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Compare 412 hotels close to Lake James with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, 98 reviews
"location"
The price is $72
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton
Sundeck
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton
2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 457 reviews
"Nothing unique. The room i rented was not as advertised. Had it been as advertised i would have never stayed here. The pool and pool room also looked bigger and better than reality. The fitness room was only big enough to fit o e person in there comfortably. "
The price is $119
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton
Baymont by Wyndham Morganton
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Baymont by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, 49 reviews
"Quick overnight while traveling. Room was good. Service was great. Tub could have used a bleach spray at the edges, other than that, PERFECT. "
The price is $65
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Baymont by Wyndham Morganton
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 218 reviews
"Very friendly staff and clean. "
The price is $144
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Linville River Log Cabins
Exterior
Linville River Log Cabins
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 67 reviews
"Beautiful site. A great get away. Lots to do in the area. One could easily spend a week or more doing various activities as well as visiting the local businesses and being surrounded by all the natural beauty. There is a winery and a bakery nearby. The cabins are unique well built and very comfortable. You can really enjoy the natural setting right by the river. The host is great! He is very accommodating and accessible and knows you didn’t come there to see him. We will be back again but for a...
Linville River Log Cabins
Quality Inn Morganton
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:30 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Quality Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, 528 reviews
"The door had a crack around it that was quarter inch wide and air was getting sucked in and the room always felt humid. Towel rack over commode was about to fall off the wall clean and nice beds and sheets "
The price is $64
$72 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Quality Inn Morganton
Sleep Inn Morganton
3 bars/lounges
Sleep Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, 489 reviews
"Room was clean. Breakfast was limited"
The price is $62
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Sleep Inn Morganton
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, 13 reviews
"Nice.balance of cheap and upscale...new granite vanity and rusty shower drain."
The price is $59
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Super 8 by Wyndham Morganton
Hampton Inn Morganton
Exterior
Hampton Inn Morganton
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 174 reviews
"Everything "
The price is $149
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Hampton Inn Morganton
Rustic cabin 5 min. From the lake
Property grounds
Rustic cabin 5 min. From the lake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 9 reviews
"Great for 2 friends to get out in the country for fishing. Beds are clean and comfortable, and it even had Wi-Fi! Which was unexpected. Great little fire pit to sit around and watch the fireflies. Parking is a small challenge, we found it best to back up down the driveway and park halfway off the driveway to leave room has requested by the owner."
Rustic cabin 5 min. From the lake
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Exterior
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 20 reviews
"Very comfortable, well cared for and well equipped home, even if the layout is a bit strange. We loved sitting on the front porch watching the world go by. The host was most friendly and helpful. It is a convenient place to stay when visiting Lake James and we will happily stay here again."
The price is $123
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Entire House in the Heart of Western Burke County, NC
Cozy Cabin on Lake James with Private Beach and Boat Dock
Property grounds
Cozy Cabin on Lake James with Private Beach and Boat Dock
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 155 reviews
"This tiny cabin is adorable and perfect for 2 adults. What a great location for water fun and mountain hiking. We would come again:). I’m not sure how 6 people would do, perhaps if 4 are small children. Note that the loft is not big enough for an adult to sit up. This did not matter for us. We loved this cabin."
Cozy Cabin on Lake James with Private Beach and Boat Dock
The Narai - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James, NC
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
The Narai - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James, NC
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 4 reviews
"The boat and overnight stay provided an amazing, unique experience to celebrate a friends birthday. The weather was perfect, and the accommodations on the boat covered everything we needed. Full moon on the water was magical. Communication, check in, and check out was thorough and on time."
The price is $275
$408 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
The Narai - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James, NC
The last slice of Ginger Cake Acres
Interior
The last slice of Ginger Cake Acres
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 157 reviews
"We had a great time in the last slice! It was a great home to reconnect with family we hadn’t seen in a while. Very charming and easy to feel at home. The hosts have been amazing. Very kind and easy to communicate with. I left some shoes and my kids toys at the cabin and they are willing to mail them to me which is so kind! My only feedbacks are I wish it was just a bit cleaner. Specifically in terms of dust/cobwebs. Additionally we used the grill provided (we had to bring charcoal and...
The last slice of Ginger Cake Acres
Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 25 reviews
"The cabin overall was very nice. We had a little trouble with the lock box, but after a few tries, it opened. It was quite comfortable. The living room and dining area were spacious. If I have to look for something to complain about, it would be the toaster oven which didn't seem to want to toast, and the coffee cups which were tiny."
The price is $149
$180 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Bear Crossing at Linville Falls!
The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James
Property grounds
The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 4 reviews
"My wife and I are local to the area and wanted to get out and enjoy the lake on a kid free weekend. We enjoyed our time on the houseboat and hope to do it again. John and his team were great hosts and made the outing extremely easy for us. Thank you for a great experience!"
The price is $275
$408 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
The Gigi - A Mermaid Houseboat on Lake James
3-min to Linville Falls. Beautiful home-3 BDRMs on 13 acres. Best breakfast.
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
3-min to Linville Falls. Beautiful home-3 BDRMs on 13 acres. Best breakfast.
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 70 reviews
"Tonya was a wonderful host and great place in beautiful mountains. Breakfast was awesome! Thanks for a great getaway weekend."
The price is $165
$242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
3-min to Linville Falls. Beautiful home-3 BDRMs on 13 acres. Best breakfast.
Gingercake Mountain Cottage on the east edge of Linville Gorge
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Gingercake Mountain Cottage on the east edge of Linville Gorge
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 14 reviews
"We enjoyed the place -- it is well set up for a mountain stay. Wood is indeed beautiful. Kitchen is great. Appreciated the various apps on the TV. Great location, very quiet except for the nearby construction. We would recommend you not go in cool -- or most definitely cold -- months. The place doesn't have central heat, which is fine, but the heaters it does have are simply not sufficient to keep the house warm. Not pleasant to come home to. My husband is not a cold blooded person, and even he...
The price is $117
$230 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Gingercake Mountain Cottage on the east edge of Linville Gorge
Linville River Cottage
Property grounds
Linville River Cottage
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 3 reviews
"We stayed here for an anniversary trip and wanted to be close to everything but not in the middle of it all. This location fit the bill perfectly. You’re very close to neighboring cottages but it was QUIET throughout our time there. The host was very responsive, replying back to a question of mine within 5-10 minutes. We’ll definitely stay here again the next time we’re in the area."
The price is $94
$185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Linville River Cottage
Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill
Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 14 reviews
"Well kept and clean home. Very responsive property manager. Great location and the house contained pretty all the essentials."
Black Bear House on Blueberries Hill
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Lake James Travel Info

Number of reviews
2,552
Closest neighborhoods
Bear Cliff, Forest Lake Heights and The Meadows At Lake James Station
Known landmark
Lake James State Park
Lowest price
$59
Highest price
$275

Hotels near Other Attractions

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Lake James State Park

4/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake James State Park, a lovely green space in Nebo. Discover the area's mountain views and coffeehouses.

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Lake James State Park

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 60 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Lake James?

Located 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake James, PEACE, SERENITY just minutes from beautiful Lake James & Linville Gorge. is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Lake James?

Expedia has 60 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.

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Dock Holiday | Private Dock on Lake James!

Dock Holiday | Private Dock on Lake James!

5/5 Excellent
Lakefront
"Lots of room and great location. Dock was exactly what we needed. Parking was tight."
A verified traveler stayed at Dock Holiday | Private Dock on Lake James!
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Dock Holiday | Private Dock on Lake James!