The Best Hotels Closest to Fontana Lake in for 2026

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A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden wall paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bench, and a view of a forested mountain range.

A room with a large window, a view of trees, and a knitted blanket on the bed.

1. Long View Resort

12 km from Fontana Lake

Laura

₩318,341

₩397,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

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

2. Sky Ridge Yurts

12.4 km from Fontana Lake

Jessica

₩162,859

₩333,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.

A swimming pool with water features and inflatable rings.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, wooden cabinets, and a sliding door.

3. Fontana Village Resort

15.8 km from Fontana Lake

Irjay

₩154,036

₩174,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a heater, and framed pictures on the wall.

4. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

18.3 km from Fontana Lake

William

₩104,813

₩118,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

5. Two Rivers Lodge

23.9 km from Fontana Lake

Avalee

₩91,586

₩103,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19 km from Fontana Lake

David

₩119,407

₩134,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

31 km from Fontana Lake

Barbara

₩98,833

₩113,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

8. Relax Inn

17.9 km from Fontana Lake

Gregory

₩92,873

₩104,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

9. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Kontent

₩80,547

₩92,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a bed, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden walls, and a green door.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa with a floral pillow, a bed with a quilted blanket, and a desk with a chair.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

10. Rivers Edge Treehouses

18.6 km from Fontana Lake

Chet

₩201,799

₩228,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Angela

₩82,325

₩94,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Teresa

₩69,071

₩112,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious, wooden-floored living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.

A stone staircase leading up to a rustic stone structure in a forested area.

A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the river.

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery.

13. Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

26.5 km from Fontana Lake

Alicia

₩343,297

₩387,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.

Two elevated cabins with decks, surrounded by dense forest.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and large windows overlooking a green landscape.

14. Nantahala Outdoor Center

11.7 km from Fontana Lake

Stephanie

₩106,273

₩145,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

15. McKinley Edwards Inn

17.8 km from Fontana Lake

Jie

₩294,539

₩332,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

29 km from Fontana Lake

jerry

₩100,369

₩115,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

17. Nantahala Ridge

12.7 km from Fontana Lake

Donna

₩161,292

₩234,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

18. Nantahala Village

11.8 km from Fontana Lake

William

₩157,883

₩188,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

19. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Muzakkir

₩106,273

₩122,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

20. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

28.6 km from Fontana Lake

Sabrina

₩85,124

₩97,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare top hotels near Fontana Lake

Long View Resort 12 km from Fontana Lake View	Sky Ridge Yurts 12.4 km from Fontana Lake View	Fontana Village Resort 15.8 km from Fontana Lake View	Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area 18.3 km from Fontana Lake View	Two Rivers Lodge 23.9 km from Fontana Lake View
9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	8.4 Very good 393 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 171 reviews
₩318,341 ₩397,206 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19	₩162,859 ₩333,954 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10	₩154,036 ₩174,060 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28	₩104,813 ₩118,439 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12	₩91,586 ₩103,487 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2

Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Nantahala Village

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and comfortable beds. Beautiful establishment. Would definitely stay here again."

Sky Ridge Yurts

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful yurt in the woods 🙂"

Long View Resort

8/10 Good

"Salmon and steak were beyond well done and almost inedible. Easy fix…watch some videos and elevate the preparation. For the price of dinner it should be much better."

Gorgeous Stays

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful! The owners, the property, everything. We will be back for sure."

Other attractions near Fontana Lake

Fontana Village Resort Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Fontana Dam with a trip to Fontana Village Resort Marina. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center during your trip to Stecoah. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Fontana Dam Town Hall

After visiting Fontana Dam Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fontana Village. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this quaint area.

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Sheep Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sheep Knob during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Stoney Hollow Farm

Enjoy an outing to Stoney Hollow Farm during your stay in Robbinsville. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Tyre Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tyre Knob during your travels in Almond. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Evans Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Evans Knob during your travels in Bryson City. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Swain County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Swain County Park, a lovely green space in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fontana Lake?

Fontana Lake is located in an area that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 104 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels will I find close to Fontana Lake?

Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fontana Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fontana Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the 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 your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fontana Lake.

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Our top choices for Fontana Lake hotels

1. Long View Resort

2. Sky Ridge Yurts

3. Fontana Village Resort

4. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

5. Two Rivers Lodge

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

8. Relax Inn

9. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

10. Rivers Edge Treehouses

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

13. Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

14. Nantahala Outdoor Center

15. McKinley Edwards Inn

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Nantahala Ridge

18. Nantahala Village

19. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

20. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Compare top hotels near Fontana Lake

Long View Resort

Sky Ridge Yurts

Fontana Village Resort

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Two Rivers Lodge

Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Nantahala Village

Sky Ridge Yurts

Long View Resort

Gorgeous Stays

Other attractions near Fontana Lake

Fontana Village Resort Marina

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Fontana Dam Town Hall

Sheep Knob

Stoney Hollow Farm

Tyre Knob

Evans Knob

Swain County Park

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