouldn’t return
Pros:

Our room,!brunch, breakfast and lunch

Cons:

The unkempt grounds, property needs a lot of of maintenance and upkeep and upgrades
Cockroaches in the common areas
Required driving to all amenities
Restaurant a poor value for the money
And the mussels tasted rancid

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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sunnysouth2 Family Miami, Florida
10
Great family resort in a beautiful area
Pros:

It was a short trip from Asheville but a completely different experience. It reminded me of being in summer camp. The cottage we had was charming. Rustic but clean and comfortable. The grounds were very pretty. A large pool, volleyball area, beautiful lake with paddle boats and kayaks. The area had a delicious breakfast restaurant called Flatrock Bakery. In a few miles were wonderful restaurants in Hendersonville. I highly recommend this lodge especially for a family vacation.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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714lauriek Couples
10
Great stay at Highland Lake Resort
Pros:

Wonderful property, clean lake and pool, peaceful quiet grounds, delicious food all reasonable priced… can’t beat it.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Susan family_with_children us
9
A perfect 2 days
Pros:

Relaxing atmosphere, old time feeling

Cons:

Extremely helpful staff

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple us
10
It was a perfect getaway for our anniversary.
Pros:

Great location-close to Hendersonville if you’re looking for something to do and a nice peaceful place if you’re not.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Suzanne solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stay too short to enjoy all

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Gil family_with_children il
10
Pros:

Warm Southern hospitality
Gone by the wind...

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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SandyCif Couples West End, North Carolina
8
Can't wait to return
Pros:

A wonderful gem. Super clean, dog friendly and beautiful grounds to explore. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful also dinner.

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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Rosalind couple us
10
Totally Enjoyable!!
Pros:

This was our second stay. We love Highland Lake. It is a nice quiet space. Our room was clean, attractive and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was delicious with a nice view from the window of Seasons Restaurant. The location is very convenient to most every thing you would want to do.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Olivia couple us
9
Lovely place to stay - excellent restaurant, great location
Pros:

Very nice staff, excellent restaurant!! beautiful grounds, so peaceful and quiet.

Cons:

Room could be updated and brightened. Room 17 needs a smaller chair - or maybe 2 smaller chairs. screen door on balconey would be great so we could leave door open at night. chair or 2 on balconey would be nice, too.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Don couple us
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Restaurant was not open for dinner during our stay. I don’t believe it was mentioned when booking…

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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cindykY5496JI Couples
10
Wonderful in every way!
Pros:

Our 4 night stay was wonderful. The suite we chose was so comfortable and well appointed. The breakfasts were very good, with many choices. We had a celebratory meal at Season's which was delicious. All the employees we had contact with were very professional, personable and helpful. It was a beautiful setting with the beginning Spring blossoms.

2026-03-16 via Tripadvisor
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Charles couple us
9
We are looking forward to our next visit!
Pros:

The rooms are quaint and make you feel at home. The breakfast (that is free with your stay!) is amazing!!! We make it a habit to stay at Highland Inn to celebrate our anniversary, and it does not disappoint.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Osnat couple il
7
Great place for a short vacation
Pros:

Nice environment

Cons:

A bit old

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Grubb family_with_children us
10
2026-01-17 via Nuitee