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Experienced rafters tackle the thrilling Nantahala River while beginners can book guided trips through the scenic gorge. Hikers discover waterfalls along the Appalachian Trail in nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with rangers offering advice on less-crowded routes.

Top reviews in Nantahala




Sky Ridge Yurts
Sky Ridge YurtsBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful yurt in the woods 🙂
Beautiful yurt in the woods 🙂
Jessica




Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor CenterBryson City
10/10 Excellent
The accommodation were excellent. The view of mountains spectacular
The accommodation were excellent. The view of mountains spectacular
Barbara




Gorgeous Stays
Gorgeous StaysBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Unique and cool property with incredible hosts! Highly recommend!!!!
Unique and cool property with incredible hosts! Highly recommend!!!!
James




Nantahala Ridge
Nantahala RidgeBryson City
10/10 Excellent
This is the cutest cabin, with everything you need to have a lovely, cozy stay in Bryson City. Everything was so new. The porch is gorgeous and we used the fire pit outside—very autumn on purpose. I’m going back as soon as I can:)
This is the cutest cabin, with everything you need to have a lovely, cozy stay in Bryson City. Everything was so new. The porch is gorgeous and we used the fire pit outside—very autumn on purpose. I’m going back as soon as I can:)
Stephanie




Hampton Inn Franklin
Hampton Inn FranklinFranklin
10/10 Excellent
Good breakfast. Pet friendly.
Good breakfast. Pet friendly.
lourdes




Rivers Edge Treehouses
Rivers Edge TreehousesRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
Convenient to hwy 129. Gravel driveway but motorcycle accessible. Mostly flat. Covered parking. Very comfortable bed.
Convenient to hwy 129. Gravel driveway but motorcycle accessible. Mostly flat. Covered parking. Very comfortable bed.
Jennifer




Nantahala Cabins
Nantahala CabinsBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Everything was great
Everything was great
Andrew




Nantahala Village
Nantahala VillageBryson City
10/10 Excellent
The owner Constantine is super friendly and humble, the location was perfect for is nice for the places I wanted to visit in the area. The grounds are very safe, beautiful, and well kept. I plan to stay here again the next time I'm in the area.
The owner Constantine is super friendly and humble, the location was perfect for is nice for the places I wanted to visit in the area. The grounds are very safe, beautiful, and well kept. I plan to stay here again the next time I'm in the area.
Anonymous traveler




Long View Resort
Long View ResortBryson City
10/10 Excellent
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here for our babymoon! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The view from our room was incredible and made for such a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Our hosts were truly exceptional — so kind, welcoming, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The fresh-made breakfast every morning was such a special touch and something we looked forward to each day.
We also loved having access to all of the resort’s amenities and really appreciated...
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here for our babymoon! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The view from our room was incredible and made for such a peaceful, relaxing getaway. Our hosts were truly exceptional — so kind, welcoming, helpful, and attentive throughout our stay. The fresh-made breakfast every morning was such a special touch and something we looked forward to each day.
We also loved having access to all of the resort’s amenities and really appreciated...
Megan




Carolina Motel
Carolina MotelFranklin
10/10 Excellent
Our room was immaculate! Cleaner than some 5 star hotels we have stayed at. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Our room was immaculate! Cleaner than some 5 star hotels we have stayed at. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable.
Dr G P W




Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee AreaBryson City
10/10 Excellent
Friendly staff, nice rooms (although a little small) and comfy bed.
Friendly staff, nice rooms (although a little small) and comfy bed.
Lynda




Snowbird Mountain Lodge
Snowbird Mountain LodgeRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
The view is exceptional! No other buildings or roads as far as the horizon!
The view is exceptional! No other buildings or roads as far as the horizon!
Shari




Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Franklin Terrace Bed and BreakfastFranklin
10/10 Excellent
We really wanted to stay near downtown for convenience to dining and brewery. This is a lovely building with good history and very welcoming. Rooms are all different which add to the character. We will be staying again on upcoming trips to Franklin!
We really wanted to stay near downtown for convenience to dining and brewery. This is a lovely building with good history and very welcoming. Rooms are all different which add to the character. We will be staying again on upcoming trips to Franklin!
Amanda




Glen Choga Lodge
Glen Choga LodgeTopton
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful lodge with a great history. Delicious breakfast was a nice surprise.
Beautiful lodge with a great history. Delicious breakfast was a nice surprise.
Debbie




Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Historic Tapoco Lodge ResortRobbinsville
10/10 Excellent
From the moment my fiance and I arrived at the Tapoco Lodge on Monday, August 24th, until we left on Saturday, August 29th, the entire experience was incredible! First of all, the entire staff is absolutely AWESOME! They took customer service to a level neither one of us had ever seen before. We had planned to leave on Friday, August 28th, but we were having so much fun we decided to stay an extra night. We stayed the first 3 nights in the Sunflower Room. It was a very nice room with a beautiful...
From the moment my fiance and I arrived at the Tapoco Lodge on Monday, August 24th, until we left on Saturday, August 29th, the entire experience was incredible! First of all, the entire staff is absolutely AWESOME! They took customer service to a level neither one of us had ever seen before. We had planned to leave on Friday, August 28th, but we were having so much fun we decided to stay an extra night. We stayed the first 3 nights in the Sunflower Room. It was a very nice room with a beautiful...
Bruce




Quality Inn Andrews
Quality Inn AndrewsAndrews
10/10 Excellent
Very happy to see how clean is this hotel, breakfast need improvement but I give in general 10/10
Very happy to see how clean is this hotel, breakfast need improvement but I give in general 10/10
Luis




The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)Robbinsville
10/10 Excellent
The Owl's Perch and surroundings is beautiful and serene. I would 100% recommend. The accommodation in very well laid out with many things thought of for your convenience. Enjoyed every moment, wish we could have stayed longer.
The Owl's Perch and surroundings is beautiful and serene. I would 100% recommend. The accommodation in very well laid out with many things thought of for your convenience. Enjoyed every moment, wish we could have stayed longer.
Celeste




Quality Inn Franklin
Quality Inn FranklinFranklin
10/10 Excellent
We stayed at this hotel for one night and then booked two additional nights direct with the hotel. We needed an extra night our return trip home.
We stayed at this hotel for one night and then booked two additional nights direct with the hotel. We needed an extra night our return trip home.
Becky




