The Esmeralda Inn at Lake Lure
Location: 908 Main Street, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, 28720, Chimney Rock, US
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Cabin
About this Property
Relaxation and Recreation: Enjoy onsite massages or unwind in the spa tub. Indulge in the arcade/game room for some entertainment.
Dining and Drinks: Treat yourself to delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and grab snacks at the snack bar. Conclude your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Comfort and Entertainment: Experience luxury in individually furnished guestrooms with Egyptian cotton sheets. Stay entertained with flat-screen TVs and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.
Escape to The Esmeralda Inn at Lake Lure for an exquisite getaway nestled by Chimney Rock State Park. Book now for a rejuvenating retreat.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the cabin prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Arcade/game room
- Rafting nearby
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Mountain biking nearby
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Boat tours nearby
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Rock climbing nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Children's games
- Horse riding nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
Rooms Available
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Luxury Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, River View, Mountainside
2 Queen Beds
Furnished balcony/patio with river views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop workspace, yard, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blender
- Soap
- Laundry detergent
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Paper towels
- Freezer
- Ice maker
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Luxury Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Mountain View
2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Furnished balcony/patio with mountain views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Sofa bed, laptop workspace, and yard
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors and room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blender
- Soap
- Laundry detergent
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Paper towels
- Freezer
- Ice maker
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Traditional King
1 King Bed
235-sq-foot individually furnished room with a furnished balcony/patio
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and free bottled water
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Yard, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Ice maker
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Mountain View Queen
1 Queen Bed
182-sq-foot individually furnished room, furnished balcony/patio with mountain views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and free bottled water
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Yard, iron/ironing board, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioning
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Highchair
- Soap
- Window screens
- Ice maker
Guest Reviews
- John (10/5): - A really nice place to go to relax and enjoy the area. Which is breath taking
- Avery (10/5): - thought it was absolutely wonderful
- Eliseo (10/5): - Loved the time there the staff was fantastic!!! The breakfast was enjoyable fresh and something different every day.
- todd s (10/5): - Beautiful property and rooms- only odd thing was a full size bed. Excellent staff!
- Rachel (10/5): - Careful thought was given to preserve the feel of the original when rebuilt after the fire. We felt in a way as if we had stepped back in time..yet lacked nothing of modern comforts. Unique and romantic! Excellent service, the complementary breakfast was truly the best we have ever experienced.
- Willard (10/5): - Restaurant, mountain scenery, friendly people.
- Susan (10/5): - Loved the ambiance of this inn. Really lovely and warm. The owner was extremely welcoming and kind and was always greeting us coming and going and always a genuine smile and a care of how our stay was going.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Lovely charming old fashioned inn. Wonderful staff.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The Staff was Great well managed & very kind, helpful & friendly
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff were wonderful atmosphere was wonderful peaceful and relaxing were what we needed! Breakfast was a step above most places especially during this covid time of no contact! Towels and robe were amazingly soft! Spa services were top notch ( couples massage) will definitely return!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful 2 BR cabin - Rocky Broad - right on the banks of the Broad River. Opening the sliding door or window allowed the sounds of the rushing water to soothe our minds and the fire pit was a great place for late night conversation. The meals at the Esmeralda Inn were fabulous and every staff member was attentive and helpful. They all seemed genuinely eager to assist. Highly recommend this destination for a getaway!
- Kendall (10/5): Pearl in the mountains - This boutique hotel is a Pearl in the mountains!
- Tomer Shani Shani (6/5): Bit disappointing - The property is beautiful and overlooking a stunning river, staff was very nice and responsive, but it was full of ants and was really not what we would have expected for the price. We were also a bit disappointed with the lack of communication regarding the facilities and general information.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel and staff were excellent. We really felt like it was home away from home.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Relaxing place . Most peaceful city I have been . Small city next by but very nice and clean
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic place. Great food as well. High recommendation
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very comfortable place to stay, very comfortable place to stay
- David (8/5): Quick get away close to home. - Service was excellent, very friendly staff, and very clean. Only complaint would be the mattress was uncomfortable, definitely needed a new one, and the showers needed to be updated. These 2 complaints would not keep me from staying again but it would make it more enjoyable. We will be back and I do recommend staying here if you're in the lake lure area.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Wonderful property - We loved this cabin. Gorgeous facility and setting.
- Diana (8/5): Great for a romantic getaway but needs renovations - The staff is extremely courteous, friendly, and willing to make you feel welcome. The overall facilities are beautiful. Location is wonderful and close to shops and restaurants. The downside was the room that we stayed at. Room 112 was minuscule, worn down, the shower floor had a slimy film, the A/C unit was loud, but the worst of all, was the mattress. It probably has been the most uncomfortable bed that we have slept on, or at least attempted to. Regarding CDC guidelines, the hotel makes you sign a disclaimer which states that ‘for safety measures’ your room will not be cleaned during your stay, but you can request to have your towels refreshed. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous since you are paying to have a clean room and bed made each day. The restaurant offers marvelous food and their staff, again, is quite attentive. Unfortunately, even when they claim to be at 50% capacity in order to follow CDC guidelines, the chairs are still back to back, and definitely not 6 ft apart.
- Sandra (10/5): Wonderful Inn in the Mountains - Our stay was wonderful! Rooms are very comfortable. Restaurant was great, nice complementary breakfast-nice variety. Beautiful, peaceful setting in the mountains. Highly recommend!
- Keith (10/5): Family Get away - First time to the inn. Very comfortable great location and friendly staff. Will visit again
- Misstie D. (6/5): Pictures are deceiving. - Pictures of room are deceiving. It appears that you would have a refrigerator, microwave, and your own deck. The privat deck is the main reason we chose this more expensive room over others. The mini fridge is shared per guests per floor. The microwave serves all guests. Per the pictures we also thought that we were staying at a nice resort that had the beach and other outdoor activities on site. NOT true and the only beach in town is closed (Except for weekends. We booked on Tuesday, Wednesday.) The only activities on site is a game room and a hottub that only 4 of the 10 jets work. I would not recommend this property for the price and feel we were deceived.
- Nicholas (10/5): Excellent B&B and comfortable stay - Fantastic!! The staff is so friendly and very accommodating. The restaurant is excellent and the breakfast they serve is the same. I would recommend this place to my friends and family, and we will definitely be returning to another visit.
- Brian (8/5): - Nice hotel and convenient to Lake Lure / Chimney Rock area.
- Amy (10/5): - What a wonderful place!!! Excellent service, very clean and comfortable room, all nestled in a beautiful setting. We highly recommend The Esmeralda Inn!
- ANGELA (6/5): To much sharing of amenities, deceiving and over p - Amenities are stretched, no modern tech in rooms. Our room was not what we booked. They don’t tell you about the shared balcony’s, ( website made it sound like we had our own. shared refrigerators in halls. Room is super small. Place was very clean but felt very uncomfortable with the shared refrigerators and the game rooms being open, walls are paper thin. Breakfast was fixed and not very appealing, cold potato casserole, served my wife granola yogurt after we told them at check in she had a nut allergy. Coffee pot was also shared with everyone else in game room and hallways. No ice the entire time we was there. Will consider somewhere else when we visit chimney rock. Way over rated
- Carolyn (10/5): - Was so relaxing, with nice porches, and a really nice spa!
- Angela (10/5): - It was very nice and pleasant. Staff was very helpful and willing to help with everything. We will recommend to others.
- Paul (10/5): - The staff was super- the definition of customer service. Outstanding!!!!
- Janice (10/5): Outstanding Inn. Very relaxing & quiet. - This place is amazing. From the time we arrived to the time we left it was like we were part of the Esmeralda family. Lindsey checked us in that night & they don't just tell you were your room is they take the time to show you around & take you to the room. He talked about the history of the Hotel & showed us the whole hotel. Vicki in the morning was just as pleasant. Talking with her was like talking to my best friend like we have known each other all of our lives. The complementary breakfast was extraordinary. Everything is homemade down to the granola on your yogurt & you get more than enough. Then we took a cooking class at the hotel & Chef Keith is amazing. The class was great & so was the food. Then we ate dinner there & I had the crabcakes & they were the best I had ever tasted. My husband had the trout & that was so tasty, no fishy taste at all. We don't usually have our room serviced if we are just spending 2 nights so we left a do not disturb on the door & housekeeping left us a basket outside with all fresh towels, water, toilet paper. No other hotel had ever done that. The waitresses & waiters are top notch. We got to meet the owner Kim who also was very down to earth & made you feel so at home. She was right there helping her staff at the front desk & in the dining room. The beds were very comfortable & you had nice fluffy robes to use. I could go on & on about how wonderful this place is. We will be going back.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful friendly and food was great! Uber clean room!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - We loved the friendly, accommodating staff. Excellent food and service. Fire pit was fun for winter.
- John (10/5): - Everyone was very nice and pleasant. Place was beautiful, food was excellent
- Verified traveler (10/5): - My favorite thing was the gorgeous lobby with the fireplace, branch stairwell, and Dirty Dancing floor -- but the flavor of the late 1800s hotel is there too. Can't think of anything I didn't like.
- Crystal (10/5): Christmas vacation - Wow! This trip was breathtaking. When I arrived, the two ladies at the desk,(Molly) greeted me with their whole heart. They were sincere. I received a tour of the Inn and everything! I received my keys to the cabin, and the photos online didn't compare to what I saw in person. I had a wonderful time. I will definitely be back.
- Kristi (10/5): Excellent - Excellent Inn Keepers as well as excellent Chef.
- Tiffany (10/5): Beautiful place - We arrived late but they had left us a personalized message about getting to our room. The room was small but the bed was super comfortable. Very nice touches throughout. Nice gameroom with snacks. The lobby was beautiful and they told us all about the Inn. Will definitely be back.
- Diane (10/5): - Beautiful historic place. Great breakfast. Friendly staff
- Steve (10/5): - This property is amazing, exceptional in appearance with a rich history. The staff was excellent. Highly recommend staying there.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Top Notch!! - It’s a beautiful inn, excellent service, wonderful food, amazing area. Loved every minute of our stay!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved my stay! Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
- Brent (10/5): - A unique setting and an almost bed and breakfast feel even though it is a hotel. Extremely friendly staff. Restaurant has really good food. Would highly recommend this place.
- Dina (6/5): Power Outage - First impressions were good when we entered. It has a lot of character and the facility offers a spa too. What disappointed us was that the room were smaller than expected and that the communication from the staff was not good, because when the power went out because of a storm, nobody informed us that that was the reason the elevators didn't work. We were on the third floor. The bTV reception was very poor too. Other than that the food and accommodation was fairly good. Molly in reception, gave us a tour of the facility and was very personable.
- ANDREW (10/5): Excellent - Very beautiful place, wonderful staff, beautiful location. All and all very pleased with the excellent stay.
- Richard (10/5): Pleasant surprise - We had stayed in the Lake Lure area years ago--really liked it. We decided to return home from Atlanta via the area, we found the Esmerelda on the internet and were VERY impressed by the facility. More importantly, the staff made the experience one that we will not soon forget.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great staff. Excellent food. Very charming inn. My only complaint was my room was not as expected. View of fire escape. Old carpet. Would request a diff room .
- Connie (10/5): - All the special touches the staff and waiters made to make you feel unique.
- Heather (10/5): Jewel in the mountains - Beautiful experience from beginning to end.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great staff everyone was very helpful and friendly. Food was very good.
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