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A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

1. Carolina Motel

11.8 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Ken

€97

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

2. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Tim

€116

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

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

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Steven

€148

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

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

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Margaret

€100

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Athena

€88

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

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

19.3 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Candace

€88

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

7. Colonial Inn Franklin

12.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jill

€71

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

8. Sky Ridge Yurts

19.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jessica

€224

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

9. Quality Inn Franklin

7.5 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Jennifer

€120

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

10. Gorgeous Stays

18.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Corey

€181

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

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

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

11. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

6.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

page

€73

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

12. Nantahala Village

19.1 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

William

€126

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

13. Sapphire Inn

6.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

James

€79

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

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

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

14. Jarrett House

18.7 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

"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 reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19.9 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Michael

€91

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various appliances.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

16. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

9.4 km from Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Beth

€68

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 700 reviews	View
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 318 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 510 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

A house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit surrounded by flowers.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A round wooden dining table with four chairs, a central woven basket, and a cabinet in the background.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a fireplace. There are three wall-mounted mirrors and a lamp on a side table.

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

Franklin

€221

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a covered area, outdoor furniture, and a view of a forested area.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a sliding barn-style door.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

Cozy Cabin in Enchanting Franklin with AC

Franklin

€211

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden deck with a sofa and chairs, a railing, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant mountains.

A kitchen with wooden ceiling, teal cabinets, a central island with stools, and stainless steel appliances.

Relaxing Summer getaway. Sunset & Mountain View’s in the hot tub

Franklin

€334

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, chairs, ceiling fan, and a lamp.

A white building with a door, windows, and a small porch area.

A grassy outdoor area with trees, a white fence, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, an air conditioner, and a ceiling fan.

The Country Mile farmhouse in Franklin

Franklin

€178

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a plaid rug.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a large window providing natural light.

A campsite with two Adirondack chairs facing a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a mountainous backdrop.

Rynns Retreat Mountain Views

Franklin

€296

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin

€116

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Hampton Inn Franklin

Franklin

€148

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, and a television.

A wooden deck with a metal lamp post, a wooden swing set, and a small shed in a wooded area.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

A wooden interior with a staircase, a window with a view of greenery, and a bookshelf with books.

Momma Bear Lodge

Franklin

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

The Country Mile farmhouse in Franklin

10/10 Excellent

"This place was very nice clean and furnished very homely they provided all the little extra for your stay"

Beautiful, Easy Access Farmhouse with attention to Detail and Spectacular Views

10/10 Excellent

"This home was just like coming home You could tell from the pictures on the walls this home held special memories.The view was spectacular and the house was sparkling clean and well cared for. It was well situated close to areas we wanted to visit. I highly recommend this property in Franklin NC if you are looking for a nice clean,private place to stay.We loved the Farm House."

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful weekend stay at this cabin. Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. We all slept very well! Communication was wonderful. Power went out while we were there due to heavy rains. The owner contacted us immediately and kept us updated as to the repair status. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again."

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

10/10 Excellent

"Very well maintained, spacious kitchen with a table that can sit 12 adults. Beautiful wood work. Ample parking. Nice view from the large back deck."

Couples Paradise: Sunset & Starry Nights Await!

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the cabin was absolutely amazing! The home was beautiful, comfortable, and very accommodating. We had no complaints whatsoever and truly appreciated the host’s hospitality and the wonderful experience from start to finish. Everything was great, and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful place and would absolutely recommend it to others. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable and memorable!"

Tiny Home on the Creek -Bhakti Manor Cowee Valley Franklin NC

10/10 Excellent

"This was by far one of the best stays we have every had. The host is very communicative and the property is simple amazing. Even though we had a couple of minor issues, Debra was right on top of them and ensured that we were happy. Extra special touches of farm fresh eggs amd flowers made my wife's face light up. We will be staying here again"

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

10/10 Excellent

"Views from the house were amazing. I love that it was a little away from the main road."

A Little Slice of Smokey Mtn. Heaven - with WIFI

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful,quiet with awesome views and a gnice porch to relax on. Location is central to any direction you want to explore, Franklin has everything you need if you .want to just enjoy staying at the cabin, loved watching the small planes come in and out !"

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

8/10 Good

"Very nice little house, only complaint was there were a lot of gnats in the house"

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mason Mountain Mine during your visit to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you spend time at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin when you stop by Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Scottish Tartans Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Old Cardinal Gem Mine is located in a historic area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Adjacent to Old Cardinal Gem Mine, Beautiful tiny home and glamping retreat in Franklin perfect for nature lovers! is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old Cardinal Gem Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Old Cardinal Gem Mine.

What can I see and do near Old Cardinal Gem Mine?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Explore landmarks like Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Rose Creek Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Gold City Gem Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.

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Our top choices for Old Cardinal Gem Mine hotels

1. Carolina Motel

2. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

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

7. Colonial Inn Franklin

8. Sky Ridge Yurts

9. Quality Inn Franklin

10. Gorgeous Stays

11. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

12. Nantahala Village

13. Sapphire Inn

14. Jarrett House

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

16. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

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Hotels recommended for families near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

Cozy Cabin in Enchanting Franklin with AC

Relaxing Summer getaway. Sunset & Mountain View’s in the hot tub

The Country Mile farmhouse in Franklin

Rynns Retreat Mountain Views

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Hampton Inn Franklin

Momma Bear Lodge

Top Old Cardinal Gem Mine Hotel Reviews

The Country Mile farmhouse in Franklin

Beautiful, Easy Access Farmhouse with attention to Detail and Spectacular Views

Cozy and Private Gem Cabin in the Smoky Mtns of NC, dog friendly, great views!

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

Couples Paradise: Sunset & Starry Nights Await!

Tiny Home on the Creek -Bhakti Manor Cowee Valley Franklin NC

Misty Mountain Cozy & Stylish 2BR Cabin w/ Fire Pit near River & Attractions

A Little Slice of Smokey Mtn. Heaven - with WIFI

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

Other attractions near Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

Scottish Tartans Museum

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