
Since 1892, the Esmeralda has delighted weary guests with the soothing sounds of moving water, breathtaking geography, and mouthwatering fare, restoring souls and reviving spirits with comforting Southern hospitality. Our calming Chimney Rock inn celebrates warm hospitality with the honesty of nature and a connection to the land; bringing the outside in. The intimate retreat sits gently on a wooded hillside in the Western North Carolina Mountains, overlooking the crystal-clear rapids of the Rocky Broad River and surrounding vistas of Hickory Nut Gorge. The Esmeralda Inn is known as one of the best Chimney Rock hotels in the area due to our beautiful scenic views and love for nature.