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A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.
A reception area with two reception desks, a wall-mounted information board, and a wooden door.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
16.5 km from Lake James
United States
Adis
2.971.715 ₫
3.384.200 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
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 hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.
A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
18.4 km from Lake James
United States
Steven
2.856.464 ₫
3.220.664 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hampton Inn Marion
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 modern cafe with round tables and yellow chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee machine, and a sign on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a flat-screen TV.

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
4.108.719 ₫
4.632.580 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.
A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.
A modern building with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a patio area with white lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
17.7 km from Lake James
United States
Fernando
2.660.073 ₫
2.999.232 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Balcony view
Restaurant
Balcony view
Breakfast buffet

5. Skyline Village Inn

Skyline Village Inn
17.8 km from Lake James
United States
Ashley
3.186.195 ₫
3.592.674 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Skyline Village Inn
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a diving board, and lounge chairs.
A modern lobby with two yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, a round table, and a floor lamp.
A modern restaurant with a counter, yellow and blue chairs, and a coffee machine.

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
Bobby
2.790.828 ₫
3.146.658 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
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.
A hotel lobby with a staircase, a vending machine, and a seating area.
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
Jenerica
1.669.070 ₫
1.881.876 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
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 reception area with a wooden counter, a coffee machine, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

8. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
17.6 km from Lake James
United States
Edward
2.081.234 ₫
2.346.591 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, and a large window with curtains.
A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.
A reception desk with wooden panels, a framed welcome sign, and a black carpet with a logo.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
19.4 km from Lake James
United States
Charlene
1.953.580 ₫
2.202.660 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Room
A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, wooden staircase, and comfortable seating area.
A pathway leading through a garden with orange flowers and a mountain in the background.

10. Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
21 km from Lake James
Canada
craig
6.488.675 ₫
7.315.981 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Switzerland Inn
A wooden cabin with string lights, a covered patio, and picnic tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.

11. Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
18.7 km from Lake James
United States
Virginia
2.835.482 ₫
4.333.008 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Springmaid Mountain
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and neatly trimmed bushes.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.
A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
kenneth
3.923.439 ₫
4.423.677 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Hampton Inn Morganton
A cabin with a stone exterior, a covered porch, and a fire pit with red chairs.
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.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, television, lamp, and a small table.

13. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
20.7 km from Lake James
United States
PING
2.196.485 ₫
2.476.537 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
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.
A hallway with a breakfast sign indicating complimentary breakfast from 6 AM to 10 AM every day.

14. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
20.9 km from Lake James
United States
Andrew
1.726.437 ₫
2.011.161 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
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 covered outdoor area with a stage for performances, picnic tables, and a guitar case on the ground.
A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

15. Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
21.3 km from Lake James
United States
chris
3.069.911 ₫
3.461.326 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with coffee bags and a framed picture.
A house with a fire pit in the front yard, surrounded by a gravel path and wooden benches.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting above the bed.

16. Lodge at Mount Mitchell

Lodge at Mount Mitchell
29.7 km from Lake James
United States
Jennifer
6.440.068 ₫
7.261.176 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 reception area with a stone wall, a large sign, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
21.1 km from Lake James
United States
Everjoy
1.735.223 ₫
2.033.729 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a stone pillar, and a well-lit facade.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
9.4
Exceptional
332 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
955 reviews
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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
9.4
Exceptional
356 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
621 reviews
View
Balcony view
Skyline Village Inn
9.0
Wonderful
564 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 cafes.
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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 savour the restaurants and cafes.
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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 savour the restaurants and cafes.
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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 cafes.
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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 savour the restaurants and cafes.
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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 savour the restaurants and cafes.
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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 will I be able to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 54 hotels and other accommodation options 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 check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Lake James.