Chetola Resort
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-6037
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#3 of 16 hotels in Blowing Rock
Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.6
Service
4.4
Value
4.0
Travelers' Choice
Explore Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, an 87-acre resort within walking distance of a quaint mountain village, neighboring a 3,600-acre National Park and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Enjoy first-class accommodations in Chetola's Lodge, luxury Condominiums or the Bob Timberlake Inn at Chetola Resort, as well as fine dining at Timberlake's Restaurant. Discover The Spa at Chetola Resort, our Health and Wellness programs, Chetola Sporting Reserve, our Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing, and the many opportunities for recreation at Chetola Lake and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Chetola also offers exceptional meeting and conference facilities and is a favorite destination for weddings and events.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Archery
Boating
Children's playground
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Yoga classes
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Hiking
Skiing
Tennis court
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Patio
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Highchairs available
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Clothes dryer
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Microwave
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
58Somewhat walkable
Grade: 58 out of 100
27Restaurantswithin 0.75 miles
23Attractionswithin 0.75 miles
185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-6037
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The day of the event I was emailed that the hotel over booked and changed my room. I was given a 10$ discount for my inconvenience. The room was by the hallway door so I was able to enjoy the banging of the fire door closing throughout the night.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Josh Floyd, Marketing at Chetola Resort
Responded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Chetola Resort. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced due to the room change and the noise from the hallway door. This is certainly not the level of comfort and service that we strive to provide to our guests. We understand that this situation was frustrating, and we appreciate your understanding. We will review our booking processes to prevent such issues from occurring in the future. Your feedback is essential in helping us make necessary improvements, and we hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable and peaceful stay. Please feel free to reach out to our management so that we can address any concerns promptly and ensure a more comfortable experience. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we hope to regain your trust in Chetola Resort.
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This was our first time staying at Chetola and it was lovely! The grounds are beautiful and walkable to downtown Blowing Rock. We stayed in the inn and would recommend for a more quaint feel. The daily wine and cheese hour and cookies each night were a special treat. We will be back!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your delightful experience at Chetola Resort! We're thrilled to hear that your first stay with us was lovely and that you enjoyed the beautiful grounds and proximity to downtown Blowing Rock. The inn does offer a more quaint and cozy atmosphere, and we're pleased to hear that you found it to your liking. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our special touches like the daily wine and cheese hour and nightly cookies – we aim to make each guest's stay extra special. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit in the future. If there's anything specific you'd like to experience or if you have any preferences for your next stay, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your return is something we eagerly anticipate, and we'll be ready to make it just as enjoyable as your first visit.
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Chetola’s grounds are beautiful and well maintained, the staff are helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was excellent. However, our bed was saggy and some of the furnishings in the room seemed to have some age on them. I wish we had been able to take advantage of the boating and fishing in the lake.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay at Chetola Resort. We're delighted to hear that you found the grounds beautiful, well-maintained, and that our staff provided helpful and friendly service. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the breakfast. We apologize for any discomfort you experienced with the bed and the condition of some furnishings in your room. We take your comments seriously and will certainly address these issues to ensure a more comfortable and updated experience for our guests. It's unfortunate that you weren't able to take advantage of the boating and fishing at the lake, but we hope that you'll have the opportunity to do so on your next visit. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve and enhance our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with an even more enjoyable stay. If you have any specific requests or preferences for your next stay, please feel free to let us know.
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Very up to date, clean and comfortable rooms in main lodge. Lovely staff. Excellent food and great servers in Timberlake restaurant. Beautiful and well maintained gardens and grounds. We were very pleased.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Chetola Resort! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you found our rooms up to date, clean, and comfortable. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service, and it's heartwarming to know that our staff and the Timberlake restaurant team contributed to your enjoyable stay. We also appreciate your kind words about our gardens and grounds. We take great care to maintain their beauty, and we're delighted that you had the opportunity to appreciate them. Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or experience during your next visit, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to serving you again!
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Our first stay at Chetola and already planning a return visit! We stayed in the Lodge, ate a delicious breakfast daily at Timberlake's Restaurant, and enjoyed amenities like the pool, whirlpool, lawn games, and walks around the beautiful lake. We really liked the Chetola Sporting Reserve, where we tried the Sporting Clays (thanks Grayson for your expert advice and patience), and returned the next day for pistol practice. The Reserve is a good 30-minute drive through the mountains and ends on a gravel road, so be aware your car will be dusty! Throughout the resort, the staff was friendly and hospitable and we felt very welcomed.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Josh Floyd, Marketing at Chetola Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Chetola! It sounds like you had a fantastic stay, enjoying a range of activities and the resort's amenities. From dining at Timberlake's Restaurant to exploring the Chetola Sporting Reserve, it seems like you made the most of your visit. It's also great to hear that the staff made you feel welcomed and provided expert guidance. Planning a return visit already is a testament to the quality of your stay. If you have any more details or insights to share about your time at Chetola or if you have any questions or need recommendations for your next visit, feel free to ask. Your feedback is appreciated!
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Beautiful location. Terrific staff. Blowing Rock is such a beautiful place with lots of small shops, restaurants, culture and history. Chetola made my stay quite comfortable and relaxing. The staff were very attentive and greeted me always with a smile.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Josh Floyd, Marketing at Chetola Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience at Chetola Resort! It's wonderful to hear that you found the location beautiful and that the staff provided attentive and friendly service. Blowing Rock is indeed a charming place with its small shops, restaurants, and rich culture and history. It sounds like you had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. If you ever plan to return or have any questions about the area, feel free to reach out. Your feedback is valuable, and I'm glad you had a great time in this lovely destination!
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Beautiful place to stay for our niece’s wedding. We were in a suite in the main lodge and had ample room for 3 adults. Such a nice bonus to have a second full bath, and a second closet, attached to the living area with the pull out sofa. Would definitely recommend. The only improvement I would recommend the resort make would be to add full length mirrors somewhere in their room and to provide bathrobes.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi Jo, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the suite spacious and comfortable. We appreciate your feedback regarding the full length mirrors and bathrobes, and will definitely pass it along to our team. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Chetola Resort is a beautiful property and our room is directly in front of the lake with peaceful views. But it's a challenge to navigate. The front of the property is a lake holding paddleboards, cycle boats and swans. My building, the lodge is directly across, so the view from the balcony was blue sky, green trees and the lake. We were on the same floor as the spa so we were well situated. I was pleasantly surprised to find LVP floor in our room. Hotel carpets can be an issue. I used to travel with Lysol and spray the floors so I liked the idea of hard flooring. We spent some time on our balcony, headed to downtown for a little stroll and just relaxed the rest of the first day. Downtown Blowing Rock is very pretty. Well landscaped, with a park, shops and restaurants, Main Street is the place to be. Based on my last visit I recommend the fish and chips at Towne Taverne. The spa was smaller than I anticipated. The locker room held one toilet and one shower with 6 or 8 lockers. I spent some time in the pool before my massage. My only disappointment was the hot tub jets weren’t working. Massage was very good as was the facial. But my 50 minute facial was over in 30 minutes in which case its overpriced. The waiting area was pleasant but the hot water was cold and the drinking water was not. The restaurant at Chetola requires a reservation for dinner but is otherwise first come first serve. On our arrival day we had a lunch and late dinner from room service. Everything I tasted from the dining room was great. But on our last night we had dinner the dining room. I ordered the filet and my friend the trout and both were very good. The man at the next table ordered the Tomahawk steak and our entire corner was enthralled. Fortunately they didn't mind us staring. They turned out to be a very friendly couple and we now have an invitation to visit Rugby, Tennessee . Restaurant staff were all very friendly and efficient. When I arrived I was faced with a set of steps that probably equaled two flights and no ramp or walkway. A very nice young man named Thomas who I would later refer to as Michael for some strange reason showed me to an elevator that took me down one flight. but that left one more to navigate. That would be a big help if your stair tolerance is moderate but if you absolutely cannot do the stairs park in the back of the Lodge and take the elevator down. They should do a better job with signage regarding accessibility and the staff need to be better aware that some guest won’t want to navigate those steps. I would stay here again in spite of some glitches in service just for the views and location. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: If you need access with minimal stairs at check in, park in back of the lodge and use the elevator
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Chetola Resort. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve and enhance the overall guest experience. We're delighted that you enjoyed the picturesque views from your room's balcony and the tranquility of the lake. Your appreciation for the LVP flooring and the convenience it offers is noted, and we're glad it added to your comfort. It's wonderful to hear that you explored downtown Blowing Rock and had positive experiences with the Towne Taverne's fish and chips. We're also pleased that you had enjoyable dining experiences at our restaurant and encountered friendly and efficient staff. We apologize for any inconveniences you experienced, especially in relation to the spa experience and the timing of your facial treatment. Your comments about the accessibility and signage around the property are important, and we'll certainly take them into consideration for future improvements. We're grateful for your understanding of the challenges you encountered and that you would still consider staying with us again for the beautiful views and location. Should you choose to visit us in the future, we'll be working to provide an even better experience that aligns with your expectations.
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I can only give praise to this wonderful resort. Everything was first class from the front desk, room, grounds, activities, spa, friendly maid service to the bar and fabulous food at the Timberlake restaurant.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Highly recommend reserving activities and meals ahead of your stay.
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that your experience at our resort was exceptional across the board. It's wonderful that you found every aspect, from the front desk to the room, grounds, activities, spa, maid service, bar, and restaurant, to be first class. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your positive comments. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with another memorable and enjoyable stay.
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My wife and I stayed at Chetola for our wedding anniversary; we had never been. From start to finish, we had a wonderful time: The resort staff were consummate professionals, the accommodations in the Bob Timberlake Inn were perfect for a weekend getaway, and the restaurant was a great place to start and end the day. I can’t say enough good things about our time at Chetola. We’ll be back.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Josh Floyd, Marketing at Chetola Resort
Responded 4 weeks ago
Happy Anniversary! We're absolutely thrilled that you chose to celebrate such a special occasion with us at Chetola Resort. It warms our hearts to read that your experience from start to finish was nothing short of wonderful. Our dedicated staff takes great pride in delivering top-notch service, and we're delighted that their professionalism left a positive impression on you. It's wonderful that you found the accommodations in the Bob Timberlake Inn to be a perfect fit for your weekend getaway. We're also glad that you enjoyed your dining experiences at our restaurant, and it's truly an honor to know that we played a part in making your anniversary memorable. We can't wait to welcome you back for another visit. Thank you for your kind words, and we're excited to have the opportunity to create more cherished moments for you in the future.
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PRICE RANGE
$233 - $372 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesNorth CarolinaNorth Carolina MountainsBlowing Rock
NUMBER OF ROOMS
42
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chetola Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Chetola Resort?
Nearby attractions include Bass Lake (0.2 miles), Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (0.7 miles), and Sunset & Vine (0.5 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Chetola Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Chetola Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Chetola Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Chetola Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Camp Coffee Roasters, Kilwin's, and The Best Cellar Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Chetola Resort?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness center, and yoga classes during their stay.
Is Chetola Resort located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of Blowing Rock.
Are any cleaning services offered at Chetola Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Does Chetola Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Chetola Resort?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (1.2 miles) and Flat Top Manor (1.3 miles).