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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Wayne
The price is RM623
RM709 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (663 reviews)
"The pool area was empty. Strong cigarette and cannabis odors were detected. The fire alarm activated, and there was no personnel available to assist in silencing it."
United States
Luis
The price is RM263
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (148 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and professional, stay was enjoyable."
United States
Aaron
The price is RM239
RM281 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (334 reviews)
"Was very clean and the location wss great! Breakfast was really good also!"
United States
Jamarr
The price is RM566
RM638 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Lake James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (905 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean. Breakfast was good."
United States
charles
The price is RM464
RM523 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Hampton Inn Marion

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (645 reviews)
"Just What I needed the night before my bike Race. Not to mention Jodie working the desk is the best!"
United States
Olda
The price is RM476
RM537 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
2.5 star property
17.8 km from Lake James
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (512 reviews)
"Another great historic hotel"
United States
John
The price is RM502
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Skyline Village Inn

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake James
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (594 reviews)
"Love the hotel."
United States
mary
The price is RM433
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Lake James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Virginia
The price is RM512
RM756 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Springmaid Mountain

Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
3.0 star property
21 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Love the location, the view, the food, the quiet."
United States
Stephen
The price is RM1,022
RM1,152 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Switzerland Inn

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Lake James
7.4 out of 10, Good, (209 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Jason
The price is RM328
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2.0 star property
19.4 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (301 reviews)
"great job"
United States
Efrain
The price is RM311
RM351 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
21 km from Lake James
7.6 out of 10, Good, (686 reviews)
"The location and price of the room were good. Just wish there wasn't such a high deposit."
United States
Dylan
The price is RM263
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (179 reviews)
"Room was clean and adequate"
United States
Thomas
The price is RM386
RM435 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Pine Valley Motel

Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (258 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Alan
The price is RM584
RM659 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Hampton Inn Morganton

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
2.5 star property
29.3 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (178 reviews)
"The retreat is absolutely AMAZING, beautiful location and friendly professional staff…amenities top quality!!!"
United States
Silvio M
The price is RM846
RM954 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
2.0 star property
29.7 km from Lake James
The price is RM1,055
RM1,190 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Lodge at Mount Mitchell
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
295 reviews
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Lobby sitting area
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
6.8
663 reviews
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Free daily continental breakfast
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
6.8
148 reviews
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Cocktail bar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
334 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
905 reviews
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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.