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

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.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

Egle

฿2,838

฿3,207 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and a decorative planter.

2. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Waynesville

Elizabeth

฿3,420

฿3,797 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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.

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

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Eugene

฿3,515

฿3,972 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

4. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

Roberto

฿2,945

฿3,328 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Joyce

฿2,781

฿3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with white chairs, a view of a green landscape with trees and a building, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a stone wall.

A dining area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a red carpet.

6. Econo Lodge Waynesville

Waynesville

Daniel

฿2,677

฿2,972 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a central island, white cabinets, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by a garden with various flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a fence. There are lounge chairs and umbrellas along the poolside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and remote, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

Waynesville

William

฿2,377

฿2,639 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

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.

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

Sylva

Tyana

฿2,908

฿3,286 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, purple sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A Clarion Hotel by Choice Hotels with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

9. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

Maggie Valley

Larry Isaac

฿2,796

฿3,104 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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.

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Cynthia

฿3,184

฿3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white chairs, and a covered area with large windows.

A reception area with a brown sofa, a small table with magazines, a stone-textured counter, and a wall with a sign promoting breakfast.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with plaid curtains, a bedside table, and a wall with green and white panels.

A row of modern multi-story buildings with a uniform architectural style, featuring a mix of stone and stucco exteriors, red roofs, and a central flagpole with an American flag.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

Maggie Valley

William

฿2,166

฿2,405 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A cozy room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, a dining table with wine glasses and a bottle, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A dining table with a vase of flowers, a plate of cookies, and a mug.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A covered porch with white chairs and a table, an American flag, and brick flooring.

12. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

Waynesville

william

฿6,577

฿7,300 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and seating area.

A glass-enclosed pool area with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa set, a small table, and a cart with a laptop.

13. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Maggie Valley

Lana

฿2,528

฿2,806 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious covered dining area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and large windows.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and two armchairs.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorations.

A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

14. Grandview Lodge

Waynesville

Michael

฿3,728

฿4,139 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A motel with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

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

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

15. Laurel Park Inn

Maggie Valley

Amber

฿2,280

฿2,531 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a granite counter, a plant, and a snack shelf.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, an American flag, and a sign for Best Western Mountainbrook Inn.

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

Maggie Valley

Tony

฿2,163

฿2,401 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A spacious living area with a large island, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and built-in shelves.

A large building with a complex roof structure, surrounded by a well-maintained golf course and lush greenery.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and built-in shelves.

17. Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hazelwood

Wayne

฿4,905

฿5,445 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast buffet area with a display of cinnamon sweet rolls, a sign indicating the roll selection, and a patterned wall in the background.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Cherokee

Monica

฿3,272

฿3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A stone chapel with a pointed roof and a large circular window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A table with breakfast items and a glass of orange juice on a balcony overlooking a lake with autumn trees and mountains in the distance.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a view of a lake.

19. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska

Robert

฿4,614

฿5,444 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A view through a window of a wooded area with a stone wall and a grassy field.

A porch with two rocking chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a street with a red car parked in front of a building with a sign.

A standard hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

20. Five Star Inn

Maggie Valley

Eric

฿2,585

฿2,869 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Top Balsam Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"We like that it is beside the river ."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Beds very comfortable and very affordable with nice views and balcony."

Cherokee Grand Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was amazing. Very clean rooms"

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Nice pool. Room was nice and had a great bedding package."

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Need to have ice machine and vending machines fixed. That was the only bummer in the whole visit. Place is dated but very very clean. Already booking another stay."

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Just sitting by the stream and listening to the water."

Cozy Creek Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Staff is very good!"

More cheap stays in Balsam

Cherokee Grand Hotel

196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC

฿2,052

฿2,359 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

1223 Tsali Blvd Cherokee NC

฿2,332

฿2,681 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC

฿2,342

฿2,694 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

44 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee NC

฿2,459

฿2,828 total

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC

฿2,781

฿3,198 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC

฿3,184

฿3,598 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Balsam?

Based on our traveller data, Balsam Mountain Inn is one of the top choices for your stay. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Two other options for your visit to the area are Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination and Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Balsam.

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

Springdale Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Balsam 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 Balsam.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Balsam.

What's the best family accommodation in Balsam?

Balsam Mountain Inn is a hotel with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Also, attractions in the area such as Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are fun for children of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Balsam.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Balsam?

Balsam Mountain Inn is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Balsam.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Balsam?

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 feature an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Balsam.

What's it like staying in Balsam?

Visitors to Balsam will definitely enjoy the mountain views and restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its breweries. A top sight in the area is Harrahs Cherokee Casino. In Balsam, there are 7 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Balsam.

What should I see while I'm in Balsam?

A favourite place to visit is 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 Balsam guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Balsam?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Balsam is 1692 mm.

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Our top choices for Balsam hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

4. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

5. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

6. Econo Lodge Waynesville

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Waynesville NC

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

9. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

11. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

12. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

13. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

14. Grandview Lodge

15. Laurel Park Inn

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

17. Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

19. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

20. Five Star Inn

Top Balsam Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Bay Mountain Inn

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

Smoky Falls Lodge

Jonathan Creek Inn

Cozy Creek Cottages

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

More cheap stays in Balsam

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

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