Best Sylva Hotels in 2026 from HK$494 - Fully Refundable Options

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

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

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

Sylva

Tyana

HK$941

HK$1,064 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

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.

2. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

Eugene

HK$822

HK$929 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

3. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

Joyce

HK$684

HK$773 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

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

4. Hotel Sylva

Sylva

Nicholas

HK$1,134

HK$1,320 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Jarrett House' and a flag.

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

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

A table set for dining with a white tablecloth, clear glassware, and a centerpiece with flowers and candles.

5. Jarrett House

Sylva

HK$847

HK$957 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

6. Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

Laquan

HK$671

HK$758 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

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$699

HK$790 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious log cabin interior with a large living area featuring leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A log cabin with a large deck, multiple windows, and a stone foundation.

A large wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A spacious log cabin with a long dining table, a cozy living area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.

8. Private Mountain Cabin Getaway in Sylva

Sylva

HK$3,490

HK$8,336 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

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

9. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

Peggy

HK$825

HK$932 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

10. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Cherokee

Shan

HK$559

HK$643 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 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 hotel lobby with a snack bar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

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

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

Cherokee

Monica

HK$777

HK$893 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

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

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

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

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

Cherokee

Kevin

HK$416

HK$778 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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.

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

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

13. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

John

HK$579

HK$666 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

Charlene

HK$620

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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.

15. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

Egle

HK$635

HK$718 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

16. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Downtown Cherokee

Dorathy

HK$649

HK$747 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

17. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

James

HK$660

HK$759 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

Carol

HK$553

HK$636 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A lodge with a covered porch, a red car, and a mountainous backdrop.

A living room with a ceiling fan, a patterned rug, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

19. Stony Creek Motel

Valley Creek Run

Chris

HK$999

HK$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

20. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Waynesville

Elizabeth

HK$812

HK$901 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Stay near popular Sylva attractions

Waterrock Knob

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

Perched at 6,292 feet on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Waterrock Knob offers breathtaking 360-degree mountain panoramas. Hike the moderate 1.2-mile summit trail for dramatic sunrise views across the Appalachian wilderness.

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Jackson County Historic Courthouse

This neoclassical 1914 courthouse crowns Sylva's Main Street as North Carolina's most photographed judicial building. Climb its 107 steps for panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views and explore the historical museum inside.

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Poteet Memorial Park

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

This peaceful community park offers shaded playgrounds and green spaces for family relaxation in Sylva. Enjoy a picnic under the trees or let children explore the well-designed play areas.

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Learn more about Sylva

Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, this charming town boasts colourful murals and the historic Jackson County Courthouse. Explore local shops on Main Street, then head to nearby Dillsboro for a scenic ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railway.

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A rocky landscape with a sunset, trees, and distant mountains.

Top Sylva Hotel Reviews

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

10/10 Excellent

"Good breakfast buffet!"

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"You can tell it's an older property, but they've updated it. It was super clean and cute. We were at the far end of property and my only issue was it took forever, and I man forever. Like probably over 5 minutes to get hot water to the shower. It came just to a while. Will stay here again close to the casino."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8/10 Good

"Pool outside"

Cherokee Grand Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and the amenities were on target. The mattress was a whole different matter. It was hard as a rock. I like a firm bed but it was beyond firm."

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"View was great. Love listening to the water. Super room, staff, and breakfast was good. Definitely a go to place."

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"We love coming here. The view from the second floor is great."

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

10/10 Excellent

"the place was great, we really enjoyed our time"

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

8/10 Good

"It was a clean room. Comfortable bed. It did smell like bleach when you walked in."

Balsam Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Great opportunity to step back in time at this rustic 1920s lodge in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mtns. Tons of character, lots of areas to hang out and play games, peruse their library, and settle in with a book on their fabulous front porch. Quiet location, 20 minutes away from the charming towns of Sylva and Waynesville, NC. Lodging includes free breakfast, a satisfying southern buffet—waffles, cheesy grits, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, etc. Staff is friendly. Service is “relaxed.”"

More cheap stays in Sylva

Cherokee Grand Hotel

196 Paint Town Rd Cherokee NC

HK$487

HK$560 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,290 reviews)

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

1223 Tsali Blvd Cherokee NC

HK$553

HK$636 total

30 Sept - 1 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,055 reviews)

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

44 Tsalagi Rd Cherokee NC

HK$559

HK$643 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

436 Paint Town Road Cherokee NC

HK$579

HK$666 total

8 Oct - 9 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,200 reviews)

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

1636 Acquoni Rd Cherokee NC

HK$660

HK$759 total

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,869 reviews)

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

248 WBI Drive Dillsboro NC

HK$825

HK$932 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Sylva?

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices for your stay include Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Sylva.

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

Springdale Resort: This holiday home rental outside of Sylva 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 Sylva.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Sylva.

What's the best family accommodation in Sylva?

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area is a hotel with free parking and free breakfast, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your family trip include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG and Jarrett House. Also, children of all ages will enjoy a visit to Country Side Bowling Lanes. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Sylva.

What's the best accommodation for couples in Sylva?

Beautiful Smoky Mountain Home 2/2 BB Incredible View! is a favourite guest house for couples, and features in-room kitchens and free WiFi. See all romantic hotels in Sylva.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Sylva?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Sylva.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Sylva?

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi for its human guests. Hotel Sylva is another good choice for you and your pet. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Sylva.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Sylva?

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area: Features a snack bar/deli, a seasonal outdoor pool and daily. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area and Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination are two additional hotels with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Sylva.

What is the best spa hotel in Sylva?

Balsam Mountain Inn is a top spa hotel featuring a bar and a restaurant. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find massage treatments. In-room massages are also available. See all spa hotels in Sylva.

What is staying in Sylva like?

Visitors to Sylva will definitely enjoy the mountain views, university setting and restaurants. Welcoming and quaint, this city attracts tourists with its shopping and casinos. Top sights around the area include Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. In Sylva, there are 194 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Sylva.

What is there to see in Sylva?

Natural beauty is on display at Tuckasegee River, Waterrock Knob and Nantahala National Forest. University life is a highlight and campuses to tour include Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College. Additionally, you'll find Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Sylva guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Sylva?

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 Sylva is 1553 mm.

Sylva hotels from HK$494

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Our top choices for Sylva hotels

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

2. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

3. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

4. Hotel Sylva

5. Jarrett House

6. Economy Inn Sylva

7. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

8. Private Mountain Cabin Getaway in Sylva

9. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

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

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

13. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

15. Balsam Mountain Inn

16. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

17. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

19. Stony Creek Motel

20. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Stay near popular Sylva attractions

Waterrock Knob

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Poteet Memorial Park

Learn more about Sylva

Top Sylva Hotel Reviews

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Newfound Lodge on the river

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

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Balsam Mountain Inn

More cheap stays in Sylva

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

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