The Best Hotels Closest to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance in Waynesville for 2026

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A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

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.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Karen

NT$2,715

NT$3,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A rustic interior with stone walls, a fireplace, and modern furniture.

A bedroom with a large window, a wooden headboard, and a view of a deck.

A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

2. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Adam

NT$2,327

NT$3,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large building with a dome, surrounded by dense trees and a body of water.

A coffee shop counter with a variety of coffee beans, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.

A covered porch with white columns and a railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with mountains in the distance.

3. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lynda

NT$2,840

NT$3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A balcony with white chairs, a view of a green landscape with trees and a building, and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a red carpet.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, cabinets, and a countertop with various items.

A two-story building with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a stone wall.

4. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Daniel

NT$2,492

NT$2,766 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

5. Stony Creek Motel

9.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

NT$2,638

NT$2,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a mountainous backdrop.

A patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and a decorative planter.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

6. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

John

NT$3,591

NT$3,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 table with breakfast items and a glass of orange juice on a balcony overlooking a lake with autumn trees and mountains in the distance.

7. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

13.8 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Todd

NT$4,344

NT$5,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and seating area.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa set, a small table, and a cart with a laptop.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, two ottomans, a coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A glass-enclosed pool area with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a view of the outside.

8. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Megan

NT$2,144

NT$2,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Ryan

NT$3,161

NT$3,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

17.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Candace

NT$2,841

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Margaret

NT$3,217

NT$3,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white chairs, and a covered area with large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with plaid curtains, a bedside table, and a wall with green and white panels.

A reception area with a brown sofa, a small table with magazines, a stone-textured counter, and a wall with a sign promoting breakfast.

A reception area with a stone wall, a door, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

john

NT$1,798

NT$1,996 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A river flowing through a wooded area with a building in the background.

A two-story building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers in the foreground.

A residential area with houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and a dining table.

13. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

NT$3,419

NT$3,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

14. Route 19 Inn

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Gale F

NT$4,155

NT$4,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A stone fire pit with a roaring fire in the center, surrounded by a grassy area.

A wooden playhouse with a ladder, a swing set, and a small pink chair in a landscaped area with a picnic table and a tire swing.

A motel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A wooden room with a slanted ceiling, a clothes rack, and a hanging towel.

15. A Holiday Motel

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Joel

NT$2,034

NT$2,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A reception area with a granite counter, a plant, and a snack shelf.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a buffet area.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Bobbie

NT$2,415

NT$2,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

17. Hotel Sylva

15.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Nicholas

NT$3,693

NT$4,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

14.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Eugene

NT$3,372

NT$3,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A motel with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor seating area with chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

19. Laurel Park Inn

10.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Amber

NT$1,884

NT$2,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cozy room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, a dining table with wine glasses and a bottle, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A covered porch with white chairs and a table, an American flag, and brick flooring.

A dining table with a vase of flowers, a plate of cookies, and a mug.

20. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

5.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

william

NT$6,034

NT$6,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Balsam Mountain Inn	9.2 Wonderful 126 reviews	View
Wildrest Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 72 reviews	View
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska	8.8 Excellent 654 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Waynesville	8.4 Very good 758 reviews	View
Stony Creek Motel	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet, clean and room facing the creek was lovely. The screened in porch is a bonus. Overall charming and a good place to stay."

Laurel Ridge Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"What an exceptional stay! Easy check in and check out, well stocked with coffee tea toiletries. Extremely clean and well kept! Well done all around!"

Five Star Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean, comfortable, spacious room. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again."

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room, comfortable beds. Good parking. Breakfast is minimal. Outdoor tables and chairs need to be cleaned. I would definately stay here again and I am picky."

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Hall ways need cleaning"

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay,"

Grandview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Service was great and welcoming,"

Cozy Creek Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a place! Loved our stay there and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling or wanting to stay for an extended time!! We will definitely be back anytime we are in the area!"

The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was disappointing. A muffin and some French toast with sweet sauce. Property was great. Beautiful place and rooms were very nice"

Other attractions near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

Waterrock Knob

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waterrock Knob and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A building with a large garage door, a parked motorcycle with a sidecar, and another motorcycle in the background.

Wheels Through Time Museum

9.2/10 (237 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wheels Through Time Museum during your travels in Maggie Valley. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Barber Orchard Fruitstand

8.6/10 (21 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Barber Orchard Fruitstand during your trip to Waynesville. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its golf courses.

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Hazelwood Soap Company

You can find out about the history of Waynesville with a trip to Hazelwood Soap Company. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Folkmoot Friendship Center

After visiting Folkmoot Friendship Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waynesville. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Stompin' Ground

7.8/10 (51 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Stompin' Ground during your travels to Maggie Valley. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

8.8/10 (150 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds during your stay in Maggie Valley. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Maggie Valley Opry House

7.2/10 (35 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Maggie Valley Opry House during your trip to Maggie Valley. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance is located in Waynesville. This scenic area is known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Balsam Mountain Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Other good options within a few miles include Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn and The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road.

How many hotels will I find close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

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Our top choices for Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Wildrest Hotel

3. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

4. Econo Lodge Waynesville

5. Stony Creek Motel

6. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

7. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

8. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

13. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

14. Route 19 Inn

15. A Holiday Motel

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

17. Hotel Sylva

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19. Laurel Park Inn

20. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

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Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Jonathan Creek Inn

Laurel Ridge Country Club

Five Star Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Smoky Falls Lodge

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Grandview Lodge

Cozy Creek Cottages

The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

Other attractions near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Waterrock Knob

Wheels Through Time Museum

Barber Orchard Fruitstand

Hazelwood Soap Company

Folkmoot Friendship Center

Stompin' Ground

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Maggie Valley Opry House

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