Top 10 Hotels in Watauga, TN (from $56) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A bar with wooden decor, multiple liquor bottles, and a bartender.

A cozy lounge area with leather armchairs, a round wooden table, and a stone fireplace.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a courtyard with a swimming pool, and a landscaped garden area.

A chef cooking with a wok on a stove, a jar of spices, and a bottle of oil on the counter.

1. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Johnson City

Ken

$147 nightly

$172 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel building with the name 'Echosuites' prominently displayed. It features a rectangular structure with multiple windows and a well-lit entrance.

A modern gym with a treadmill, elliptical, and weight machine.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass partition, and a wall-mounted sign.

2. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Johnson City

Michael

$75 nightly

$88 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a mirror.

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

A Holiday Inn Express building with a parking lot and a covered entrance.

A modern apartment with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living room with a blue sofa, and a workspace with a desk and chair.

3. Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

Johnson City

Barbara

$122 nightly

$143 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A Sleep Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A reception area with a dark wooden desk, a vase of white flowers, a patterned carpet, and a staircase in the background.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Johnson City

Roger

$85 nightly

$99 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a blue sectional sofa, and a wooden reception desk.

A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a large digital screen displaying a tree pattern, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel lobby with multiple tables and chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a counter with various items.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, yellow lounge chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

Johnson City

Paula

$118 nightly

$139 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting, a small statue, and a sign about parking charges.

A rectangular pool with a blue interior, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a black fence.

A room with two brown leather armchairs, a small table with a bowl, a potted plant, a window with a view, and a radiator.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

6. Travelers Inn

Elizabethton

David

$72 nightly

$85 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A kitchenette area with a refrigerator stocked with beverages, a microwave, and a shelf with snacks.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and booths, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a bench, and a door leading outside.

7. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

Johnson City

Walter

$70 nightly

$83 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a TV screen, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

A banquet hall with round tables, each set with plates, cutlery, and candles.

A billiards room with a pool table, chairs, and a television screen displaying 'Reflections'.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

Johnson City

Victoria

$93 nightly

$109 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern reception area with a glass coffee table, leather seating, and a reception desk with a sign reading "Quality Inn."

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a juice dispenser.

9. Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

Johnson City

Charles

$65 nightly

$77 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A snack kiosk with various packaged snacks and a vending machine area.

A modern Hampton Inn with a well-lit entrance, a visible parking area, and a clear sky.

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

A hotel room with a bar area, seating, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

10. Hampton Inn Johnson City

Johnson City

gary

$118 nightly

$139 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with checkered flooring, surrounded by brick walls and large windows.

A modern restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar counter with a variety of beverages.

A lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

A lobby area with a seating arrangement of three grey armchairs and a round table, a decorative wall with hanging elements, and a brick wall on one side.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

Johnson City

Tanisha

$135 nightly

$159 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire feature.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two refrigerators labeled "really cold" and "cold," and a shelf with snacks.

A swimming pool area with a shallow water sign, poolside chairs, and tables.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Home Suites by Hilton" and a parking lot in front.

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

Johnson City

Zeda

$127 nightly

$149 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with a reception desk, potted plants, a large window, and a bright green screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, a reception desk, two chairs, a clock, and a printer.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and various food and beverage stations.

13. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

Johnson City

Millie

$59 nightly

$70 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a towel rack.

A reception area with a counter, a plant, a cart, and a wall with awards and notices.

A Baymont Inn & Suites with a covered outdoor area and a parking lot.

A fitness center with stationary bikes and a treadmill.

14. Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

Johnson City

Thomas

$47 nightly

$56 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A cafe with round tables and chairs, a vending machine, and a wall with a motivational quote.

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a mini-fridge.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a small table, a water dispenser, and a door leading outside.

A hotel hallway with wooden doors, numbered room signs, and a patterned carpet.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

Johnson City

Laura

$50 nightly

$59 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

A stone fire pit with seating around it, a covered patio area, and a modern building with multiple windows in the background.

A reception area with two dark wooden reception desks, a modern light fixture above, and a sign indicating the name 'Bonavoy'.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with stools, a menu board, and shelves with bottles and glasses.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Johnson City

Johnson City

Joseph

$148 nightly

$173 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, an ottoman, and a dining area with a chair.

A patio with a table, chairs, and umbrellas.

A large brick building with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a covered porch area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a sofa.

17. Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

Johnson City

Philip John

$143 nightly

$168 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase.

A hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a balcony.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with a board game, and a cozy seating area with a lamp.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Jonesborough-Johnson City West, TN

Jonesborough

Vanessa

$72 nightly

$85 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern living area with a yellow accent wall, a coffee station, and a seating arrangement including a sofa and armchairs.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a decorative vase.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, a fenced patio, and a multi-story building with a sign that reads 'Quality Inn.'

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

19. Quality Inn Johnson City I-26 exit 17

Johnson City

Jackie

$59 nightly

$69 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, air conditioning units, and a parking area with two vehicles.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A laundry facility with multiple washing machines and dryers, a ventilation system, and a window with blinds.

A hallway with a white reception desk, a computer on a shelf, and a door with a glass panel.

20. WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

Johnson City

Kathryn

$64 nightly

$75 total

Oct 14 - Oct 15

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Watauga Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

8/10 Good

"Everything was okay, will stay there again when we visit"

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Friendly staff"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol

10/10 Excellent

"I thought the room was very clean with comfortable beds. Like the Keurig coffee maker. Breakfast ok. Took awhile for food to come out. Nice location. Would stay again"

The Bristol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"It was a very nice Hotel and it's walking distance to so many restaurants. We will definitely stay again!"

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

8/10 Good

"clean. quiet. close to restaurants and shops. Budget friendly."

Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

8/10 Good

"Need better pillows!"

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

8/10 Good

"It was nice"

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean. Good value!"

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

8/10 Good

"Fabulous hotel but as a non smoker!! the smell of cigarette smoke was just too much for me especially as the restaurant was open planned to the casino floor which spoilt my dining experience."

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Red Roof Inn Kingsport

100 Indian Center Ct Kingsport TN

$61 nightly

$72 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Quality Inn Bristol Pinnacle Area

3281 West State St. Bristol TN

$66 nightly

$77 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

200 Hospitality Pl Blountville TN

$68 nightly

$80 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Extended Stay America Suites - Bristol

134 Salem Drive Bristol VA

$67 nightly

$81 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

1100 Clinchfield Street Johnson City TN

$75 nightly

$88 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

2020 Franklin Terrace Court Johnson City TN

$85 nightly

$99 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)

Hotels in Watauga with star-rating

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Watauga?

Located 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from the heart of Watauga, Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are Carnegie Hotel & Spa and Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Watauga.

What's the top vacation rental that Watauga has to offer?

Renovated Home on Watauga River, By Boat Ramp: This vacation home rental outside of Watauga is located on a river and has a fireplace, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a private yard and a selection of books. See all vacation rentals in Watauga.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Watauga, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Watauga.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Watauga?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Watauga, head over to our customer service page.

How is it staying in Watauga?

Visitors are sure to enjoy all that Watauga has to offer. In Watauga, there are 3 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Watauga.

What is there to see in Watauga?

A favorite place to visit is Watauga River. You'll also find Rocky Mount Museum and Winged Deer Park in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Watauga guide.

What's the weather like in Watauga?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Watauga is 51 inches.

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1. Carnegie Hotel & Spa

2. Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

3. Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Johnson City

6. Travelers Inn

7. Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

8. Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

9. Quality Inn Johnson City near Downtown

10. Hampton Inn Johnson City

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton Johnson City, TN

13. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

14. Baymont by Wyndham Johnson City

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Johnson City

16. Courtyard by Marriott Johnson City

17. Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Jonesborough-Johnson City West, TN

19. Quality Inn Johnson City I-26 exit 17

20. WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

Top Watauga Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol

The Bristol Hotel

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Johnson City

Motel 6 Bristol, VA

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

More cheap stays in Watauga

Red Roof Inn Kingsport

Quality Inn Bristol Pinnacle Area

Sleep Inn & Suites Kingsport TriCities Airport

Extended Stay America Suites - Bristol

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Sleep Inn & Suites Johnson City

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