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A building with a triangular roof, an American flag, and a flagpole.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a mirror, a framed picture, and a wall-mounted light.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a lamp, and a TV.

1. The Lodge at Banner Elk

1.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Gautam

SAR 485

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome to our Porch' sign.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a window, and a lamp.

A campground with RVs and tents, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A rustic bar area with wooden furniture, a red carpet, and American flags.

2. The Pineola

15 km from Lees-McRae College

Candace

SAR 395

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

3. The Inn at Shady Lawn

9.5 km from Lees-McRae College

blake

SAR 412

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with fire pit seating and tables, surrounded by landscaped beds and a parking area in the background.

A hotel lobby with a grey sofa, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a central entrance with a covered porch, stone accents, and a well-maintained lawn with flowering plants.

A snack bar with a variety of chips and a beverage cooler.

4. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16.8 km from Lees-McRae College

brad

SAR 376

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern interior with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with a fire feature, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A room with a fireplace, two chairs, a window with a view of a forest, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

5. Rhode's Motor Lodge

19.4 km from Lees-McRae College

Jayne

SAR 422

SAR 476 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A serene lakeside property with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A serene lake with a fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck.

A rustic interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a sofa, and a rocking chair.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a wooden staircase, a gray sofa, and a rocking chair.

6. Swiss Mountain Village

18.3 km from Lees-McRae College

Amir

SAR 537

SAR 687 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A covered outdoor patio with a wooden deck, stone wall, and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A building with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a small waterfall feature in the front garden.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a red chair by the window.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

19.4 km from Lees-McRae College

James

SAR 319

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A buffet setup with labeled food stations including scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, and scrambled eggs.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a large tree in front, and a mountain in the background.

8. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

18.6 km from Lees-McRae College

Karen

SAR 327

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a red ottoman.

A reception area with a stone counter, a clock, and a payment terminal.

A restaurant with wooden tables and striped chairs, a stone wall, and a staircase with a wrought iron railing.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear windows, chairs, and a lifebuoy.

9. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

18.5 km from Lees-McRae College

Steve

SAR 323

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and tables, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a grill area.

A kitchen counter with a blender, a cutting board with fruit, a bowl of strawberries, a glass, and a plant.

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boone

20.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Dennis

SAR 413

SAR 466 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with a stone facade and large windows, outdoor seating with metal tables and chairs, and a paved patio area.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel entrance with a stone facade, large entrance doors, and a landscaped area with flowers.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

11. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

20 km from Lees-McRae College

Penny

SAR 402

SAR 453 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a swing set.

A kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a wall-mounted light fixture, a chair, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a fireplace with a red stove, and a painting on the wall.

12. Blowing Rock Inn

18 km from Lees-McRae College

Cynthia

SAR 461

SAR 520 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit, surrounded by stone walls and a view of a hillside.

A modern lobby with a digital display showing news and weather, a reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and menu boards.

A modern interior with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with various products.

13. Courtyard Boone

18.7 km from Lees-McRae College

James

SAR 475

SAR 536 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped garden with a sign indicating the entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a sofa, and framed pictures on the wall.

A building with a stone facade, a wooden roof, and a flagpole.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring a sofa and two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

14. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

19.3 km from Lees-McRae College

Mara

SAR 271

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

A lodge with a deer statue in front, surrounded by trees.

A spacious room with a dining area, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, large windows, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

A modern building with large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees with autumn foliage.

15. The Inn at Crestwood

13.7 km from Lees-McRae College

Christy

SAR 577

SAR 756 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A campus with multiple buildings, including a prominent red brick building with a green roof, surrounded by green trees and a mountain in the background.

A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a stone wall and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and hanging light fixtures.

16. Meadowbrook Inn

18.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Karen

SAR 434

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A rustic log cabin with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with yellow flowers and green foliage.

A cozy log cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a living room with a fireplace.

A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden sloped ceiling, a bed with a blue blanket, and a window with curtains.

17. Mountainaire Inn and Log Cabins

17.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Patrick

SAR 368

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

A modern bathroom with a built-in microwave, coffee machine, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a fireplace, and a large painting on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a modern ceiling design.

18. Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

19.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Bradley

SAR 338

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and bathtub.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a large mural of a scenic landscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a heater, a window with a view, and a ceiling fan.

19. The 1850 Hotel

18 km from Lees-McRae College

Kim

SAR 617

SAR 808 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A forested mountain landscape with dense coniferous trees.

A parking lot with a grassy area and a tree, surrounded by residential buildings.

A cozy room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a small kitchenette.

A sign for Alpine Village Inn with a stone pillar and a signboard.

20. Alpine Village Inn

18.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Joan E

SAR 518

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lees-McRae College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lodge at Banner Elk	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
The Pineola	9.2 Wonderful 551 reviews	View
The Inn at Shady Lawn	9.4 Exceptional 433 reviews	View
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,355 reviews	View
Rhode's Motor Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 968 reviews	View

Top Lees-McRae College Hotel Reviews

Walk to downtown Banner Elk, Excellent Views, 1BD 1BA

8/10 Good

"Property well situated to local shopping, different restaurants at downtown Banner Elk...many are pet friendly; easy driving distance to 2 ski resorts, Mast General Store at Valle Cruc, Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Parkway; nice view of mountains right up to Sugar Mountain. We sat on the porch for morning coffee, afternoon with sweet tea and read in the sunshine and after dinner with blankets and wine to enjoy the view and lights of Banner Elk and Sugar Mountain. The cabin was very clean, smelled wonderful, nice size tv, well-loved couch and love seat, two chairs at bar separating the open concept kitchen/family room, had a nice size refrigerator with ice maker, stove, microwave, toaster and regular coffee pot (luckily a partial bag of regular coffee and filters were provided, as we took our favorite Kcups; you may want to take sweetener/creamer of choice), there is a washer/dryer (take laundry supplies), plenty of towels and wash cloths provided (take bath soaps and hair products... and extra toilet tissue as there was only 1-1/2 rolls available for 3 adults. The gas fire place did not work but is being replaced per my conversation with manager about the heat situation, as it was very chilly after sundown. There were 3 space heaters provided for comfy heat; there is electric heat but manager controls that. I did ask for that, as I am personally afraid to go to sleep with space heaters. All-in-all, we enjoyed the cabin very much and would definitely go back."

The Lodge at Banner Elk

10/10 Excellent

"3 night stay. Newly renovated rooms. Good location."

Stillness Springs at Eagles Nest - Pet Friendly, Two master suites, firepit, hot tub, creek, 1 acre!

8/10 Good

"Everything was very clean and nice"

Whispering Pines Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We highly recommend this property! Alyson was great to deal with, and communicated everything we needed to know. She sends a very detailed info packet that explains everything in the property and how to use it. Very helpful! The townhome was so comfortable and roomy. Comfortable bedding and pillows. The location was great for walking to everything in Banner Elk. It is right across the street from the greenway which we used daily taking our dog to the dog park there. Very pretty creek runs through the park and there is a nice playground for kiddos. Very nicely done. We will rent this property again on our next trip to the area."

Overlook Lodge 5 min to slopes 5 King Master ensuites 7 bedrooms 8 baths amazing views.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views with plenty of space for a large group! We had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend staying at Overlook Lodge!"

Walk to BE | Hot Tub, Game Room + Ski Access

8/10 Good

"The Hosts are very attentive and will quickly respond which is awesome! Cool game room with light up air hockey, golf, and about 2 other arcade stand alone games. Everyone enjoyed themselves. The only concern is dislike is all of the stairs. There's two stairs cases inside tgar are difficult especially if you're older than about 37yo. There's two stair entrance options from outside, one of which is basic ling stairs and another that could be difficult to use. It's a quite location, nice if you want to get away for peace. There's not many things to do around town, but we enjoyed ourselves. Age range was 10 to 42 years of age. The hosts are nice and kind. There's a hot tub at the location as well."

Amazing Views | EV Charger | Apple Picking!

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful space for a stay. Extremely clean and well stocked."

Hillside Haven 1Bd/1Bth | King Bed | Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Close to restaurants and various mountains"

“Banner Elk Retreat -Walk to Town-Family-Friendly + A/C”

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I spent one night. The condo had everything we needed. We loved the location as we were able to walk into town for dinner. Host communication was exceptional. We would highly recommend this property!"

Other attractions near Lees-McRae College

A bronze deer statue with antlers, a street lamp, and a flag in a park with a building in the background.

The Greene

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A wooden swing set in a park with a small stream and a wooden bridge in the background.

Tate-Evans Park

You can learn about the history of Banner Elk when you stop by Tate-Evans Park. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

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A winding yellow brick pathway through a misty forest with autumn leaves.

Land of Oz

8.8/10 (65 reviews)

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Land of Oz during your visit to Beech Mountain. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

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A road flanked by dense green trees and a mountain in the distance.

Beech Mountain Resort

9.0/10 (365 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Elk Statue

Learn about the local history of Banner Elk with a stop at Elk Statue.

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Banner House Museum

7.8/10 (12 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banner House Museum during your travels in Banner Elk. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Flat Top Brewing Company

Enjoy a trip to Flat Top Brewing Company and popular activities like skiing in Banner Elk. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Banner Elk Winery

9.2/10 (87 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Banner Elk Winery during your travels to Banner Elk. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lees-McRae College?

Lees-McRae College is located in a scenic area of Banner Elk known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Lees-McRae College?

The Lodge at Banner Elk is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Lees-McRae College. Another good option is Overlook Lodge 5 min to slopes 5 King Master ensuites 7 bedrooms 8 baths amazing views., located 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Lees-McRae College?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lees-McRae College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lees-McRae College, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Lees-McRae College.

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What can I see and do near Lees-McRae College?

Head up the mountain to Beech Mountain Resort, Sugar Mountain Resort, or Hawksnest Tubing Park. If you have some time to wander around the area, you might stop by Banner Elk Winery, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery, or Apple Hill Farm. Land of Oz, Mountain Glen Golf Club, and Elk Statue are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Lees-McRae College hotels

1. The Lodge at Banner Elk

2. The Pineola

3. The Inn at Shady Lawn

4. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

5. Rhode's Motor Lodge

6. Swiss Mountain Village

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

8. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

9. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boone

11. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

12. Blowing Rock Inn

13. Courtyard Boone

14. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

15. The Inn at Crestwood

16. Meadowbrook Inn

17. Mountainaire Inn and Log Cabins

18. Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

19. The 1850 Hotel

20. Alpine Village Inn

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Top Lees-McRae College Hotel Reviews

Walk to downtown Banner Elk, Excellent Views, 1BD 1BA

The Lodge at Banner Elk

Stillness Springs at Eagles Nest - Pet Friendly, Two master suites, firepit, hot tub, creek, 1 acre!

Whispering Pines Retreat

Overlook Lodge 5 min to slopes 5 King Master ensuites 7 bedrooms 8 baths amazing views.

Walk to BE | Hot Tub, Game Room + Ski Access

Amazing Views | EV Charger | Apple Picking!

Hillside Haven 1Bd/1Bth | King Bed | Pet Friendly

“Banner Elk Retreat -Walk to Town-Family-Friendly + A/C”

Other attractions near Lees-McRae College

The Greene

Tate-Evans Park

Land of Oz

Beech Mountain Resort

Elk Statue

Banner House Museum

Flat Top Brewing Company

Banner Elk Winery

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