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A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a television, and a desk with a computer.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a computer. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story brick building with a covered patio area and a parking lot.

1. Americourt Hotel

2.3 km from Watauga River

Samuel

S$127

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting, a small statue, and a sign about parking charges.

A room with two brown leather armchairs, a small table with a bowl, a potted plant, a window with a view, and a radiator.

A rectangular pool with a blue interior, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a black fence.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Travelers Inn

2.5 km from Watauga River

Belinda

S$112

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a patterned floor leading to a door, a staircase, and a wall-mounted television.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A staircase leading to the 1st floor of a building with a sign indicating the address 625 E Elk.

3. The Downtown Post The Brady Suite

1 km from Watauga River

"We booked this stay very last minute to join some friends who were camping nearby (there was no way I could get our camping gear ready in time). I was so blown away by this property. I’ve been gushing about it all week, The decor was beautiful, room size was huge, bed and sleeper sofa were super comfortable and the whole place smelled like a spa! We were also pleasantly surprised at how cute and vibrant downtown Elizabethton was on a Saturday night. Would 100% stay again!"

Kathy

S$340

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A white building with multiple windows and a brick facade.

A bookshelf with books, board games, and decorative items.

4. The Downtown Post

1 km from Watauga River

S$299

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a modern light fixture.

A hallway with a wooden console table, a white pedestal sink, and a large mirror. There are two black floor lamps, a fire extinguisher, and a framed painting on the wall.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a sink, and a shelf with decorative items.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden cabinet, a dining table with chairs, and a black door.

5. The Downtown Post The Gracie Suite

1 km from Watauga River

"Loved The Gracie Suite! We absolutely loved our stay at The Downtown Post in The Gracie Suite! From the moment we arrived, it felt comfortable, welcoming, and peaceful. The suite was beautifully done, very clean, and had so much charm and character. It was one of those places where you immediately feel at home. Everything was thoughtfully put together, and we really appreciated the little details that made our stay extra enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We will...

Christopher

S$271

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel building with the name 'Echosuites' prominently displayed. It features a rectangular structure with multiple windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass partition, and a wall-mounted sign.

A modern gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine.

6. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

17.2 km from Watauga River

Joel

S$112

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar with wooden decor, multiple liquor bottles, and a bartender.

A chef cooking with a wok on a stove, a jar of spices, and a bottle of oil on the counter.

A lobby with a large, ornate chandelier, a floral arrangement, and a sign reading "Grand Soldiers Ballroom".

A large hotel with multiple floors, a courtyard with a swimming pool, and a landscaped garden area.

7. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

15.5 km from Watauga River

Tammy

S$202

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and kitchenette.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a dark wooden desk, a vase of white flowers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase in the background.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

17.5 km from Watauga River

William

S$114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cabin with a wooden deck and a small stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

A wooden deck with two white chairs and a red cushion, overlooking a rocky stream and forested area.

A cabin with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cabin with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread, a wooden door, and a welcome mat.

9. Black Bear Resort

13.2 km from Watauga River

Mark

S$127

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and booths, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bench, and a door leading outside.

10. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

17 km from Watauga River

Walter

S$129

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and food items.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a balcony with a view.

A self-service coffee station with multiple coffee makers, a juice dispenser, and a variety of food items on a counter.

11. La Quinta by Wyndham Kingsport Tri Cities Airport

26.1 km from Watauga River

Nathan

S$114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with a triangular roof, an American flag, and a flagpole.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a mirror, a framed picture, and a wall-mounted light.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a round mirror with a lighted frame.

12. The Lodge at Banner Elk

38.6 km from Watauga River

CHRISTOPHER L

S$155

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a TV screen, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A banquet hall with round tables, each set with plates, cutlery, and candles.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a curved canopy, a flagpole with an American flag, and a parking lot with a handicapped parking space.

13. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

15.6 km from Watauga River

Robert

S$137

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hallway with a reception desk, potted plants, a large window, and a bright green screen.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and various food and beverage stations.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern hotel entrance with a red facade, stone pillars, and a covered walkway.

14. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

15.3 km from Watauga River

Rich

S$93

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A cafe with round tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a wall with a motivational quote.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, numbered room signs, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a small table, a water dispenser, and a door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

15.4 km from Watauga River

Laura

S$75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome to our Porch' sign.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a red carpet, and American flags.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window, and a lamp.

A rustic cabin interior with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows.

16. The Pineola

45.7 km from Watauga River

Shannon

S$145

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

17. The Inn at Shady Lawn

38.7 km from Watauga River

Rhyan

S$139

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue accent wall, a staircase, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a blue accent wall, a beige sofa, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking lot, and a sign indicating it's a Sleep Inn & Suites by Wyndham.

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

26.1 km from Watauga River

Lisa

S$112

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, a bed, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with two chairs, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A snack vending area with multiple shelves of snacks and a refrigerator.

19. Hampton Inn Kingsport

35.6 km from Watauga River

D Kay

S$201

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A building entrance with a fountain, a covered walkway, and two large bushes.

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a modern ceiling design, and a blue abstract painting on the wall.

20. Comfort Inn Kingsport Southeast

28.9 km from Watauga River

Andrew

S$114

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Top Watauga River Hotel Reviews

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the kichenette"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

8/10 Good

"It was clean and the staff was great. The pool is OK. We will probably stay there again. I didn’t pay for the breakfast buffet because for the 10-13 price we could eat elsewhere and have more choices. My one complaint, it is not possible or very hard or tricky to call the front desk. Why isn’t the number posted in the room. Our phone was broken."

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was quiet and clean."

Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. The fact that they a small laundry room open to customers is great! The breakfast is waffles."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was super helpful and very friendly. Especially loved Pam, the evening receptionist. Highly recommend."

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff!"

Hampton Inn Johnson City

8/10 Good

"Good stay"

Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms great breakfast friendly staff"

Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, breakfast included.,nice clean pool. Very friendly staff. Most definitely will stay again."

Other attractions near Watauga River

A stone monument with a stepped base surrounded by trees.

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail during your travels to Elizabethton. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A white wooden structure by a river, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with benches.

Covered Bridge Park

After visiting Covered Bridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Carter Mansion

You can learn about the history of Elizabethton with a visit to Carter Mansion. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Harmon Park

After visiting Harmon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Edwards Island Park

Edwards Island Park is just one of the places to see in Elizabethton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cat Island Park

After visiting Cat Island Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library

After visiting Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Elizabethton City Hall

Elizabethton City Hall is just one of the places to see in Elizabethton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watauga River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Watauga River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its scenic parks, sporting events and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Watauga River?

Carnegie Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Watauga River. Other good options in the area include Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr and Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watauga River?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watauga River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watauga River, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Watauga River.

What can I see and do near Watauga River?

You can wander around Harmon Park, Edwards Island Park or Covered Bridge Park if you want a dose of fresh air. At Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Cat Island Park and Brumit Island, take some time to really appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Sycamore Shoals State Park or Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Watauga River hotels

1. Americourt Hotel

2. Travelers Inn

3. The Downtown Post The Brady Suite

4. The Downtown Post

5. The Downtown Post The Gracie Suite

6. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

7. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

8. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

9. Black Bear Resort

10. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

11. La Quinta by Wyndham Kingsport Tri Cities Airport

12. The Lodge at Banner Elk

13. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

14. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

16. The Pineola

17. The Inn at Shady Lawn

18. Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

19. Hampton Inn Kingsport

20. Comfort Inn Kingsport Southeast

Top Watauga River Hotel Reviews

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Hampton Inn Johnson City

Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

Other attractions near Watauga River

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Covered Bridge Park

Carter Mansion

Harmon Park

Edwards Island Park

Cat Island Park

Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library

Elizabethton City Hall

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