Cullowhee, NC

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Where to stay in Cullowhee

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Summer Hill

When in Summer Hill, you can plan a visit to Lake Glenville and Old Edwards Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Summer Hill
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC
Fully refundable
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$103 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,038 reviews)
"Didn’t win anything!!!"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

2.5 out of 5
1636 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee, NC
$79 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$88 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
"Nice spot"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Great Smokies Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Grand Hotel

Cherokee Grand Hotel

2.5 out of 5
196 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$83 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"Friendly staff and easy checkout"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Cherokee Grand Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace

Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace

Cullowhee
Stay at this cottage in Cullowhee. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Judaculla Rock and Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity ...
8/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
"Check in was simple, The accommodations were clean and comfortable, I was pleased with the amenities the cottage had available for all the family members, Thank you !"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail, Sapphire, NC
Stay at this 3.5-star golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
"Beautiful area in the mountains. Loved our 2 bedroom cabin was very spacious, had 3 floors, full kitchen and we loved the 2 outdoor decks. They also have a rec center down the road(have to drive there) that has outdoor and indoor pool, hot tubes, arcade and mini golf that’s all included in the rate. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Bennett's Cottage in the Great Smoky Mountains

Bennett's Cottage in the Great Smoky Mountains

Bryson City
Stay at this cottage in Bryson City. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Island Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"What a neat place. I traveled along for the first time to Bryson city and found this place to be absolutely perfect for what I need.**Car enthusiasts only: if you run a lowered front spoiler, you’re gonna find it hard to navigate in the driveway. It needs to be stock height or better."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Bennett's Cottage in the Great Smoky Mountains
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cullowhee

3.7
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 67%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice quiet college town with awesome mountain views and a lot of outdoor activities close by. Also great little towns are nearby with quaint shopping and dining.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very few dining options. Cookout restaurant was our favorite pick!

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