The Best Hotels Closest to Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk for 2026

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Our top choices for Lees-McRae College hotels

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1. The Lodge at Banner Elk

1.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Ron

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

2. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

16.8 km from Lees-McRae College

Tammy

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

19.4 km from Lees-McRae College

James

SAR 374 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

4. The Inn at Shady Lawn

9.5 km from Lees-McRae College

Charles

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

5. Rhode's Motor Lodge

19.4 km from Lees-McRae College

Jayne

SAR 460 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A room with a stone fireplace, a long table with chairs, a television, and a staircase.

6. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

18.6 km from Lees-McRae College

Karen

SAR 385 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

7. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

18.5 km from Lees-McRae College

Steve

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

8. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

19.3 km from Lees-McRae College

Mara

SAR 299 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.

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boone

20.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Alysa

SAR 465 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

10. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

20 km from Lees-McRae College

Penny

SAR 453 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

11. Courtyard Boone

18.7 km from Lees-McRae College

James

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

12. The 1850 Hotel

18 km from Lees-McRae College

Kim

SAR 808 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A two-story stone building with a sign reading "The Manor."

13. The Blowing Rock Manor

18.3 km from Lees-McRae College

Kim

SAR 1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

14. Meadowbrook Inn

18.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Karen

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A modern lobby with a stone accent wall, a white armchair, a patterned sofa, and a large window with a view of the street.

15. The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

18.1 km from Lees-McRae College

Cynthia

SAR 917 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

19.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Bradley

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A two-story building with a stone facade, wooden beams, and black railings.

17. The Getaway Blowing Rock

17.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Melvin

SAR 872 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

18. Blowing Rock Inn

18 km from Lees-McRae College

Cynthia

SAR 526 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A rustic cabin interior with a wooden floor, leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows.

19. The Pineola

15 km from Lees-McRae College

Candace

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

20. Haven Hotel

17.9 km from Lees-McRae College

Chris

SAR 1,069 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Lees-McRae College

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lodge at Banner Elk	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,364 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,251 reviews	View
The Inn at Shady Lawn	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 435 reviews	View
Rhode's Motor Lodge	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 975 reviews	View

Top Lees-McRae College Hotel Reviews

The Lodge at Banner Elk

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice spotless room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be staying there again."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay here in Banner Elk. You could see the whole town buzzing below from the deck, which is where we spent most of our time when at the house. My children loved playing in the rolling lawn below and begged to come back in winter for what must be epic sledding. We walked to get coffee in the mornings and walked to dinner, as the house is so convenient but also nestled in the mountainside above town. We found the house just as described and very clean upon arrival. It was well stocked with toilet paper and paper towels to get you started. Plus included bath towels and beach towels, which we definitely used for the hot tub! My children were never bored thanks to the amazing arcade too! And we loved the fire pit at night!Communication was probably the best I’ve ever experienced with any VRBO before in my life. The owners were so responsive, helpful and polite in an instant. Note that there are some narrow stairwells, which makes sense given it’s a mountain house. And some of the downstairs bedrooms (one queen room and the twin room) are attached to the master bedroom, which makes the house perfect for a large family, but may not work for some groups. There is another king room on main floor and a queen room on the top floor, as noted in the listing. Anyway, this was the perfect house for our family of 6. We cannot wait to return!"

Mountain View, 3 minutes to downtown Banner Elk, easy access and ample parking!

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our stay here. The house was clean, easy to find and easy to check in to. The views out the back deck were great and the kids even played in the backyard. Super convenient to downtown Banner Elk. One of the best VRBO’s we’ve stayed in."

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."

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."

☆Panoramic Views☆Rustic Luxury☆3K/1Q/2BB☆ Hiking☆Fire Pit☆Fireplace☆Ski Close☆

8/10 Good

"Longview is appropriately named. The view will not disappoint. The best seats are the rocking chairs. The first week in Oct. the leaves were beginning to change. Hiking to waterfalls was great. The Host was superb. Communication was excellent. Check-in was easy. The rooms were clean, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The house was perfect for our family with two couples and five children 8 yrs. and under! The large upstairs den with spacious seating meant everyone had a comfortable chair at all times. The deck provided a nice play area for the children as well. The drive might could fit five cars if some are small and they are parked tight. We had a full-size truck and SUV & a sedan they just about filled the driveway. Mountain parking is always a premium , but it should be noted it is one long driveway wide enough for one vehicle. If anyone wants to leave that is not the last car in, the other car(s) need to be moved and they will need to be backed out. The end of the road has space to turn around. My only complaint is that trash MUST be taken to the dumpster, which is 20 minutes away and closed 2 days. I feel like it should be noted that guests are responsible for trash removal. Preparing three meals daily for 9 created a lot of trash! There is no locked area to secure it so daily someone was lugging the trash to the dumpsters on the other side of the Elk Horn. Only two bags of trash can be left at checkout or there is an extra charge of 7/bag."

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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. Graystone Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boone University

4. The Inn at Shady Lawn

5. Rhode's Motor Lodge

6. Holiday Inn Express Blowing Rock South by IHG

7. Comfort Suites Boone - University Area

8. Sleep Inn Boone University Area

9. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boone

10. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Boone

11. Courtyard Boone

12. The 1850 Hotel

13. The Blowing Rock Manor

14. Meadowbrook Inn

15. The Horton Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

16. Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

17. The Getaway Blowing Rock

18. Blowing Rock Inn

19. The Pineola

20. Haven Hotel

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Top Lees-McRae College Hotel Reviews

The Lodge at Banner Elk

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