The Best Hotels Closest to Island Park in Bryson City for 2026

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A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

1. Relax Inn

Downtown Bryson City, 0.8 km from Island Park

Gregory

AED 257

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

1.3 km from Island Park

Michael

AED 264

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a distant building.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There are wooden cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a bar area with stools.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.

A cozy cabin interior with a spiral staircase, wooden walls, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

3. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

2.3 km from Island Park

AED 558

AED 1,594 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A room with a large window, a view of trees, and a knitted blanket on the bed.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden wall paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bench, and a view of a forested mountain range.

4. Long View Resort

6.7 km from Island Park

Laura

AED 949

AED 1,176 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

5. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

14.3 km from Island Park

James

AED 278

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

13.2 km from Island Park

John

AED 231

AED 265 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cabin with a wooden deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

A cozy bedroom with a large bed, plaid curtains, a wooden ceiling fan, and a small chair with a fox design.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a granite countertop.

7. 'fox Den' w/ Hot Tub! 22 Mi to Cataloochee Skiing

11.6 km from Island Park

AED 419

AED 869 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

8. Gorgeous Stays

15.3 km from Island Park

Corey

AED 387

AED 745 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

9. Sky Ridge Yurts

16.5 km from Island Park

Janice

AED 451

AED 925 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden cabin with a porch, picnic table, and grill area, surrounded by trees.

10. Nantahala Ridge

15.4 km from Island Park

Madison

AED 445

AED 648 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

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

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

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.3 km from Island Park

Margaret

AED 377

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A serene park with a picnic area and a river.

A compact room with wooden paneling, a microwave, a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, a television, and a dresser.

A lodge with a green roof, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating it is an American-owned family-operated business.

A room with a large window, a bed, a chair, and an air conditioning unit.

12. Two Rivers Lodge

5.6 km from Island Park

Ruth

AED 236

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

13. Bay Mountain Inn

14.1 km from Island Park

Mary

AED 231

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

12.1 km from Island Park

jodell

AED 234

AED 270 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

17.9 km from Island Park

Candace

AED 360

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

11.2 km from Island Park

jerry

AED 287

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A modern building with large windows overlooking a landscaped area with a stream.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

17. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

13.5 km from Island Park

Richard

AED 156

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

18. Cherokee Grand Hotel

12.9 km from Island Park

Barbara

AED 235

AED 271 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a chimney, and a small porch.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

19. Nantahala Cabins

14.7 km from Island Park

Anthony

AED 672

AED 1,484 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a patterned rug, a glass candle holder with a lit candle, and two leather chairs.

A two-story building with a covered porch, stone pillars, and a banner hanging from the roof.

An outdoor seating area with a covered patio, stone pillars, and a view of the parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

20. Rolling Hills Lodge

13 km from Island Park

Irene

AED 191

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Rooftop Deck-Downtown Bryson City-Walk to it ALL

10/10 Excellent

"The house was so clean. We love the hot tub! This is the second year we rented this house for our anniversary. We would rent it again!"

The Mitchell Suite above Dolce, Bryson City, walk to restaurants & GSMRailroad

10/10 Excellent

"Can't beat the location of this cute rental - right in the middle of town and above a wonderful bakery/cafe! Really spacious, stylish, and comfortable - would definitely stay here again :-)"

6BR/6.5 Mountain Luxury•Hot Tub•Game Room•Town/Mountain Views•Walk to Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"If we could give this property 10 stars we would! An incredible stay to say the least. We planned this trip to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. We were walking distance to the train which was a breath taking 5 hour ride through the smoky mountains. The property is unbelievably private, perfectly maintained, and easily walkable into the town nearby. Everything about our stay was peaceful. Thank you for sharing this home!!"

Cozy studio cottage on beautiful Deep Creek near Great Smoky Mtns. Park

10/10 Excellent

"A+"

Downtown Bryson City Townhome • Hot Tub • Fenced Yard • Walk to Train D...

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Neighbors were very close and music from brewery was loud on the weekend, but enjoyed our stay overall."

Experience comfort at Big Oaks Pointe, a charming 2-bedroom retreat.

10/10 Excellent

"Great cabin, well stocked and cozy. Had a little issue with hot tub and they rectified the problem quickly. Nice location close to town."

River's Edge on the Water in Bryson City

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice place and location"

"STEPS TO BRYSON" - MTN VIEW, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, NEW REMODEL - WALK TO DOWNTOWN!

10/10 Excellent

"This house was absolutely adorable! It was spotless, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen was spacious and fully stocked with all the cooking utensils and tools you could need. We enjoyed a great mix of preparing meals at the house and dining in town. The mountain views were breathtaking and made our stay even more special. We visited with another couple and had such a wonderful experience that we can't wait to come back again!"

Historic Hazel House - Downtown Bryson City

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. Close to everything downtown."

Other attractions near Island Park

A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)

Browse the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a popular museum in Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

Tom Branch Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Tom Branch Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Indian Creek Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Indian Creek Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.

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Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

8.8/10 (209 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Smokey Mountain Trains Museum during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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The Wild Fern

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Wild Fern during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

7.8/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians during your trip to Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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Juney Whank Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Juney Whank Falls during your travels in Cherokee. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

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Smoky Mountain Country Club

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Whittier at Smoky Mountain Country Club. Amble within the natural setting or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Island Park?

Island Park is located in a scenic area of Bryson City known for its magnificent mountain views and top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 143 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Island Park?

Calhoun House Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Island Park. Another good choice is Relax Inn, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Island Park?

Expedia has 143 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Island Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Island Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Island Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Island Park?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Island Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Island Park?

Create some family memories at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. At Juney Whank Falls, Tom Branch Falls, and Indian Creek Falls, you can surround yourself with nature. Smoky Mountain Country Club, The Wild Fern, and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are a few additional nearby sights.

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Our top choices for Island Park hotels

1. Relax Inn

2. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

3. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

4. Long View Resort

5. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

6. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

7. 'fox Den' w/ Hot Tub! 22 Mi to Cataloochee Skiing

8. Gorgeous Stays

9. Sky Ridge Yurts

10. Nantahala Ridge

11. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

12. Two Rivers Lodge

13. Bay Mountain Inn

14. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

18. Cherokee Grand Hotel

19. Nantahala Cabins

20. Rolling Hills Lodge

Top Island Park Hotel Reviews

Rooftop Deck-Downtown Bryson City-Walk to it ALL

The Mitchell Suite above Dolce, Bryson City, walk to restaurants & GSMRailroad

6BR/6.5 Mountain Luxury•Hot Tub•Game Room•Town/Mountain Views•Walk to Downtown

Cozy studio cottage on beautiful Deep Creek near Great Smoky Mtns. Park

Downtown Bryson City Townhome • Hot Tub • Fenced Yard • Walk to Train D...

Experience comfort at Big Oaks Pointe, a charming 2-bedroom retreat.

River's Edge on the Water in Bryson City

"STEPS TO BRYSON" - MTN VIEW, HOT TUB, FIREPIT, NEW REMODEL - WALK TO DOWNTOWN!

Historic Hazel House - Downtown Bryson City

Other attractions near Island Park

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Tom Branch Falls

Indian Creek Falls

Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

The Wild Fern

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Juney Whank Falls

Smoky Mountain Country Club

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