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A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

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.

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10.3 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Doris

RM469

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a bench.

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.

2. Carolina Motel

15.4 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Timothy

RM403

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

3. Hotel Sylva

16 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Nicholas

RM589

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

13.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Ginny

RM487

RM550 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

5. Hampton Inn Franklin

9.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Steven

RM598

RM674 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

6. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

16.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Eugene

RM483

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

tia

RM514

RM581 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

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 breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

8. Quality Inn Franklin

9.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jennifer

RM509

RM574 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Joyce

RM364

RM411 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

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.

A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

10. Two Rivers Lodge

19.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Tabitha R

RM368

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

11. McKinley Edwards Inn

18.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gary

RM958

RM1,083 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

12. Relax Inn

19.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gregory

RM326

RM368 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

13. Economy Inn Sylva

15.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Laquan

RM348

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A black entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a DVD player.

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

16.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Kylie

RM277

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

15. Sapphire Inn

9.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

James

RM323

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a bed with a blue quilt, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a swimming pool, covered parking, and a red-roofed building.

A room with wooden walls, framed pictures, a window, and a small desk with a telephone.

16. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

19.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Fabian

RM218

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

17. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

page

RM295

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A display case with various baked goods, including cookies and muffins.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

18. Jarrett House

14.1 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

RM441

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

18.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Michael

RM322

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, and a small countertop area.

20. Mountain Golf Getaway: 5 Mi to Franklin

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

RM464

RM1,440 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 697 reviews	View
Hotel Sylva	9.6 Exceptional 242 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 505 reviews	View

Top Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Service team were great. Breakfast was good. Breakfast area was clean."

Quality Inn Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for my needs"

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8/10 Good

"Very affordable and great location. Comfy bed. No amities really other than ice machine and small room coffee pot. But suited our needs just fine"

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you spend time at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Old Cardinal Gem Mine

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Old Cardinal Gem Mine during your travels to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Mason Mountain Mine

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mason Mountain Mine during your visit to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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The American Museum of the House Cat

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The American Museum of the House Cat during your trip to Sylva. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is located in a family-friendly area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels will I find close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.

What can I see and do near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Old Cardinal Gem Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might plan a visit to Sheffield Mine or Rose Creek Mine while you're in the area. A visit to Gold City Gem Mine is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine hotels

1. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

2. Carolina Motel

3. Hotel Sylva

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

5. Hampton Inn Franklin

6. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

8. Quality Inn Franklin

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10. Two Rivers Lodge

11. McKinley Edwards Inn

12. Relax Inn

13. Economy Inn Sylva

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

15. Sapphire Inn

16. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

17. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

18. Jarrett House

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

20. Mountain Golf Getaway: 5 Mi to Franklin

Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Top Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Other attractions near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

The American Museum of the House Cat

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

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