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

A kitchen area with a tray of sandwiches and three large pots on a stove.

1. Long View Resort

12 km from Fontana Lake

Laura

₩319,372

₩398,492 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

₩163,386

₩335,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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 building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.

3. Fontana Village Resort

15.8 km from Fontana Lake

Irjay

₩154,036

₩174,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.

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

₩105,153

₩118,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

7. Cherokee Grand Hotel

31 km from Fontana Lake

Barbara

₩98,833

₩113,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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 building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

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

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

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

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

9. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Kontent

₩80,719

₩92,827 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and wooden shelves with kitchenware.

10. Rivers Edge Treehouses

18.6 km from Fontana Lake

Chet

₩202,452

₩228,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Angela

₩83,453

₩95,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

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

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

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

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 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.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a television.

13. Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

26.5 km from Fontana Lake

Alicia

₩344,409

₩389,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

Two elevated cabins with decks, surrounded by dense forest.

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 living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

15. McKinley Edwards Inn

17.8 km from Fontana Lake

Jie

₩294,539

₩332,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

29 km from Fontana Lake

Mei Mei

₩89,380

₩102,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

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

19. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Muzakkir

₩106,273

₩122,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

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

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

Betty

₩85,124

₩97,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Fontana Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Long View Resort	9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews	View
Sky Ridge Yurts	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Fontana Village Resort	8.4 Very good 393 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Two Rivers Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 171 reviews	View

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

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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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