Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

1930s historic riverfront lodge at the base of the Tail of the Dragon

Accommodations

Historic Tapoco Lodge offers lodge rooms without televisions, encouraging guests to disconnect. Select cabins contain full kitchens with refrigerators, dishwashers, and ovens. The Roosevelt Suite and Alcoa Cabin provide spacious accommodations with private hot tubs.

Dining & Entertainment

The Cheoah Dining Room serves American cuisine and offers an à la carte, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast. The Tapoco Tavern provides pub fare and an outdoor bar along the river with fire tables. Evening entertainment includes movie nights and ax throwing sessions led by staff.

Outdoor Recreation

Guests can hike the Benton MacKaye Trail passing through the property to reach a waterfall. The Cheoah River provides fishing opportunities and, during scheduled releases, offers kayak viewing from the terrace. On-site tennis courts and pickleball are available for active guests.

Wellness & Relaxation

The property has a hot tub and a spa offering treatments, including in-room massage by therapist Tiffany. Yoga classes are available for guests seeking relaxation. Outdoor fire pits and hammocks provide places to unwind next to the river.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Children have access to an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment, with board games available in the shared lounge. The lodge welcomes pets in designated cabins and offers dog-friendly trails on the grounds. A minimarket on site and an electric vehicle charging station add convenience for families.

• Location: At the base of the Tail of the Dragon on the Cheoah River
• Accommodations: Lodge rooms without TVs, cabins with private hot tubs
• Dining: Cheoah Dining Room and Tapoco Tavern with riverfront seating
• Activities: Hiking to waterfall, tennis, pickleball, ax throwing
• Wellness: Hot tub, spa, yoga, in-room massage
• Family: Indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, pet-friendly cabins