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A wooden house with a deck and stairs leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

A sunlit room with large windows, a glass table, and a cushioned seating area.

A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

1. Rivers Edge

Cullowhee

LaVonda

HK$2,429

HK$6,068 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with a railing, wooden chairs with cushions, and a view of a forested area.

A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.

A rural landscape with a large tree, a fenced path, and solar panels.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

2. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

Cullowhee

Bobbie

HK$1,773

HK$3,576 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Eugene

HK$925

HK$1,045 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Ginny

HK$937

HK$1,059 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Sylva

tia

HK$988

HK$1,117 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Joyce

HK$727

HK$821 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A reception area with a large mural, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

7. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

Roberto

HK$727

HK$821 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

8. Hotel Sylva

Sylva

Nicholas

HK$1,106

HK$1,287 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

9. Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Laquan

HK$671

HK$758 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

10. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

Egle

HK$635

HK$718 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a framed picture on the wall.

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.

A display case with various baked goods, including cookies and muffins.

A bedroom with two beds, a chandelier, a painting, and a mirror.

11. Jarrett House

Sylva

HK$847

HK$957 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

12. Quality Inn Franklin

Franklin

Jennifer

HK$863

HK$973 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

A patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and a decorative planter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

13. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Waynesville

Elizabeth

HK$882

HK$979 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

John

HK$579

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Cherokee

Jacob

HK$527

HK$606 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

16. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Cherokee

Richard

HK$417

HK$778 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

17. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

Juanita

HK$485

HK$548 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a rowing machine.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick building in the background.

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Cherokee

Monica

HK$784

HK$902 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Charlene

HK$620

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

20. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee

Barbara

HK$650

HK$747 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Summer Hill

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.

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A calm lake surrounded by dense forests during sunset.

Lake Glenville

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Perched at 3,494 feet, Lake Glenville is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi River. Rent a pontoon boat to explore its pristine waters and discover three accessible waterfalls along its 26-mile shoreline.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush green foliage.

High Falls Trail

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

This 150-foot waterfall transforms dramatically during dam releases into one of North Carolina's most powerful cascades. Hike the forest trail for spectacular views during high flows.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Ancient Cherokee petroglyphs cover this sacred stone with over 1,500 mysterious designs. View the carvings from the boardwalk while learning about Judaculla, the legendary giant said to have left his handprint here.

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Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

The Ramsey Centre at WCU hosts exciting Catamounts basketball games and various events. Experience the electric atmosphere of "The Lair" while enjoying collegiate sports or attending concerts and performances.

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Arrowmont Stables

Explore the Blue Ridge Mountains on guided horseback rides through stunning vistas and peaceful creeks. Trails accommodate all skill levels, with morning rides offering the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Hawkins Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawkins Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Hickory Flat Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hickory Flat Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Roy Taylor Forest

Roy Taylor Forest showcases the Great Smoky Mountains' healthiest hardwoods, transformed from logging site to biodiversity haven. Explore 28 miles of scenic OHV trails or hike to panoramic mountain overlooks.

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Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, this college town offers scenic hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Explore Western Carolina University's campus or take a refreshing dip in nearby Lake Glenville's crystal-clear waters.

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A wooden boardwalk leading through a natural landscape with trees and shrubs, under a cloudy sky.

Top Cullowhee Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

8/10 Good

"The main public-facing part of the property was amazing especially along the stream in the middle. All staff were very polite and helpful. The room we received was fine…a bit disappointing to see the wall paper and faux crown molding separated from the walls in the hallway of our room along with dirty floors. Overall a fun and pleasant experience for the middle of the week…I’m sure things get a lot busier over the weekends or when there are shows."

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Motel was beautifully kept cleaning. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and accommodating. Will definitely stay there again.!!"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was good"

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our first stay at the Terrace Hotel. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The fantastic seating areas that overlook the lake are excellent for peaceful morning coffee and meditation. This puts it a step above a normal hotel."

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very well maintained property, friendly staff. Beautiful setting."

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect getaway"

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would go back!"

Cozy Creek Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a place! Loved our stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling or wanting to stay for an extended time!! We will definitely be back anytime we are in the area!"

More cheap stays in Cullowhee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC

HK$579

HK$666 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC

HK$593

HK$682 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,860 reviews)

Cherokee Grand Hotel

196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC

HK$650

HK$747 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Newfound Lodge on the river

1192 Tsali Blvd Cherokee NC

HK$706

HK$812 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

2228 Asheville Hwy Brevard NC

HK$832

HK$929 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC

HK$937

HK$1,059 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Cullowhee?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination, located 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from the heart of Cullowhee, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Great Smokies Inn Cherokee. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cullowhee.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cullowhee has to offer?

Springdale Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Cullowhee is located in the mountains, and has a private garden, 1 hot tub and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave. See all vacation rentals in Cullowhee.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cullowhee, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cullowhee.

What's the best hotel for a romantic getaway to Cullowhee?

Watch The Horses Mosey By While You Rock On The Porch is a favourite country house for couples, and features in-room fireplaces and free WiFi. See all romantic hotels in Cullowhee.

What's the best accommodation in Cullowhee to absorb the local history?

Based on our travel expertise, Watch The Horses Mosey By While You Rock On The Porch is a top country house for history seekers booking on Expedia and it features free Wi-Fi. Also, notable landmarks to visit include Judaculla Rock. See more options for historical stays in Cullowhee.

What are some hotels with pools in Cullowhee?

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination: Hotel steps from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. Offers a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 12 restaurants. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee and Great Smokies Inn Cherokee are a couple of other choices that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cullowhee.

What is staying in Cullowhee like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Cullowhee has to offer, including the university setting, mountain views and football games. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its restaurants. A top sight in the area is Harrahs Cherokee Casino. In Cullowhee, there are 142 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cullowhee.

What is there to see in Cullowhee?

Natural beauty is on display at Tuckasegee River, Lake Glenville and Nantahala National Forest. Additionally, you'll find Harrahs Cherokee Casino in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cullowhee guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Cullowhee?

The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Cullowhee is 1553 mm.

Cullowhee hotels from HK$548

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Our top choices for Cullowhee hotels

1. Rivers Edge

2. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

6. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

7. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

8. Hotel Sylva

9. Economy Inn Sylva

10. Balsam Mountain Inn

11. Jarrett House

12. Quality Inn Franklin

13. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

14. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

16. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

17. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

19. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

20. Cherokee Grand Hotel

Where to stay in Cullowhee

Summer Hill

Stay near popular Cullowhee attractions

Lake Glenville

High Falls Trail

Judaculla Rock

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Arrowmont Stables

Hawkins Knob

Hickory Flat Knob

Roy Taylor Forest

Learn more about Cullowhee

Top Cullowhee Hotel Reviews

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Jonathan Creek Inn

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Smoky Falls Lodge

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

Cozy Creek Cottages

More cheap stays in Cullowhee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Newfound Lodge on the river

Comfort Inn & Suites Brevard North

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

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