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Our top choices for Lake James hotels

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (334 reviews)
"Great place to stay off the main highway"
United States
Adis
The price is CA $161
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Lake James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (957 reviews)
"The room was clean and new looking. My husband said the breakfast was great. We were very happy with our stay!"
United States
Steven
The price is CA $156
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hampton Inn Marion
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
3.0 star property
16.8 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (356 reviews)
"We stay here every Labor Day weekend. Such a nice hotel. Location, staff, rooms and amenities are great."
United States
brian d
The price is CA $195
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Balcony view

4. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
2.5 star property
17.8 km from Lake James
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"This place is amazing!! Beds are soo comfortable place is nice staff is amazing and the whole place gives a homey vibe!! Lookout over the mountains this is one of my favorite places to stay and yes we will be booking again!!"
United States
Ashley
The price is CA $173
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Skyline Village Inn
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

5. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (689 reviews)
"Close to Blue Ridge and places to eat."
United States
Bobby
The price is CA $151
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake James
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (621 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great staff"
United States
Fernando
The price is CA $139
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Room

7. Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
3.0 star property
21 km from Lake James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (94 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
Canada
craig
The price is CA $288
CA $325 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Switzerland Inn
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
21 km from Lake James
7.6 out of 10, Good, (725 reviews)
"Great stay, quiet and clean"
United States
Jenerica
The price is CA $90
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

9. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Lake James
7.4 out of 10, Good, (236 reviews)
"Staff member at night was amazing and the hot tub room excellent and very comfortable plus super clean"
United States
Edward
The price is CA $113
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2.0 star property
19.4 km from Lake James
7.4 out of 10, Good, (327 reviews)
"Nice, clean and reasonably priced The ‘breakfast’ was minimal… in fact, hardly worth advertising that breakfast was available NO coffee maker in the room… a huge disappointment"
United States
Charlene
The price is CA $111
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.

11. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Lake James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Virginia
The price is CA $137
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Springmaid Mountain
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (281 reviews)
"Very clean. Functional,clean well designed bathroom. Friendly happy helpful staff."
United States
kenneth
The price is CA $213
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Hampton Inn Morganton
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.

13. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
2.0 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
7.8 out of 10, Good, (72 reviews)
"The property, room, bedding hardware and sheets needed to be completely cleaned up for harm free to people stay in it."
United States
PING
The price is CA $107
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

14. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (677 reviews)
"Our first room was not cleaned properly and smelled bad and the second room they offered us was recently renovated and smelled even worse. We ask for a refund and found a better hotel."
United States
Andrew
The price is CA $94
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

15. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (195 reviews)
"The room was clean & well kept, parking was very convenient, staff was very friendly & helpful."
United States
chris
The price is CA $151
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Pine Valley Motel
A lodge with a metal roof, a gravel driveway, and a fire pit in the center surrounded by a stone border.

16. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
2.0 star property
29.7 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Planned a short getaway to hike Mount Mitchell and this place could not have been more perfectly located to the trailhead. The Lodge is newly built, and ground are impeccably well maintained. The staff was super helpful. They even came by to drop off a lighter so the firepit could be put to use. They have a common use area with a ktichen and grills that can be utilized which is an added bonus as I don’t recall reading about all they had available to make the stay above and beyond expectations....
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $349
CA $393 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Lodge at Mount Mitchell
A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (174 reviews)
"Got a pleasant stay"
United States
Everjoy
The price is CA $94
CA $110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare top hotels near Lake James

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

2.5 star property
16.5 km from Lake James
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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.

Hampton Inn Marion

2.5 star property
18.4 km from Lake James
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A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

3.0 star property
16.8 km from Lake James
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Balcony view

Skyline Village Inn

2.5 star property
17.8 km from Lake James
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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake James
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9.4
Exceptional
334 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
957 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
356 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
565 reviews
8.6
Excellent
689 reviews
The price is CA $161
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
The price is CA $156
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
The price is CA $195
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is CA $173
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The price is CA $151
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • No WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Lake James Hotel Reviews

Lake James Retreat: Large Private Lakefront Home

Lake James Retreat: Large Private Lakefront Home

10/10 Excellent
"Host was great, property was very clean and neat. Only thing I would say is be prepared for the driveway. Very steep grade. Wasn’t expecting it to be quite so treacherous. Other than that a wonderful place!!"
Chris C. 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Lake James Retreat: Large Private Lakefront Home

Other attractions near Lake James

Lake James State Park

8.6/10 (27 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake James, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. You'll find 54 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake James.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lake James.

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