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Highlands Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Highlands, Highlands, United States of America

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Our top choices for Downtown Highlands hotels

A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.

1. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
3.5 star property
Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (308 reviews)
"Very charming hotel in a beautiful location in downtown Highlands."
United States
Chris
The price is €191
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Highlander Mountain House
A hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

2. The Park On Main

The Park On Main
2.0 star property
Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
"Wonderful property right on Main Street! Spacious rooms, friendly staff, easy parking, great local made pastries with breakfast and access to coffee/drinks in the lobby. Overall a lovely place and will be back!"
United States
Morgan
The price is €353
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Park On Main
A bathroom with a white sink, green tiled walls, a mirror, and a wooden vanity.

3. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Downtown Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (363 reviews)
"Very nice and relaxing stay"
United States
Katherine Brigitte
The price is €175
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.

4. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (334 reviews)
"Great stay! Spacious and charming room."
United States
Erin
The price is €245
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Outpost Inn
A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of trees and a clear sky.

5. The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge
2.0 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (127 reviews)
"It has beautiful views. I loved the heated bathroom floors!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €247
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Skyline Lodge
A wooden deck with a camera on a tripod, overlooking a mountainous landscape with lush greenery.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
2.5 star property
15.5 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (782 reviews)
"Excellent stay, clean room, very nice staff, beautiful location"
United States
Robert
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and black leather furniture.

7. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

The Wells Hotel Cashiers
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (138 reviews)
"A lovely relaxing stay close to everything"
United States
Jan
The price is €190
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Wells Hotel Cashiers
A covered outdoor deck with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

8. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
3.5 star property
11 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Cute non institutional hotel and great location."
United States
DENNIS
The price is €177
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hotel Cashiers
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mural of a lake and mountains on the wall.

9. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Downtown Highlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Good clean place."
United States
Tony
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a fruit basket.

10. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
2.0 star property
18.8 km from Downtown Highlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This was the cutest little motel. Bananas were too ripe and the rooms need some updating and maintenance. Otherwise I'd stay there again. It was the hub of everywhere I wanted to go at a reasonable price."
United States
Lesley
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a gray sofa, a green armchair, and a ceiling fan.

11. Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!

Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Highlands
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"We loved this property and it was exactly as described. Perfect for couples or for families, lots of outdoor space and a creek to play in. The owner and property manager were very kind and responsive. Highly recommend!"
United States
Lora
The price is €359
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

12. Carolina Motel

Carolina Motel
2.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (700 reviews)
"Great stay with a very friendly staff. We spent 3 nights and it was a very quiet and restful atmosphere. I will stay here again for sure!"
United States
Ken
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Carolina Motel
A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

13. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
3.0 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Highlands
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (318 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was comfortable, quiet and very clean. Breakfast was great. Will plan another stay there again next time we travel to Franklin,NC."
United States
Tim
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

14. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
2.0 star property
21.2 km from Downtown Highlands
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff.was.so friendly"
United States
Beth
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

15. Colonial Inn Franklin

Colonial Inn Franklin
2.0 star property
20 km from Downtown Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (565 reviews)
"Love the rocking chairs outside the room."
United States
Jill
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Colonial Inn Franklin
A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.

16. Dillard House

Dillard House
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (312 reviews)
"The property had so much to offer and was centrally located to a lot of things. We did the horseback riding and LOVED it! Such a great place and we'll definitely be back."
United States
Tara
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dillard House
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

17. Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (510 reviews)
"Service team were great. Breakfast was good. Breakfast area was clean."
United States
Steven
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hampton Inn Franklin
A wooden interior with a fireplace, large windows, and outdoor deck.

18. Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn
3.5 star property
21.2 km from Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (616 reviews)
"Such a great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is €167
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Brook Trout Inn
A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

19. Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Downtown Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (738 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was great, perfect for our quick get away to see our kid at WCU."
United States
Jennifer
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Franklin
A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
21.7 km from Downtown Highlands
6.8 out of 10, (279 reviews)
"It was clean and it was cheap. All I need from a hotel. I will stay there again."
United States
page
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a prominent cliff on the right.

Highlands Hills

Though Highlands Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.

A calm lake reflecting autumn trees and a clear sky.

Mirror Lake

While Mirror Lake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge.

A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by dense green foliage.

Highlands Falls

Highlands Falls might not have many top sights, but Whiteside Mountain and Highlands Biological Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A calm river with a waterfall, surrounded by dense forest and houses on the opposite bank.

Lake Sequoyah

While Lake Sequoyah may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls.

A winding road through a forest with a waterfall.

Wildwood Mountain

Wildwood Mountain might not have many top sights, but Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Downtown Highlands Hotel Reviews

Dillard House

Dillard House

8/10 Good
"The room was oversized and the bathroom was well appointed. The hvac didn’t work, but they moved me to another room close by, so that worked out."
Thomas 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Dillard House

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Highlands like?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Highlands's Downtown Highlands neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Highlands Playhouse as part of your Downtown Highlands travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Highlands?
Based on our traveller data, Highlander Mountain House is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Highlands. This inn offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is The Park On Main.
How many hotels will I find in Downtown Highlands?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Highlands, you can choose from 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Highlands.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Highlands, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Downtown Highlands.
What is there to do around this Highlands neighbourhood?
Highlands Playhouse is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Highlands. While you're out sightseeing in Highlands, make sure that you visit other sights such as Highlands Art Gallery or Cullasaja River Gorge.