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

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 280

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A rustic interior with stone walls, a fireplace, and modern furniture.

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

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

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 cabin with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a sign reading 'Stony Creek Cabin.'

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.

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

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.

4. Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska

14.1 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Lynda

AED 327

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Econo Lodge Waynesville

10.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Daniel

AED 278

AED 309 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 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 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.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

9 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

john

AED 234

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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 modern bar area with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.

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

8. 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 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.

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

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 pathway alongside a lake with stone railings and pink roses.

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

10. 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

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

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.

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

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

A two-story white house with a porch, a flag, and a chimney.

12. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

10 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Elizabeth

AED 622

AED 922 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A compact living space with a TV, a dining table, a chair, a small refrigerator, and a wardrobe with a hanging rack.

13. Hotel Sylva

15.4 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Nicholas

AED 425

AED 509 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 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

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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

15. 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

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

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

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

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

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

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

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a television, and a dining table.

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

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

18. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

8.3 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Chris

AED 393

AED 437 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 hotel room with a desk, a black office chair, a television on a cabinet, and a lamp.

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

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

19. 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 micro hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a sign indicating it is by Wyndham.

A reception area with a reception desk, a large window with curtains, and a sign for 'MICROTEL INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM'.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a dining area with chairs and tables.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

17.5 km from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance

Athena

AED 340

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska	8.8 Excellent 656 reviews	View
Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

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."

Magical Harry Potter Themed, Hot Tub, and Fire Pit!

10/10 Excellent

"The host made all the difference. Very responsive with any questions I had. You will travel uphill and down so make sure your vehicle can handle it."

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. Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn

6. Econo Lodge Waynesville

7. Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area

8. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

9. Laurel Park Inn

10. The Terrace at Lake Junaluska

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

12. Love Lane Bed & Breakfast

13. Hotel Sylva

14. Route 19 Inn

15. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn

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

17. A Holiday Motel

18. Maggie Valley Creekside Lodge

19. Travelowe's Motel

20. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

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Top Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance Hotel Reviews

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

Magical Harry Potter Themed, Hot Tub, and Fire Pit!

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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