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

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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 wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

1.2 km from Island Park

Jie

NT$7,193

NT$8,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

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

2. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

1.2 km from Island Park

William

NT$2,560

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

3. Relax Inn

Downtown Bryson City, 0.8 km from Island Park

Gregory

NT$2,268

NT$2,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

4. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

1.3 km from Island Park

David

NT$2,914

NT$3,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.

A log cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, two sofas, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a distant building.

5. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

2.3 km from Island Park

NT$4,925

NT$14,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

6. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

14.3 km from Island Park

Bella

NT$2,451

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

13.2 km from Island Park

Tammy

NT$2,197

NT$2,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

8. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.3 km from Island Park

Margaret

NT$3,207

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

9. Sky Ridge Yurts

16.5 km from Island Park

Jessica

NT$3,977

NT$8,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

10. Nantahala Ridge

15.4 km from Island Park

Donna

NT$3,926

NT$5,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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.

11. Gorgeous Stays

15.3 km from Island Park

Corey

NT$3,412

NT$6,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

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

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

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

12. Two Rivers Lodge

5.6 km from Island Park

Avalee

NT$2,237

NT$2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

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

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

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

17.9 km from Island Park

Candace

NT$2,624

NT$2,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

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

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

14. Bay Mountain Inn

14.1 km from Island Park

Deborah

NT$2,041

NT$2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

15. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

12.1 km from Island Park

Kontent

NT$1,970

NT$2,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

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 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.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

11.2 km from Island Park

jerry

NT$2,176

NT$2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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 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.

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

12.9 km from Island Park

Barbara

NT$2,414

NT$2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

18. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

13.5 km from Island Park

Josh

NT$1,376

NT$2,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

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

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

19. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

13.4 km from Island Park

Robert

NT$3,033

NT$3,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a chimney, and a small porch.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

20. Nantahala Cabins

14.7 km from Island Park

Anthony

NT$5,650

NT$12,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

8/10 Good

"A good place to stay when in BC."

Relax Inn

8/10 Good

"The room was clean but definitely had a musty smell. Most probably stemming from the carpet. I’m very sensitive to carpets. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were a little too thick. My preference is more down pillows. Bathroom was functional but no space for toiletries."

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"You will not find a better place to stay near Bryson city. This stay was an absolute joy. Ed & his wife have put so much love into this space and the experience they curate. Upon arriving we were greeted by Eva, the friendly neighbor cat who came and said hi to us on the back balcony. Followed by a very nice convo with Ed - when he explained to us the best things to see in Great Smoky National park. Having these recommendations saved us lots of time the next day. We only wish we had more time to stay and enjoy the treehouse. 10 stars! We walked to dinner downtown in Bryson city - Native brews. Great food. Extremely comfy beds! Well appointed kitchen! Just could not have been better! High quality interior decorating. You can tell have made it the way they would want it to be for themselves. Would love to come stay again!"

McKinley Edwards Inn

8/10 Good

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful inn"

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. McKinley Edwards Inn

2. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

3. Relax Inn

4. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

5. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

6. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

7. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

8. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

9. Sky Ridge Yurts

10. Nantahala Ridge

11. Gorgeous Stays

12. Two Rivers Lodge

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

14. Bay Mountain Inn

15. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

18. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

19. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

20. Nantahala Cabins

Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Relax Inn

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

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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