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A wooden house with a deck and stairs leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A room with a foosball table, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

1. Rivers Edge

Cullowhee

LaVonda

€623

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden deck with a railing, wooden chairs with cushions, and a view of a forested area.

A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

A rural landscape with a large tree, a fenced path, and solar panels.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

2. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

Cullowhee

Bobbie

€407

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Eugene

€107

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Margaret

€102

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

A reception area with a large mural, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

5. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

Traci

€84

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Sylva

Candace

€90

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

7. Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Laquan

€86

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

8. Hotel Sylva

Sylva

Nicholas

€124

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

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

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Athena

€93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A display case with various baked goods, including cookies and muffins.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

10. Jarrett House

Sylva

"The staff was nice. Themission of the historic building turns hotel, is to maintain a relaxing vibe, so no television, no refrigerator, no elevators. Climate control was efficient. A problem was with checking out and their confusion on how to handle a booking that is paid for through Hotels com. Supposedly, it is a new computer system and they'll fix it. So far I'm out close to $180 on top of the amount charged to my cc by Hotels dot com. I have brought it to their attention and will hopefully...

Sally

€109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

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

Cherokee

Richard

€78

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

12. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

Karen

€86

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

13. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

John

€70

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

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

14. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee

Barbara

€76

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

A rustic interior with stone walls, a fireplace, and modern furniture.

15. Wildrest Hotel

Waynesville

Adam

€97

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

16. Rolling Hills Lodge

Downtown Cherokee

Irene

€76

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

17. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Kontent

€63

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Cherokee

Jacob

€69

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Whittier

Indranil

€67

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

20. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

Joseph

€66

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Summer Hill

Summer Hill

When in Summer Hill, you can plan a visit to Lake Glenville and Old Edwards Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A calm lake surrounded by dense forests during sunset.

Lake Glenville

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Perched at 3,494 feet, Lake Glenville is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi River. Rent a pontoon boat to explore its pristine waters and discover three accessible waterfalls along its 26-mile shoreline.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush green foliage.

High Falls Trail

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

This 150-foot waterfall transforms dramatically during dam releases into one of North Carolina's most powerful cascades. Hike the forest trail for spectacular views during high flows.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Ancient Cherokee petroglyphs cover this sacred stone with over 1,500 mysterious designs. View the carvings from the boardwalk while learning about Judaculla, the legendary giant said to have left his handprint here.

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Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

The Ramsey Centre at WCU hosts exciting Catamounts basketball games and various events. Experience the electric atmosphere of "The Lair" while enjoying collegiate sports or attending concerts and performances.

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Arrowmont Stables

Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains on guided horseback rides through stunning vistas and peaceful creeks. Trails accommodate all skill levels, with morning rides offering the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Hickory Flat Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hickory Flat Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Hawkins Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawkins Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Roy Taylor Forest

Roy Taylor Forest showcases the Great Smoky Mountains' healthiest hardwoods, transformed from logging site to biodiversity haven. Explore 28 miles of scenic OHV trails or hike to panoramic mountain overlooks.

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Learn more about Cullowhee

Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, this college town offers scenic hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Explore Western Carolina University's campus or take a refreshing dip in nearby Lake Glenville's crystal-clear waters.

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Top Cullowhee Hotel Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Nice motel price could be lower"

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. Our room was clean and all the staff was attentive to our needs. The outdoor scenery was very relaxing."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay!! Incredibly clean, comfortable, friendly staff, beautifully decorated, walking distance to the casino ( casino is across the street) comfy beds, great price.. I highly recommend staying here, you won't be disappointed!"

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet, clean and room facing the creek was lovely. The screened in porch is a bonus. Overall charming and a good place to stay."

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Hall ways need cleaning"

Springdale Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second visit to Springdale and we loved every minute of it! The views are spectacular, they have the nicest staff and the food at the Rocky Face Tavern is amazing! We will definitely be back soon!"

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and relaxing stay"

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful place! The home was immaculate and the views were spectacular! The host thought of everything- from phone chargers to tooth paste, if something was forgotten at home, they had you covered. The host was very communicative and responded to questions quickly. A wonderful place to relax and unwind, yet close enough to shopping, etc."

Cozy Creek Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a place! Loved our stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling or wanting to stay for an extended time!! We will definitely be back anytime we are in the area!"

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Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC

€70

2 Nov - 3 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)

Cherokee Grand Hotel

196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC

€76

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC

€78

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,839 reviews)

Newfound Lodge on the river

1192 Tsali Blvd Cherokee NC

€82

12 Oct - 13 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (291 reviews)

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC

€102

9 Nov - 10 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

2228 Asheville Hwy Brevard NC

€118

11 Nov - 12 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Cullowhee?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination, located 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from the heart of Cullowhee, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cullowhee.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cullowhee has to offer?

Springdale Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Cullowhee is located in the mountains, and has a private garden, 1 hot tub and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Cullowhee.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cullowhee, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cullowhee.

What's the best hotel for a romantic getaway to Cullowhee?

Watch The Horses Mosey By While You Rock On The Porch is a favourite country house for couples, and features in-room fireplaces and free WiFi. See all romantic hotels in Cullowhee.

What's the best accommodation in Cullowhee to absorb the local history?

Based on our travel expertise, Watch The Horses Mosey By While You Rock On The Porch is a top country house for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Also, notable landmarks to visit include Judaculla Rock. See more options for historical stays in Cullowhee.

What are some hotels with pools in Cullowhee?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination: Hotel steps from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Offers a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 12 restaurants. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Great Smokies Inn Cherokee are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cullowhee.

What is staying in Cullowhee like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Cullowhee has to offer, including the university setting, mountain views and football games. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its restaurants. A top sight in the area is Harrahs Cherokee Casino. In Cullowhee, there are 142 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cullowhee.

What is there to see in Cullowhee?

Natural beauty is on display at Tuckasegee River, Lake Glenville and Nantahala National Forest. Additionally, you'll find Harrahs Cherokee Casino in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cullowhee guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Cullowhee?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cullowhee is 1553 mm.

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Our top choices for Cullowhee hotels

1. Rivers Edge

2. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

5. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

7. Economy Inn Sylva

8. Hotel Sylva

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10. Jarrett House

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

12. Balsam Mountain Inn

13. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

14. Cherokee Grand Hotel

15. Wildrest Hotel

16. Rolling Hills Lodge

17. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

20. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Where to stay in Cullowhee

Summer Hill

Stay near popular Cullowhee attractions

Lake Glenville

High Falls Trail

Judaculla Rock

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Arrowmont Stables

Hickory Flat Knob

Hawkins Knob

Roy Taylor Forest

Learn more about Cullowhee

Top Cullowhee Hotel Reviews

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Jonathan Creek Inn

Smoky Falls Lodge

Springdale Resort

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

Cozy Creek Cottages

More cheap stays in Cullowhee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Newfound Lodge on the river

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

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