The Best Hotels Closest to Fontana Lake in for 2026

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

A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

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.

1. Sky Ridge Yurts

12.4 km from Fontana Lake

Jessica

NT$3,977

NT$8,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.

A swimming pool with water features and inflatable rings.

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

2. Fontana Village Resort

15.8 km from Fontana Lake

Roque

NT$3,762

NT$4,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

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.

3. McKinley Edwards Inn

17.8 km from Fontana Lake

Jie

NT$7,193

NT$8,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A building with an ice machine outside, a stone pathway, and orange flowers.

A reception area with a glass door, a wooden bear statue, a table with brochures, and a clock on the wall.

A cozy room with a wooden floor, a bed with a patterned blanket, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a lamp, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, a kitchen area, and a bathroom.

A stone building with a window and a wall-mounted light fixture.

4. Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

18.6 km from Fontana Lake

Daniel

NT$3,078

NT$3,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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 a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

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

5. Cherokee Grand Hotel

31 km from Fontana Lake

Barbara

NT$2,414

NT$2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

19 km from Fontana Lake

Michael

NT$2,916

NT$3,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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.

7. Gorgeous Stays

12.5 km from Fontana Lake

Corey

NT$3,412

NT$6,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a heater, and framed pictures on the wall.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.

8. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

18.3 km from Fontana Lake

William

NT$2,560

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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

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

9. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

28.6 km from Fontana Lake

Betty

NT$2,079

NT$2,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A treehouse cabin surrounded by dense forest.

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

10. Nantahala Outdoor Center

11.7 km from Fontana Lake

Stephanie

NT$2,595

NT$3,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and two lamps.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

29.9 km from Fontana Lake

Angela

NT$2,038

NT$2,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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.

12. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

29 km from Fontana Lake

jerry

NT$2,176

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

Kontent

NT$1,968

NT$2,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

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.

14. Relax Inn

17.9 km from Fontana Lake

Gregory

NT$2,268

NT$2,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

15. Rolling Hills Lodge

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Irene

NT$1,687

NT$2,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A breakfast bar with various food items, coffee machines, and utensils.

16. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

30.6 km from Fontana Lake

Nancy

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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 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.

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

30.3 km from Fontana Lake

Wesley

NT$2,100

NT$2,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

18. Nantahala Village

11.8 km from Fontana Lake

William

NT$3,856

NT$4,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A wooden deck with chairs overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A wooden interior with a round table and two chairs, a window with a view of a parking lot and trees, and a small black appliance on the wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, covered parking, and a red-roofed building.

A hotel room with a stone fireplace, a bed with a blue quilt, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

19. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

24.1 km from Fontana Lake

Fabian

NT$1,697

NT$2,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A building with a green exterior, a flag, and a sign with the number 1192.

A parking lot with a stone wall and green shrubs.

A reception area with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a reception desk, and a display of magazines.

A motel with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating an ice machine.

20. Newfound Lodge on the river

30.9 km from Fontana Lake

Agnes

NT$2,595

NT$2,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Compare popular hotels close to Fontana Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sky Ridge Yurts	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Fontana Village Resort	8.4 Very good 390 reviews	View
McKinley Edwards Inn	9.8 Exceptional 354 reviews	View
Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages	8.2 Very good 345 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,288 reviews	View

Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Nantahala Village

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and comfortable beds. Beautiful establishment. Would definitely stay here again."

Sky Ridge Yurts

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful yurt in the woods 🙂"

Long View Resort

8/10 Good

"Salmon and steak were beyond well done and almost inedible. Easy fix…watch some videos and elevate the preparation. For the price of dinner it should be much better."

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. Sky Ridge Yurts

2. Fontana Village Resort

3. McKinley Edwards Inn

4. Phillips Historic Motel & Cottages

5. Cherokee Grand Hotel

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

7. Gorgeous Stays

8. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

9. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10. Nantahala Outdoor Center

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

12. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

13. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

14. Relax Inn

15. Rolling Hills Lodge

16. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

18. Nantahala Village

19. Lloyd's On The River Country Inn By OYO

20. Newfound Lodge on the river

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Top Fontana Lake Hotel Reviews

Nantahala Village

Sky Ridge Yurts

Long View Resort

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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