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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

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

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

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

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Candace

￥12,800

￥14,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

2. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

13.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Margaret

￥15,642

￥17,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

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

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

16.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Melvin

￥15,502

￥17,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

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

4. Hotel Sylva

16 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Sheryl

￥18,277

￥21,908 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

5. Two Rivers Lodge

19.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Avalee

￥9,490

￥10,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

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.

6. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

14.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Athena

￥13,769

￥15,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

7. Hampton Inn Franklin

9.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Shrinivas

￥23,065

￥26,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

8. Carolina Motel

15.4 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Ken

￥15,644

￥17,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

9. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

18.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

William

￥12,484

￥14,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

10. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

10.3 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Tim

￥15,991

￥18,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

11. Quality Inn Franklin

9.8 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jennifer

￥18,804

￥21,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

12. Relax Inn

19.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gregory

￥11,061

￥12,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

13. McKinley Edwards Inn

18.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jie

￥35,080

￥39,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A building with a mural of a landscape featuring mountains, trees, and bears by a river.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

A black entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a DVD player.

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

16.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Jill

￥10,728

￥11,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a bed with a blue quilt, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A wooden interior with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a parking lot and trees, and a small black appliance on the wall.

A room with wooden walls, framed pictures, a window, and a small desk with a telephone.

15. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

19.6 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Fabian

￥8,279

￥10,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

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

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

18.2 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

David

￥14,212

￥16,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A covered deck with a glass enclosure, wooden furniture, and a view of a wooded area.

A room with a foosball table, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees.

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

17. Rivers Edge

19.7 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

LaVonda

￥38,256

￥110,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a desk, and a chandelier.

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

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

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

18. Jarrett House

14.1 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Heather

￥17,066

￥19,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

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

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

19. Economy Inn Sylva

15.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Laquan

￥13,511

￥15,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

8.9 km from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Amanda

￥13,432

￥15,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hotel Sylva	9.6 Exceptional 247 reviews	View
Two Rivers Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 169 reviews	View

Top Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine Hotel Reviews

Tiny Home on the Creek -Bhakti Manor Cowee Valley Franklin NC

10/10 Excellent

"Very impressive welcome gifts . Classy !"

The perfect mountain retreat

10/10 Excellent

"This cabin is absolutely the cleanest, most well furnished, and most convenient rental I have ever known. My group had a wonderful weekend here for the second time this fall and will be back again!"

Rustic Log Cabin Sleeps 10, Awesome views, loft, fireplace and STARLINK!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with wonderful views. Everything was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was very well equipped. Will definitely try to make it back again."

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

10/10 Excellent

"Very well maintained, spacious kitchen with a table that can sit 12 adults. Beautiful wood work. Ample parking. Nice view from the large back deck."

The Farmhouse is located in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina.

10/10 Excellent

"I love this amazing farmhouse. They keep it super clean, and the host is very gracious and accommodating. It’s in a great location and on a beautiful property. My daughter and I went there for a long weekend and really enjoyed our stay."

Dog Friendly Smoky Mts A-Frame with Views and Modern Decor

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, cozy cabin! Everything in the listing was accurately described. My friends and I had a great time and would stay here again next time!"

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

8/10 Good

"Very nice little house, only complaint was there were a lot of gnats in the house"

Perfectly Located Mountain Cabin with Breathtaking, Long Range Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Cozy cabin. Kitchen had everything we needed. Quiet location."

Big Bear Hideaway Perfect Mountain Home

10/10 Excellent

"Great property! Very quiet, the deck area is very nice. I really enjoyed grilling in the evenings on the deck and winding down after a long day. The small lake down the hillIs nice. Everyone in the community is very friendly when out walking. The house is older but in great shape and clean. I will likely book it again if I’m ever back in the area."

Other attractions near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

8.8/10 (16 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin when you take a trip to Gold City Gem Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Sheffield Mine

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Sheffield Mine. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

8.6/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a trip to Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Old Cardinal Gem Mine

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Old Cardinal Gem Mine during your travels to Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Mason Mountain Mine

You can enjoy retail therapy at Mason Mountain Mine during your stay in Franklin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Rose Creek Mine

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Franklin with a stop at Rose Creek Mine. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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The American Museum of the House Cat

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The American Museum of the House Cat during your trip to Sylva. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Ruby City Gems & Minerals

9.2/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Ruby City Gems & Minerals during your stay in Franklin. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine is located in a family-friendly area of Franklin known for its magnificent mountain views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 13 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, Farmhouse w/amazing views, game room, fast wifi, new and modern is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data.

How many hotels will I find close to Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

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What can I see and do near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine?

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine, Old Cardinal Gem Mine, and Mason Mountain Mine are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You might plan a visit to Sheffield Mine or Rose Creek Mine while you're in the area. A visit to Gold City Gem Mine is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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Our top choices for Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine hotels

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

2. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

3. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

4. Hotel Sylva

5. Two Rivers Lodge

6. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

7. Hampton Inn Franklin

8. Carolina Motel

9. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

10. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

11. Quality Inn Franklin

12. Relax Inn

13. McKinley Edwards Inn

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

15. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

17. Rivers Edge

18. Jarrett House

19. Economy Inn Sylva

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

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Top Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine Hotel Reviews

Tiny Home on the Creek -Bhakti Manor Cowee Valley Franklin NC

The perfect mountain retreat

Rustic Log Cabin Sleeps 10, Awesome views, loft, fireplace and STARLINK!

'Beautiful 7 BR 5 Bath Log Home with a game room, Hot Tub, and Starlink internet

The Farmhouse is located in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Dog Friendly Smoky Mts A-Frame with Views and Modern Decor

Quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath house in charming Cowee Valley Franklin NC

Perfectly Located Mountain Cabin with Breathtaking, Long Range Views!

Big Bear Hideaway Perfect Mountain Home

Other attractions near Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

Gold City Gem Mine

Sheffield Mine

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

Old Cardinal Gem Mine

Mason Mountain Mine

Rose Creek Mine

The American Museum of the House Cat

Ruby City Gems & Minerals

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