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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a city and mountains.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted information board, and a wooden door.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
16.5 km from Lake James
United States
Adis
RM470
RM535 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.
A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.
A lobby with teal armchairs, a striped sofa, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
18.4 km from Lake James
United States
Linda
RM452
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hampton Inn Marion
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern cafe with round tables and yellow chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a sign on the wall.
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a seating arrangement.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
16.8 km from Lake James
United States
brian d
RM568
RM640 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
An elevator with a control panel, emergency exit sign, and a mirror on the left.
A vending machine stocked with various beverages and a white washing machine in a room with beige walls.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

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
Jill
RM441
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
Balcony view
Room
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet

5. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
17.8 km from Lake James
United States
Ashley
RM503
RM568 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Skyline Village Inn
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 modern building with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a patio area with white lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
17.7 km from Lake James
United States
Karen
RM413
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
A wooden cabin with a porch and string lights, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with a fireplace.
A wooden deck with potted plants and string lights.
A wooden deck with a view of a green landscape and mountains.

7. Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
29.3 km from Lake James
United States
Fernanda
RM643
RM725 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen counter with a fruit basket, toaster, and various food containers.
A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern entrance, a large sign, and a parking lot.
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
21 km from Lake James
United States
Jenerica
RM264
RM298 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
A SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
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.

9. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.6 km from Lake James
United States
Edward
RM329
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.
A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.
A reception desk with wooden panels, a framed welcome sign, and a black carpet with a logo.
A gas station at night with a canopy, fuel pumps, and a few cars parked.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
19.4 km from Lake James
United States
Charlene
RM313
RM352 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 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.
A hallway with a breakfast sign indicating complimentary breakfast from 6 AM to 10 AM every day.

11. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James
United States
Andrew
RM275
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.
A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and neatly trimmed bushes.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
Cynthia
RM620
RM700 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hampton Inn Morganton
A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a pond in the foreground.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

13. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
18.7 km from Lake James
United States
Virginia
RM448
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Springmaid Mountain
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.
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 living room with a sofa, armchair, television, lamp, and a small table.

14. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
PING
RM347
RM391 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.
A covered outdoor area with a stage for performances, picnic tables, and a guitar case on the ground.
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.

15. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
21.3 km from Lake James
United States
chris
RM485
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pine Valley Motel
A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A reception area with a stone wall, a large sign, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.
A modern office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James
United States
Luis
RM274
RM321 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
9.4
Exceptional
331 reviews
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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Marion
9.2
Wonderful
955 reviews
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A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
9.4
Exceptional
355 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
688 reviews
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Balcony view
Skyline Village Inn
9.0
Wonderful
564 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 54 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 54 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.