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Our top choices for Nantahala National Forest hotels

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.
A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.
A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

1. Carolina Motel

Carolina Motel
16.3 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Ken
RM404
RM444 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Carolina Motel
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.
Front of property
A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

2. Sky Ridge Yurts

Sky Ridge Yurts
14.6 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Janice
RM476
RM1,000 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Sky Ridge Yurts
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view through large windows.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and comfortable seating.
A log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a stone wall.

3. Lake Chatuge Lodge

Lake Chatuge Lodge
32.5 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Cindy
RM401
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lake Chatuge Lodge
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.
A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

4. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
40.2 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
James
RM309
RM355 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, black and wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A modern hotel with a curved driveway, a parking area, and a well-maintained garden.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a marble column, and a view of trees and mountains.
A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs, large windows with a mountain view.

5. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
40.4 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Greg
RM137
RM313 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.
A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.
A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.
A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

6. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
15.1 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Corey
RM430
RM829 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Gorgeous Stays
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.
A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.
A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

7. Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin
18.9 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Steven
RM600
RM676 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Franklin
A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.
A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
16.2 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Tim
RM470
RM530 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
37.7 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
John
RM256
RM295 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.
A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

10. Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin
18.7 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Jennifer
RM486
RM548 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Quality Inn Franklin
A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, coffee machine, and various food items.
A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.
A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
33.1 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Margaret
RM419
RM473 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
A serene park with a picnic area and a river.
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.
A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

12. Two Rivers Lodge

Two Rivers Lodge
31.7 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Ruth
RM282
RM319 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Two Rivers Lodge
A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A swimming pool with water features and inflatable rings.
A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.

13. Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Village Resort
34.9 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Brooke
RM474
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Fontana Village Resort
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.
A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.
A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.
A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

14. Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
39.9 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Deborah
RM257
RM296 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bay Mountain Inn
A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.
A sign for Balsam Mountain Inn with a logo of a mountain and a pine tree.
A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

15. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam Mountain Inn
49.7 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Karen
RM351
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Balsam Mountain Inn
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a forest and a stream.
A forested area with a stream, a wooden building with a balcony, and an American flag.
A rustic wooden kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a window with a view of trees, and shelves with jars and kitchen utensils.
A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

16. The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)

The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
34.9 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Gavin
RM470
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.
A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
37.6 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Barbara
RM304
RM350 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining
Exterior detail

18. Nantahala Village

Nantahala Village
17.1 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
William
RM445
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Nantahala Village
Two Adirondack chairs by a lake with a white building in the background.
A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned rug, wooden dining chairs, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances.
A neatly made bed with a dark quilt, two bedside lamps, a framed picture above the bed, and a window with curtains.
A small, single-story cottage with a metal roof, a front porch, and a sign reading "Maddalena Point Cottage."

19. Boundary Waters Resort & Marina

Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
34.5 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Michael
RM644
RM741 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Boundary Waters Resort & Marina
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a mirror.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, seating area, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

20. Quality Inn Andrews

Quality Inn Andrews
24.1 km from Nantahala National Forest
United States
Donald
RM360
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Andrews
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Compare popular hotels close to Nantahala National Forest

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.
Carolina Motel
9.4
Exceptional
698 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 living area with a stone fireplace, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view through large windows.
Lake Chatuge Lodge
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
9.4
Exceptional
1,856 reviews
View
A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, black and wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
8.8
Excellent
1,230 reviews
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Top Nantahala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

8/10 Good
"needs some TLC, poor limited breakfast"
Steven 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin

8/10 Good
"Helpful & friendly staff. Good location for exploring the area. Clean and welcoming. Didn’t enjoy the breakfast. Not to my taste."
DEREK 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hampton Inn Franklin
Chatuge Mountain Inn

Chatuge Mountain Inn

8/10 Good
"This property would more appropriately be called a motel. However, it was everything we needed for our plans. Good location for our purposes and a very good price. We arrived later than expected but the proprietor was very accommodating and pleasant. One thing I really want to commend them for may sound odd, but it matters to us: there were blankets on the bed, not just a sheet and comforter. It amazes me that high end hotels will charge a lot of money for beds with no blankets, just heavy comforters that are too hot in the summer and when you throw then off, it is too cold with just the sheet. This sweet little place had nice blankets - old school and thank you!!"
Maureen 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Chatuge Mountain Inn
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

8/10 Good
"This is a late-1800s property in a convenient in-town location. Some deferred maintenance was seen, but it was very serviceable. Rooms were clean & good sized, but our bathroom shower was TINY. Lots of public areas to relax & enjoy the views. Owner was very helpful with recommendations for area restaurants & things to see/do. Breakfast was great, with a good mix of hot & cold items. Owner even insisted on giving us a "to-go bag" as we were leaving before breakfast started."
Jeffrey 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"We came in for a motorcycle getaway. Bill was very nice . He told us where to park the motorcycle trailer. Plenty of parking. Covered parking for the motorcycles made it a big plus. The cottage we stayed in was cozy amd made those long days of riding melt away."
William 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages
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 13 days ago
Sky Ridge Yurts
McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay! The Inn was on the best location & the staff was great. Everything was clean & the breakfast was so tasty! We would definitely recommend."
Kelly 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
McKinley Edwards Inn
Deerfield Inn

Deerfield Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful setting and very clean."
Ann 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Deerfield Inn
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

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Ferebee Park

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Hugh Hamilton Stadium

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Andrews Recreation Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)
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Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area

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Graham County Park

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Appalachian Rivers Raft Company

10.0/10 (1 review)
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Fire Creek Falls

8.6/10 (4 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Fire Creek Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Hayesville. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
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Junaluska Medicine Trail

8.6/10 (14 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Nantahala National Forest?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Nantahala National Forest, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay near Nantahala National Forest?
Sky Ridge Yurts is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and private decks. You'll find it 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Other good choices in the area include Nantahala Cabins and Gorgeous Stays.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Nantahala National Forest?
Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Nantahala National Forest.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Nantahala National Forest, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Nantahala National Forest.