⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Nantahala National Forest for 2026

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

1. Carolina Motel

16.3 km from Nantahala National Forest

Ken

S$139

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view through large windows.

A log cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a stone wall.

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.

2. Lake Chatuge Lodge

32.5 km from Nantahala National Forest

Cindy

S$148

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs, large windows with a mountain view.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a marble column, and a view of trees and mountains.

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

40.4 km from Nantahala National Forest

Greg

S$108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

37.7 km from Nantahala National Forest

John

S$104

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

5. Two Rivers Lodge

31.7 km from Nantahala National Forest

Tabitha R

S$93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

6. Gorgeous Stays

15.1 km from Nantahala National Forest

Corey

S$259

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

14.6 km from Nantahala National Forest

Sandra

S$322

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, seating area, and a ceiling fan.

8. Quality Inn Andrews

24.1 km from Nantahala National Forest

Donald

S$127

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

9. Nantahala Ridge

14.9 km from Nantahala National Forest

Madison

S$222

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

10. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

16.2 km from Nantahala National Forest

John

S$108

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

11. Stony Creek Motel

54.4 km from Nantahala National Forest

Chris

S$122

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

12. Hampton Inn Franklin

18.9 km from Nantahala National Forest

Steven

S$210

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A rustic wooden building 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.

13. McKinley Edwards Inn

26.5 km from Nantahala National Forest

Gary

S$321

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables 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.

14. Cherokee Grand Hotel

37.6 km from Nantahala National Forest

Barbara

S$100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

15. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

38 km from Nantahala National Forest

Richard

S$111

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

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.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

16. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

33.1 km from Nantahala National Forest

Ginny

S$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and a colorful patterned rug.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a window with a view of the outside.

A black-framed wall-mounted TV with a decorative border of small, reflective elements.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a large window with blinds.

17. Sunset Motel

44.6 km from Nantahala National Forest

Kathleen

S$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small 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.

18. Quality Inn Franklin

18.7 km from Nantahala National Forest

Jennifer

S$158

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

19. Nantahala Village

17.1 km from Nantahala National Forest

William

S$181

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

26.8 km from Nantahala National Forest

Michael

S$104

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Nantahala National Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 697 reviews	View
Lake Chatuge Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination	8.8 Excellent 1,226 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,221 reviews	View
Two Rivers Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View

Top Nantahala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"If you are a business traveler, or you are someone that doesn’t care about having a lot of amenities this place will be perfect for you. This place has budget rooms that have one single queen bed, and none of your standard amenities like a microwave or a refrigerator or anything like that but the price is very good. It’s always been very clean. I’ve had no issues. The beds are comfortable and it’s overall fantastic for the money. And just to reiterate, as long as you don’t care about having a lot of fancy amenities, this place is absolutely great for a quick stay. The parking lot is very well lit and has plenty of space. You’re also located very close to gas stations restaurants grocery stores, all sorts of place within quick walking distance."

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the cottage for one night. It was clean, comfortable, and just what we needed. The shower was nice! Paul made a wonderful breakfast and told us the cool history of the house. We’d stay again!"

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"I was here on business and am not much of a gambler but there were plenty of food options and the amenities were clean."

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was adequate."

Nantahala Village

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very cute lodge. My husband and I came up to see my family but did not want to rent a full cabin. The Lodge was perfect and very cost effective. The morning sausage biscuits were amazing! It was very quiet and peaceful. If you are checking in after hours, make sure to let staff know since they do not have someone in the lobby 24/7. Overall, it was great and we would stay here again!"

Quality Inn Andrews

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean. Relaxing."

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."

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."

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."

Other attractions near Nantahala National Forest

Ferebee Park

Ferebee Park is just one of the places to see in Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

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Hugh Hamilton Stadium

Catch an event at Hugh Hamilton Stadium during your trip to Andrews. Wander the riverfront and forests in this relaxing area.

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Andrews Recreation Park

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Andrews Recreation Park, a lovely green space in Andrews. Amble within the forests or visit the casinos in this relaxing area.

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Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area

Explore the great outdoors at Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area, a lovely green space in Hayesville. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Graham County Park

Graham County Park is just one of the places to see in Robbinsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Appalachian Rivers Raft Company

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Appalachian Rivers Raft Company during your travels to Topton. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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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)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Junaluska Medicine Trail, a lovely green space in Robbinsville. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

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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.

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Our top choices for Nantahala National Forest hotels

1. Carolina Motel

2. Lake Chatuge Lodge

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

4. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

5. Two Rivers Lodge

6. Gorgeous Stays

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

8. Quality Inn Andrews

9. Nantahala Ridge

10. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

11. Stony Creek Motel

12. Hampton Inn Franklin

13. McKinley Edwards Inn

14. Cherokee Grand Hotel

15. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

16. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

17. Sunset Motel

18. Quality Inn Franklin

19. Nantahala Village

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

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Top Nantahala National Forest Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Nantahala Village

Quality Inn Andrews

Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

Sky Ridge Yurts

McKinley Edwards Inn

Other attractions near Nantahala National Forest

Ferebee Park

Hugh Hamilton Stadium

Andrews Recreation Park

Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area

Graham County Park

Appalachian Rivers Raft Company

Fire Creek Falls

Junaluska Medicine Trail

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