We have 2 major hotels - one contemporary, one on historic register w/ period antiques. We also have apartment, dorm-style lodging, motel 6-style lodging, cabins, and full-hookup campsites. Our meeting spaces include Stuart Auditorium(seats 2000), hotel meeting rooms w/ auditoriums, the Shackford Auditorium(only meeting rooms & auditorium), Youth Center, Campground Lodge(includes full kitchen). On the campus, amenities includes swimming pool, shuffle board, Lake activities(canoing, kayaking, and paddleboats)tennis, putt-putt, youth game room, free WIFI,. Guest rooms in the hotel are updated complete with coffee pots, ironing boards, and flat screen tv., deluxe suites also available. Can accomodate all types of groups. Alcohol-free campus.
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Local Attractions:
5 minutes from lovely, charming Waynesville Main Street shops, 5 minutes to Maggie Valley, 15 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway & Smoky Mountain National Park. 10 minutes to Ghost Town, 1 hour to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, & Cherokee. 20 minutes from Cattaloochee Ski Area
Hotel Reviews for Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
4.0out of 5Based on 12 guest reviews, Very Good
Based on 15 traveler reviews
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Most Recent Traveler Reviews:
“Great Facilities and Hospitality”
Nov 27, 2012
DylanUnicoi, Unicoi, Tennessee, United States | Trip type: Friends getaway
Was thhere for a retreat, stayed at mountainview lodge, the museum is amazing so much history! Very well maintained! Ate at at the terrace hotel food was excellent and friendly...
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Was thhere for a retreat, stayed at mountainview lodge, the museum is amazing so much history! Very well maintained! Ate at at the terrace hotel food was excellent and friendly staff everywhere!................................... « less
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Management response from Stephanie Drum, Public Relations Manager
Thank you for your kind review, DylanUnicoi. We are glad that you had a chance to explore our museum and learn more about our history. I will pass along your positive comments regarding the food to our staff. Lake Junaluska's Centennial is next year (2013), and it will be a great opportunity to explore Lake Junaluska's rich history further. We hope that you will visit us again soon! Blessings, Stephanie Drum, Marketing Manager
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“Stay in the Terrace Hotel”
Nov 16, 2012
Nancy1391, Marietta, Georgia, USA | Trip type: Friends getaway
Stayed her on a church trip to the Biltmore in Asheville (about 29 miles away in Asheville on a good hwy). We were at the Terrace Hotel and it looked...
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Stayed her on a church trip to the Biltmore in Asheville (about 29 miles away in Asheville on a good hwy). We were at the Terrace Hotel and it looked like it was the best place to stay at the conference center. Our beds were very comfortable, the room was clean,yes, it had flat screen T.V.), the staff very pleasant and the food in the dining room very good (nothing fancy but quite good and a nice variety...we only ate breakfast and dinner there...both buffet style. Beautiful lake and grounds but from what others said, the other lodging facilities were very basic. Lovely big lobby with rockers on the front porch where we sat overlooking the lake and watched the sun go down over the mountains the first night we were there. Great place for a group to stay. Beautiful trail (about 2 miles) around the lake. « less
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Management response from Stephanie Drum, Public Relations Manager
Thank you for your review, Nancy1391. We are glad that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Lake Junaluska during your visit to the Biltmore. The area is truly beautiful during any season. We hope you visit again soon! Blessings, Stephanie Drum, Marketing Manager
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“Weekend trip to Waynesville”
Oct 25, 2012
Barb11562, Manitowoc, Wisconsin | Trip type: Family
Stayed in one of the apartments during a weekend trip to Waynesville. Very disappointed. Cobwebs visible over the pull out couch, linens were see-through, mattresses were like rocks. Shower had...
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Stayed in one of the apartments during a weekend trip to Waynesville. Very disappointed. Cobwebs visible over the pull out couch, linens were see-through, mattresses were like rocks. Shower had stains from dirty water drips and toilet had a ring around the bowl. Pipes must be very old as all water was brown and had to run awhile before it cleared up. Bought bottled water and did not shower for 2 days! No TV either. Would not stay here again. Scenery was beautiful, staff was friendly and other parts of the resort may be better, but certainly would not stay in an apartment again. « less
“beautiful view, great for conferences..”
Sep 27, 2012
Appsgirl, North Carolina | Trip type: Business
I stayed here for a conference from Sept 24-27. This is the 3rd year I have attended this conference and it has been held here every time. The view of...
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I stayed here for a conference from Sept 24-27. This is the 3rd year I have attended this conference and it has been held here every time. The view of the lake is beautiful and there are lots of things to do within driving distance.
The lobby is nice with lots of rocking chairs to look out over the lake. The staff is all very friendly-from the cleaning crew to the lunch servers. The check in/out was very easy and quick. They also had fresh coffee all day.
I stayed on the 5th floor...The room is VERY BASIC. The pillows and mattresses are just about on thier last legs and really need to be updated... but the sheets and towels were all very clean, no stains or discoloration. There is no hairdryer in the room...(which I had forgotten, so I had wet hair the whole time). Also, it seemed the air was cut off at night. Both my roommate and I would wake up around 2am feeling hot and smothered but by 5am it had kicked back on and was cool again when we woke up.
Lunch was ok. I LOVED the pecan pie and the salad bar was very nice but the main entree food was not what I would have picked to feed a huge group (broiled fish)...but that is not the fault of Lake J, but more on the conference committee.
The land is very well maintained and seems very safe. The are always people walking around the lake which is full of ducks, geese, swans and HUGE fish. There are beautiful rose bushes and bridges that form a 2.5 and 5 mile loop that you can take advantage of.
Although the rooms are in need of a little tlc, this is a great conference center that I enjoy returning to year after year. « less
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Management response from Stephanie Drum, Public Relations Manager
Appsgirl, thank you for your review. It is always nice to hear compliments about our staff, and I will pass those along. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lake Junaluska. I have made a note regarding your comments about the air conditioning, and will inform our maintenance staff about that. We hope that you will visit us again soon. Blessings, Stephanie Drum, Marketing Manager
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“Beautiful place”
Sep 7, 2012
Jonathan J, Washington, NC | Trip type: Family
Have stayed there three times and family loves it. Stayed in apartments each time which are not at all fancy but clean and have kitchenette. If you want something a...
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Have stayed there three times and family loves it. Stayed in apartments each time which are not at all fancy but clean and have kitchenette. If you want something a little more upscale then stay in one of the hotels. Beautiful lake, grounds, nice facilities, a man made waterfall where bridge is with picnic area and stream down below. To us is great place to stay and is convenient to so many attractions and cities in the area. « less
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Management response from Stephanie Drum, Public Relations Manager
Jonathan J, thank you for your review, and we are delighted that you and your family enjoy your visits to Lake Junaluska. We hoe that you will visit Lake Junaluska again soon. Blessings, Stephanie Drum, Marketing Manager
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Nightly Parking:
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Typical Group Deposit:
50% of total lodging charges
Total Taxes:
7.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Amenities - Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
Air conditioning
Airport Shuttle
Alarm clock
Baby facilities in room
Boat Launch
Camping or barbeque facilities
Central location
Child facilities
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Dinner available
Elevator
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Free local calls
Games room
Golf course on hotel grounds
Hairdryer available
Handicap accessible
Central heating
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Kitchen facilities
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Shows or evening entertainment
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Television
Tennis court
Terrace
Travellers cheques accepted
TV room
Wedding Chapel
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
The nearest airport is 45 miles away, the Asheville Regional Airport.
Airport Shuttle? Yes! There is an airport shuttle.
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Based on 15 traveler reviews 
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“Great Facilities and Hospitality”
“Weekend trip to Waynesville”
“beautiful view, great for conferences..”