Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort
Location: 185 Chetola Lake Drive, Blowing Rock, US
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa. Unwind in the spa tub or sauna after a day of adventure.
Delicious Dining and Drinks
Enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant or grab a drink at the bar/lounge. Room service and daily complimentary receptions are also available.
Convenient Amenities and Activities
Take advantage of the ski shuttle for easy slope access. The hotel offers a business center, event facilities, and cozy rooms with fireplaces and jetted bathtubs.
Escape to Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort for a memorable stay overlooking the lake. Book now to experience luxury and comfort near top attractions in Blowing Rock.
Important Information
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Fitness facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Electric car charging station
- Health club
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Sauna
- Concierge service
- Picnic area
- Fitness facilities
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Conference space
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Fireplace in lobby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Television in common areas
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Library
- Rafting nearby
- Health club
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Snowboarding nearby
- Wedding services
- Ecotours nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free reception
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Pilates classes on site
- Ski lessons on site
- Tennis lessons on site
- Computer station
- Sledding on site
- Snow tubing nearby
- Free ski shuttle
- Ski passes available
- Pool sun loungers
- Rock climbing nearby
- Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
- Ziplining nearby
- Electric car charging station
- Horse riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Rooms Available
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Lake View
1 King Bed
Balcony with lake views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
1 King Bed
Overlooking the lake (partial)
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
1 King Bed
Overlooking the lake
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
-
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace
1 King Bed
Overlooking the lake
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace
1 Queen Bed
473 sq feet
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
-
Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
473-sq-foot room with lake views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
-
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
473-sq-foot room with lake views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
-
Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace
1 Queen Bed
473-sq-foot room with lake views
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Jetted bathtub
- Premium bedding
- Turndown service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Champagne service
Guest Reviews
- Cheryl (10/5): - Staff were very nice, friendly and helpful.
- Robert (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. Very relaxing.
- Janet (8/5): - Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Chetola. Beautiful lodge with nice amenities. Inn guests receive breakfast in room or can eat at the restaurant which is included in the rate. The luxury king room was comfy and spacious. Late afternoon cheese and wine were offered and were complimentary. Easy check in and check out. The restaurant food on site was good not exceptional. The grounds and walking trail next to the small lake needs some clean up attention. Geese poop everywhere.
- Priscilla (10/5): - Beautiful lake and lots of amenities
- Karen (10/5): Beautiful! - This is our "go to" place to stay when we go to the Blowing Rock area! We love Chetola! We have stayed in the lodge as well as the inn. They are both wonderful and the property has so much to do! It is in a great location I'm already looking forward to going back!
- Johnny (10/5): - Great staff at the Inn and restaurant. Beautiful room and surroundings.
- Kevin (10/5): - We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and absolute loved it! Can't wait to be back next year.
- Joyce (4/5): Don’t stay here. - The floor was out of level 8” on 12’. The room had no central heat - just a fireplace that was on or off. It was not soundproofed and you could hear every time a door opened or closed. And the sheets and mattress cover would come off every time we rolled over.
- Jennifer (10/5): - WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!
- Sondra (10/5): - The Bob Timberlake Inn was awesome. My husband and I went there for our anniversary and stayed in room 8. it was very quiet, newly renovated, cozy and the staff was super friendly and very helpful. We really enjoyed the included breakfast in our room each morning . Also the heated indoor pool was very relaxing and enjoyable. We would definitely stay there again. They also did a great job with the Christmas decorations.
- David (10/5): - Absolutely fabulous staff and facilities. Looking forward to my next visit.
- robert (8/5): - cozy and comfortable we go every year and pick a tree for Christmas
- Chad (10/5): - Mattress was pretty rough/worn but other than that, beautiful room and place.
- Jason (10/5): - It was great! Amenities were exceptional Staying in the Inn gave us so many extras! We will be back!!! You guys should have Bob Timberlakes artwork for purchase.
- Frank (10/5): - Beautiful property and comfortable room.
- David (6/5): - There are some very nice positives but too many negatives to rate this resort higher. Pool, spa, sauna and yoga for my wife were all extremely positive. We went to their restaurant for our anniversary dinner when we got there and my wife wanted a chicken dish then a pasta dish, then lamb chops, then a strip steak , then a Reuben sandwich.. so she settled on a hamburger because the were out of all the above. A very nice bottle of wine and a burger. (Really). We paid big bucks to stay in the Inn at Bob Timberlake’s and we’re put in a handicap room near the entrance and the entrance door slammed every time someone came through it at all hours of the day and night. We met people in the 8 other Inn private rooms and they were beautiful. Bad luck with NO explanation or discount or “I am sorry”. The facility looked beautiful. Thought of bringing our extended family there but they need to get their act together. All the people wanted to please but they weren’t empowered to make things “right” even though they all said “what can we do to make things right”… Two couples we met at the Inn left early due to multiple issues that I mentioned and others not mentioned… like a bad cook at breakfast, a gas leak 12:30am that woke us up and we had to evacuate until 1:30am… no sleep that night and no kitchen/breakfast the next day due to the leak being there. We were finally glad the next day that we were leaving for Savannah then St. Augustine then home…
- Angela (10/5): - It was very walkable to the town of Blowing Rock. The property itself was so nice and peaceful. Enjoyed relaxing around the firepit.
- CDR MARK (6/5): - Promised and paid for a lake-view room. Got a view of the restaurant roof and exhaust fans.
- Isaac (10/5): - Well manicured and service was impeccable. The best in a while.
- John (10/5): Lovely, historic Inn. - Wonderful, historic inn in a beautiful setting. Rooms were recently updated.
- James (10/5): - Every single staff member was friendly, courteous, and professional.
- Patty (8/5): - The property is beautifully situated on the lake and the rooms are both awesomely decorated and spacious. We have been several times and are never disappointed.
- Mujahid (10/5): - Amazing time here.
- Michael (10/5): - Your customer service, in all areas, was exceptional!! The room was wonderful, especially the fireplace and leather recliner and the mattress gave you a wonderful, restful night’s sleep. Plus the Bath robes were a very nice touch. Ate breakfast and dinner at the resort and all of our meals were exceptional!! But in the end, it’s still the staff, your people who made the biggest impressions on us - made us feel welcome everywhere we went on the property. Exceptional job, Chetola. We’ll be back!
- Tonda (10/5): Warm and cozy - Great accommodations… we stayed in the inn and it was warm and cozy. The room was large and the fireplace was awesome. The food at Timberlakes was very good. The dining staff were all excellent, we had 2 separate meals at the restaurant. Looking forward to spending time there next December …. Hopefully stay longer next time. 😊
- Larry (10/5): - Friendly staff, excellent private sitting rooms and amenities from guest services.
- robert (10/5): - This place was awesome. Beautiful setting quiet very cozy staff was fantastic.
- Edward (8/5): - The Inn was wonderful in many ways. We had a pleasant stay. But there were a few things that could be improved. We clearly heard the band from the restaurant -- in our room! They finished at 9pm both nights but had we wanted to retire early.... The warm chocolate chip cookies were fabulous! As was having the restaurant right downstairs. But one morning the door was locked, so we had to go outside to get to the restaurant. It was cold; mildly inconvenient. Also, the water pressure in the shower was weak. That said, the staff was wonderful. The resort was enchanting as was the town of Blowing Rock and the environs.
- Leslie (10/5): - Loved staying in the original lodge. Will stay longer next year
- Eleanor (10/5): - The location is beautiful with access to several trails. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable.
- Stacey (10/5): - We really like the solitude and peaceful nature of Chetola. It is just what is needed when a break from the norm is necessary.
- Patty (10/5): - Awesome location, gold standard of amenities and staff were best practice.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The innkeepers were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the wine and social times.
- Melissa (10/5): Highly recommend Bob Timberlake Inn - We had a wonderful stay at Timberlake Innat Chetola. We loved the in room breakfast service and having a pantry to get snacks, water and coffee! The staff was very helpful there was only one staff member handling the kayaks who didn't say hello and was on her phone and didn't even look up once. All of the other staff were very nice and professional. It is a bit outdated and in need of some updating. Some areas by the elevator smell a little musty. Our room was clean and would definitely be back again!
- Horace (10/5): - Excellent...pricy but worth it,
- Belinda (10/5): - We liked the superb service, the uniqueness, the relaxed feel, and the way they made you feel special without being stuffy or over bearing
- Melissa (10/5): - Had a wonderful time and a very pretty place
- Eduardo (10/5): - Beautiful property nestled within a perfect outdoor setting. Impecable service, kind and courteous attention by all staff members, and very nice amenities. Nearby access to the Blue Ridge Parkway provides the perfect starting point for all outdoor activities within the area. Downtown Blowing Rock is just around the corner by either short walk or. car.
- Dorie DeAngelis (8/5): - Nice property
- Howard (10/5): - Good
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great resort. Very close to downtown Blowing Rock
- Verified traveler (6/5): - The property was beautiful. Flowers in full bloom. The lake and walking path was great. I wish I could give this place five stars, but I cannot. The most I can give it is three. They have a staff shortage which is unfortunate, but for the price of our stay I would’ve thought they could hire more. The restaurant could not accommodate more than a few tables at a time. Reservation times were booked solid for any normal dinner times, between six and eight. The food was nothing special at all.My salmon was unfavorable and not done in the middle, the others at the table agreed, It all needed to be seasoned. With that being said the employees seem to be overwhelmed at times but still were cheerful. We stayed at the Inn, which is for adults only. I was under the impression that it would be away from the lodge and by itself. It is not. It is connected to the lodge and just has its own entrance. It was a bit confusing the way the front desk told us to walk in but we finally figured it out. The room was OK, but if you were to have breakfast in that room you would’ve had to of eaten it in bed because there is no table and chairs.The bed was hard. They need to put on either mattress pads or get new sets. We didn’t sleep at all. They give you a bottle of wine,cheese and crackers, which was nice.In their little lobby area was coffee and a little refrigerator with ice cream and pop in it. I booked the room for a special occasion, would I do it again, no.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The property was beautiful. We drive through every time we visit Blowing Rock, but haven't stayed until now. The Timberlake Inn was everything, and more, that people have told us. Two areas we were not happy with was the air conditioning and lack of information upon check-in. When we arrived our thermostat showed an error. We reset it as instructed and it came back immediately. We called the front desk and the young lady said it was a fault with the Freon and to simply open our windows to get cool air and it would be fixed on Saturday. OK, we are reasonable people and dealt with the uncomfortable temps our first night. By this time our room temp was 75. We woke the next morning to temps in the upper 50's in our room, which we anticipated with a laugh and went about our day hiking in the mountains. Upon our return later that night we immediately went to bed only to wake up around midnight to the temp nearing 75 again with the same error code. Needless to say we were not in the mood to go through another night of uncomfortable sleep, but again, we dealt with it. Upon checking out, the power went out in the Inn and the young lady had no access to the computers to check the repair status. She said once they came back later that morning, we would receive our receipt. As I type this I have yet to receive any correspondence, and it is 11:30pm. Overall we loved our time and plan to stay again, but this was not the best first impression for either of us.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Impeccable service and amenities. Will visit again.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Bit overpriced but no complaints. Perfect dining experience at pub to relax and enjoy
- Michael D (10/5): A beautiful location - An exceptional facility, amenities and service with the Bob Timberlake Lodge. Only downside was live music at the restaurant below that was easily heard and felt in the rooms above.
- Angie (10/5): Wonderful anniversary trip! - This was a wonderful stay! Loved the jetted bathtub and cleanliness of the room. The bed was comfy and fireplace a nice touch. We were thrilled with the room service breakfast that was offered! It was delicious and beautifully presented! We dined in the restaurant for dinner and it was delicious as well. The only complaint was the ripped cushions in the window seat and the view was the parking lot and small lake out front while we were told it was a Mountain View ! They offered free bottle of wine with cheeses and fruits before dinner and cookies as well as a pantry with drinks and ice cream ! Very nice touch. The staff was wonderful !!
- PAMELA (10/5): Awesome place for a weekend getaway! - We have been here several times and always stay at this Inn. We were offered room service in lieu of eating in the restaurant and the food was great.
- Brian (10/5): - Very nice resort and everyone was helpful and friendly.
- Phyllis (10/5): Awesome Relaxing & Safe Escape to Blue Ridge Mtns - We were so impressed from the entry through the resort gate in which our temperatures were checked and we were informed of the Resort policy of wearing a mask in public spaces (except when eating in the restaurant/bar). And all the staff from the security gate guys to the front desk, to housekeeping to the restaurant and bar staff, as well as all the Spa personnel were ALL wonderful, welcoming, very gracious and helpful! We really enjoyed our stay and the grounds are gorgeous to walk around and enjoy the views of the lake trees, ducks and swans. SOOO relaxing and enjoyable, while feeling very 'safe'. They to great lengths to ensure our comfort and safety at all times, delivering our daily complimentary breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese to our room. And we were also impressed that the other guests were wearing masks and self aware of the 6 feet distancing. Our room was very spacious and comfy and had great views of the lake and grounds (boathouse, fire pit and picnic tent and sitting areas). We enjoyed the lovely cooler mountains air when we opened the windows in the back and front of th room--so pleasant! It really was an enjoyable LONG weekend (3 nights our stay). We will definitely return again!
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