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.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Egle

NT$2,632

NT$2,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

2. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Elizabeth

NT$3,262

NT$3,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

3. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Burt

NT$2,836

NT$3,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

A kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

4. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Jeremy

NT$2,298

NT$3,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

5. Route 19 Inn

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Patricia

NT$3,413

NT$3,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A two-story white house with a front porch, a flag, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a fireplace.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a large rug, a fireplace, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A two-story white house with a porch, a flag, and a chimney.

6. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

10 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Stefanie L

NT$4,885

NT$6,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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.

7. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

5.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

william

NT$6,272

NT$6,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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 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.

8. A Holiday Motel

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Bruce

NT$3,029

NT$3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

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

9. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lana

NT$2,464

NT$2,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

William

NT$1,848

NT$2,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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.

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

11. Smoky Falls Lodge

8.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

jody

NT$2,198

NT$2,440 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

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

12. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Tony

NT$2,062

NT$2,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a brown sofa, a blue table, and a blue door.

A motel with a stone facade, a signboard, and a parked truck.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a dining table with chairs.

13. Cozy Bear Inn

9.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Jeffrey

NT$2,724

NT$3,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A porch with two rocking chairs and a potted plant, overlooking a street with a red car parked in front of a building with a sign.

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

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

14. Five Star Inn

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Eric

NT$2,465

NT$2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

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

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Cynthia

NT$3,037

NT$3,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

16. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Dan

NT$2,553

NT$2,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a door.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the ground floor, a parking area in front, and a forested hill in the background.

A hotel room with a desk, a black office chair, a television on a cabinet, and a lamp.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden fence.

17. Travelowe's Motel

8.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Davis

NT$2,184

NT$2,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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 two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

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

18. Hotel Sylva

15.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Gretchen

NT$3,952

NT$4,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A porch with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola sign.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a window with a view of a bed and a red blanket.

A patio area with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a window.

19. The Cardinal Inn

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Andreas

NT$4,570

NT$5,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

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

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

20. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

14.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Philip

NT$3,497

NT$3,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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 116 reviews	View
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Jonathan Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Wildrest Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 61 reviews	View
Route 19 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 287 reviews	View

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Need to have ice machine and vending machines fixed. That was the only bummer in the whole visit. Place is dated but very very clean. Already booking another stay."

Balsam Mountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"wonderful A+ thanks !"

Grandview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed the peaceful nights stay."

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Just sitting by the stream and listening to the water."

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

8/10 Good

"I had an excellent stay!"

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Property was clean. Breakfast area needs to be bigger and linens need to be softer. Property was well kept and the employees were very friendly and helpful."

Five Star Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed 5 nights and got the 6th one free. Loved the creek side rooms. Adequate parking and friendly staff. Very pleasant and will stay again."

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. Another good option is Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, located 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

3. Jonathan Creek Inn

4. Wildrest Hotel

5. Route 19 Inn

6. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

7. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

8. A Holiday Motel

9. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

10. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

11. Smoky Falls Lodge

12. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

13. Cozy Bear Inn

14. Five Star Inn

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16. Econo Lodge Waynesville

17. Travelowe's Motel

18. Hotel Sylva

19. The Cardinal Inn

20. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

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Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Smoky Falls Lodge

Balsam Mountain Inn

Grandview Lodge

Jonathan Creek Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Five Star Inn

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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