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Top 5 hotels in Cullowhee at a glance

Rivers Edge — 3.5-star hotel in Cullowhee. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee! — 3-star hotel in Cullowhee. Guest rating: 10/10 — Exceptional.
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee — 2.5-star hotel in Sylva. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites — 2.5-star hotel in Dillsboro. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area — 2.5-star hotel in Sylva. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.

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

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

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

Rivers Edge

Cullowhee

$226

$538 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

Cullowhee

$226

$456 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Sylva

$112

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

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.

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Dillsboro

$101

$114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

Sylva

$94

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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'.

Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

Sylva

$93

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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.

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.

Economy Inn Sylva

Sylva

$86

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

Hotel Sylva

Sylva

$116

$135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

Sylva

$107

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam

$81

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Cherokee

$59

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

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

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

Whittier

$60

$68 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee

$83

$95 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

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

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

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Cherokee

$105

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

Cherokee

$67

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

Whittier

$63

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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.

Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

Downtown Cherokee

$67

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Downtown Cherokee

$67

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Franklin

$80

$90 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a buffet area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

Maggie Valley

$68

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Top neighborhoods in Cullowhee

Summer Hill

Summer Hill

Cullowhee's Summer Hill neighborhood offers attractions including Lake Glenville.

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Top landmarks in Cullowhee

A calm lake surrounded by dense forests during sunset.

Lake Glenville

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Lake Glenville is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from central Cullowhee, why not stop by during your stay.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush green foliage.

High Falls Trail

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

High Falls Trail is 8 mi (12.9 km) from central Cullowhee, why not stop by during your stay.

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Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

You can catch an event at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Cullowhee. Cullowhee has other popular activities such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Judaculla Rock— just one of the landmarks located 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from central Cullowhee. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Roy Taylor Forest

Roy Taylor Forest is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from central Cullowhee, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Roy Taylor Forest, you'll love Wolf Creek Lake Access Area, just a short drive away.

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Hawkins Knob

You might want to head out to Hawkins Knob for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Cullowhee.

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Hickory Flat Knob

You might want to head out to Hickory Flat Knob for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Cullowhee.

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Learn more about Cullowhee

Cullowhee is well-known for its attractions such as Tuckasegee River and Lake Glenville.

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A snow-covered road winding through a forest at sunset.

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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

10/10 Excellent

"The room was exceptionally quiet, warm, comfortable and clean. If you’re not careful, you can get lost finding the Tower side of the resort. The indoor pool was very pleasant and clean."

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"Great stay friendly and helpful staff . Clean room"

Bay Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the access to the river. We had a balcony room. We will definitely stay there again! The staff was wonderful."

Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice stay. Beds a little soft but comfy. Everything went well."

Clarion Pointe Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"My sons and I had had a great stay, minus being in a room right next to a door and vending/ice machine, which is no one’s fault. It was clean, staff was nice and efficient and it was in a great location for us."

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and convenient. Able to walk to casino!"

Newfound Lodge on the river

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quiet facilty"

Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

8/10 Good

"All was great! The staff was EXTREMELY helpful, would give 5 stars but the pool was t available to use."

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Cullowhee?

Guests like Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites and Balsam Mountain Inn.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Cullowhee?

If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Cullowhee, most properties provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.

Where can I stay in Cullowhee if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 81 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 9 cottages or 23 cabins.

What will the weather in Cullowhee be like during my trip?

July and August are typically the warmest months in Cullowhee when the average temp is 70°F. January and February are the coldest months when the average temperature is 39°F. December and July are the months with the most rain.

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