Cullowhee, NC

Travel Guide

Difficult hike. Worth the effort! Boulders 3/4 my height to navigate. I'm 5'3".  It took 1.5 hr in and 1.5 hr out. Beautiful foliage and wildlife to view! Enjoy
Difficult hike. Worth the effort! Boulders 3/4 my height to navigate. I'm 5'3".  It took 1.5 hr in and 1.5 hr out. Beautiful foliage and wildlife to view! Enjoy
Cullowhee Falls
#takeahike
Alumni Tower
Blue Ridge Pkwy

Where to stay in Cullowhee

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Summer Hill

When in Summer Hill, you can plan a visit to Lake Glenville and Old Edwards Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Summer Hill
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC
The price is ₩60,859 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
₩60,859
₩124,629 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,135 reviews)
The overall stay was great just one night away. The room was ok, bathroom could use a deep clean the bath was not clean and floors where pretty gross. The bed was clean but a mix of sheets and no fitted sheet. But clean so i geuss tbats all we couls ask for.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩100,793 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩100,793
₩115,912 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,162 reviews)
I enjoyed it. My room was clean and it was new and renovated the bed was comfortable the shower was nice and beautiful. My experience was great and I will return back this summer.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,932 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy Creek Cottages

Cozy Creek Cottages

3 out of 5
163 Moody Farm Rd Maggie Valley NC
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
The name is so fitting, rooms are very cozy!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Cozy Creek Cottages
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail Sapphire NC
Book a stay at this golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Panther Creek Cabins

Panther Creek Cabins

3 out of 5
3415 Wrights Creek Road Cherokee NC
Stay at this cabin in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, a casino, and a casino shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Santa's Land ...
7.6/10 Good! (113 reviews)
Very cozy and quaint. Comfortable with all amenities needed. Front porch with rocking chairs overlooking creek was perfect!

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Panther Creek Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cullowhee

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 0%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 67%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice quiet college town with awesome mountain views and a lot of outdoor activities close by. Also great little towns are nearby with quaint shopping and dining.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very few dining options. Cookout restaurant was our favorite pick!

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