The Best Hotels Closest to Cullasaja Falls in Highlands for 2026

A frozen waterfall surrounded by rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Our top choices for Cullasaja Falls hotels

A Carolina Motel sign, outdoor seating with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a pool area.

A swimming pool area with a fenced deck, picnic tables, and umbrellas.

A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling fan, a patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a red cushion, and a painting on the wall.

A motel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a road in the background.

1. Carolina Motel

12 km from Cullasaja Falls

Ken

SAR 334

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

10.9 km from Cullasaja Falls

Shrinivas

SAR 505

SAR 569 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a microwave, and a fruit basket.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a wooden floor.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a red carpet, a framed botanical print, and a map on the wall.

A building with a covered outdoor area, a stone-paved entrance, and a black door.

3. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

18.5 km from Cullasaja Falls

Sue

SAR 219

SAR 273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.

A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.

4. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

12.8 km from Cullasaja Falls

Tim

SAR 371

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A forested area with a fire pit and wooden chairs.

A wooden table with two people seated, a woven lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

A spacious living area with a large window, a wooden dining table, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A spacious living room with a large window, a stone fireplace, and a bookshelf.

5. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

9.3 km from Cullasaja Falls

Katherine Brigitte

SAR 499

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, a lamp, and a kitchen area with a dishwasher.

A person holding a dog in a garden with various plants and a street lamp.

A white robe hanging on a hook, a wooden bench, and a wall-mounted device.

6. The Park On Main

Downtown Highlands, 9.4 km from Cullasaja Falls

Morgan

SAR 997

SAR 1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mural of a lake and mountains on the wall.

A lobby with a reception desk, blue seating, and a large glass door leading outside.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifebuoy against a blue wall.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with wooden flooring, doors on both sides, and a water dispenser on the right.

7. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

18 km from Cullasaja Falls

Tony

SAR 229

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and black leather furniture.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling beams, a ceiling fan, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A log cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.

A log cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.

8. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

15.3 km from Cullasaja Falls

Robert

SAR 610

SAR 710 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a purple sofa, a small round table, and a TV screen.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and various appliances.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a microwave, a television, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A Microtel Inn by Wyndham building with a parking lot and a grassy area in front.

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Beth

SAR 253

SAR 286 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious bar area with high ceilings and large windows, offering views of trees and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a balcony with a wooden railing.

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a long bar area.

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, white chairs, and a central fire pit.

10. The Skyline Lodge

6.8 km from Cullasaja Falls

William

SAR 946

SAR 1,038 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with glass tables and red upholstered chairs, large windows, and a kitchenette area.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

11. Quality Inn Franklin

10.9 km from Cullasaja Falls

Jennifer

SAR 447

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden deck with a camera on a tripod, overlooking a mountainous landscape with lush greenery.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden bar, and seating arrangements.

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, high ceilings, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a table and bench, and a window offering a view of trees.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

19.7 km from Cullasaja Falls

Chris

SAR 466

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A covered outdoor deck with a view of mountains, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A reception area with a wooden counter, three black bar stools, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a hanging pendant light.

13. Hotel Cashiers

14.9 km from Cullasaja Falls

Susan

SAR 604

SAR 682 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A fire pit surrounded by colorful Adirondack chairs in an outdoor setting with a flagpole and a building in the background.

A black entertainment unit with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a DVD player.

A hotel room with two beds, green walls, wooden headboards, and a large window with curtains.

A kitchenette with a coffee maker, sugar and creamer dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

11.7 km from Cullasaja Falls

Lisa

SAR 258

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A stone-walled dining area with a menu board, wooden ceiling, and a view through a window.

A dining area with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

15. Dillard House

19.7 km from Cullasaja Falls

Destiny

SAR 562

SAR 671 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.

A bar area with stools, shelves with glassware, and baskets hanging from the ceiling.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a small table, and a chair.

16. Outpost Inn

9.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Erin

SAR 872

SAR 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.

A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.

17. Highlander Mountain House

Downtown Highlands, 9.5 km from Cullasaja Falls

Chris

SAR 709

SAR 779 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

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

18. Sapphire Inn

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Natasha

SAR 300

SAR 339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

12.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Amanda

SAR 319

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor pool area with a view of mountains, wooden deck, and seating.

A bar area with a neon sign reading 'White Horse Lounge,' a bar counter with glasses and bottles, and a scenic view of mountains through large windows.

A room with a large window, a leather sofa, a chair, and a fur throw.

A cozy living room with leather furniture, a stone fireplace, a large TV, and a chandelier.

20. Fire Mountain Estate & Club

14.1 km from Cullasaja Falls

Tatiana

SAR 3,209

SAR 5,060 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Cullasaja Falls

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carolina Motel	9.4 Exceptional 704 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Franklin	9.0 Wonderful 513 reviews	View
Mountain Valley Inn Dillard	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast	9.2 Wonderful 324 reviews	View
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy	9.2 Wonderful 365 reviews	View

Top Cullasaja Falls Hotel Reviews

River's Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!!

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was lovely. River was fantastic!! Nothing like sitting by the beautiful calming sounds of running water. Would definitely go back. Hostess was great with communication"

Cullasaja Cottage ♡ River Love ♡ Highlands Cozy for couples, Room for families

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place"

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

8/10 Good

"The cabin was beautiful, very convenient. The driveway was steep. The people that owns it are very nice. We really enjoyed the stay there. Beautiful location. creek in the backyard was beautiful."

'Bearadise' Cabin w/ Hot Tub at Hidden Gem Falls!

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Despite our rough start. When we arrived at the house there was no power. No fault to the owner. There was a massive power outage in the area we weren’t aware of due to the hurricane. The owner offered for us to stay the first night and cancel the next day with a 100% refund if the power issue wasn’t resolved. Thankfully we had power the next morning. The house had plenty of games to keep our 10 yr old entertained. The hot tub and fire pit by the waterfall is so relaxing. There is an adjacent home that shares access to the waterfall but it is still private. The beds and furniture in the home were very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked. We also like they provide a huge kennel for dogs and bowls and such if needed. We brought our dog and he goes everywhere with us so we didn’t need it but it’s nice they provide amenities for the traveling fur babies. The home is centrally located in between downtown Franklin and Highlands. We enjoyed visiting the local towns and hiking. We plan on returning and staying here again."

STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS

10/10 Excellent

"Views were spectacular. Great space for a family with three generations. There was room for everyone to spend time together and spread out comfortably. We enjoyed our stay! Plenty of parking."

❤ Cozy Log Cabin w/Stunning View! Waterfall, 3 Fireplaces, Arcade, Stocked! 🏞

10/10 Excellent

"Second time at this cabin and we loved it. The private waterfall/creek is amazing and the highlight of the trip. We will be back."

Highlands/Lake Glenville Area-Hot Tub-Mtn Stream-WIFI-Seclusion

8/10 Good

"The property was as described. Clean and was stocked well enough for our needs. Had good internet connection and my cell actually worked at the house. Didn't use the hot tub though available, just didn't have time. Location was convenient to downtown Franklin and to the lake for a tour we were taking.We only had some issues with the door locking system. Took several attempts to unlock the door after locking when left. Overall a relaxing couple of days in the mountains"

“Highlands Mountaintop Getaway”

10/10 Excellent

"If you have a chance to stay at this cabin, you will not be disappointed. We did a three night stay and wished we could have stayed longer. The cabin was very easy to get to. It was clean and well stocked. The breathtaking view was the best part of this cabin. We got to see the sunrise every morning and the beautiful moon rise in the evening. The cabin is spacious yet cozy. The game room upstairs had plenty to keep us entertained, and it also had a beautiful view of the mountains. The hot tub and fire pit are perfectly placed. The bedrooms were very comfortable and had plenty of pillows and blankets available. Both bathrooms had luxurious comfy bathrobes available which was a nice touch. I have booked a few other cabins on VRBO but this one is my absolute favorite. The Highlands area is so beautiful. There are so many waterfalls within a short distance from the cabin you won’t want to miss those. I look forward to my next visit."

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

10/10 Excellent

"very accommodating"

Other attractions near Cullasaja Falls

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery. A wooden walkway with a railing runs alongside the water.

Dry Falls

9.6/10 (129 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Dry Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its hiking trails.

See properties

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Bridal Veil Falls

8.8/10 (63 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bridal Veil Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's entertainment venues, or seek out its golf courses.

See properties

A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

You can make plans for a show at The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts during your stay in Highlands. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

See properties

Jackson Hole Gem Mine

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Highlands when you take a trip to Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

See properties

Houston Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Houston Knob during your travels in Franklin. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

See properties

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Highlands. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

See properties

Cullasaja River Gorge

Explore the great outdoors at Cullasaja River Gorge and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Highlands. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the golf courses.

See properties

Prentiss Bridge Stream Access

After visiting Prentiss Bridge Stream Access, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Franklin. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cullasaja Falls?

Cullasaja Falls is located in a welcoming area of Highlands known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cullasaja Falls?

STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers private balconies and free WiFi. It's located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Cullasaja Falls.

How many hotels will I find close to Cullasaja Falls?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Cullasaja Falls.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Cullasaja Falls.

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

To access more information about updating your stay near Cullasaja Falls or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

Find hotels near Cullasaja Falls, Highlands from SAR 273

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Cullasaja Falls hotels

1. Carolina Motel

2. Hampton Inn Franklin

3. Mountain Valley Inn Dillard

4. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

5. Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

6. The Park On Main

7. Clarion Pointe-Dillard near Blue Ridge Mountains

8. The Wells Hotel Cashiers

9. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Franklin

10. The Skyline Lodge

11. Quality Inn Franklin

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers Sapphire Valley

13. Hotel Cashiers

14. Colonial Inn Franklin

15. Dillard House

16. Outpost Inn

17. Highlander Mountain House

18. Sapphire Inn

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

20. Fire Mountain Estate & Club

Compare popular hotels close to Cullasaja Falls

Top Cullasaja Falls Hotel Reviews

River's Edge Cabin - Swim - Kayak - Fish From Your Backyard !!!!

Cullasaja Cottage ♡ River Love ♡ Highlands Cozy for couples, Room for families

One bedroom cabin in Highlands, NC on a creek close to everything!

'Bearadise' Cabin w/ Hot Tub at Hidden Gem Falls!

STUNNING VIEWS!!! LUXURY MT VISTA LODGE CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN & HIGHLANDS

❤ Cozy Log Cabin w/Stunning View! Waterfall, 3 Fireplaces, Arcade, Stocked! 🏞

Highlands/Lake Glenville Area-Hot Tub-Mtn Stream-WIFI-Seclusion

“Highlands Mountaintop Getaway”

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

Other attractions near Cullasaja Falls

Dry Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

Jackson Hole Gem Mine

Houston Knob

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area

Cullasaja River Gorge

Prentiss Bridge Stream Access

Frequently asked questions