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

A modern room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view of a city and mountains.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, condiments, and a bowl of fruit.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

13.4 km from Lake James State Park

Felix

￥22,028

￥25,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs and a table with chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a floor lamp.

A modern office space with two desks, two chairs, a fireplace, and a striped carpet.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a television.

2. Hampton Inn Marion

15.3 km from Lake James State Park

Staci

￥18,355

￥20,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lights, and a flat-screen TV.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

17.1 km from Lake James State Park

brian d

￥23,114

￥26,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a bathroom.

A modern restaurant with a counter, yellow and blue chairs, and a coffee machine.

A modern lobby with two yellow armchairs, a blue sofa, a round table, and a floor lamp.

A Comfort Inn hotel entrance with a covered parking area and a brick facade.

4. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

15.3 km from Lake James State Park

Jill

￥18,709

￥21,095 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

5. Skyline Village Inn

18.4 km from Lake James State Park

Scott

￥19,128

￥21,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, wooden staircase, and comfortable seating area.

6. Switzerland Inn

21.4 km from Lake James State Park

Copper

￥35,447

￥39,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a staircase, and a decorative fountain.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and decorative plants.

A Comfort Inn & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, multiple flags, and a parking lot with cars.

A modern building with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a patio area with white lounge chairs and a blue umbrella.

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

17.3 km from Lake James State Park

mary

￥15,941

￥17,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 gas station at night with a canopy, fuel pumps, and a few cars parked.

A gazebo with a white railing and a brick base, surrounded by plants and flowers.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

16.3 km from Lake James State Park

Stacy

￥12,255

￥13,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern entrance, a large sign, and a parking lot.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a computer, and a window with blinds.

9. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

21 km from Lake James State Park

Dylan

￥10,609

￥11,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 SureStay hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a bench.

10. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

17.4 km from Lake James State Park

Jason

￥11,796

￥13,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A wooden staircase covered in autumn leaves leading to a picnic table.

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.

11. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

23.4 km from Lake James State Park

Le-Ann

￥11,402

￥12,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A snack bar with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks, a 'Treats' sign, and a refrigerator.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a covered outdoor seating area, and neatly trimmed bushes.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

20.8 km from Lake James State Park

Jaclyn

￥22,692

￥25,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A reception area with a reception desk, two chairs, a small table, a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

A breakfast buffet area with cereal containers, a toaster, and various food items on display.

A lobby with two brown leather chairs, a small table, a lamp, a cabinet with bottles, and two large pillars.

13. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

20.9 km from Lake James State Park

Andrew

￥10,471

￥12,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

A living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a purple armchair, a wooden bench, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

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.

14. Pine Valley Motel

22.4 km from Lake James State Park

Sadegh

￥16,709

￥18,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen area with a central island, built-in appliances, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a stone mosaic wall, a Super 8 sign, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and artwork on the walls.

A modern office space with a curved wall, a desk with a computer, two chairs, a small table with a plant, and a whiteboard.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

21.1 km from Lake James State Park

David

￥10,102

￥11,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake James State Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 321 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Marion	9.2 Wonderful 940 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 348 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY	8.6 Excellent 678 reviews	View
Skyline Village Inn	9.0 Wonderful 542 reviews	View

Top Lake James State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Huge property. Wel maintained. Nice breakfast."

Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain/Asheville East

10/10 Excellent

"Always clean and friendly staff. Is my go to place each month!"

The Inn at Shady Lawn

10/10 Excellent

"The room actually smelled clean and fresh upon entering. Very well maintained in the room as well as the outer grounds. Bathroom and shape were also immaculate. Perfect room!"

Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

10/10 Excellent

"We loved that it was so close to hiking at Grandfather mountain. Also enjoyed all the facilities!"

Smoketree Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was nice. Great room for the price"

The Lodge at Banner Elk

10/10 Excellent

"Great property to stay on . Room are remodeled"

Hampton Inn Black Mountain

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Parkview Lodge & Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Nostalgic roadside motel. Inside the rooms have been completely renovated but kept their charm of mismatched furniture and little quirks. The owner personally welcomed me and walkes me to my room, opened the door, and turned on the lights and fan. Great service. Location is key. Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Just minutes from Linville Falls, with Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, and other natural escapes nearby. If you dont need the fancy hotels that cost much more, this place is exactly what you are looking for. I will be staying here every time I visit the area."

Chetola Resort

8/10 Good

"Lesley two messages with the front desk calls were not returned. Front desk attendant were very cold almost robotic other than one new your women who was great. We would pass front desk in the morning or entering the lobby they wouldn’t even look up. At dinner the food was not very good the server EJ was wonderful. Breakfast was good, I’m a tough customer as I hate to receive frozen items I could microwave myself at home. Sausage we microwaved jimmy dean as the bacon was also. The entire property is beautiful but it has aged without much updating. We gave it 4 stars as the one friendly front desk person upgrade our room as it was our wedding anniversary and we had requested a balcony room and they didn’t not have one At check in and upgraded us to a very nice room. We would return just know what to expand you check in. The Propert was clean and everything worked just felt like we were back in 1999."

Other attractions near Lake James State Park

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 savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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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 savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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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 coffeehouses.

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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 savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club

7.0/10 (8 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Morganton at Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James State Park?

Lake James State Park is located in a scenic area of Nebo that travelers like for its mountain views and coffeehouses. You'll find 66 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Lake James State Park?

Switzerland Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and free parking. You'll find it 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Lake James State Park. Other good choices in the area include Springmaid Mountain and Parkview Lodge & Cabins.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake James State Park?

Expedia has 66 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake James State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Lake James State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake James State Park?

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Our top choices for Lake James State Park hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

2. Hampton Inn Marion

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

4. Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

5. Skyline Village Inn

6. Switzerland Inn

7. Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

9. Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

10. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

11. Parkview Lodge & Cabins

12. Hampton Inn Morganton

13. Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

14. Pine Valley Motel

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

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Top Lake James State Park Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

Super 8 by Wyndham Black Mountain/Asheville East

The Inn at Shady Lawn

Courtyard By Marriott Sugar Mountain Banner Elk

Smoketree Lodge

The Lodge at Banner Elk

Hampton Inn Black Mountain

Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Chetola Resort

Other attractions near Lake James State Park

Fonta Flora County Park

Boat Beach

Shortoff Mountain

Big Island

The Outpost

Oak Hill Community Park & Forest

Silver Creek Plantation Golf Club

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