HEMLOCK INN, Bryson City

Hemlock Inn - A Mountain Retreat with Country-Style Dining and 55 Private Wooded Acres

Perched atop a 2500-foot hill, this 2-star Bryson City hotel encompasses 55 acres of private forestland overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains. Hemlock Inn features 19 guest rooms and 3 distinct cottages, including the round tree-house style Rondette and the two-bedroom Woody Cottage with a renovated kitchen and screened porch. The property includes an 1890s chapel, main lodge, library, and multiple outdoor gathering spaces. The Hemlock Inn Restaurant serves Southern-style breakfast and dinner at communal tables with lazy susans. Located 1.5 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the inn sits 3 miles from downtown Bryson City, 5 miles from Cherokee, and 15 miles from Nantahala Outdoor Center. Guests have access to hiking trails, mountain views, and natural spaces within the property. Air-conditioned rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, wardrobes, and some units include balconies.

Pros

Set on private wooded acreage with maintained hiking trails and mountain vistas

Three unique cottage options including a tree-house style accommodation

Historic 1890s chapel undergoing restoration (opening summer 2024)

Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for groups

Cons

62 miles distance from Asheville Regional Airport

Limited dining options with only breakfast and dinner service available