The 10 Best Hotels Near Lake James, from CA $103

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

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

A swimming pool adjacent to a building with large windows and a door.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

16.5 km from Lake James

Alexander

CA $168

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.

A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

18.4 km from Lake James

Staci

CA $179

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern cafe with round tables and yellow chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a sign on the wall.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

16.8 km from Lake James

brian d

CA $197

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.

A modern building with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a patio area with white lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

17.7 km from Lake James

Fernando

CA $143

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

5. Skyline Village Inn

17.8 km from Lake James

Ashley

CA $174

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

An elevator with a control panel, emergency exit sign, and a mirror on the left.

A hotel room with a blue sofa set, a small table with a lamp, a patterned rug, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A vending machine stocked with various beverages and a white washing machine in a room with beige walls.

6. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

17.5 km from Lake James

Jill

CA $159

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A wooden cabin with a porch and string lights, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with a fireplace.

A wooden deck with a view of a green landscape and mountains.

A wooden deck with potted plants and string lights.

7. Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

29.3 km from Lake James

Fernanda

CA $223

CA $251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern entrance, a large sign, and a parking lot.

A kitchen counter with a fruit basket, toaster, and various food containers.

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

21 km from Lake James

Jenerica

CA $91

CA $103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hallway with a Coca-Cola branded ice cold vending machine, a beverage dispenser, and a vending machine with snacks. A door is visible in the background.

9. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

17.6 km from Lake James

Edward

CA $114

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.

A gas station at night with a canopy, fuel pumps, and a few cars parked.

A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

19.4 km from Lake James

Charlene

CA $120

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A pathway leading through a garden with orange flowers and a mountain in the background.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Switzerland Inn

21 km from Lake James

craig

CA $316

CA $356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and neatly trimmed bushes.

A hotel dining area with a large round table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

20.7 km from Lake James

Cynthia

CA $207

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a pond in the foreground.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.

A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.

13. Springmaid Mountain

18.7 km from Lake James

Virginia

CA $124

CA $202 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, television, lamp, and a small table.

A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

14. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

20.7 km from Lake James

Katherine

CA $101

CA $113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A breakfast buffet area with cereal containers, a toaster, and various food items on display.

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

A lobby with two brown leather chairs, a small table, a lamp, a cabinet with bottles, and two large pillars.

15. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

20.9 km from Lake James

Andrew

CA $95

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

A motel with multiple rooms, a parking area, and a grassy lawn.

A parking lot with a white van and a silver SUV parked near a building with multiple rooms.

16. Pine Valley Motel

21.3 km from Lake James

chris

CA $148

CA $167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A lodge with a metal roof, a gravel driveway, and a fire pit in the center surrounded by a stone border.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting above the bed.

A house with a fire pit in the front yard, surrounded by a gravel path and wooden benches.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with coffee bags and a framed picture.

17. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

29.7 km from Lake James

"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....

Jennifer

CA $352

CA $397 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee machine, and a seating arrangement including orange chairs and a grey ottoman.

A reception area with a stone wall, a large sign, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

21.1 km from Lake James

Luis

CA $95

CA $111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 330 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Marion	9.2 Wonderful 951 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 354 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South	8.0 Very good 619 reviews	View
Skyline Village Inn	9.0 Wonderful 564 reviews	View

Top Lake James Hotel Reviews

🍁Fall in love with the mountains! Hike or mtn bike trails. County & State Park

10/10 Excellent

"The place was beautiful and we really enjoyed the relaxing and quiet. Highly recommend for a couple’s retreat or family outing. Host was very helpful!"

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and great hosts! We will be back."

Lake James Cabin | Screened Porch+Boat/Swim Access

10/10 Excellent

"Quite, beautiful scenic and little drive to restaurants perfect for boating and water sports highly recommend."

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay and the trail beside the house was nice for walking our dog. It was very cosy and the owners were very helpful."

Charming Cabin + Hot Tub ~ Lake James & Linville Gorge ~ Pet-Friendly + Wi-Fi!

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful tranquility! Spacious and cozy cabin, where you can listen the creek as you relax on the porch and enjoy your morning coffee!"

Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

10/10 Excellent

"It was wonderful! I highly recommend staying here!! Thank you!"

New Tiny Cabin in Morganton with Porch Bathtub close to Lake James

10/10 Excellent

"Luxury open floor layout perfect for the romantic couple that loves the lake and hiking and still close enough to the local attractions and Ashville! We loved sitting on the rockers with coffee and a glass of wine in the evening with my wife loving the tub after a day hiking! Host was awesome and made things easy and effortless! Would have liked to have stayed longer!!"

Trails End Cabin, Pet Friendly, Lake James Oasis

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! The property was very quiet, peaceful, and remote, which was exactly what we were looking for. It’s also in a great location for outdoor activities. We spent our time exploring the state park, hiking nearby trails, kayaking, and boating on Lake James. It was the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway while still being close to so many outdoor adventures. We would definitely stay here again!"

Lake James Cozy Cabin. Waterfront!

8/10 Good

"has a lake view, you cannot park your trailer at the marina, you have to drive up the road across the bridge to state park, we were told a 100 yard walk, not that. to get up to the place is an extreme elevation so you car on way out will bottom out, be careful. There is a back entrance that is much safer. If you have a boat, the marina will charge you 50 bucks a night to leave it there. The home also had an influx of wasps, not sure what was up there. Also the loft is like Frodo Baggins type ceiling, anyone over 5 foot will have to duck to move around. Its nice location, just over priced"

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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Fonta Flora County Park

After visiting Fonta Flora County Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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Boat Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boat Beach during your trip to Nebo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Shortoff Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shortoff Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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Big Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Island during your travels in Nebo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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The Outpost

8.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to The Outpost during your stay in Glen Alpine. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.

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Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

After visiting Oak Hill Community Park & Forest, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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Table Rock Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Table Rock Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants 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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Our top choices for Lake James hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

2. Hampton Inn Marion

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

5. Skyline Village Inn

6. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

7. Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

9. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

11. Switzerland Inn

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

13. Springmaid Mountain

14. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

15. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

16. Pine Valley Motel

17. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

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Top Lake James Hotel Reviews

🍁Fall in love with the mountains! Hike or mtn bike trails. County & State Park

Loving Lake Life - Waterfront Home on Lake James with Dock!

Lake James Cabin | Screened Porch+Boat/Swim Access

Woodsy cottage next to Lake James

Charming Cabin + Hot Tub ~ Lake James & Linville Gorge ~ Pet-Friendly + Wi-Fi!

Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

New Tiny Cabin in Morganton with Porch Bathtub close to Lake James

Trails End Cabin, Pet Friendly, Lake James Oasis

Lake James Cozy Cabin. Waterfront!

Other attractions near Lake James

Lake James State Park

Fonta Flora County Park

Boat Beach

Shortoff Mountain

Big Island

The Outpost

Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

Table Rock Mountain

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