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Our top choices for Lake James hotels

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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, (918 reviews)
"I truly liked how the staff received the guests with their warm, cheerful smiles and willingness to help. Great staff working there. I felt right at home."
United States
Karen
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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, (301 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Wayne
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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, (337 reviews)
"Was very clean and the location wss great! Breakfast was really good also!"
United States
Jamarr
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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, (521 reviews)
"Older hotel with great history and mountain views"
United States
David
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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, (654 reviews)
"Just What I needed the night before my bike Race. Not to mention Jodie working the desk is the best!"
United States
Olda
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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, (60 reviews)
"Love the location, the view, the food, the quiet."
United States
Stephen
The price is €248
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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, (597 reviews)
"Love the hotel."
United States
mary
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8. 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, (214 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Jason
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
Interior entrance

9. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
21 km from Lake James
7.6 out of 10, Good, (689 reviews)
"The location and price of the room were good. Just wish there wasn't such a high deposit."
United States
Dylan
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
Exterior

10. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
2.0 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
7.8 out of 10, Good, (41 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Jay
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
Restaurant

11. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (260 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
United States
Alan
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hampton Inn Morganton
TV

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2.0 star property
19.4 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (304 reviews)
"My stay was exactly what I needed. Excellent staff, easy parking clean rooms. Comfortable mattress."
United States
David
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Indoor wedding

13. 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 €150
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Springmaid Mountain
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, (666 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 €63
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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, (187 reviews)
"It was a normal kinda clean motel."
United States
Sadegh
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Pine Valley Motel
Free daily continental breakfast

16. 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, (151 reviews)
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
918 reviews
View
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
301 reviews
View
Cocktail bar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
337 reviews
View
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Room 312) | Balcony view
Skyline Village Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
521 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
654 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
"Great mountain rental!! Erin was exceptional in everything. It was a perfect location for a family reunion!!"
Doreen B. 5-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Lake James 3 bed/3 ba. Hike/Bike in out County & State Prk. Private River access

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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 cafes.
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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 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodation options 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 check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Lake James.