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Balsam Mountain Inn

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe at Balsam Mountain Inn. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Spirit of The Inn, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and a library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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A bedroom with a large floral rug, a bed with a white headboard, two windows with white shutters, and a radiator.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large floral rug, a bed with a white headboard, two windows with white shutters, and a radiator.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Balsam, Balsam Mountain Inn is in a rural area and near the airport. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Balsam travel guide
Map
68 Seven Springs Drive, Balsam, NC, 28707

What's nearby

  • A sign reading "Richland Balsam Overlook" with an elevation of 6053.
    Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • A building with a large garage door, a parked motorcycle with a sidecar, and another motorcycle in the background.
    Wheels Through Time Museum
    25 min drive - 30.1 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    39 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    26 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area
    33 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    8 min drive
  • Maggie's Galley
    9 min drive
  • Fuego
    9 min drive
  • Beach Mountain Diner
    9 min drive
  • Hardee's
    8 min drive

About this property

Balsam Mountain Inn

  • Family-friendly hotel in the mountains
  • At Balsam Mountain Inn, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Spirit of The Inn, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Concierge services, wedding services and smoke-free property
    • Tour/ticket information, a lift and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All 50 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • Bathrooms with shampoo
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, art supplies and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Coffee Shop
  • Spirit of The Inn
  • Spirit of The Inn Bar

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 250 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 12 per day; may vary based on unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsam Mountain Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Balsam Mountain Inn allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 250 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Balsam Mountain Inn?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balsam Mountain Inn on 23 Aug 2026 start from NZ$154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balsam Mountain Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balsam Mountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balsam Mountain Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balsam Mountain Inn located?

This family-friendly Balsam hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. Barber Orchard Fruitstand is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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