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Our top choices for Fontana Lake hotels

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.
A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.
A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.
A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

1. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
12.5 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Corey
RM429
RM827 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Gorgeous Stays
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.
A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.
A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

2. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
12.4 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Sandra
RM531
RM1,060 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sky Ridge Yurts
A spacious, wooden-floored living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a television.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery.
A stone staircase leading up to a rustic stone structure in a forested area.

3. Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
26.5 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Amy
RM1,054
RM1,191 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.
A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, wooden cabinets, and a sliding door.

4. Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Village Resort
15.8 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Brooke
RM473
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fontana Village Resort
A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

5. Nantahala Ridge

Nantahala Ridge
12.7 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Madison
RM493
RM718 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Nantahala Ridge
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

6. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
17.8 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Gary
RM958
RM1,083 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
McKinley Edwards Inn
A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.
A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

7. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
29.9 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Charlene
RM322
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park
A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

8. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
19 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Michael
RM322
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.
A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.
A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.
A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

9. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
23.9 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Tabitha R
RM368
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Two Rivers Lodge
A cozy log cabin-style room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a television displaying 'hosteeva'.
A table with a lamp featuring a deer design, a ceramic pitcher, a succulent plant, and a coaster.
A rustic log cabin-style bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A wooden cabin with a fire pit and outdoor seating.

10. The Lil House

The Lil House
18 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Crystal
RM383
RM870 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Lil House
A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.
A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

11. Relax Inn

Relax Inn
17.9 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Leona
RM306
RM345 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Relax Inn
A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.
A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A black van with the logo and name of Cherokee Grand Hotel, indicating it is a service vehicle for reservations.
A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

12. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
31 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Barbara
RM338
RM388 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Cherokee Grand Hotel

13. Nantahala Village

Nantahala Village
11.8 km from Fontana Lake
United States
William
RM403
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Nantahala Village
A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Clarion Pointe Cherokee
29 km from Fontana Lake
United States
jerry
RM364
RM418 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Clarion Pointe Cherokee
A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".
A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.
A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
29.9 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Carol
RM298
RM343 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.
An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

16. Rolling Hills Lodge

Rolling Hills Lodge
30.6 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Jason
RM243
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Rolling Hills Lodge
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.
A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

17. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
30.6 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Dorathy
RM356
RM409 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

18. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Calhoun House Inn & Suites
17.8 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Nikki
RM1,039
RM1,174 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Calhoun House Inn & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a check-in counter, and a wall with the Microtel logo.
A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
30.3 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Indranil
RM249
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee
A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.
A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.
A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.
A room with a wooden dresser, a desk with a lamp, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees.

20. Newfound Lodge on the river

Newfound Lodge on the river
30.9 km from Fontana Lake
United States
Joe
RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Newfound Lodge on the river
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Compare popular hotels close to Fontana Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.
Gorgeous Stays
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.
Sky Ridge Yurts
10.0
Exceptional
17 reviews
View
A spacious, wooden-floored living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
9.6
Exceptional
436 reviews
View
A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.
Fontana Village Resort
8.4
Very good
379 reviews
View
A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.
Nantahala Ridge
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Nantahala Village

Nantahala Village

8/10 Good
"Wasn't told restaurant and pool was closed. They closed lobby at 5. Clearly cabin upkeep isn't priority, railings are rotting. The person that checked us in didn't know much about the area. At 300 a night with no amenities was very sad"
Barbara 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Nantahala Village
Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts

10/10 Excellent
"This was the first time staying in a yurt. It was beautiful and had everything you would need. Communication with sky ridge was great they are great."
Janice 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Sky Ridge Yurts
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Accommodating owners. Clean rooms and nice hot tub."
Steve 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Nantahala Cabins
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center

10/10 Excellent
"We had the best time, place was very clean and conveniently located IN NOC near all the outdoor activities! Will be back!"
Stephanie 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was wonderful! The owners, the property, everything. We will be back for sure."
Tarah 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Gorgeous Stays

Other attractions near Fontana Lake

Fontana Village Resort Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Fontana Dam with a trip to Fontana Village Resort Marina. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
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Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

9.4/10 (11 reviews)
Take the family on an outing to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center during your trip to Stecoah. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.
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Fontana Dam Town Hall

After visiting Fontana Dam Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fontana Village. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this quaint area.
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Sheep Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sheep Knob during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.
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Stoney Hollow Farm

Enjoy an outing to Stoney Hollow Farm during your stay in Robbinsville. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
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Tyre Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tyre Knob during your travels in Almond. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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Evans Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Evans Knob during your travels in Bryson City. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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Swain County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Swain County Park, a lovely green space in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fontana Lake?
Fontana Lake is located in an area that travellers like for its mountain views. You'll find 103 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Fontana Lake?
Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fontana Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fontana Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Fontana Lake.