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1. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Lake James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (924 reviews)
"Everything was clean, breakfast was fresh everyday & the staff & amenities were perfect"
United States
Ron
The price is CA $166
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn Marion
Exterior

2. 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, (305 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable bed and great breakfast."
United States
Felix
The price is CA $196
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
Cocktail bar

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, (339 reviews)
"Was very clean and the location wss great! Breakfast was really good also!"
United States
Jamarr
The price is CA $181
CA $205 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 312) | 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, (526 reviews)
"Older hotel with great history and mountain views"
United States
David
The price is CA $173
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Skyline Village Inn
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor

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, (658 reviews)
"CLean room, descent breakfast, staff helpful. I was to stay 2 nights, but left after one. Since I’m on a motorcycle the next day, the weather wasn’t looking too good that’s why I left otherwise a good place to stay."
United States
Joe Paul
The price is CA $164
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
Basic Cabin

6. Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
3.0 star property
21 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Love the location, the view, the food, the quiet."
United States
Stephen
The price is CA $338
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Switzerland Inn
Lobby

7. 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, (598 reviews)
"Love the hotel."
United States
mary
The price is CA $149
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Interior entrance

8. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
21 km from Lake James
7.6 out of 10, Good, (697 reviews)
"Older hotel. Needs some maintenance and upgrading. Staff was very need and helpful."
United States
Polly
The price is CA $89
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
Exterior

9. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
2.0 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
7.8 out of 10, Good, (47 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jay
The price is CA $93
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

10. 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, (215 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Jason
The price is CA $107
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
Restaurant

11. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Alan
The price is CA $205
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hampton Inn Morganton
Indoor wedding

12. 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 $148
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Springmaid Mountain
TV

13. 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, (306 reviews)
"My stay was exactly what I needed. Excellent staff, easy parking clean rooms. Comfortable mattress."
United States
David
The price is CA $93
CA $105 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Lobby sitting area

14. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (667 reviews)
"Other then not being able to get the WiFi to work and the dead bolt not working every thing was great."
United States
Melissa
The price is CA $81
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
Economy Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

15. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (190 reviews)
"It was a normal kinda clean motel."
United States
Sadegh
The price is CA $151
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Pine Valley Motel
House (1 Bedroom) | Interior

16. 5 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin on Horse Farm

5 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin on Horse Farm
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The farm is beautiful - spotlessly maintained. The horses were friendly"
United States
Linda
The price is CA $122
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
5 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin on Horse Farm
Exterior

17. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
2.0 star property
29.7 km from Lake James
The price is CA $259
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Lodge at Mount Mitchell
Free daily continental breakfast

18. 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, (156 reviews)
"Good Hotel"
United States
David
The price is CA $80
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
924 reviews
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Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
305 reviews
View
Cocktail bar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
339 reviews
View
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 312) | Balcony view
Skyline Village Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
526 reviews
View
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ground Floor
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
658 reviews
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Top Lake James Hotel Reviews

Lake James 3 bed/3 ba. Hike/Bike in out County & State Prk. Private River access

Lake James 3 bed/3 ba. Hike/Bike in out County & State Prk. Private River access

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic overall experience. Host had great communication and the house and property were awesome. One note is that we found the river access to be a bit disappointing. You have to get in the car and drive then even at that it didn’t look super enticing. We ended up not using it. The beach access nearby was delightful and we also rented a boat for the day as well as did mountain biking, and floated the Catawba. Overall would highly recommend. Awesome grill setup and loved the outdoor firepit. Wouldn’t hesitate to rent again."
Josh G. 5-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Lake James 3 bed/3 ba. Hike/Bike in out County & State Prk. Private River access

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 58 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 58 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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