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Our top choices for Downtown Waynesville hotels

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Cozy Single at The Strand

Cozy Single at The Strand

Cozy Single at The Strand
2.0 star property
Downtown Waynesville
Cozy Single at The Strand
10 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3096)
"Fantastic Stay!"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥7,369
￥14,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
BBQ/picnic area
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"This is my go to hotel when in the area, clean comfortable quiet plenty of parking"
United States
Reynald
The price is ￥12,644
￥14,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1144)
"Great staff and room"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥9,995
￥11,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Cherokee Grand Hotel
Exterior
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean room wonderful pool comfortable breakfast room good food"
United States
Todd
The price is ￥14,218
￥16,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
Exterior
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean and accommodating for s very late check in. "
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥14,852
￥16,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee
Exterior
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
2.0 star property
30.1 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1062)
"Everything was great"
United States
Ray
The price is ￥10,351
￥11,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee
Lobby sitting area
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
2.5 star property
28.8 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1915)
"We love staying at this property. Have stayed here many times."
United States
Donna
The price is ￥26,384
￥29,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Lobby sitting area
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska
3.5 star property
4.6 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (428)
"Highlights were the location and the breakfast - loved this place and hope to return!"
United States
BRANDON
The price is ￥17,985
￥21,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
2.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Everything from staff interaction to the breakfast was great! "
United States
Devin
The price is ￥15,456
￥17,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Lobby
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
2.5 star property
29.6 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (970)
"Best value for money in the area."
United States
Atsmon
The price is ￥11,943
￥13,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
2.5 star property
9.8 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (959)
"Close to ski slopes"
United States
Brantley
The price is ￥10,869
￥12,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area
Front of property
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (781)
"Great stay"
United States
Dean
The price is ￥16,566
￥18,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee
Hallway
Smoky Falls Lodge

Smoky Falls Lodge

Smoky Falls Lodge
3.0 star property
7.9 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Parking was great, clean rooms, great staff!"
United States
Pamela
Smoky Falls Lodge
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Econo Lodge Waynesville

Econo Lodge Waynesville

Econo Lodge Waynesville
2.0 star property
1.8 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (683)
"Staff was nice checking in but seemed rushed checking out"
United States
Destiny
The price is ￥12,396
￥13,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Econo Lodge Waynesville
Indoor pool
Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park
2.5 star property
9 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Amazing place, friendly staff and great beautiful location!"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥13,058
￥14,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Front of property
Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn

Bay Mountain Inn
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Clean comfortable homey fill. Staff is very polite, kind and considerate . They go above and beyond to make the stay great. Would highly recommend "
United States
teresa
The price is ￥9,695
￥10,810 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Bay Mountain Inn
Exterior
Laurel Park Inn

Laurel Park Inn

Laurel Park Inn
2.0 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (400)
"Cozy and well kept, very convenient to lots of attractions in the area"
United States
Joseph
The price is ￥8,474
￥9,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Laurel Park Inn
Property grounds
Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas

Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
2.0 star property
10.6 km from Downtown Waynesville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1002)
"Super nice staff and the room on the creek was wonderful, warm and welcoming ❤️"
United States
Christina
The price is ￥13,895
￥15,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Jonathan Creek Inn and Villas
Indoor/outdoor pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
2.5 star property
27.1 km from Downtown Waynesville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Easy check in and freshly remodeled rooms. "
United States
Wendy
The price is ￥14,363
￥16,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown Waynesville

Find the best Downtown Waynesville areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Settlers Ridge

Though Settlers Ridge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Hemphill Heights

While there might not be top attractions in Hemphill Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Apple Creek Acres

When in Apple Creek Acres, you can plan a visit to Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Countryside Acres

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Countryside Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Queen's Farm Stables and Wheels Through Time Museum.

Mountain Springs

When in Mountain Springs, you can plan a visit to Cataloochee Ski Area and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Downtown Waynesville Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and perfect. Customer service was outstanding. "
Joanne 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Waynesville like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Waynesville's Downtown Waynesville neighborhood. Consider a visit to LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography as part of your Downtown Waynesville travel plans.
How many hotels will I find in the Downtown Waynesville area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Waynesville, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Downtown Waynesville hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Waynesville, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Waynesville.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Waynesville?
To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown Waynesville or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this Waynesville neighborhood?
LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Waynesville. When you're sightseeing in Waynesville, Shelton House and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are also worth a stop.