The Best Hotels Closest to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance in Waynesville for 2026

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A porch with a view of a lush green landscape and a mountain in the distance.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables, and chairs arranged for dining.

A spacious room with wooden floors, white tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Karen

AED 312

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining area with a wooden table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A rustic cabin with a stone foundation, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor seating.

A kitchen with wooden beams, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

A bedroom with a large window, a wooden headboard, and a view of a deck.

2. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Adam

AED 238

AED 366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathroom with a stone wall, a mirror with lights, a sink, and a coffee maker.

A river with rocks and a wooden structure on the left.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and decorative wall art.

A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

3. Stony Creek Motel

9.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

AED 303

AED 337 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A covered porch with white columns and a railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with mountains in the distance.

A coffee shop counter with a variety of coffee beans, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A large, multi-story building with a central dome, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.

4. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lynda

AED 327

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with white chairs, a view of a green landscape with trees and a building, and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a red carpet.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, cabinets, and a countertop with various items.

A two-story building with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a stone wall.

5. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Daniel

AED 287

AED 318 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, stone facade, and landscaped garden.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A patio with a fire pit, wicker chairs, and a decorative planter.

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and a mountainous backdrop.

6. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

John

AED 413

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A stone chapel with a pointed roof and a large circular window.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a view of a lake and mountains.

A table with breakfast items and a glass of orange juice on a balcony overlooking a lake with autumn trees and mountains in the distance.

A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a stone fireplace, and a view of a lake.

7. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

13.8 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Todd

AED 500

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, tiled floor, and seating area.

A glass-enclosed pool area with lounge chairs, a diving board, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a blue sofa set, a small table, and a cart with a laptop.

8. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Megan

AED 247

AED 274 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden covered porch with benches, a staircase, and a building in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a television.

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

A wooden interior with a table set for two and six red chairs. Large windows offer a view of a garden and a pond.

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Ryan

AED 364

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white chairs, and a covered area with large windows.

A reception area with a brown sofa, a small table with magazines, a stone-textured counter, and a wall with a sign promoting breakfast.

A row of modern multi-story buildings with a uniform architectural style, featuring a mix of stone and stucco exteriors, red roofs, and a central flagpole with an American flag.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with plaid curtains, a bedside table, and a wall with green and white panels.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

john

AED 207

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A motel with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a fire extinguisher.

A motel with a row of rooms, a parking lot, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a window with curtains.

11. Laurel Park Inn

10.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Amber

AED 199

AED 221 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Margaret

AED 370

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bedroom with a large bed, dark wall paneling, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There's a dining table with chairs and a small ottoman.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A two-story motel with outdoor seating on the balconies, surrounded by greenery and hills.

13. Hotel Sylva

15.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Nicholas

AED 425

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A riverside gazebo with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by a forested area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A rustic cabin with a porch and chairs overlooking a flowing stream in a forested area.

A teepee in a park with a playground and a building in the background.

14. Route 19 Inn

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Gale F

AED 478

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a white interior, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

17.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Candace

AED 327

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by trees and a fence.

A reception area with a granite counter, a plant, and a snack shelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with a counter, chairs, and a buffet area.

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Bobbie

AED 278

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A stone fire pit with a roaring fire in the center, surrounded by a grassy area.

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a blue patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel with a parking lot, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

A wooden playhouse with a ladder, a swing set, and a small pink chair in a landscaped area with a picnic table and a tire swing.

17. A Holiday Motel

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Joel

AED 234

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a stone wall, a reception desk, and a patterned curtain.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A long, narrow hallway with large windows on one side, allowing natural light to enter.

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

14.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Eugene

AED 388

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A cozy room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, a dining table with wine glasses and a bottle, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A covered porch with white chairs and a table, an American flag, and brick flooring.

A two-story house with a porch and a well-maintained lawn.

A dining table with a vase of flowers, a plate of cookies, and a mug.

19. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

5.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

william

AED 694

AED 771 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A river flowing through a wooded area with a building in the background.

A residential area with houses surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A two-story building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and red flowers in the foreground.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a beige bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

AED 393

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Balsam Mountain Inn	9.2 Wonderful 126 reviews	View
Wildrest Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 72 reviews	View
Stony Creek Motel	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska	8.8 Excellent 654 reviews	View
Econo Lodge Waynesville	8.4 Very good 758 reviews	View

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Jonathan Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet, clean and room facing the creek was lovely. The screened in porch is a bonus. Overall charming and a good place to stay."

Smoky Falls Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Hall ways need cleaning"

3 bd 2 ba 1700 sq ft renovated home secluded yet close to many area attractions

10/10 Excellent

"it was a very nice place very spacious"

Grandview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Service was great and welcoming,"

Quaint cabin with privacy and views

10/10 Excellent

"Cute and cozy! Very secluded cabin nestled in the trees with beautiful views of the mountains. Very clean, comfortable and welcoming. The host was super friendly and very communicative, making sure we had everything we needed. Comfortable bed, great porch,and plenty of hot water! Would definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area."

Crashing Creek Cabin, Hot Tub, Mountain Views & King Bed!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as advertised and great quiet place to stay!"

Moonlight Ridge - a wonderful little log cabin on 4 wooded acres

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the cabin! Was perfect. Our granddaughter was able to come over from WCU and have dinner on 3 nights. We had a wonderful get away! Will come back!"

Wish You Were Here | Pet-Friendly Waynesville Mountain Home

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Fire Pit, Hot Tub and Amazing Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay! Cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Check in and check out instructions were nicely communicated. Would highly recommend."

Other attractions near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.

Waterrock Knob

8.4/10 (31 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waterrock Knob and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

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A building with a large garage door, a parked motorcycle with a sidecar, and another motorcycle in the background.

Wheels Through Time Museum

9.2/10 (237 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wheels Through Time Museum during your travels in Maggie Valley. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Barber Orchard Fruitstand

8.6/10 (21 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Barber Orchard Fruitstand during your trip to Waynesville. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its golf courses.

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Hazelwood Soap Company

You can find out about the history of Waynesville with a trip to Hazelwood Soap Company. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Folkmoot Friendship Center

After visiting Folkmoot Friendship Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waynesville. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Stompin' Ground

7.8/10 (51 reviews)

You can enjoy the entertainment at Stompin' Ground during your travels to Maggie Valley. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

8.8/10 (150 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Maggie Valley Festival Grounds during your stay in Maggie Valley. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Maggie Valley Opry House

7.2/10 (35 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Maggie Valley Opry House during your trip to Maggie Valley. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance is located in Waynesville. This scenic area is known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Balsam Mountain Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Other good options within a few miles include Lover's Lookout is a treetop retreat / perfect for a romantic escape. and Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance?

Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance.

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Our top choices for Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Wildrest Hotel

3. Stony Creek Motel

4. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

5. Econo Lodge Waynesville

6. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

7. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

8. Comfort Inn near Great Smoky Mountain National Park

9. Jonathan Creek Inn

10. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

11. Laurel Park Inn

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

13. Hotel Sylva

14. Route 19 Inn

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

16. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

17. A Holiday Motel

18. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

19. The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road

20. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

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Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

Jonathan Creek Inn

Smoky Falls Lodge

3 bd 2 ba 1700 sq ft renovated home secluded yet close to many area attractions

Grandview Lodge

Quaint cabin with privacy and views

Crashing Creek Cabin, Hot Tub, Mountain Views & King Bed!

Moonlight Ridge - a wonderful little log cabin on 4 wooded acres

Wish You Were Here | Pet-Friendly Waynesville Mountain Home

Fire Pit, Hot Tub and Amazing Views!

Other attractions near Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Waterrock Knob

Wheels Through Time Museum

Barber Orchard Fruitstand

Hazelwood Soap Company

Folkmoot Friendship Center

Stompin' Ground

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds

Maggie Valley Opry House

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