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, large windows, and decorative lighting.

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

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

Egle

NT$2,648

NT$2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

2. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Burt

NT$2,857

NT$3,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

3. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Elizabeth

NT$3,285

NT$3,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

4. Route 19 Inn

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Patricia

NT$3,438

NT$3,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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

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

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

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

5. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Jeremy

NT$2,314

NT$3,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A kitchen counter with various items including a coffee maker, a kettle, a fruit bowl, and several glasses.

6. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

10 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Stefanie L

NT$4,920

NT$6,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a heater, and a window with curtains.

7. Cozy Bear Inn

9.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Jeffrey

NT$2,996

NT$3,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a lush green forest and a rocky stream below.

A building with a large, well-maintained green hedge in front.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and a small sink. There is a wooden cabinet and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, two beds, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

8. Four Seasons Inn

9.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Meredith

NT$3,968

NT$4,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A compact kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a black refrigerator.

A spacious RV interior with a kitchen, dining area, and seating space.

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a window, and a door.

A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a painting of horses on the wall.

9. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

8.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Shawn

NT$3,428

NT$6,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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

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.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a pool, and a sign indicating the entrance.

10. Travelowe's Motel

8.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Davis

NT$2,200

NT$2,442 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

11. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Dan

NT$2,571

NT$2,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

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

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

12. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lawrence

NT$3,551

NT$3,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

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

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Wayne A

NT$2,185

NT$2,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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.

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

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

14. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

13.8 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Robert

NT$4,737

NT$5,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A sign for Parkway Inn welcoming guests with free WiFi.

A bathroom with a white bathtub, a red rug, a window with floral curtains, and a potted plant with red flowers.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a television mounted on the wall.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a road leading to a hill.

15. Parkway Inn

Ivy Hills, 12.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

mark

NT$2,031

NT$2,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

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

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.

16. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

William

NT$1,864

NT$2,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

17. Laurel Park Inn

10.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Amber

NT$2,190

NT$2,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A house with a porch and a garden with pink flowers.

A stone patio with a pergola, a small shed, and a tree.

A living room with a wooden rocking chair, a sofa, a patterned rug, and a decorative fireplace.

A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a grandfather clock.

18. The Historic Herren House

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Kenneth

NT$1,710

NT$1,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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

19. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lana

NT$2,331

NT$2,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, purple sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A rectangular swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a concrete deck.

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

A modern reception area with a dark counter, a seating area, and a pizzeria sign in the background.

20. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

10.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

MELISSA

NT$2,566

NT$2,848 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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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 111 reviews	View
Jonathan Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Route 19 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 287 reviews	View
Wildrest Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 60 reviews	View

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Five Star Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay very nice and the staff was excellent"

Grandview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very charming! Clean rooms; wonderful staff! Will return!"

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

8/10 Good

"Easy to get to, staff were incredibly nice, clean rooms, there are currently containers all over the property making it hard to park if you have a large vehicle but it was fine for a single night stay. Would stay there again."

Laurel Ridge Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice, the pool was great. We would stay here again. Thanks, M"

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. Jonathan Creek Inn

3. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

4. Route 19 Inn

5. Wildrest Hotel

6. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

7. Cozy Bear Inn

8. Four Seasons Inn

9. Maggie Valley Cabin Rentals

10. Travelowe's Motel

11. Econo Lodge Waynesville

12. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

13. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

14. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

15. Parkway Inn

16. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

17. Laurel Park Inn

18. The Historic Herren House

19. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

20. Clarion Hotel Conference Center Maggie Valley

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Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Five Star Inn

Grandview Lodge

Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

Laurel Ridge Country Club

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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