Reservations
"Quiet Setting overlooking the Broad River"
"We could see Chimney Rock from our porch."
"So close to Lake Lure!"
Welcome to The Esmeralda Inn
Don't miss our Winter Specials and Announcements
Easter is Just Around the Corner!
Join us for a delicious 4-Course Dinner! We're serving 12:00pm to 5:00pm. It's only $35 per person for Sesame-fried Brie, Herb roasted leg of lamb, and other great choices. Here is the full Menu. Bring a bottle of your preferred wine, beer or other spirits.
We'll be serving breakfast from 8:00am to 10:30am.
Reservations are Required. Call soon!
**Pasta Night**
Every Wednesday night is Pasta Night starting January 25th.
$16.95
Your choice of pasta with one of our house made sauces
Seafood Marinara, Seafood Alfredo and Traditional Meat Sauce.
Two Nights **FREE**
Guest Appreciation Special!
Sunday through Thursday - January 23rd to March 1st - Book a two night stay and receive TWO FREE nights, to make it a 4-night stay! Some restrictions do apply.January Closing - Dinner Music - Brown Bag Permit - Weekly Lunch Specials - Gift Certificates
Chimney Rock, NC Accommodations -
The Esmeralda Inn is a premier destination for every season, offering rustic elegance with a contemporary flair for even the most discerning guest. More beauty, more comfort, more of the special qualities that transform a simple get-away into an extraordinary experience to restore the balance of body and spirit. The Esmeralda Experience is one of peaceful and remarkable comfort. Our 14 guest rooms offer stunning views of Chimney Rock, the Rocky Broad River, and the surrounding Hickory Nut Gorge. If your plans include a Lake Lure vacation you owe it to yourself to stay at the Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant.
Lake Lure/Chimney Rock Vacation Lodging-Hotel
The Esmeralda is an elegant rustic Inn with a contemporary flair! Whether you’re coming for a romantic getaway or a corporate retreat, you’ll experience more beauty, more comfort, and more of the special qualities that transform a simple get-away into an extraordinary experience. The Esmeralda Experience is one of peaceful and remarkable comfort. Our 14 guest rooms offer sumptuous Anichini linens, luxurious, environmentally friendly bath amenities, extraordinarily comfortable beds, 32” high definition flat panel televisions, Bose Wave music systems, wireless internet access, private baths, and stunning views of Chimney Rock, the Rocky Broad River, and the surrounding Hickory Nut Gorge.
Blue Ridge Mountain Attractions
The Esmeralda is situated within one of the most stunning canyons in the Eastern United States, where the opportunity for exploration and adventure is limited only by your imagination. Plan your trip around some of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills’ numerous activities. Whatever you’re reason to visit, The Esmeralda Inn will help you celebrate the beauty of our mountains, enjoy the delicious cuisine in the area’s many restaurants, and point you towards the many great Blue Ridge festivals.
- The Esmeralda rated "excellent" by TripAdvisor travelers
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