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 spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Karen

NT$2,627

NT$2,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

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.

2. Stony Creek Motel

9.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Kim

NT$2,696

NT$2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

3. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Adam

NT$2,364

NT$3,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

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

4. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Stacey

NT$3,648

NT$4,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A large, multi-story building with a central dome, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

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

A 3 FT deep swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by trees and houses.

5. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Rebecca

NT$2,885

NT$3,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A view through a window of a wooded area with a stone wall and a grassy field.

A building with a sign reading "Five Star Inn" and an American flag.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A standard hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

6. Five Star Inn

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Tracy Renee

NT$2,113

NT$2,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

7. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Randy

NT$2,177

NT$2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

8. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Kyle

NT$2,450

NT$2,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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.

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

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

9. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Margaret

NT$3,210

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 row of modern multi-story buildings with a uniform architectural style, featuring a mix of stone and stucco exteriors, red roofs, and a central flagpole with an American flag.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

john

NT$1,958

NT$2,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A stone chapel with a pointed roof and a large circular window.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a view of a lake.

A pathway alongside a lake with stone railings and pink roses.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

11. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

13.8 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Nancy

NT$4,413

NT$5,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a blue patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.

12. A Holiday Motel

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Joel

NT$2,066

NT$2,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a mountain backdrop.

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

13. Laurel Park Inn

10.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Ana

NT$1,913

NT$2,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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 hotel with a covered outdoor area, an American flag, and a sign for Best Western Mountainbrook Inn.

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

14. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Max

NT$2,563

NT$2,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

A two-story house with a porch and a well-maintained lawn.

15. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

5.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

william

NT$6,129

NT$6,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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.

16. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

NT$3,473

NT$3,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

17. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

14.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Melvin

NT$3,181

NT$3,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

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

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

18. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

David

NT$3,210

NT$3,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

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

19. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

17.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Athena

NT$2,756

NT$3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A wooden cabin with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a forested area.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A river flowing through a wooded area with a grassy bank and wooden posts.

A bar with multiple screens displaying sports events, a counter with bar tools, and several black bar stools.

20. Smoky Falls Lodge

8.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Benjamin

NT$1,955

NT$2,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare top hotels near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Balsam Mountain Inn 1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance View	Stony Creek Motel 9.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance View	Wildrest Hotel 9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance View	Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn 6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance View	Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska 14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance View
9.2 Wonderful 130 reviews	9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 76 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	8.8 Excellent 663 reviews
NT$2,627 NT$2,968 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30	NT$2,696 NT$2,993 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17	NT$2,364 NT$3,524 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5	NT$3,648 NT$4,049 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4	NT$2,885 NT$3,202 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Five Star Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The bed was the softest, most comfortable night of sleep ever! The hotel is in the older styles of yesteryear and nostalgic times, and we really found it charming! We’d stay there again, in a minute!!"

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful with amazing creek"

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and setting"

Balsam Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Although I was only there for a night, the staff was amazing and a painful trip a little better for the night I stayed. I will definitely be back and will bring the rest of the family along to enjoy the property and staff."

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8/10 Good

"Could use more sitting area."

Grandview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We stopped here for the night while traveling, what a charming place! Older house with lots of character, a cozy fireplace in the room, and a hot breakfast the next morning. Super helpful hosts and a great experience!"

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean with an okay breakfast."

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!"

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!"

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. Stony Creek Motel

3. Wildrest Hotel

4. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

5. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

6. Five Star Inn

7. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8. Econo Lodge Waynesville

9. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

10. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

11. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

12. A Holiday Motel

13. Laurel Park Inn

14. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

15. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

16. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

17. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

18. Jonathan Creek Inn

19. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

20. Smoky Falls Lodge

Compare top hotels near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Balsam Mountain Inn

Stony Creek Motel

Wildrest Hotel

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Five Star Inn

Jonathan Creek Inn

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Balsam Mountain Inn

Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Grandview Lodge

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

Laurel Ridge Country Club

Cozy Creek Cottages

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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