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A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, black and wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A modern spa entrance with a wooden slat partition, a reception desk, and a sign reading 'SPA'.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a marble column, and a view of trees and mountains.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs, large windows with a mountain view.

1. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Murphy

Jennifer

CA $59

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A Mountain Inn & Suites building at night with illuminated signage, a well-lit driveway, and a parking lot.

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

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and decorative wall art.

A lobby with a wooden staircase, a chair, a table, and a plant.

2. Mountain Inn & Suites

Flat Rock

Lisa

CA $124

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a framed picture on the wall.

A beach view with a person in the foreground, a sandy beach, and the ocean.

A beachside restaurant with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a menu board, and a view of the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a beach view, and a building with a sign.

3. Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Surfside Beach

Karen

CA $169

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, leather sofas, chandeliers, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, leather furniture, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel with a courtyard, a small stream, and surrounding greenery.

A stone pathway leading to a building entrance with a wooden overhang and potted plants on either side.

4. The Lodge at Flat Rock

Flat Rock

Janet

CA $159

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

5. Aiken Midtown Hotel

Aiken

Jurome

CA $113

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

Alice

CA $132

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of greenery.

A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a view of the parking lot.

A modern living room with sofas, chairs, a coffee table, and a pool table.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rock Hill

Rock Hill

Deborah

CA $117

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A breakfast bar with various food items and a juice dispenser.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A gym with stationary bikes, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

Charlotte

Herbert

CA $136

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with chairs. There is a closet with hanging clothes and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a stainless steel refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A spacious dining area with a large island, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a white railing.

9. Palmera Inn and Suites

South End

Willie

CA $89

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a stone wall.

A hotel fitness room with a treadmill, elliptical, and dumbbells.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

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

10. The Inn at River Landing

Wallace

Tanya

CA $167

CA $187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

11. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Cherokee

Ardella

CA $66

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio with fire pit seating and tables, surrounded by landscaped beds and a parking area in the background.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a dining table with chairs, and a modern living area with sofas and a staircase.

A snack bar with a variety of chips and a beverage cooler.

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a reception desk, and a wooden ceiling.

12. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Boone

Amanda

CA $151

CA $171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

13. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

John

CA $135

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel lobby with a red sofa, a blue ottoman, a large clock, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted heater.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a welcome mat.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fayetteville I-95, NC

Fayetteville

Patrick J

CA $111

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table.

A computer lab with two desktop computers, a keyboard, a mouse, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Wingate by Wyndham" and the address "4238".

15. Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485

Charlotte

liz

CA $126

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two black hanging chairs, a small table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

A modern hotel with a 'Park Inn by Radisson' sign, featuring a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen with a patterned backsplash, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.

16. Park Inn by Radisson Florence, SC

Florence

Hector

CA $111

CA $124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a glass door leading to the interior.

A spacious bar area with a wooden floor, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, plush seating, and a modern kitchen area.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, wooden flooring, and a modern chandelier.

17. The Inn at the Crossroads

Lake City

Paige

CA $137

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern building with a courtyard patio area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

Ballantyne

Jose

CA $117

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

19. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

Beaufort

Shanna

CA $206

CA $233 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A covered outdoor patio with a wooden deck, stone wall, and string lights.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a red bathtub, and a small table.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A building with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a small waterfall feature in the front garden.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

Boone

Reid

CA $135

CA $152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Vacation Rentals in The Carolinas

Aparthotel

A lobby with a central round table, a chandelier, and a large floral arrangement.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a marina with boats, and a reflection in the water.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, chandeliers, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A family holding hands on a sandy beach with waves, under a clear sky.

Marina Inn Grande Dunes Condos & Suites

Myrtle Beach

"Our stay was brief but service was excellent for our short stay."

Cabin

A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and large windows overlooking a green landscape.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Bryson City

"We had the best time, place was very clean and conveniently located IN NOC near all the outdoor activities! Will be back!"

Cabin

A serene lakeside property with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A serene lake with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, a gray sofa, and a rocking chair.

A wooden deck overlooking a lake with houses in the background.

Swiss Mountain Village

Blowing Rock

"Convenient to Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway"

Aparthotel

A resort pool area with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A lakeside view with a walking path, trees, and a building with balconies.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a large building on the right, and a clear sky with clouds.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a lake in front.

Bluewater Resort & Marina by Spinnaker Resorts

North End

"Great resort"

Cabin

A rustic cabin with a covered porch, a car parked nearby, and a dirt path leading through a forest.

A wooden interior with a table, chair, and a hanging lantern.

Postcard Cabins Asheboro, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Asheboro

"Love the location!!! It is so peaceful, and the complimentary smores and breakfast was great! Enjoyed it so much we are Coming back next month😊"

Cottage

A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden flooring, a dresser, a bedside table, and a large mirror.

A stone sign with "The Pines" written on it, surrounded by greenery and a paved driveway.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a coffee table.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, surrounded by lush greenery and a rustic wooden table with chairs.

The Pines Cottages

Asheville

"Retro throwback to the early 40s place was real nice and we enjoyed it"

Aparthotel

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a covered roof, and a poolside area with lounge chairs.

A gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and ceiling fans.

A modern living room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a fireplace, and a view through glass doors to an outdoor area.

The Links Golf & Racquet Club

North Myrtle Beach

"Great checking experience. Staff is extremely helpful. Rooms are very clean."

Condo

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a brick building in the background, and string lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and a kitchen area with a brick wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a door leading outside.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining area with chairs, and a staircase with a brick wall.

Fire Tower

Downtown Charleston

"We really loved this place. Very nice place!! Close to some of the best restaurants in town! Would stay there and would recommend it to everyone! Thanks for the great accommodation!!"

Aparthotel

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and stone buildings with balconies.

A modern building with stone facade, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

A spacious living room with a large fireplace, white sofas, and a modern chandelier.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a barbecue grill, and string lights.

Kasa Dilworth Charlotte

Dilworth

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Condo

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fountain, and a building with a green roof in the background.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, wicker chairs, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

Waterside by Spinnaker Resorts

South End

"Close to restaurants, shopping and beach"

Vacation Home

A large hotel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a parking lot, a swimming pool, and a view of the sea.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a bar area with wicker chairs.

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

Hatteras

"Great! Much nicer than we needed for a place to sleep before we got on the ferry to Ocracoke in the morning - but it was a great price so we couldn’t pass it up! Would stay here again."

Apartment

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

A hotel with a fountain, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with umbrellas and people.

A Place at the Beach

Atlantic Beach

"Love this place .. we already have our next trip to here booked.. This Place has hooked my family into a year trip.."

Aparthotel

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A beachfront hotel with a pool, beach access, and ocean views.

A pathway leading to a pool area with lounge chairs, a children's play structure, and tall residential buildings.

The Breakers Resort

Myrtle Beach

"Clean room, staff very friendly and helpful. The beach view from my room was awesome!"

Aparthotel

A nighttime view of a resort pool area with multiple pools, a central fountain, and surrounding lounge chairs.

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a candle.

A living room with a sofa set, a wooden coffee table with a wine bottle and glasses, a painting on the wall, and a view of the kitchen through a window.

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

South End

"The property was so nice, relaxing and the staff was so friendly and informative!"

Cabin

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Seneca

"Me and my family had a great time"

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A large Ferris wheel, a beach, and a pier with buildings in the background.

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (15,989 reviews)

Bring your family to this pleasant coastal avenue with excellent beaches, an entertainment district and lively piers with varied restaurants.

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A roller coaster with multiple tracks and loops.

Carowinds Theme Park

8.8/10 (962 reviews)

Choose from 13 roller coasters, chase your friends in a bumper car, enjoy the water slides and beaches of Boomerang Bay, and walk with dinosaurs.

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A basketball game at the Time Warner Cable Arena with spectators in the stands.

Spectrum Center

8.6/10 (3,769 reviews)

Catch an event at Spectrum Center during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

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A city skyline with a large stadium and modern skyscrapers.

Bank of America Stadium

8.8/10 (3,701 reviews)

Catch an event at Bank of America Stadium during your trip to Charlotte. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.

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A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a prominent dome structure, and a well-lit street.

University of South Carolina

9.0/10 (2,467 reviews)

Walk around the campus of University of South Carolina, a top university in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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A large building with the words "WONDERS" on its facade, a wooden walkway, and a water body in the foreground.

Broadway at the Beach

9.0/10 (15,914 reviews)

A world of fun for all the family, this vast amusement complex offers seemingly endless options for dining, entertainment and shopping.

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A calm lake with clear water, surrounded by dense green trees and a dock with boats.

Lake Norman

8.8/10 (1,022 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Norman, a popular spot to commune with nature in Charlotte. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Beloved sports teams, a college vibe, and top sights from Carowinds Theme Park to Fort Jackson—discover The Carolinas, a destination also famous for its live music scene.

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Top The Carolinas Hotel Reviews

Caribbean Resort & Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms- great house keeping- several pools-"

North Beach Resort & Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect resort"

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

8/10 Good

"I was charged for parking. Toilet seat to low. Otherwise everything was good."

Coral Beach Resort and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We took our toddler grandchildren for a get away. It was a nice time. The staff in the bowling alley need training on customer service. The outside bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We would definitely would return."

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place for vacation friendly people"

Dunes Village Resort

8/10 Good

"Good"

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"H"

Hilton Charlotte University Place

10/10 Excellent

"Great club lounge"

Compass Cove Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very good , clean ,, friendly"

More cheap stays in The Carolinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Charlotte University

5100 Equipment Drive, I-85 Charlotte NC

CA $68

CA $79 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

includes taxes & fees

Mariner Inn and Suites

1801 N Virginia Dare Trl Kill Devil Hills NC

CA $105

CA $119 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1,076 reviews)

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

804 North Virginia Dare Trail, NC 12 Kill Devil Hills NC

CA $111

CA $125 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown

1001 Wake Towne Dr Raleigh NC

CA $113

CA $127 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,395 reviews)

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

4125 Meadow Oak Dr. Charlotte NC

CA $120

CA $140 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (798 reviews)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

250 Spring Street Charleston SC

CA $153

CA $191 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1,253 reviews)

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Our top choices for The Carolinas hotels

1. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

2. Mountain Inn & Suites

3. Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

4. The Lodge at Flat Rock

5. Aiken Midtown Hotel

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rock Hill

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport Lake Pointe

9. Palmera Inn and Suites

10. The Inn at River Landing

11. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

12. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

13. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

14. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fayetteville I-95, NC

15. Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport I-85/I-485

16. Park Inn by Radisson Florence, SC

17. The Inn at the Crossroads

18. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte - Ballantyne by IHG

19. Compass by Margaritaville Beaufort

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

Vacation Rentals in The Carolinas

Marina Inn Grande Dunes Condos & Suites

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Swiss Mountain Village

Bluewater Resort & Marina by Spinnaker Resorts

Postcard Cabins Asheboro, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

The Pines Cottages

The Links Golf & Racquet Club

Fire Tower

Kasa Dilworth Charlotte

Waterside by Spinnaker Resorts

The Villas at Hatteras Landing by Kees Vacations

A Place at the Beach

The Breakers Resort

Coral Sands Resorts by Palmera

Postcard Cabins Lake Hartwell, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Stay near popular The Carolinas attractions

Myrtle Beach Boardwalk

Carowinds Theme Park

Spectrum Center

Bank of America Stadium

University of South Carolina

Broadway at the Beach

Lake Norman

Learn more about The Carolinas

Top The Carolinas Hotel Reviews

Caribbean Resort & Villas

North Beach Resort & Villas

Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island by IHG

Coral Beach Resort and Suites

Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort

Dunes Village Resort

Surfside Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Hilton Charlotte University Place

Compass Cove Resort

More cheap stays in The Carolinas

Super 8 by Wyndham Charlotte University

Mariner Inn and Suites

Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills

Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown

Woodspring Suites Charlotte Airport

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR by IHG

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