The Esmeralda Inn and Restaurant

HeadLine : Near Needle s Eye

Location : With a stay at The Esmeralda Inn at Lake Lure in Chimney Rock, you ll be in a state park, just steps from Chimney Rock State Park and a 2-minute drive from Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine. This 4-star cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Lure and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Lure Flowering Bridge.

Rooms : Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Dining : You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Esmeralda Inn at Lake Lure, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Renovations : This property is closed from April 11 2023 to May 31 2023 (dates subject to change). This property will be closed from April 21 2023 to April 21 2024 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).  

CheckIn Instructions :

• Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
• Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
• Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
• This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
• Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Special 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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Chimney Rock State Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Chimney Rock Adventure Golf - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lake Lure Flowering Bridge - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Lake Lure - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Right Track Toy Train Museum - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Needle s Eye - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
CMLC Florence Nature Preserve - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Lake Lure Adventure Company - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Canopy Ridge Farm - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Justus Orchard - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
Hickory Nut Gap Farm - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Stone Angel - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi

The nearest major airport is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi