Name: The Highlands at Sugar
Rating: 8.2

Where to stay in Banner Elk

Find the best Banner Elk areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Banner Elk

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Elk Statue and Tate-Evans Park.

Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic autumn view, Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina

Charter Hills

While there might not be top attractions in Charter Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beech Mountain Resort and Land of Oz.

Tynecastle

If you're spending some time in Tynecastle, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River are top sights worth seeing.

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blue ridge mountains near mount mitchell and cragy gardens

Mill Ridge

While Mill Ridge might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park.

Smoketree Lodge

11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC

Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)

"Rooms were clean and staff was extra friendly... But the pictures on the site don't accurately represent this property. The inside of the lodge is very cool... but the game room pictures are apparently very old. The games shown in the pictures were not the same. The cool arcade games were missing... ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

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The Lodge at Banner Elk

1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk NC

$131 nightly

$148 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

The Highlands at Sugar

2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)

"Don't book this place (insert sad face here) We arrived and the property is really run down. They checked us into a room that had paint peeling from the bathroom. The bedspread had a cut in it and the dirty mattresses were showing. It smelled musty. We went to the office to let them know of all of ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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Smoketree Lodge

11914 Highway 105 Banner Elk NC

Stay at this aparthotel in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Grandfather Mountain and Sugar Mountain Resort ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (285 reviews)

"Rooms were clean and staff was extra friendly... But the pictures on the site don't accurately represent this property. The inside of the lodge is very cool... but the game room pictures are apparently very old. The games shown in the pictures were not the same. The cool arcade games were missing... ..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

The Highlands at Sugar

2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC

Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (825 reviews)

"Don't book this place (insert sad face here) We arrived and the property is really run down. They checked us into a room that had paint peeling from the bathroom. The bedspread had a cut in it and the dirty mattresses were showing. It smelled musty. We went to the office to let them know of all of ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

Heritage Hill Cabins

161 Alnic Ln Banner Elk NC

Stay at this cabin in Banner Elk. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beech Mountain Resort and Alta Vista Gallery ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)

"Our second stay at these cabins and always impressive and beautiful. We will return and we also highly recommend."

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A lush green valley with scattered houses and a dense forest.

Sugar Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Sugar Mountain with a visit to Sugar Mountain Resort. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Banner Elk, North Carolina highway road street in city town by Sugar and Beech Mountain ski resorts with view of Grandfather Mountain State Park in sunny morning ridge peak

Beech Mountain Resort

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Yellow brick road Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Land of Oz

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Land of Oz during your visit to Beech Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Grandfather Vineyard & Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery during your travels to Banner Elk. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.