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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.
A lobby with teal armchairs, a striped sofa, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.

1. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
18.4 km from Lake James
United States
Staci
RM478
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hampton Inn Marion
A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.
A swimming pool adjacent to a building with large windows and a door.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
16.5 km from Lake James
United States
Felix
RM566
RM645 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

3. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
17.8 km from Lake James
United States
Scott
RM498
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Skyline Village Inn
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered parking area and a brick facade.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.
A modern restaurant with a counter, yellow and blue chairs, and a coffee machine.

4. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
17.5 km from Lake James
United States
Anthony
RM473
RM533 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a "Welcome" sign.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
17.7 km from Lake James
United States
mary
RM430
RM484 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A hallway with a Coca-Cola branded ice cold vending machine, a beverage dispenser, and a vending machine with snacks. A door is visible in the background.
A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a bench.

6. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.6 km from Lake James
United States
Patric
RM326
RM367 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.
A kitchen counter with a fruit basket, toaster, and various food containers.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a nightstand.
A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern entrance, a large sign, and a parking lot.

7. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
21 km from Lake James
United States
Jeff
RM227
RM256 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
A wooden staircase covered in autumn leaves leading to a picnic table.
A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.

8. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
Jay
RM344
RM387 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a pond in the foreground.
A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.

9. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
18.7 km from Lake James
United States
Virginia
RM426
RM658 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Springmaid Mountain
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.
A reception desk with wooden panels, a framed welcome sign, and a black carpet with a logo.
A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
19.4 km from Lake James
United States
Stacy
RM251
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A lobby with two brown leather chairs, a small table, a lamp, a cabinet with bottles, and two large pillars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A breakfast buffet area with cereal containers, a toaster, and various food items on display.

11. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James
United States
Melissa
RM255
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.
A parking lot with a white van and a silver SUV parked near a building with multiple rooms.
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking area, and a grassy lawn.
A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

12. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
21.3 km from Lake James
United States
Sadegh
RM480
RM542 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Pine Valley Motel
A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.
A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a Super 8 sign, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden reception desk.
A modern office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James
United States
David
RM267
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Marion
9.2
Wonderful
935 reviews
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A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a clear sky.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
9.4
Exceptional
318 reviews
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Skyline Village Inn
9.0
Wonderful
532 reviews
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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
8.6
Excellent
672 reviews
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
8.0
Very good
604 reviews
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Other attractions near Lake James

Lake James State Park

8.6/10 (27 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and cafes.
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Fonta Flora County Park

After visiting Fonta Flora County Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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Boat Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boat Beach during your trip to Nebo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Shortoff Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shortoff Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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Big Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Island during your travels in Nebo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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The Outpost

8.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy an outing to The Outpost during your stay in Glen Alpine. Discover the area's mountain views and cafes.
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Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

After visiting Oak Hill Community Park & Forest, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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Table Rock Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Table Rock Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake James, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. You'll find 56 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 56 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake James.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Lake James.