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Our top choices for Downtown Highlands hotels

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1. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
3.5 star property
Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (305 reviews)
"Hostess Sarah and mixologist Bobby just added to our stay. Very friendly staff, beautiful, cozy room, great food at the Ruffed Grouse on site. Will be our Highlands stay when in town. David & Tracy"
United States
david
The price is RM796
RM874 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Highlander Mountain House
Exterior

2. The Park On Main

The Park On Main
2.0 star property
Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Very clean Excellent staff Inviting fireplace Super pet friendly Great location"
United States
McCord
The price is RM1,466
RM1,609 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Park On Main
Property amenity

3. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Downtown Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (353 reviews)
"Worked well for our visit to the mountains."
United States
David
The price is RM853
RM936 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Front of property

4. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Great stay! Spacious and charming room."
United States
Erin
The price is RM456
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Outpost Inn
Dinner and brunch served

5. The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge
2.0 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (120 reviews)
"Great atmosphere. Perfect getaway"
United States
Candice
The price is RM1,014
RM1,113 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Skyline Lodge
Mountain view

6. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
3.5 star property
11 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Cute non institutional hotel and great location."
United States
DENNIS
The price is RM624
RM705 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hotel Cashiers
Property amenity

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (779 reviews)
"Excellent stay, clean room, very nice staff, beautiful location"
United States
Robert
The price is RM552
RM623 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Reception

8. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

The Wells Hotel Cashiers
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (137 reviews)
"A lovely relaxing stay close to everything"
United States
Jan
The price is RM867
RM980 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Wells Hotel Cashiers
Lobby

9. Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Downtown Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (729 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"
United States
Nancy
The price is RM449
RM506 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Quality Inn Franklin
Property grounds

10. Carolina Motel

Carolina Motel
2.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (695 reviews)
"Wonderful 2 day getaway. The town of Franklin was like walking back in time -friendly, good eating and all in all a great experience"
United States
Clarence
The price is RM327
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Carolina Motel
Front of property

11. Dillard House

Dillard House
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (293 reviews)
"Stay was great, restaurant was excellent, great location"
United States
Laura
The price is RM517
RM620 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Dillard House
Lobby

12. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Downtown Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a clean minimalist place within walking distance of food entertainment and adventure this is the perfect place. We were able to get great room rate of $55 per night and this was an exceptional deal for the above stated situation."
United States
Victor
The price is RM327
RM368 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

13. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Downtown Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good clean place."
United States
Tony
The price is RM290
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
Miscellaneous

14. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
3.0 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (313 reviews)
"The breakfasts were fantastic! The added use of the upstairs porch added to our stay. The porch was a great place to enjoy the cool breeze, read to each other and play games. We stayed an extra night to enjoy the inn and surrounding area."
United States
Doris
The price is RM469
RM529 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Fireplace

15. Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn
3.5 star property
21.2 km from Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (611 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is RM597
RM667 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Brook Trout Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

16. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
2.0 star property
18.8 km from Downtown Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting waterfalls."
United States
Tina
The price is RM242
RM302 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Reception

17. Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"excellent place with friendly staff"
United States
Habtom
The price is RM576
RM649 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Franklin
Fireplace

18. Colonial Inn Franklin

Colonial Inn Franklin
2.0 star property
20 km from Downtown Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (558 reviews)
"Convenient location for hiking in the area and comfortable bed. I felt safe and parking was easy. It’s also pet friendly and I stayed with a dog."
United States
Kylie
The price is RM278
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Colonial Inn Franklin
Reception

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
21.7 km from Downtown Highlands
6.8 out of 10, (276 reviews)
"It was clean and it was cheap. All I need from a hotel. I will stay there again."
United States
page
The price is RM278
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

20. Bridge Creek Inn

Bridge Creek Inn
2.5 star property
26.9 km from Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in a very sweet small downtown."
United States
Michelle
The price is RM666
RM816 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Bridge Creek Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Biological Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

10/10 Excellent
"Thanks"
John 8-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Highlands like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Highlands's Downtown Highlands neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Highlands Playhouse as part of your Downtown Highlands travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Highlands?
Based on our traveller data, Highlander Mountain House is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Highlands. This inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is The Park On Main.
How many hotels will I find in Downtown Highlands?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Highlands, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Highlands.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Highlands, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Highlands.
What is there to do around this Highlands neighbourhood?
Highlands Playhouse is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Highlands. While you're out sightseeing in Highlands, make sure that you visit other sights such as Highlands Art Gallery or Cullasaja River Gorge.