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Our top choices for Lake James State Park hotels

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
A lobby with teal armchairs, a striped sofa, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

1. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
15.3 km from Lake James State Park
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
13.4 km from Lake James State Park
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
18.4 km from Lake James State Park
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.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.
A modern lobby with two yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, a round table, and a floor lamp.
A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered parking area and a brick facade.

4. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
15.3 km from Lake James State Park
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.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a "Welcome" sign.
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
17.3 km from Lake James State Park
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 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 reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a bench.

6. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.4 km from Lake James State Park
United States
Patric
RM326
RM367 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.
A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.
A gas station at night with a canopy, fuel pumps, and a few cars parked.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
16.3 km from Lake James State Park
United States
Stacy
RM251
RM283 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.
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.
A kitchen counter with a fruit basket, toaster, and various food containers.

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
21 km from Lake James State Park
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 row of cabins with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.

9. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
23.4 km from Lake James State Park
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 cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

10. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
20.6 km from Lake James State Park
United States
Virginia
RM426
RM658 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Springmaid Mountain
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A breakfast buffet area with cereal containers, a toaster, and various food items on display.
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.

11. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James State Park
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 living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.
A covered outdoor area with a stage for performances, picnic tables, and a guitar case on the ground.

12. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
22.4 km from Lake James State Park
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 modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee machine, and a seating arrangement including orange chairs and a grey ottoman.
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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James State Park
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 State Park

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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Top Lake James State Park Hotel Reviews

Blowing Rock Inn

Blowing Rock Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and easy to find"
Chelsea 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Blowing Rock Inn
Meadowbrook Inn

Meadowbrook Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Christy 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Meadowbrook Inn
Fox Run at Lake Lure

Fox Run at Lake Lure

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great location. There was great space in the condo. It was older but very well maintained & clean. The one bathroom was missing the toilet roll holder but as soon as they were notified one was dropped off. Wish we’d had another day or 2 to extend our stay."
Lori 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Fox Run at Lake Lure
Smoketree Lodge

Smoketree Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very lean nice easy to get to location! The pool area was fantastic and well ventilated. Beautiful place to go enjoy life in the mountains"
James 4-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Smoketree Lodge
Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay"
Sheri 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk
Chetola Resort

Chetola Resort

8/10 Good
"We had a very enjoyable stay. The room was very nice. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The restaurant not yet being associated with the hotel was a little annoying. We could not charge to our room nor get room service. The property itself is very pleasant and the walking trail around the lake is nice."
Terry 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Chetola Resort
Hampton Inn Black Mountain

Hampton Inn Black Mountain

10/10 Excellent
"Great property and location. We would stay again."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hampton Inn Black Mountain
Boxwood Lodge

Boxwood Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Very easy to check in. Very clean with comfortable beds and pillows and I'm very picky with pillows. The rocking chairs and hanging plants were a welcome surprise and kurig coffee maker and coffee pods were good."
Bridget 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Boxwood Lodge
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We spent the weekend hanging out on the gazebos with friends! What a great way to relax for the beautiful weather this weekend"
Leslie 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Bluegreen Vacations Blue Ridge Village, an Ascend Collection Resort

Other attractions near Lake James State Park

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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Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club

7.0/10 (8 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Morganton at Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club. Discover the area's mountain views and cafes.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James State Park?
Lake James State Park is located in a scenic area of Nebo that travellers like for its mountain views and coffee shops. You'll find 69 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Lake James State Park?
Switzerland Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Lake James State Park. Other good choices in the area include Springmaid Mountain and Parkview Lodge & Cabins.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake James State Park?
Expedia has 69 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake James State Park.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James State Park, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Lake James State Park.