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

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.

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

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a bench.

1. Carolina Motel

12 km from Cullasaja Falls

Clarence

￥12,289

￥13,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.

A lakeside beach with lounge chairs and a dock.

A lakeside cabin with docked boats, surrounded by trees.

A wooden bridge leading to a gazebo in a park with a pond and trees.

2. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

19.3 km from Cullasaja Falls

Jeff

￥23,963

￥30,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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.

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

10.9 km from Cullasaja Falls

Habtom

￥22,282

￥25,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

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

4. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

12.8 km from Cullasaja Falls

Doris

￥16,512

￥18,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

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

5. Quality Inn Franklin

10.9 km from Cullasaja Falls

Nancy

￥16,897

￥19,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a fruit basket.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a wooden floor.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a stone-paved entrance, and a black door.

A hotel room with a desk, a television displaying a news channel, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

6. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

18.5 km from Cullasaja Falls

Tina

￥8,894

￥11,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a window with curtains.

7. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Victor

￥12,289

￥13,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.

A stone-walled dining area with a menu board, wooden ceiling, and a view through a window.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a large stone building in the background.

8. Dillard House

19.7 km from Cullasaja Falls

Laura

￥19,553

￥23,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

9. Colonial Inn Franklin

11.7 km from Cullasaja Falls

Cecilia

￥10,445

￥11,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mural of a lake and mountains on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with wooden flooring, doors on both sides, and a water dispenser on the right.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifebuoy against a blue wall.

10. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

18 km from Cullasaja Falls

Tony

￥8,650

￥11,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

11. Sapphire Inn

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

James

￥11,519

￥12,988 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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

12. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

page

￥13,057

￥14,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 living room with two grey sofas, a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a coffee table, and a window with a view of trees.

13. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

19.4 km from Cullasaja Falls

Bobbie

￥34,716

￥70,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Cullasaja Falls

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 695 reviews	View
Fairway Forest by Coolvacay	8.8 Excellent 390 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 502 reviews	View
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 313 reviews	View
Quality Inn Franklin	8.4 Very Good 729 reviews	View

Top Cullasaja Falls Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"The property is very new and quite clean. There is a lovely common area where you can sit and relax. Staff was very helpful with our questions"

River's Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!!

10/10 Excellent

"Very quaint place with a nice creek. We were in town for a wedding near by and this place was quiet and perfect for our stay."

Highlands/Lake Glenville Area-Hot Tub-Mtn Stream-WIFI-Seclusion

8/10 Good

"Very secluded. Yet easy to get to where you wanted to go."

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

10/10 Excellent

"very accommodating"

~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

10/10 Excellent

"The cabin was spacious and well furnished. The location was private, but easily accessible on paved roads and only a short drive to Highlands or Franklin. There is everything you need in the kitchen to prepare meals in, if you choose. Plenty of board games as well as a ping pong table and Galaga/Ms PacMan arcade game to enjoy with the family. The host is easy to reach and very accommodating, even after departure. We hope to stay again in the future."

'Bearadise' Cabin w/ Hot Tub at Hidden Gem Falls!

10/10 Excellent

"The waterfall is amazing, and at night with the lights on it it is even better. The living room looks out onto the falls. Parking was easy. There is a little construction going on on the main road, but it is not a bother at all. I read a previous review about water pressure, it was fantastic, so maybe they just caught it on a bad day. Access is a breeze. There is a Food Lion coming in and an ABC store. Its a good place to stop. Also, for any last minute items there is a Dollar General nearby. If you bring water shoes you can wade out under the falls. We also used the fire pit, there was wood but I would recommend bringing some kindlin and fire starters and lighters. The hot tub was great as well. There is a grill that is easy to use and if you are a dog family a crate is provided. We did some laundry as well and the machines were great (we forgot some things and had to re-use some clothes). There is not much for cell phone service, which is fine, because you can just login to the internet and use wifi for calls. Speaking of the wifi, sometimes when you get off the beaten path it is not great, I had to do some work and it was great. There are games for the kids provided as well. Coffee machine can do pots and cups. Not far from Dry Falls and the Highlands, where you will pay this much for just a room without a waterfall. Great value for the money and we would stay again for sure. Book and enjoy!"

“Highlands Mountaintop Getaway”

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property for couple or small family."

Peaceful Mtn cabin w/fast Wi-Fi & 5 min walk to River

8/10 Good

"This was a very nice cabin with everything you need to feel at home. The location was perfect as it was central to many of the places we went to. Only two minor observations. First, I had trouble getting up the driveway in my rental minivan. Thankfully, there was an alternate access! Second, the shower in the downstairs bathroom is the tiniest I’ve ever seen in a home. It felt like I was in an RV. It does not fit well with the very lovely and spacious King bedroom en-suite Overall, it was still a great cabin that I would gladly recommend."

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

10/10 Excellent

"Creekside, secluded, yet close to adventures and sights. We were very happy and comfortable here. So the driveway is steep, and care is needed, but our full size pickup had no problem. You will love the enclosed porch, with the cool stillness and soothing sound of the creek, when having coffee, or relaxing. Comfortable bed and furniture, clean and stocked for your stay."

Other attractions near Cullasaja Falls

A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by dense foliage.

Dry Falls

9.6/10 (129 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dry Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its hiking trails.

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A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Bridal Veil Falls

8.8/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its golf courses.

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A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

You can make plans for a show at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Jackson Hole Gem Mine

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Highlands when you take a trip to Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

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Houston Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Houston Knob during your travels in Franklin. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Highlands. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

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Cullasaja River Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Cullasaja River Gorge and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the golf courses.

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Prentiss Bridge Stream Access

After visiting Prentiss Bridge Stream Access, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Franklin. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cullasaja Falls?

Cullasaja Falls is located in a welcoming area of Highlands known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cullasaja Falls?

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Cullasaja Falls. Another good choice is STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS, located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Cullasaja Falls?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cullasaja Falls.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cullasaja Falls, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that 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 be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Cullasaja Falls.

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Our top choices for Cullasaja Falls hotels

1. Carolina Motel

2. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

3. Hampton Inn Franklin

4. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

5. Quality Inn Franklin

6. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

7. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

8. Dillard House

9. Colonial Inn Franklin

10. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

11. Sapphire Inn

12. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

13. Riverfront Cabin w/ Mtn Views in Tuckasegee!

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Top Cullasaja Falls Hotel Reviews

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

River's Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!!

Highlands/Lake Glenville Area-Hot Tub-Mtn Stream-WIFI-Seclusion

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

'Bearadise' Cabin w/ Hot Tub at Hidden Gem Falls!

“Highlands Mountaintop Getaway”

Peaceful Mtn cabin w/fast Wi-Fi & 5 min walk to River

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

Other attractions near Cullasaja Falls

Dry Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

Jackson Hole Gem Mine

Houston Knob

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

Cullasaja River Gorge

Prentiss Bridge Stream Access

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