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Art of Living Retreat Center

3.5 star property
3.5-star all-inclusive resort with spa

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Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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639 Whispering Hills Rd., Boone, NC, 28607
  • Popular LocationTweetsie Railroad13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian State University14 min drive
  • Popular LocationKidd Brewer Stadium16 min drive
  • AirportCharlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)107 min drive

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Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

King/2 Full Bed, Garden View - Meals & Wellness Activities

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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2 Full Bed, Garden View - Meals & Wellness Activities

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony Apartment, Mountain View - Meals & Wellness Activities

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 995 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Boone

In Boone .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this resort, you'll find Boone Golf Club and The Greenway Trail. Appalachian Cultural Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boone Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 13 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 16 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min drive
  • Cookout - 13 min drive
  • Starbucks - 12 min drive
  • Come Back Shack - 12 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 13 min drive

About this property

Art of Living Retreat Center

3.5-star all-inclusive resort with spa
Art of Living Retreat Center is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Art of Living Retreat Center offers its guests a full-service spa, a steam room, and a fitness center. Event space at this resort measures 22 square feet (2 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Art of Living Retreat Center. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Boone resort is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 22 sq ft of conference space
  • 2 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Art of Living Retreat Center offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Boone resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

Shankara Ayurveda Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning is not provided. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 8 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Art of Living Retreat Center.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Art of Living Retreat Center to the airport?

Art of Living Retreat Center is 93.1 mi (107-min drive) away from the Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Art of Living Retreat Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Art of Living Retreat Center.

Does Art of Living Retreat Center offer free breakfast?

Art of Living Retreat Center does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Art of Living Retreat Center?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Art of Living Retreat Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Art of Living Retreat Center?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Art of Living Retreat Center have a pool?

Art of Living Retreat Center does not have a pool.

Does Art of Living Retreat Center have a restaurant?

Art of Living Retreat Center is home to Vegetarian Dining Hall, which features vegetarian cuisine.

Does Art of Living Retreat Center have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Shankara Ayurveda Spa, where you can enjoy deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and facials.

How close is Art of Living Retreat Center to downtown Boone?

Art of Living Retreat Center is 5.8 mi away from Boone.

Art of Living Retreat Center Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have a wonderful stay each and every time I stay at AOL!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Otto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was empty and we get the worst room, big construction machine in front of our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Art of Living Retreat center in Boone NC
This retreat center is one my favorite places to go for healing, rest, relaxation and beauty. It is an amazing place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

George, Wilmington,NC

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
guest house in the boondocks
Hard to find retreat center pretending to be a hotel. Check-in was difficult. Had I seen room prior I would not have booked and only stayed because unsure of refund. guesthouse room was more like a dorm room. Bathroom was cramped with bathtub shower which had no safety aids. My wife sipped and fell in the tub and we discovered that there was no night staff in the guest house,but at reception half a mile away. When we notified the morning staff of her fall they gave us a rubber mat for the tub and did not seem concerned if she was seriously hurt. She is bruised and still sore two days later. She didn't think that she had anything broken and preferred to leave as soon as we could. There was nobody at the guesthouse for check out and we had to go back to reception. Other than the retreat dinning hall the closest restaurant was seven miles away. We were not pleased and as I stated before, if I could have been assured of a refund I would have refused to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday shenanigans!
Very relaxing and beautiful scenery from most rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for mountain viewing; odd set-up
Location is great. Facility is strange. Room was in a building quite far from reception. Had a bit of a "Shining" feel since not many guests were around.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Donald, Cumming,ga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
festival accomodations
Went to merlefest

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view of mountain
Room was beautiful .it was one of the best sleep I have had in a long time! My husband and I had massage for 30. Minutes and at the end, we wish we had a full hour! It was that good. I also love the 24 hour tea room. We met with our friend for a late night tea.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Misleading while looking a t pics, and way overpriced!