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Our top choices for Watauga River hotels

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Americourt Hotel

Americourt Hotel

Americourt Hotel
2.0 star property
1.8 km from Watauga River
6.8 out of 10, (388)
"Hotel has been updated. Modern, clean, well stocked rooms. Hotel is very quiet, and secure. Staff is friendly and helpful. "
United States
David
The price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Americourt Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Travelers Inn

Travelers Inn

Travelers Inn
2.5 star property
2.5 km from Watauga River
5.8 out of 10, (218)
"Great hotel, friendly staff, clean stocked rooms. Checkin was easy. "
United States
David
Travelers Inn
Lounge
Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
15.5 km from Watauga River
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1320)
"Wonderful hotel! "
United States
Emily
Carnegie Hotel & Spa
Lobby
Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City
2.5 star property
15.6 km from Watauga River
6.6 out of 10, (937)
"I enjoyed my stay"
United States
victoria
The price is S$83
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City
Restaurant
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City
3.0 star property
15.3 km from Watauga River
6.2 out of 10, (1005)
"Hotel was stated as a 3.5 star, if that is the case, America has fallen. Room was dirty, Hotel was dated, would not stay again "
United States
martin
The price is S$93
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City
Terrace/patio
Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN
3.0 star property
17.8 km from Watauga River
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278)
"The room was very clean, accomodated us even better than we needed. Staff was very friendly,especially the kitchen staff serving breakfast."
United States
Cindy
The price is S$197
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN
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Red Roof Inn Johnson City

Red Roof Inn Johnson City

Red Roof Inn Johnson City
2.0 star property
14.8 km from Watauga River
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Akia
The price is S$86
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Red Roof Inn Johnson City
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Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG
3.0 star property
15.8 km from Watauga River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (292)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Cleo
The price is S$186
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG
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WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

WoodSpring Suites Johnson City
2.5 star property
19.7 km from Watauga River
5.8 out of 10, (126)
"Had a good time while I was there "
United States
Charles
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
WoodSpring Suites Johnson City
Lobby
Americourt Hotel

Americourt Hotel

Americourt Hotel
2.5 star property
37.9 km from Watauga River
6.6 out of 10, (524)
"Great place"
United States
Billy
Americourt Hotel
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Hampton Inn Johnson City

Hampton Inn Johnson City

Hampton Inn Johnson City
2.5 star property
16.9 km from Watauga River
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (681)
"Things were very clean and was in a good location for shopping."
United States
ROBERT
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Hampton Inn Johnson City
Lobby
Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr
2.0 star property
17.2 km from Watauga River
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (192)
"Staff was very accommodating and room was extremely clean"
United States
anthony
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr
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Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown
2.5 star property
13.2 km from Watauga River
7.4 out of 10, Good, (545)
"Good location and nice rooms for the price. "
United States
Ashley
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown
Property amenity
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City
2.5 star property
18 km from Watauga River
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (673)
"This hotel is in a excellent area and has a wonderful staff. Very pleasant stay with comfortable beds. "
United States
Derrick
The price is S$203
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City
Reception
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City
4.0 star property
15.3 km from Watauga River
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (941)
" Breakfast was excellent"
United States
Erma
The price is S$194
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City
Interior
Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Watauga River
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (814)
"Had a pleasant stay and everything we needed. Loved the belgian waffles for breakfast. Staff was great."
United States
Laura
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City
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I-26 Inn

I-26 Inn

I-26 Inn
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Watauga River
5.2 out of 10, (255)
"Its a nice place to stay "
United States
Monica
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
I-26 Inn
Lobby
Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport

Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport

Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport
2.5 star property
39.6 km from Watauga River
6.8 out of 10, (401)
"Really like it very nice place to stay "
United States
Robert
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Kingsport
Indoor pool
Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG
2.5 star property
20 km from Watauga River
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Friendly staff, comfortable bed, great breakfast."
United States
Christine
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG
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Holiday Inn by IHG

Holiday Inn by IHG

Holiday Inn by IHG
3.0 star property
15.6 km from Watauga River
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (696)
"Everything"
United States
Abbey
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn by IHG
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Top Watauga River Hotel Reviews

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Everyone esp nice. A very classy hotel. Beds compfortable a lots of tv channels. The restaurant was amazing, and Zac the bartender was also! But all bartenders were great! That is our go to place now- as I have relatives in JC"
Becky 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Hotels near other Watauga River attractions

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

3.0/5 (2 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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Covered Bridge, Elizabethton, TN

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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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 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Watauga River?
Located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Watauga River, Americourt Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Another good option is Travelers Inn, located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watauga River?
Expedia has 12 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 Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark or Sycamore Shoals State Park while you're in the area.