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A modern outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, black and wooden chairs, and a view of a mountainous landscape.
A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs, large windows with a mountain view.
A modern hotel with a curved driveway, a parking area, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern spa entrance with a wooden slat partition, a reception desk, and a sign reading 'SPA'.

1. Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Murphy
United States
Greg
SAR 126
SAR 288 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination
A marina with several boats docked, a covered seating area, and a building with a green roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, wooden cabinets, and a sliding door.
A building with a stone facade, a covered patio area with umbrellas, and a view of a forested area.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.

2. Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Village Resort
Fontana Dam
United States
Brooke
SAR 436
SAR 493 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Fontana Village Resort
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior
Dining

3. Nantahala Village

Nantahala Village
Bryson City
United States
William
SAR 447
SAR 532 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Nantahala Village
A spacious, wooden-floored living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a fireplace.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a desk, and a television.
A riverside hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the river.
A hot tub on a wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by lush greenery.

4. Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Robbinsville
United States
Alicia
SAR 971
SAR 1,098 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
A pathway leading to a wooden structure with a red umbrella, surrounded by trees and decorative glass spheres.
A large house surrounded by autumn foliage, with a stone wall and two pink chairs in the yard.
A spacious library with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window.

5. Snowbird Mountain Lodge

Snowbird Mountain Lodge
Robbinsville
United States
Charlene
SAR 1,395
SAR 1,924 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Snowbird Mountain Lodge
A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.
Living area
Room
Private kitchen

6. Nantahala Ridge

Nantahala Ridge
Bryson City
United States
Donna
SAR 573
SAR 796 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Nantahala Ridge
A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins
Bryson City
United States
Anthony
SAR 683
SAR 1,513 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Nantahala Cabins
A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.
Private kitchen
Two elevated cabins with decks, surrounded by dense forest.
A treehouse cabin surrounded by dense forest.

8. Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nantahala Outdoor Center
Bryson City
United States
Stephanie
SAR 301
SAR 412 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Nantahala Outdoor Center
A cozy log cabin-style room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, and a television displaying 'hosteeva'.
A table with a lamp featuring a deer design, a ceramic pitcher, a succulent plant, and a coaster.
A rustic log cabin-style bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.
A road curving through a forest with a bell tower in the foreground.

9. The Lil House

The Lil House
Robbinsville
United States
Kim
SAR 353
SAR 802 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Lil House
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a forest and a stream.
A rustic wooden kitchen with a built-in dishwasher, a window with a view of trees, and shelves with jars and kitchen utensils.
A forested area with a stream, a wooden building with a balcony, and an American flag.
A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and rocks.

10. The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)

The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
Robbinsville
United States
Gavin
SAR 402
SAR 602 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Owl's Perch (5 inch clearance needed)
A motorcycle parked under a wooden structure with a gravel path and potted plants.
A living room with a dark armchair, a brown sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a brown couch, a gray sofa, and a patterned rug. There is a door with a sign above it, a wall clock, and a window with curtains.

11. Mountain Haven Dragon's Nest Cabin

Mountain Haven Dragon's Nest Cabin
Robbinsville
United States
Christy
Mountain Haven Dragon's Nest Cabin
A cozy cabin interior with a kitchen area featuring a stove, a dining table, and a seating area with a couch.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a motorcycle, and a barbecue grill.
A wooden cabin with a covered porch, a motorcycle parked outside, and two horses grazing in the background.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a sink.

12. Dragon's Nest Mountain View

Dragon's Nest Mountain View
Robbinsville
United States
Frank
Dragon's Nest Mountain View
A spacious living area with a gray sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden countertop.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden shelving unit, a window with curtains, a ceiling fan, and a bedside lamp.
A forest path with trees displaying autumn foliage.

13. Sky Loft Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!

Sky Loft Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!
Bryson City
United States
Dakota
Sky Loft Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!
A patio with a round table, chairs, and potted plants.
A house with a sloped roof, a front door, and a small porch area.
A cozy living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A room with a wooden desk, a television, a small table with a chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

14. Casa Alcoa Mtn-view Apt Over Santeetlah Lake!

Casa Alcoa Mtn-view Apt Over Santeetlah Lake!
Robbinsville
Casa Alcoa Mtn-view Apt Over Santeetlah Lake!
A wooden deck with a glass door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a chair.
A kitchen with a gas stove, a coffee maker, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A rustic cabin surrounded by dense forest.
A cabin in a forest with a gravel path leading to it.

15. Cozy The Woodshop Cabin w/ Deck & Forest Views!

Cozy The Woodshop Cabin w/ Deck & Forest Views!
Robbinsville
United States
Ben
Cozy The Woodshop Cabin w/ Deck & Forest Views!
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 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.

16. Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays
Bryson City
United States
Corey
SAR 395
SAR 762 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Gorgeous Stays
A wooden deck with a ceiling fan, a table with chairs, and a sofa.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a countertop.
A cozy room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a window overlooking a deck.
A breakfast table with croissants, blueberries, raspberries, and a vase of flowers.

17. Screened Porch: The Coop Robbinsville Cabin!

Screened Porch: The Coop Robbinsville Cabin!
Robbinsville
United States
Elaine
Screened Porch: The Coop Robbinsville Cabin!
A wooden building with a covered porch, a motorcycle parked outside, and hanging plants.
A cozy room with a wooden wall, a bed, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A bed is against the wooden wall, and a refrigerator is on the right.
A modern building with a covered patio area, a gravel driveway, and a lawn.

18. Cozy Dragon's Nest Cabin Retreat

Cozy Dragon's Nest Cabin Retreat
Robbinsville
United States
Payton
Cozy Dragon's Nest Cabin Retreat
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, and a large window.
A cabin with a wooden staircase leading to the entrance, surrounded by autumn foliage and trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Pet-friendly Cabin - 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!

Pet-friendly Cabin - 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!
Bryson City
United States
Jeffrey
Pet-friendly Cabin - 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!
A room with a brown leather sofa, a wall clock, a lamp, a small table with a basket, and a door with a stained glass window.
A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a sofa, and a view of a garden through a window.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A house with a wooden deck and a covered area, surrounded by a grassy slope and trees.

20. On-site Trout Stream & Fire Pit! Murphy Tiny Home

On-site Trout Stream & Fire Pit! Murphy Tiny Home
Murphy
United States
Elizabeth
On-site Trout Stream & Fire Pit! Murphy Tiny Home
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SAR 461
SAR 945 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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Learn more about Santeetlah

Nestled beside Lake Santeetlah, this mountain retreat offers peaceful kayaking and fishing amid the stunning Nantahala National Forest. Rangers know which hiking trails have fewer people, so ask for recommendations at the nearby Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest visitor center.

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A lake with a wooden dock extending into the water, surrounded by dense green forest.
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Top Santeetlah Hotel Reviews

Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Village Resort

10/10 Excellent
"very beautiful, clean and surreal hotel. surrounded by trees and scenic location. staff are all helpful and attentive."
Roque 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Fontana Village Resort
Nantahala Village

Nantahala Village

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and comfortable beds. Beautiful establishment. Would definitely stay here again."
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Nantahala Village
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We only ended up staying 1 night, but we’ll definitely be back!"
Alicia 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

10/10 Excellent
"Accommodating owners. Clean rooms and nice hot tub."
Steve 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Nantahala Cabins
Gorgeous Stays

Gorgeous Stays

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was wonderful! The owners, the property, everything. We will be back for sure."
Tarah 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Gorgeous Stays

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What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Santeetlah?
A motel is a great choice if you're getting ready to travel around Santeetlah. These escapes are usually located close to airports and highways, offer ample parking and have basic services and amenities. Check in to a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome amenities such as a gym, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay more for hotel accommodations.