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Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

3.0 star property

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Cabin (Overlook 2) | Terrace/patio
Cabin (Alcoa 2) | Terrace/patio
Cabin

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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14981 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC, 28771
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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Cabin (Overlook 2)

Cabin (Overlook 2)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin

Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Mountain View 2)

Cabin (Mountain View 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Mountain View 3)

Cabin (Mountain View 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Cheoah 1)

Cabin (Cheoah 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Cheoah 2)

Cabin (Cheoah 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Cheoah 3)

Cabin (Cheoah 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Chilhowee 1)

Cabin (Chilhowee 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Chilhowee 2)

Cabin (Chilhowee 2)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Alcoa 1)

Cabin (Alcoa 1)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Alcoa 2)

Cabin (Alcoa 2)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin

Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Santeetlah 2)

Cabin (Santeetlah 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin, 1 King Bed (Santeetlah 3)

Cabin, 1 King Bed (Santeetlah 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Santeetlah 4)

Cabin (Santeetlah 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (White Oak 1)

Cabin (White Oak 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (White Oak 2)

Cabin (White Oak 2)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Hemlock Lodge)

Room (Hemlock Lodge)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Laurel Lodge)

Room (Laurel Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cabin (Overlook 1)

Cabin (Overlook 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Evergreen Lodge)

Suite (Evergreen Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Dogwood Lodge)

Room (Dogwood Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Magnolia Lodge)

Room (Magnolia Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Hydrangea Lodge)

Room (Hydrangea Lodge)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Azalea Lodge)

Room (Azalea Lodge)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Rhododendron Lodge)

Suite (Rhododendron Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Sunflower Lodge)

Room (Sunflower Lodge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Robbinsville

With a stay at Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort in Robbinsville, you'll be on a river and within the region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. .This historic lodge is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Fontana Lake and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Cheoah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Deals Gap - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Fontana Lake - 24 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 58 min drive - 85.6 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tapoco Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hwy 28 Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slickrock Riverside Grille - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jasper's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragon's Den Grill & Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Robbinsville lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as outdoor tennis courts or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at Tapoco Tavern, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this lodge consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Tapoco Tavern - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tapoco Tavern

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • 9 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Historic Tapoco Lodge Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge
Historic Tapoco Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco
Historic Tapoco Hotel Robbinsville
Tapoco Hotel Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Lodge
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Robbinsville
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Lodge Robbinsville

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 425 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wonderful food, and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

joan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very limited on other options to dine out. Because of the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a motorcycle trip from TX for me and a friend. From the Covered parking, on site food and drinks, and easy, quick access to the Tail of the Dragon and so much more. This is was a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quiet retreat with on site dining by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful lodge in a beautiful area!

We enjoyed a couple days of outdoor adventures and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, large clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mel & Earline's Trip to Tapoco Lodge

Great Trip and the Food and Staff were excelent!
Mel relaxing at the river view!
Earline at TVA exhibit at Fontana!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great over night location to enjoy some fantasic driving roads! Restaurants, service, and even a fire pit enhanced our stay. Will be booking again for our fall trip for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Clarence E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was easy, right near the door. Staff was absent from front desk, so we had to wait for someone to alert the clerk. Room was immaculate, only issue is bed was too soft for us. Tavern restaurant was mediocre, trout fish and chips was pathetic. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a spectacular property and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Natural beauty in a historic setting!

We really enjoyed our stay at Historic Tapoco Lodge. Beautiful setting, great holiday decorations, exceptional service/food, and live music. We look forward to our next time there!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is awesome. Beautiful area. Dining was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a fabulous history and is a wonderful location for a get away. The food is fabulous, particularly the mountain trout! The staff are warm and friendly and so helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay if you are trying to hit the dragon. The staff is incredible and the food is great as well. The rooms are spacious and have a great design.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANNY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the 1930 nostalgia and the modern amenities, as well as the cleanliness of the grounds and the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and nature
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place in the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pizza in the restaurant was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there for our 40th wedding anniversary and we had a very special weekend. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic lodge with great décor. Great sitting are in the lobby. Great outside areas. Restaurants were great. Pizza in the tavern was delicious.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful history, friendly folks, and great service. Also, accommodations were very nice. Cabin was rustic but exceptionally comfortable. Will return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property and team. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023