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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 stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a large stone building in the background.
A dining area with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

1. Dillard House

Dillard House
Dillard
United States
Laura
$135 nightly
$162 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Dillard House
A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.
A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.
A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

2. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
Cherokee
United States
Natalie
$94 nightly
$108 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee
A wooden cabin with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a forested area.
A river flowing through a wooded area with a grassy bank and wooden posts.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and multiple TVs on the walls.
A bar with multiple screens displaying sports events, a counter with bar tools, and several black bar stools.

3. Smoky Falls Lodge

Smoky Falls Lodge
Maggie Valley
United States
jody
$75 nightly
$83 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Smoky Falls Lodge
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.
A teal building with a sign reading "H.M.H." and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

4. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
Downtown Highlands
United States
Christian
$195 nightly
$214 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Highlander Mountain House
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
A rustic cabin with a sloped metal roof, large windows, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a small table, and a chair.

5. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
Highlands
United States
Anna
$139 nightly
$153 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Outpost Inn
A wooden deck with a metal bucket containing a bottle and glasses, and a metal bowl.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three black bar stools, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a hanging pendant light.

6. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
Cashiers
United States
DENNIS
$151 nightly
$170 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Cashiers
A stone chapel with a pointed roof and a large circular window.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.
A pathway alongside a lake with stone railings and pink roses.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a view of a lake.

7. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

The Terrace at Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska
United States
Robert
$151 nightly
$178 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Terrace at Lake Junaluska
A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.
A sign for Balsam Mountain Inn with a logo of a mountain and a pine tree.
A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

8. Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam Mountain Inn
Balsam
United States
Phillip
$90 nightly
$102 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Balsam Mountain Inn
A wooden interior with a fireplace, large windows, and outdoor deck.
A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a door.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two wooden rocking chairs, and a large deer painting on the wall.

9. Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn
Sapphire
United States
Michael
$176 nightly
$197 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Brook Trout Inn
A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

10. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Franklin
United States
David
$95 nightly
$108 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
A wooden pier leading to a dock with benches, surrounded by a forest and a lake.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass windows, and a bench.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a green sofa, a wooden ceiling fan, and a large painting on the wall.

11. Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Sapphire
United States
Mke
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.
A wooden bridge leading to a gazebo in a park with a pond and trees.
A lakeside beach with lounge chairs and a dock.
A sign for Sapphire Valley Resort, indicating it is a vacation ownership resort.

12. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
Sapphire
United States
Jeff
Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
A stone staircase leading to a house with a stone chimney and a small glass door.
A lakeside lodge with outdoor seating and string lights.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ornate chandeliers.
A room with two yellow armchairs, a table with a floral tablecloth, a lamp, and a view of a lake through large windows.

13. Greystone Inn

Greystone Inn
Lake Toxaway
United States
Bailey
$425 nightly
$475 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Greystone Inn
A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

14. McKinley Edwards Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn
Bryson City
United States
Gary
$192 nightly
$217 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
McKinley Edwards Inn
A large, two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a turret, and a flag.
A wooden cabin kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, bar stools, a fireplace, and a television.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.

15. Engadine Inn & Cabins

Engadine Inn & Cabins
Candler
United States
Paulina
Engadine Inn & Cabins
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, wooden floors, and a kitchen area.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A large, modern gaming area with multiple gaming stations and a vibrant, colorful floor design.
A wooden deck with a rocking chair and a bar stool, surrounded by trees.

16. Panther Creek Cabins

Panther Creek Cabins
Cherokee
United States
William
Panther Creek Cabins
A spacious living area with a large island, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with natural light.
A large building with a complex roof structure, surrounded by a well-maintained golf course and lush greenery.
A patio with outdoor seating and a view of a golf course.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and built-in shelves.

17. Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hazelwood
United States
Benjamin
$147 nightly
$163 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Waynesville Inn and Golf Club, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A two-story white house with a front porch, a flag, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A two-story white house with a porch, a flag, and a chimney.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a fireplace.
A kitchen counter with various items including a coffee maker, a kettle, a fruit bowl, and several glasses.

18. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

Love Lane Bed & Breakfast
Waynesville
United States
Stefanie L
$170 nightly
$188 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
Love Lane Bed & Breakfast
A spacious covered dining area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and large windows.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a chess table.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and two armchairs.
A cozy wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

19. Grandview Lodge

Grandview Lodge
Waynesville
United States
Jane
$113 nightly
$125 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Grandview Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.
A reception area with a stone counter, a chair, a window with a view, and a framed map on the wall.
A motel with a swimming pool, a covered parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.
A grassy area with a mailbox and a shadow of a person.

20. Scottish Inn

Scottish Inn
Maggie Valley
United States
Amy
$62 nightly
$69 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Scottish Inn
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Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

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$206 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Cullowhee

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Cullowhee, North Carolina are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cullowhee, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Cullowhee?
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