The Best Hotels Closest to Fontana Lake in for 2026

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A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

A room with a large window, a view of trees, and a knitted blanket on the bed.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden wall paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bench, and a view of a forested mountain range.

1. Long View Resort

12 km from Fontana Lake

Laura

NT$8,539

NT$10,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.

A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, wooden cabinets, and a sliding door.

A swimming pool with water features and inflatable rings.

2. Fontana Village Resort

15.8 km from Fontana Lake

Brooke

NT$3,699

NT$4,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A motel with multiple rooms, a swimming pool, and a parking area.

A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

3. Two Rivers Lodge

23.9 km from Fontana Lake

Tabitha R

NT$2,199

NT$2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A small, single-room tent with a green roof and a wooden door, set on a gravel path with grass around.

4. Gorgeous Stays

12.5 km from Fontana Lake

Corey

NT$3,355

NT$6,464 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A rustic wooden building with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

5. McKinley Edwards Inn

17.8 km from Fontana Lake

Gary

NT$7,073

NT$7,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

6. Cherokee Grand Hotel

31 km from Fontana Lake

Barbara

NT$2,373

NT$2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

12.4 km from Fontana Lake

Sandra

NT$3,911

NT$8,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

8. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

29 km from Fontana Lake

jerry

NT$2,139

NT$2,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

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

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19 km from Fontana Lake

Michael

NT$2,294

NT$2,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Carol

NT$2,112

NT$2,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A cozy cabin interior with a sofa, a bed, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa with a floral pillow, a bed with a quilted blanket, and a desk with a chair.

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

A kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and wooden shelves with kitchenware.

11. Rivers Edge Treehouses

18.6 km from Fontana Lake

Chet

NT$5,420

NT$6,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A forested stream with rocks and dense foliage.

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Irene

NT$1,659

NT$2,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

13. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

jodell

NT$2,339

NT$2,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

14. Nantahala Ridge

12.7 km from Fontana Lake

Madison

NT$3,861

NT$5,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

15. Nantahala Village

11.8 km from Fontana Lake

William

NT$3,791

NT$4,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

16. Relax Inn

17.9 km from Fontana Lake

Gregory

NT$2,230

NT$2,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, and large windows.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered walkway, and a view of mountains in the background.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small table with a coffee maker.

17. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Dorathy

NT$2,724

NT$3,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a brown blanket, a patterned carpet, and a hallway leading to another room.

A reception area with a stone counter, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a river and forest, two chairs, and a table.

A room with a sofa, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

18. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

28.6 km from Fontana Lake

Shan

NT$2,044

NT$2,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A brick building with a covered porch, a garage door, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

30.3 km from Fontana Lake

Indranil

NT$2,004

NT$2,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and large windows overlooking a green landscape.

A treehouse cabin surrounded by dense forest.

20. Nantahala Outdoor Center

11.7 km from Fontana Lake

Stephanie

NT$2,127

NT$3,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Fontana Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Long View Resort	10.0 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
Fontana Village Resort	8.4 Very good 382 reviews	View
Two Rivers Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 161 reviews	View
Gorgeous Stays	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
McKinley Edwards Inn	9.8 Exceptional 350 reviews	View

Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Sky Ridge Yurts

10/10 Excellent

"This was the first time staying in a yurt. It was beautiful and had everything you would need. Communication with sky ridge was great they are great."

Nantahala Cabins

10/10 Excellent

"Accommodating owners. Clean rooms and nice hot tub."

Gorgeous Stays

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful! The owners, the property, everything. We will be back for sure."

Other attractions near Fontana Lake

Fontana Village Resort Marina

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Fontana Dam with a trip to Fontana Village Resort Marina. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

9.4/10 (11 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center during your trip to Stecoah. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Fontana Dam Town Hall

After visiting Fontana Dam Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fontana Village. Discover the mountain views and restaurants in this quaint area.

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Sheep Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sheep Knob during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this quaint area.

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Stoney Hollow Farm

Enjoy an outing to Stoney Hollow Farm during your stay in Robbinsville. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

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Tyre Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tyre Knob during your travels in Almond. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Evans Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Evans Knob during your travels in Bryson City. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Swain County Park

Explore the great outdoors at Swain County Park, a lovely green space in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fontana Lake?

Fontana Lake is located in an area that travelers like for its mountain views. You'll find 104 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

How many hotels will I find close to Fontana Lake?

Expedia has 104 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fontana Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fontana Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Fontana Lake.

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Our top choices for Fontana Lake hotels

1. Long View Resort

2. Fontana Village Resort

3. Two Rivers Lodge

4. Gorgeous Stays

5. McKinley Edwards Inn

6. Cherokee Grand Hotel

7. Sky Ridge Yurts

8. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

11. Rivers Edge Treehouses

12. Rolling Hills Lodge

13. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

14. Nantahala Ridge

15. Nantahala Village

16. Relax Inn

17. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

18. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

20. Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Sky Ridge Yurts

Nantahala Cabins

Gorgeous Stays

Other attractions near Fontana Lake

Fontana Village Resort Marina

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center

Fontana Dam Town Hall

Sheep Knob

Stoney Hollow Farm

Tyre Knob

Evans Knob

Swain County Park

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