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Lemon Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find respite in the peaceful garden at this countryside retreat, where evening barbecues under starry skies create memorable gatherings

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Located near Penland School of Crafts, Lemon Inn offers a tranquil setting with a garden and conference facilities. Guests appreciate amenities like in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and extended parking. The property consistently earns positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Spruce Pine, Lemon Inn is in the mountains. The Orchard at Altapass and Linville Falls Winery are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Linville Caverns. Don't miss out on a visit to Emerald Village. Visit our Spruce Pine travel guide
Map
872 Greenwood Rd, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777

What's nearby

  • Nice place for family. Look around the museum of all the gems type they got. Go there early for the mine tour and nice beautiful cave in the back with waterfalls.
    Emerald Village
    16 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain showing a suspension bridge or treetop walkway as well as an individual male
    Grandfather Mountain
    43 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mission Health Mauzy-Phillips Center
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort
    43 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Western Sizzlin
    4 min drive
  • Mi Morelia
    4 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo - Fresh Mex & Seafood
    7 min drive
  • Whalevation
    14 min drive

About this property

Lemon Inn

Hotel near Penland School of Crafts
Located close to The Orchard at Altapass and Emerald Village, Lemon Inn provides a garden and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a TV in reception and an off-lead area
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Lemon Inn include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • 240 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Sanitation services: USD 8.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 5.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)

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 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 reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lemon Tree Inn Spruce Pine
Lemon Tree Spruce Pine
Lemon Tree Inn
Lemon Inn Hotel
Lemon Inn Spruce Pine
Lemon Inn Hotel Spruce Pine

Frequently asked questions

Is Lemon Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Lemon Inn?

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lemon Inn on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lemon Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lemon Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Lemon Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Lemon Inn located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Penland School of Crafts, The Orchard at Altapass and Emerald Village. Pisgah National Forest and Linville Falls Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Lemon Inn Reviews

5.2

5.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

4.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms appear to be recently remodeled. All new seemed very clean like fresh floors and paint etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beware.

The staff or owners were very friendly. However, the bed was partially unmade, and the place is currently under construction. I can see that they are trying very hard to make it a nice place for lodging however, it is still in the very early stages.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
pet friendly and nice people working there
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was gorgeous and friendly 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean but sparse on amenities. No coffee maker. Looks like it was recently refurbished but not completed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Taya

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its cheap, you pay for what you get. Not horrible though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can't remember when i stayed in a room with out a TV. For what it was thd price was to high. Would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hongxia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty，no bath，I feel itch all night. The owner double charge me
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is under renovation they didn't even know we were coming. The only service we got was when we got there. No cleaning of the room no extra towels. No coffee maker no hair dryer no shampoos nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeremiah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the area around the motel has junk lawnmowers and other trash our door would close but the crack in between u could see in and out,the lamp and ac was connected together so when u are done u have to unplug the lamp from the wall, the bed was homemade bed and the mountain view they portray as beautiful but u can only see through a small area and last but not least the chair on the porch was a legit shower chair!!! Oh and out of all the people living there no1 but one lady spoke english and it wasnt that good. I would absolutely stay away from this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024