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Our top choices for Downtown Highlands hotels

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1. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
3.5 star property
Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (303 reviews)
"Hostess Sarah and mixologist Bobby just added to our stay. Very friendly staff, beautiful, cozy room, great food at the Ruffed Grouse on site. Will be our Highlands stay when in town. David & Tracy"
United States
david
The price is ฿6,416
฿7,042 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Highlander Mountain House
Exterior

2. The Park On Main

The Park On Main
2.0 star property
Downtown Highlands
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (42 reviews)
"Very clean Excellent staff Inviting fireplace Super pet friendly Great location"
United States
McCord
The price is ฿11,816
฿12,968 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Park On Main
Property amenity

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, (350 reviews)
"Worked well for our visit to the mountains."
United States
David
The price is ฿6,548
฿7,186 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
Front of property

4. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (329 reviews)
"Great stay! Spacious and charming room."
United States
Erin
The price is ฿3,677
฿4,383 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Outpost Inn
Dinner and brunch served

5. The Skyline Lodge

The Skyline Lodge
2.0 star property
2.9 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"Great place!! Comfortable spacious rooms- lovely courtyard. Great restaurant too!"
United States
Sherry
The price is ฿8,173
฿8,970 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Skyline Lodge
Property amenity

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, (777 reviews)
"Excellent stay, clean room, very nice staff, beautiful location"
United States
Robert
The price is ฿4,056
฿4,583 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley
Lobby

7. Quality Inn Franklin

Quality Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.5 km from Downtown Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (729 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿3,619
฿4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Inn Franklin
Property grounds

8. Carolina Motel

Carolina Motel
2.5 star property
20.6 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (694 reviews)
"Wonderful 2 day getaway. The town of Franklin was like walking back in time -friendly, good eating and all in all a great experience"
United States
Clarence
The price is ฿2,632
฿2,889 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Carolina Motel
The Outland Skyhaus | Mountain view

9. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
3.5 star property
11 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (345 reviews)
"Cute non institutional hotel and great location."
United States
DENNIS
The price is ฿5,544
฿6,265 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Hotel Cashiers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Good clean place."
United States
Tony
The price is ฿1,500
฿2,102 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains
Reception

11. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

The Wells Hotel Cashiers
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Downtown Highlands
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"A lovely relaxing stay close to everything"
United States
Jan
The price is ฿6,290
฿7,107 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Wells Hotel Cashiers
Lobby

12. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a clean minimalist place within walking distance of food entertainment and adventure this is the perfect place. We were able to get great room rate of $55 per night and this was an exceptional deal for the above stated situation."
United States
Victor
The price is ฿2,632
฿2,968 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin
Front of property

13. Dillard House

Dillard House
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown Highlands
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (276 reviews)
"Stay was great, restaurant was excellent, great location"
United States
Laura
The price is ฿4,167
฿4,999 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Dillard House
Reception

14. 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, (275 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 ฿2,797
฿3,153 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn Franklin
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton

Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Downtown Highlands
6.8 out of 10, (924 reviews)
"Very clean Good looking and great price"
United States
carmen
The price is ฿2,517
฿3,085 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Clayton
Reception

16. Hampton Inn Franklin

Hampton Inn Franklin
2.5 star property
20.4 km from Downtown Highlands
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (502 reviews)
"excellent place with friendly staff"
United States
Habtom
The price is ฿4,587
฿5,172 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Franklin
Fireplace

17. Colonial Inn Franklin

Colonial Inn Franklin
2.0 star property
20 km from Downtown Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (556 reviews)
"Clean room will stay here again"
United States
Cecilia
The price is ฿2,402
฿2,636 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Colonial Inn Franklin
Free daily continental breakfast

18. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting waterfalls."
United States
Tina
The price is ฿1,954
฿2,432 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard
Indoor spa tub

19. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
3.5 star property
15.2 km from Downtown Highlands
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (389 reviews)
"great place for the price especially."
United States
Jeff
The price is ฿5,133
฿6,616 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
Suite, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

20. Americas Best Value Inn Clayton

Americas Best Value Inn Clayton
2.0 star property
27.7 km from Downtown Highlands
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (966 reviews)
"I have stayed at this place many times over the years as well as a few others close by. Hands down better dollar for dollar value, hassle free lodging."
United States
mark
The price is ฿2,468
฿3,027 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Americas Best Value Inn Clayton
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Where to stay in Downtown Highlands

Find the best Downtown Highlands areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 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

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice accommodation, great location and friendly staff."
Jack 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Highlander Mountain 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.