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, large windows, and decorative lighting.

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

A large, multi-story building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained lawn.

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

1.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Karen

AED 315

AED 356 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 cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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

2. Stony Creek Motel

9.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

AED 334

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

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

A small waterfall in a garden with rocks and greenery.

3. Jonathan Creek Inn

9.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Ryan

AED 358

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

4. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

John

AED 413

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. Wildrest Hotel

9.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Adam

AED 244

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A pathway alongside a lake with stone railings and pink roses.

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.

6. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

13.8 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Todd

AED 417

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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.

7. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Daniel

AED 291

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A 3 FT deep swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by trees and houses.

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

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

8. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lynda

AED 306

AED 340 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 covered outdoor seating area with chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

9. Laurel Park Inn

10.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Amber

AED 202

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story white house with a front porch, a flag, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a fireplace.

A kitchen counter with various items including a coffee maker, a kettle, a fruit bowl, and several glasses.

A spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a large rug, a fireplace, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

10. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

10 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Elizabeth

AED 633

AED 824 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A view through a window of a wooded area with a stone wall and a grassy field.

A standard hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

A building with a sign reading "Five Star Inn" and an American flag.

11. Five Star Inn

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Tracy Renee

AED 287

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

14.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Eugene

AED 395

AED 446 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with white plastic chairs and a round table under a blue umbrella, surrounded by a white fence.

A reception area with a stone wall, a door, and a sign for Quality Inn & Suites.

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

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

13. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

john

AED 210

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, an American flag, and a sign for Best Western Mountainbrook Inn.

14. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

8.9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Bobbie

AED 278

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

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

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.2 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Margaret

AED 377

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden cabin with a porch, a small garden, and a view of a forested area.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A river flowing through a wooded area with a grassy bank and wooden posts.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and black chairs, a bar area, and multiple TVs on the walls.

16. Smoky Falls Lodge

8.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Benjamin

AED 185

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A wooden room with a slanted ceiling, a clothes rack, and a hanging towel.

17. A Holiday Motel

8.6 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Joel

AED 274

AED 304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a door.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a wooden fence.

A two-story motel with a balcony on the ground floor, a parking area in front, and a forested hill in the background.

A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a pool, and a sign indicating the entrance.

18. Travelowe's Motel

8.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Dorothy

AED 216

AED 239 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Hotel Sylva

15.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Nicholas

AED 461

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

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

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

17.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Candace

AED 422

AED 477 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
Stony Creek Motel	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Jonathan Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Wildrest Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 70 reviews	View

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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. Stony Creek Motel

3. Jonathan Creek Inn

4. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

5. Wildrest Hotel

6. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

7. Econo Lodge Waynesville

8. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

9. Laurel Park Inn

10. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

11. Five Star Inn

12. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

13. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

14. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

15. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

16. Smoky Falls Lodge

17. A Holiday Motel

18. Travelowe's Motel

19. Hotel Sylva

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

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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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