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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 gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a rack of dumbbells.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
16.5 km from Lake James
United States
Adis
P7,476
P8,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
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 dining area with a large round table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

2. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
Cynthia
P8,335
P9,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hampton Inn Morganton
A modern lounge area with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern cafe with round tables and yellow chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a sign on the wall.
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.

3. 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
P8,806
P9,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Balcony view
Restaurant
Room
Balcony view

4. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
17.8 km from Lake James
United States
Ashley
P7,778
P8,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Skyline Village Inn
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a "Welcome" sign.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
17.7 km from Lake James
United States
Fernando
P6,408
P7,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
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.
An elevator with a control panel, emergency exit sign, and a mirror on the left.

6. 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
P6,842
P7,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
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 Sleep Inn hotel with a modern entrance, a large sign, and a parking lot.

7. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
21 km from Lake James
United States
Jenerica
P4,074
P4,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
A wooden cabin with a porch and string lights, surrounded by trees and a wooden deck.
A wooden deck with a view of a green landscape and mountains.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a staircase, a dining area, and a seating area with a fireplace.
A wooden deck with potted plants and string lights.

8. Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
29.3 km from Lake James
United States
Fernanda
P9,930
P11,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
A hotel room with a large bed, a red jacuzzi, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
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.
A SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

9. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.6 km from Lake James
United States
Edward
P5,081
P5,728 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 reception desk with wooden panels, a framed welcome sign, and a black carpet with a logo.
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.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
19.4 km from Lake James
United States
Charlene
P4,846
P5,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Room
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.
A pathway leading through a garden with orange flowers and a mountain in the background.
A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
21 km from Lake James
Canada
craig
P15,840
P17,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Switzerland Inn
An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.
A lobby with teal armchairs, a striped sofa, a fireplace, and a clock on the wall.
A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.

12. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
18.4 km from Lake James
United States
Linda
P6,947
P7,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Hampton Inn Marion
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.

13. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
18.7 km from Lake James
United States
Virginia
P7,154
P10,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Springmaid Mountain
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A hallway with a breakfast sign indicating complimentary breakfast from 6 AM to 10 AM every day.
A lobby with two brown leather chairs, a small table, a lamp, a cabinet with bottles, and two large pillars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James
United States
Andrew
P4,227
P4,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.
A row of cabins with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a clear sky.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.
A wooden cabin interior with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen.

15. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
PING
P4,983
P5,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.
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.
A covered outdoor area with a stage for performances, picnic tables, and a guitar case on the ground.

16. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
21.3 km from Lake James
United States
chris
P7,494
P8,450 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 modern living room with a dining area, a television displaying 'NETFLIX,' and a kitchen area.
A house with a fire pit in the front yard, surrounded by a gravel path and wooden benches.
A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with coffee bags and a framed picture.

17. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
29.7 km from Lake James
United States
Jennifer
P15,789
P17,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James
United States
Luis
P4,236
P4,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare top hotels near Lake James

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

16.5 km from Lake James
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A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.

Hampton Inn Morganton

20.7 km from Lake James
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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.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

16.8 km from Lake James
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Balcony view

Skyline Village Inn

17.8 km from Lake James
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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

17.7 km from Lake James
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Exceptional
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9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Exceptional
354 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
564 reviews
8.0
Very good
620 reviews
P7,476
P8,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
P8,335
P9,397 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
P8,806
P9,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
P7,778
P8,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
P6,408
P7,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

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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.