10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee from NZ$114

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

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

15.2 km from Western Carolina University

Phillip

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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.

2. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

6 km from Western Carolina University

Philip

NZ$209

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

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.

3. Hotel Sylva

8.3 km from Western Carolina University

Gretchen

NZ$261

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

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.

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

9.6 km from Western Carolina University

Jeremy

NZ$183

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

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

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Telissa

NZ$196

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and an American flag.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a wall mural of a sunset.

A modern hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.

A reception area with a large mural, a reception desk, and a tiled floor.

6. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

9.1 km from Western Carolina University

Roberto

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A window with a view of a tree and a pathway.

A sign for Economy Inn with a white car parked in front.

A small office space with a desk, chair, and a mounted television.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a desk with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

7. Economy Inn Sylva

8.5 km from Western Carolina University

Laquan

NZ$162

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

A spacious hotel lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options, and a fireplace.

A Hampton Inn building with a stone facade and a covered entrance area.

8. Hampton Inn Franklin

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Habtom

NZ$264

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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 two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Jaiveer

NZ$176

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel breakfast area with a refrigerator, fruit bowls, and a coffee station.

A building with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a sign indicating it is the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

A casino bar with multiple screens, slot machines, and a curved counter.

10. Quality Inn Franklin

21.5 km from Western Carolina University

Nancy

NZ$207

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

11. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

Alice

NZ$176

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

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

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

12. Cherokee Grand Hotel

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Elaine

NZ$128

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large window providing natural light.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

20.8 km from Western Carolina University

Jose

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

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

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

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Carrie

NZ$155

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a covered entrance, brick facade, and a well-lit sign.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with a kitchenette area, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, a microwave, and a small dining table with chairs.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

21 km from Western Carolina University

Anita

NZ$210

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hot tub with a wooden deck and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and wooden flooring.

A wooden interior with a reception desk, a television, a fireplace, and a coffee machine.

A rustic log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Juanita

NZ$118

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a sign indicating 'Welcome to the hotel', and a building with a green roof in the background.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a view of the parking lot through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

20.7 km from Western Carolina University

Debra

NZ$129

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a view of parked cars outside.

A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A room with a bed, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

18. Sapphire Inn

22.3 km from Western Carolina University

James

NZ$132

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A dining area with a mix of booths and tables, a patterned carpet, and a window with a view of greenery.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

Brian

NZ$114

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A reception desk with a clock, a framed certificate, and a small Christmas tree in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A parking lot with several cars, a motel with a red roof, and a gazebo.

A gazebo with a red roof and beige walls, located in front of a building with a red roof and beige walls.

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

21.4 km from Western Carolina University

Tracy

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Carolina University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Balsam Mountain Inn	9.2 Wonderful 107 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee	8.8 Excellent 1,008 reviews	View
Hotel Sylva	9.6 Exceptional 229 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,033 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,009 reviews	View

Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

Mountain Top Cabin with a View that is Centrally Located in Western Carolina.

10/10 Excellent

"Beautfiul cabin. We loved the cabin and gepunds sonmuch we just decided to hang out around the property rather than explore. We would def book again."

Pet Friendly Riverfront Home near WCU! Trout fishing near Cullowhee & Smoky Mtns

10/10 Excellent

"This house was in a perfect location for visiting our daughter at WCU. The house is so clean and comfortable we didn’t want to leave. Everything we could have asked for in a weekend getaway. We will definitely look to see if the River House is available on our next visit to Cullowhee/Sylva."

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

8/10 Good

"We love the peace and quiet, easy parking and friendly staff. Any issues, they fix it!!"

Along the River Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at the cottage. It was perfect for our trip to move my daughter into wcu. The hot tub was perfect after a long day of moving her into the dorm. I would definitely book this cottage again."

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

10/10 Excellent

"We can't wait to come back! Everything was just great! The hosts anticipate everything to make sure our stay was enjoyable."

Spacious, Light Filled Apt. - Nestled along the Tuckasegee River, 2 Mi. from WCU

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing place! Great location to relax by the beautiful river! It was just what we needed while visiting WCU for college moving day ! It’s our 2nd stay and we could 100% stay here again . Very close to restaurants in Sylva, and Franklin. CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Ingles Markets and more places available for you nearby. The host was very accommodating and responded to communication very quickly. Thanks!"

Private Tuckaseegee River 4 Bedrm House Trout fishing, Tubing, Firepit, Parking

10/10 Excellent

"The property was beautiful and the house was very clean! Becky was incredibly communicative and seemed very open to requests and questions, though I had none. Definitely a great place to stay if you enjoy nature! 5 stars"

Cozy Forest Tiny Cabin | Family Traditions Farm

10/10 Excellent

"We had very good experience, host was really nice and helpful, tiny house was very clean, short distance from WCU"

Tower on the Tuck: Entire home on the Tuckaseegee River near WCU -Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and clean home with simple and fresh design! The neighborhood is the best in the area. We enjoyed our time here!"

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

High Falls Trail

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at High Falls Trail and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cullowhee. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.

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Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

10.0/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center during your trip to Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Judaculla Rock

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Cullowhee with a stop at Judaculla Rock. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

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Poteet Memorial Park

8.2/10 (13 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Poteet Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.

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Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Find out about the history of Sylva when you take a trip to Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Hawkins Knob

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawkins Knob during your travels in Cullowhee. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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High Falls

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at High Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Glenville. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Western Carolina University?

Western Carolina University is located in a welcoming area of Cullowhee known for its magnificent mountain views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Western Carolina University?

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 3.7 mi (6 km) from Western Carolina University.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Western Carolina University?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Western Carolina University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Western Carolina University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Western Carolina University.

Top Hotels Near Western Carolina University in Cullowhee from NZ$114

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Our top choices for Western Carolina University hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

3. Hotel Sylva

4. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

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

6. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

7. Economy Inn Sylva

8. Hampton Inn Franklin

9. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10. Quality Inn Franklin

11. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

12. Cherokee Grand Hotel

13. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

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

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

18. Sapphire Inn

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

20. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

Compare popular hotels close to Western Carolina University

Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

Mountain Top Cabin with a View that is Centrally Located in Western Carolina.

Pet Friendly Riverfront Home near WCU! Trout fishing near Cullowhee & Smoky Mtns

Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

Along the River Cottage

Cozy Mountain Chalet with views, private setting! Near WCU and Castle Ladyhawke

Spacious, Light Filled Apt. - Nestled along the Tuckasegee River, 2 Mi. from WCU

Private Tuckaseegee River 4 Bedrm House Trout fishing, Tubing, Firepit, Parking

Cozy Forest Tiny Cabin | Family Traditions Farm

Tower on the Tuck: Entire home on the Tuckaseegee River near WCU -Riverfront

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

High Falls Trail

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Judaculla Rock

Poteet Memorial Park

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Hawkins Knob

High Falls

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