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Our top choices for Lake James hotels

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast

Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (638)
"Great place …great value!!!"
United States
John
The price is ￥8,650
￥10,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton

Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
21.1 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (123)
" Great place"
United States
Byron
The price is ￥9,134
￥10,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (269)
"We had a great stay."
United States
Scott
The price is ￥19,884
￥22,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
Cocktail bar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
2.5 star property
16.8 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (298)
"Good location."
United States
GEORGE
The price is ￥19,571
￥22,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion

Hampton Inn Marion
2.5 star property
18.4 km from Lake James
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (853)
"Room and staff were great"
United States
Bill
The price is ￥17,797
￥20,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Hampton Inn Marion
Business center
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY

Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (595)
"It was nice experience, Room is clean, staff is kind , parking is also good. "
United States
Anirudh
The price is ￥16,160
￥18,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
Indoor wedding
Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain

Springmaid Mountain
3.0 star property
18.7 km from Lake James
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"The staff is super helpful. The cabin is super clean and wonderful"
United States
Seiann
The price is ￥13,773
￥22,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Springmaid Mountain
Sundeck
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South

Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake James
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (549)
"Very clean room and the staff was very polite I always stay when I’m in Morganton "
United States
debbie
The price is ￥16,160
￥18,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Basic Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn

Switzerland Inn
3.0 star property
21 km from Lake James
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"It's wonderful to be back and they've been making some great improvements and the staff is so welcomnig and wonderful.... hands down my favorite biz trip stay location.... And the food was exceptional.... and the decorations for the holidays and the specials were perfect. looking forward to being back soon..."
United States
Erik
The price is ￥33,979
￥38,311 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Switzerland Inn
Exterior
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
2.5 star property
17.6 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (178)
"Ok"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥12,576
￥14,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
TV
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC

Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
2.0 star property
19.4 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (267)
"friendly staff"
United States
Yocasta
The price is ￥12,335
￥13,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Super 8 by Wyndham Marion NC
Free continental breakfast
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast

Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
2.5 star property
21 km from Lake James
7.6 out of 10, Good, (620)
"It was a great stay "
United States
rachel
The price is ￥8,229
￥9,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Sleep Inn Morganton Southeast
Front of property
Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel

Pine Valley Motel
2.0 star property
21.3 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (167)
"Staff was friendly and helpful "
United States
Jimmy
The price is ￥14,070
￥15,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Pine Valley Motel
Terrace/patio
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat

Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
2.5 star property
29.3 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (154)
"This property was just as presented in the posting and was very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely stay here again in the future."
United States
Randy
The price is ￥24,745
￥27,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27, 2026
Mount Mitchell Eco Retreat
Exterior
Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton

Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (239)
"Great Staff!"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥21,404
￥24,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Hampton Inn Morganton
Economy Cabin | Free WiFi
Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins

Parkview Lodge & Cabins
2.0 star property
20.7 km from Lake James
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
"Room was clean, fireplace was a plus at the cabin. Accommodating hosts"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥13,272
￥14,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Parkview Lodge & Cabins
House (1 Bedroom) | Interior
7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!

7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!

7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!
3.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The farm is beautiful - spotlessly maintained. The horses were friendly"
United States
Linda
The price is ￥10,149
￥36,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!
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Top Lake James Hotel Reviews

Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

10/10 Excellent
"What a great place."
Robert R. 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hikers Retreat in the Linville Gorge Forest

Hotels near other Lake James attractions

Lake James State Park

You can take time to visit Lake James State Park during your travels to Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.
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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake James?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake James, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. You'll find 57 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake James?
Expedia has 57 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Lake James.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake James, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lake James.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lake James?
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