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A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a television, and a desk with a computer.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a desk with a computer. There is a window with blinds, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A row of vending machines with snacks and beverages, including brands like LANCE and Coca-Cola.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1. Americourt Hotel

2.3 km from Watauga River

Samuel

2.348.063 ₫

2.788.260 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting, a small statue, and a sign about parking charges.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A room with two brown leather armchairs, a small table with a bowl, a potted plant, a window with a view, and a radiator.

A dining area with tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Travelers Inn

2.5 km from Watauga River

Belinda

1.877.355 ₫

2.285.736 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A staircase with wooden steps and a handrail, leading to a landing with a modern light fixture.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a coffee maker, a sink, and a shelf with decorative items.

A street with multi-story buildings, a sidewalk, and a crosswalk.

A hallway with a wooden console table, a white pedestal sink, and a large mirror. There are two black floor lamps, a fire extinguisher, and a framed painting on the wall.

3. The Downtown Post The Gracie Suite

1 km from Watauga River

4.731.593 ₫

5.618.765 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

4. The Downtown Post

1 km from Watauga River

5.374.676 ₫

6.382.427 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A staircase leading to the 1st floor of a building with a sign indicating the address 625 E Elk.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a kitchen area with cabinets and a countertop.

5. The Downtown Post The Brady Suite

1 km from Watauga River

5.844.080 ₫

6.939.845 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bar with wooden decor, multiple liquor bottles, and a bartender.

A chef cooking with a wok on a stove, a jar of spices, and a bottle of oil on the counter.

A lobby with a large, ornate chandelier, a floral arrangement, and a sign reading "Grand Soldiers Ballroom".

A large hotel with multiple floors, a courtyard with a swimming pool, and a landscaped garden area.

6. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

15.5 km from Watauga River

tiffany

3.966.464 ₫

4.660.596 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel building with the name 'Echosuites' prominently displayed. It features a rectangular structure with multiple windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass partition, and a wall-mounted sign.

A modern gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine.

7. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

17.2 km from Watauga River

Yanelis

2.065.638 ₫

2.427.124 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire feature.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two refrigerators labeled "really cold" and "cold," and a shelf with snacks.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Home Suites by Hilton" and a parking lot in front.

A swimming pool area with a shallow water sign, poolside chairs, and tables.

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

17.9 km from Watauga River

Kimberly

4.043.133 ₫

4.750.681 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, television, and kitchenette.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a dark wooden desk, a vase of white flowers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase in the background.

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

17.5 km from Watauga River

Martha

1.972.801 ₫

2.318.040 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a mirror.

A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall with a blue background and white directional arrows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a no diving sign.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a water feature in the foreground, and a covered walkway.

10. Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

20 km from Watauga River

Turhan

2.738.190 ₫

3.217.373 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A cabin with a wooden deck and a small stone staircase leading to a wooden door.

A cabin with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A wooden deck with two white chairs and a red cushion, overlooking a rocky stream and forested area.

A cozy wooden interior with tables and chairs, a television, and a fireplace.

11. Black Bear Resort

13.2 km from Watauga River

Mark

1.754.398 ₫

2.611.662 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone accent wall.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a large TV screen.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with a stone pillar, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign for 'The Corner Market', and a decorative wall piece.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kingsport

35.5 km from Watauga River

Anna

3.036.783 ₫

3.568.220 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome to our Porch' sign.

A rustic cabin interior with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window, and a lamp.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a red carpet, and American flags.

13. The Pineola

45.7 km from Watauga River

Shannon

2.470.990 ₫

2.953.204 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, a bed, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A conference room with a large table, multiple chairs, a chandelier, and a stone fireplace.

A snack vending area with multiple shelves of snacks and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with two chairs, a bed, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

14. Hampton Inn Kingsport

35.6 km from Watauga River

D Kay

2.844.067 ₫

3.341.779 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a TV screen, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, and a television screen displaying 'Reflections'.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lobby with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

15. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

15.6 km from Watauga River

Marjorie

2.190.552 ₫

2.573.899 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bench, and a door leading outside.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and booths, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the wall.

16. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

17 km from Watauga River

Brittany

2.100.322 ₫

2.467.878 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with checkered flooring, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, and a large window.

A lobby area with a seating arrangement of three grey armchairs and a round table, a decorative wall with hanging elements, and a brick wall on one side.

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

15.3 km from Watauga River

Andrew

3.387.532 ₫

3.980.349 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

An outdoor patio with fire pit seating and tables, surrounded by landscaped beds and a parking area in the background.

A snack bar with a variety of chips and a beverage cooler.

A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a reception desk, and a wooden ceiling.

A stone fireplace with a fire, a dining table with chairs, and a modern living area with sofas and a staircase.

18. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

48.9 km from Watauga River

Amanda

2.837.286 ₫

3.199.039 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

19. The Inn at Shady Lawn

38.7 km from Watauga River

Gregory

2.659.173 ₫

2.838.667 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue accent wall, a staircase, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a parking lot, and a sign indicating it's a Sleep Inn & Suites by Wyndham.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

26.1 km from Watauga River

Rhonda

1.884.136 ₫

2.213.859 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Top Watauga River Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

8/10 Good

"Room was nice"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

10/10 Excellent

"The server in the restaurant was great!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay here. Everything was clean and well maintained. Their complimentary breakfast was excellent. The only little problem I had was that their mattress was really firm and the pillows were very flat."

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

8/10 Good

"Place has good parking, it’s pretty clean and the front desk clerks were very helpful."

I-26 Inn

8/10 Good

"I just want a decent place to sleep overnight. Came here and meet the owners. My room was updated and clean, staff, are extremely nice and the rate was awesome. Its surrounded by the mall plenty of restaurants and shopping centers. I will continue to visit anytime I have an assignment in their area."

Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was quick and efficient. Clean room. Good value for the money."

Black Bear Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely"

Other attractions near Watauga River

A stone monument with a stepped base surrounded by trees.

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail during your travels to Elizabethton. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A white wooden structure by a river, surrounded by trees and a grassy area with benches.

Covered Bridge Park

After visiting Covered Bridge Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Carter Mansion

You can learn about the history of Elizabethton with a visit to Carter Mansion. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Harmon Park

After visiting Harmon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Edwards Island Park

Edwards Island Park is just one of the places to see in Elizabethton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cat Island Park

After visiting Cat Island Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library

After visiting Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elizabethton. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Elizabethton City Hall

Elizabethton City Hall is just one of the places to see in Elizabethton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Watauga River?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Watauga River, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers love the area for its scenic parks, sporting events and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 19 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Watauga River?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Watauga River.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Watauga River, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Watauga River.

What can I see and do near Watauga River?

You can wander around Harmon Park, Edwards Island Park or Covered Bridge Park if you want a dose of fresh air. At Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, Cat Island Park and Brumit Island, take some time to really appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Sycamore Shoals State Park or Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Watauga River hotels

1. Americourt Hotel

2. Travelers Inn

3. The Downtown Post The Gracie Suite

4. The Downtown Post

5. The Downtown Post The Brady Suite

6. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

7. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

9. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

10. Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

11. Black Bear Resort

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kingsport

13. The Pineola

14. Hampton Inn Kingsport

15. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

16. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

18. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

19. The Inn at Shady Lawn

20. Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

Top Watauga River Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

I-26 Inn

Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

Black Bear Resort

Other attractions near Watauga River

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Covered Bridge Park

Carter Mansion

Harmon Park

Edwards Island Park

Cat Island Park

Elizabethton-Carter County Public Library

Elizabethton City Hall

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