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Old Edwards Inn and Spa

2.0 star property
Tennis courts, swimming pools, and golf courses await at this mountain retreat where relaxation and recreation blend seamlessly together

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At Old Edwards Inn and Spa, guests can enjoy a round of golf on the property or try their hand at mini golf. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape, while tennis courts provide active entertainment. The hair salon stands ready for those seeking a bit of pampering.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Historic)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Historic Porch)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Historic)

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Lodge)

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 King Beds

Suite (Lodge Lee)

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  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Lodge)

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Suite (Whiteside Master)

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  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Blue Valley Master)

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  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hickory)

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Hickory)

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Room, 1 King Bed (Falls)

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Falls Luxury)

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Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

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  • 1 King Bed

Cottage

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Downtown Highlands, a neighborhood in Highlands, is home to Old Edwards Inn and Spa. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Visit our Highlands travel guide
Map
445 Main St., Highlands, NC, 28741

What's nearby

  • Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Playhouse
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highlands Biological Station
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
    160 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell
    5 min walk
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    10 min drive
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Oak Steakhouse
    9 min drive
  • Los Vaqueros
    8 min walk

About this property

Old Edwards Inn and Spa

Hotel located in Downtown Highlands
At Old Edwards Inn and Spa, you can look forward to golfing on site, mini golf, and a hair salon. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, valet parking (surcharge), and laundry services

Awards and affiliations

Old Edwards Inn and Spa is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Hair salon

More

  • 2 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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

Property is also known as

Old Edwards Inn Highlands
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Old Edwards Inn and Spa Hotel Highlands

Frequently asked questions

Does Old Edwards Inn and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Old Edwards Inn and Spa?

Check-in begins at 4 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Edwards Inn and Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Edwards Inn and Spa located?

Located in Downtown Highlands, this hotel is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Edwards Inn and Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

exceeded expectations !

Couldn't have loved it more! Hotel takes you back in time. Would recommend Mountain Fresh for breakfast and Paoletti for dinner.

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Charming Hotel

Staff was very friendly, helpful and professional. Décor in lobby, Madison's restaurant and Hummingbird lounge was charming and welcoming. It was cold outside so the many fireplaces were comforting and welcoming. Our room was a good size with a very comfortable bed, great sheets and nicely decorated. Overall, this is a great place. My only issue was with the bathroom in our room. While it had great amenities (love the towels), it is not designed for short people - getting in and out of the tub/shower combo was a bit of a challenge.

10/10 Excellent

Kayce

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

5 star atmosphere and accommodations.

My husband and I stayed at Old Edwards Inn to celebrate our anniversary and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff was so friendly and professional and everyone we came in contact with was so courteous. We had such a lovely stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommend better time to stay around Highlands, is not during the late winter months as several restaurants close for the season. book reservations well in advance of any stay as best ones book up early and tougher to find somewhere to eat at the last minute. hotel restaurants also book up quickly. you can always cancel later. there are 2 Sections to stay: Inn Facility is right downtown. the Lodge facilities are only 1 block away and are much more quiet than the Inn and very peaceful and walking distance to the hotel for breakfast and the main street for shopping. 16 of us found the Lodge Game Room at the lodge and brought our own beverages and watch football and there still was plenty of room for others to join.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Perfect Romantic Getaway

This place is absolutely incredible. It was romantic, secluded, peaceful, and breathtakingly beautiful. We actually extended our stay because we were so pleased. The staff was above and beyond kind, helpful, and professional at every encounter. Worth every penny. We will be back.

8/10 Good

Frequent travel, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Up-upscale, beautiful landscaping, classic dark wooden beams/paneling, best location, good food,excellent staff, some "over trained", thus annoying. Campus atmosphere requires walking-unless you stay in main bldg.Heated-tile floor in bathroom is nice.

10/10 Excellent

Kris, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay at the hotel! Every staff member was friendly, the campus beautiful and the room clean and elegant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. High end with many quiet areas to just hang out

10/10 Excellent

N.Y.C

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

Great weekend getaway

As a northeaster I would describe it as the Hamptons of the NC mountains. Not cheap, but worth every dollar. Great restaurants and plenty to do for the outdoorsman.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quaint setting in the mountains and very relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxury with out sacrificing nature

Great weekend relaxing on the NC mountains.The food was very good specially the fresh trout. Great hiking and a visit to the spa at the resort is the cherry on top of the weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Random Travels, Atlanta suburbs

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

Lodge offers extra space and privacy

First trip to Highlands for a brief get away. Highly recommend both Highlands and Old Edwards.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Minneapolis

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

Outstanding Hotel

We loved Old Edwards Inn & Spa! We stayed in 2013 built Falls Cottages and they were BEAUTIFUL. A lovely salt-water pool was just a short walk away, with poolside beverage and lunch service - couldn't be more relaxing. We went on walks around the adorable town each day and checked out a nice little hike (Sunset Rock) nearby. There is still more to see and we plan on returning soon.

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Raleigh

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

Perfect Getaway

Our trip was a quick getaway for our anniversary. Old Edwards (and the town of Highlands) exceeded our expectations in every way. The service and facilities at Old Edwards are absolutely top-notch. We will definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Georgia

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

hotel stay at the Old Edwards INN

It exceeded all expectations! I would give it a 5 or 6 star! Travelocity also was of the greatest assistance in helping us with the reservations..The person that booked for us was professional and personable and made it happen for us in a usually sold out place.. She had the expertise to handle a special request.. this being our anniversary and all. I will use again and refer you in the future to friends and family. First time using Travelocity and it was GREAT!! Also, impressed that you had access to bookings at this exquisite place!!! Thank You. All the Best. Patricia Overton

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Atlanta

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

Outstanding!!!! Worthy of its 5 star rating!!!

One of the finest hotel properties in the U.S. We loved every aspect of our 3 night stay. Can't wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Lilburn, GA

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

Five star rating all day long:service, comfort

It was our 43rd wedding anniversary and we could not have stayed anywhere nicer. If we had not had doctor appointments the day of arrival and day of departure we would have extended our time because it was absolutely the most comfortable and beautiful resort we've ever stayed. And we have stayed at Ritz Carltons, Grove Park Inn, Pinehurst, and many other four and five star accomadations throughout the world. It was a pleasant surprise also for us to have been upgraded to a suite upon our arrival. As sometimes has happened in the past I forgot to pack up a few items in the room. Never in the forty plus years we've been traveling have we ever been contacted by the hotel after we left about things we left and asked if we would like for them to be mailed to us at no charge. I have even called hotels before within twenty-four hours asking them to check on items I've left behind and had hoped they would be willing to mail them to us with us paying the charge and not been successful in the hotels helping find our things or send them back. So we have become a loyal patron of Old Edwards Inn and Spa for life.

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Roswell, GA

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

Old Edwards Inn, Highlands, NC

Excellent

8/10 Good

Tiffany, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good about our trip other then some stuff they missed cleaning in our room and they were working on something behind ou room which was noisy.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, England

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

Special Occasion Destination

One of the very best luxury hotel experiences. We felt treated like royalty, and it did not feel like the hotel was trying to get every last dime from us the way that some do. There is an overall feeling of generosity that must stem from the owners. The food is very good - not the best ever, but perfectly fine, minus a cheese plate at the bar which was clearly pulled together last minute. But everyone tried their best to help us celebrate a very special occasion, and we will be back. This will always be a very heart warming place for us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Anniversary getaway...👌🏻

Great little getaway in the perfect hotel and town!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Cincinnati

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

NC getaway.

We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had great service, and the amenities were many. An outstanding location and facility for a getaway weekend--even though it was very cold outside.

4/10 Poor

BE, Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

So disappointed..

I was looking forward to going to going here. My husband & I made reservations to stay several days after Christmas. In October, I called the spa to book a couples massage. Overall, the hotel is nice. Our room was clean & spacious. My husband & I showed up to the spa for our 11 am appointment, to find out that it was never actually made. Considering it was one of the main reasons we went, I was pretty upset. They were able to fit us in for massages about 1.5 hours later. So we went ahead and had lunch at the spa (which was basically $40 for mediocre chicken salad and hummus.. Don't waste your time or money!) and waited patiently for our delayed appointments. Unfortunately, my husband and I were separated for our appointments and my massage therapist was terrible. He was a loud breather and I could hear him loudly sigh multiple times through our appointment. The massage did not feel good, in fact he was almost rough and sloppy when it came to appropriately draping me and whatnot. The lights in the room weren't dimmed. I couldn't wait for it to end. Then when I found out my husband had the same experience, we were pretty upset about paying nearly $400 for such a terrible spa day. Oddly enough, I heard another customer complaining about how they screwed up her appointment. She said "my husband and I got married here last year and I feel like we are barely getting base service". Touché my friend. NEVER going back.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan, Chattanooga, tn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, park the car and enjoy Old Edwards and Highlands. Easy walk to everything.