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A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a seating arrangement.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern cafe with round tables and yellow chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a sign on the wall.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
16.8 km from Lake James
United States
brian d
₩186,781
₩210,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.
A lobby with teal armchairs, a striped sofa, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
18.4 km from Lake James
United States
Staci
₩169,092
₩190,652 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Marion
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A modern room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a city and mountains.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
16.5 km from Lake James
United States
Alexander
₩165,281
₩188,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
An elevator with a control panel, emergency exit sign, and a mirror on the left.
A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered parking area and a brick facade.
A vending machine stocked with various beverages and a white washing machine in a room with beige walls.

4. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
17.5 km from Lake James
United States
Jill
₩151,172
₩170,445 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
A modern building with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a patio area with white lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a "Welcome" sign.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
17.7 km from Lake James
United States
Fernando
₩135,920
₩153,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Balcony view
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Balcony view

6. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
17.8 km from Lake James
United States
Ashley
₩164,581
₩185,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Skyline Village Inn
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a nightstand.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen counter with a fruit basket, toaster, and various food containers.

7. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
21 km from Lake James
United States
Jim
₩86,793
₩97,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
A SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hallway with a Coca-Cola branded ice cold vending machine, a beverage dispenser, and a vending machine with snacks. A door is visible in the background.
A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a bench.

8. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.6 km from Lake James
United States
Edward
₩102,179
₩115,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, and a coffee table with a plant.
A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.
A gas station at night with a canopy, fuel pumps, and a few cars parked.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
19.4 km from Lake James
United States
Charlene
₩105,449
₩118,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
A wooden staircase covered in autumn leaves leading to a picnic table.
A row of cabins with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

10. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
20.7 km from Lake James
₩105,449
₩118,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a pond in the foreground.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a blue and white striped bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a window with a blue valance.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.

11. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
18.7 km from Lake James
United States
Virginia
₩146,465
₩223,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Springmaid Mountain
A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and neatly trimmed bushes.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
Cynthia
₩196,564
₩221,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Morganton
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with two brown leather chairs, a small table, a lamp, a cabinet with bottles, and two large pillars.
A breakfast buffet area with cereal containers, a toaster, and various food items on display.

13. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James
United States
Andrew
₩90,743
₩105,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.
A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.
A motel with multiple rooms, a parking area, and a grassy lawn.
A parking lot with a white van and a silver SUV parked near a building with multiple rooms.

14. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
21.3 km from Lake James
United States
Amber
₩158,574
₩178,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Pine Valley Motel
A lodge with a metal roof, a gravel driveway, and a fire pit in the center surrounded by a stone border.
A house with a fire pit in the front yard, surrounded by a gravel path and wooden benches.
A modern living room with a dining area, a television displaying 'NETFLIX,' and a kitchen area.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with coffee bags and a framed picture.

15. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
29.7 km from Lake James
United States
Jennifer
₩332,657
₩375,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Lodge at Mount Mitchell
A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a coffee machine, and a seating arrangement including orange chairs and a grey ottoman.
A modern office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James
United States
Luis
₩89,632
₩105,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
9.4
Exceptional
353 reviews
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An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Marion
9.2
Wonderful
949 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
9.4
Exceptional
327 reviews
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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
8.6
Excellent
685 reviews
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
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Other attractions near Lake James

Lake James State Park

8.6/10 (27 reviews)
You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
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Fonta Flora County Park

After visiting Fonta Flora County Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
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Boat Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Boat Beach during your trip to Nebo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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Shortoff Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shortoff Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
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Big Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Island during your travels in Nebo. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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The Outpost

8.0/10 (1 review)
Enjoy an outing to The Outpost during your stay in Glen Alpine. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
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Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

After visiting Oak Hill Community Park & Forest, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
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Table Rock Mountain

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Table Rock Mountain during your travels in Morganton. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake James, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. You'll find 54 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake James.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lake James.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake James?
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