The Best Hotels Closest to Island Park in Bryson City for 2026

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

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

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

1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

1.3 km from Island Park

Michael

NT$2,870

NT$3,243 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 parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

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

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

2. Relax Inn

Downtown Bryson City, 0.8 km from Island Park

Gregory

NT$2,232

NT$2,522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

12.9 km from Island Park

Barbara

NT$2,375

NT$2,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

4. Bay Mountain Inn

14.1 km from Island Park

Deborah

NT$2,012

NT$2,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

12.1 km from Island Park

Angela

NT$2,009

NT$2,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

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

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

12.1 km from Island Park

Kontent

NT$1,946

NT$2,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

7. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

12.9 km from Island Park

Barbara

NT$2,558

NT$2,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

8. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

11.2 km from Island Park

jerry

NT$2,145

NT$2,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

12.1 km from Island Park

Indranil

NT$2,095

NT$2,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.3 km from Island Park

Margaret

NT$3,218

NT$3,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a kettle, and condiments.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

13.1 km from Island Park

Monica

NT$3,252

NT$3,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

12. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

11.8 km from Island Park

Joseph

NT$1,945

NT$2,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

13. Gorgeous Stays

15.3 km from Island Park

Corey

NT$3,358

NT$6,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

10.8 km from Island Park

Betty

NT$2,049

NT$2,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

13.6 km from Island Park

Jacob

NT$2,140

NT$2,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A room with wooden walls, framed pictures, a window, and a small desk with a telephone.

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.

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

5.8 km from Island Park

Fabian

NT$1,710

NT$2,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A view of a river from a wooden deck with a railing.

A room with a window overlooking a deck, a round table, and two patterned sofas.

A room with a wooden reception desk, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a tiled floor.

A room with a round table and two patterned chairs, a window with yellow curtains, and a view of a wooden deck and trees.

17. Drama Inn

12.7 km from Island Park

Misty

NT$2,838

NT$3,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

18. Nantahala Village

13.1 km from Island Park

William

NT$3,801

NT$4,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rustic log cabin interior with a large sofa, fireplace, stone walls, and a television.

A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a large window, and a sink.

A wooden cabin with a porch, potted plants, and a sign reading "The Mountain Retreat."

A rustic wooden interior with a dining area featuring a round table set for four, a staircase, and a living room with a sofa and chairs.

19. Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

12.5 km from Island Park

Shelly

NT$10,650

NT$19,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

17.9 km from Island Park

Candace

NT$2,970

NT$3,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Island Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City	8.0 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Relax Inn	8.6 Excellent 769 reviews	View
Cherokee Grand Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,288 reviews	View
Bay Mountain Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee	8.4 Very good 1,048 reviews	View

Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

10/10 Excellent

"Great air conditioner! Beds very comfortable. Lighting in rooms was outstanding in comparison to other places I have stayed. The only thing was the breakfast was minimal and didn't have many choices as I have seen at others. I would stay again."

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The room was excellently decorated and great treats."

Relax Inn

8/10 Good

"It was clean. We had reserved 2 beds but ended up with 1 king size. It was fine"

McKinley Edwards Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay! The Inn was on the best location & the staff was great. Everything was clean & the breakfast was so tasty! We would definitely recommend."

Other attractions near Island Park

A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)

Browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a popular museum in Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

Tom Branch Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Tom Branch Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Indian Creek Falls

A short walk from a confluence of creeks and woodlands filled with wildflowers, this long set of falls provides a scenic view from the observation deck.

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Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

8.8/10 (209 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Smokey Mountain Trains Museum during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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The Wild Fern

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Wild Fern during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

7.8/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians during your trip to Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Juney Whank Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Juney Whank Falls during your travels in Cherokee. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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Smoky Mountain Country Club

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whittier at Smoky Mountain Country Club. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Island Park?

Island Park is located in a scenic area of Bryson City known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 143 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Island Park?

Calhoun House Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Island Park. Another good choice is Relax Inn, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Island Park?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Island Park.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Island Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Island Park?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Island Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Island Park?

Create some family memories at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. At Juney Whank Falls, Tom Branch Falls, and Indian Creek Falls, you can surround yourself with nature. Smoky Mountain Country Club, The Wild Fern, and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Island Park hotels

1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

2. Relax Inn

3. Cherokee Grand Hotel

4. Bay Mountain Inn

5. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

6. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

7. Quality Inn Cherokee Riverside

8. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

9. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

10. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

12. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

13. Gorgeous Stays

14. SureStay by Best Western Cherokee on the River

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

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

17. Drama Inn

18. Nantahala Village

19. Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Creek Access: Whittier Cabin!

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

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Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Relax Inn

McKinley Edwards Inn

Other attractions near Island Park

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Tom Branch Falls

Indian Creek Falls

Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

The Wild Fern

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Juney Whank Falls

Smoky Mountain Country Club

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