10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee from AU$107

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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 arranged for dining.

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

Karen

AU$126

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 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.

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

David

AU$112

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.

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.

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

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

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Candace

AU$156

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

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

4. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

6 km from Western Carolina University

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

5. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

9.6 km from Western Carolina University

Margaret

AU$160

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Hotel Sylva

8.3 km from Western Carolina University

Sheryl

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Josh

AU$125

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

8. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

9.1 km from Western Carolina University

Traci

AU$130

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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 hotel room with a television on a black cabinet, a red patterned sofa, a lamp, and a door.

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Barbara

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

10. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

10.4 km from Western Carolina University

Athena

AU$141

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, chairs, and a coffee table.

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 hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

11. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

20.8 km from Western Carolina University

Robert

AU$154

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 reception area with a stone wall, wooden cabinets, a marble counter, framed photographs, a welcome sign, and a lamp.

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

12. Hampton Inn Franklin

21.3 km from Western Carolina University

Steven

AU$236

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A fitness room with exercise equipment, a water dispenser, and motivational wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a couch.

A reception desk with a blue geometric wall design, a wooden accent, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

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

21 km from Western Carolina University

Monica

AU$168

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden house with a deck and stairs leading to a platform, surrounded by dense greenery and a river.

A covered deck with a glass enclosure, wooden furniture, and a view of a wooded area.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a foosball table, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of trees.

14. Rivers Edge

4.9 km from Western Carolina University

LaVonda

AU$1,000

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

A train station with a covered waiting area and a small building in the background.

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

15. Economy Inn Sylva

8.5 km from Western Carolina University

Laquan

AU$139

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a small TV on a counter. There are two bar stools and a plant on the counter.

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

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

20.9 km from Western Carolina University

Joseph

AU$110

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bathtub, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

17. Quality Inn Franklin

21.5 km from Western Carolina University

Jennifer

AU$192

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A motel with a covered parking area, multiple rooms, and a clear sky.

A building with a brick entrance and a parking lot.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

20.7 km from Western Carolina University

tina

AU$111

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

21.4 km from Western Carolina University

page

AU$117

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV 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.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

21 km from Western Carolina University

Indranil

AU$107

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Western Carolina University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Balsam Mountain Inn	9.2 Wonderful 127 reviews	View
Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee	9.2 Wonderful 1,257 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View

Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"My only 2 knocks was how few kitchen utensils there were, and the beautiful decks were not covered so they could not be used in the rain. But all in all, a great place."

Whee House

10/10 Excellent

"Clean safe space"

Cozy Cabin Overlooking Tuckaseegee River Sylva, NC 28779

8/10 Good

"Everything was great in the cabin! Beautiful furniture pieces, lots of games if someone wanted to play, plenty of linens, blankets, and throws for cooler days. “Porch sitting” area is perfect for relaxing and watching the river. Outside lighting is great for returning after dark which was very much appreciated. Well stocked kitchen. Lovely cabin and very much appreciated that we could have taken our dog. We didn’t this time, but maybe next time. Nice yard. Host was very responsive as our plans had to be changed. I have a much larger vehicle. There was a car in the parking area which made it more difficult to turn around for me."

Whisper Of Himalaya

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful experience here. The property was clean, quiet, and beautifully decorated. It offers convenient access to all the local attractions. Plus, the host was very responsive. A perfect base for exploring the area!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Fly fishing was a wonderful experience and the shops in nearby Sylva weee friendly, varied and really fun. We would recommend this home to everyone"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property with a wonderful view."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Such a beautiful place! The home was immaculate and the views were spectacular! The host thought of everything- from phone chargers to tooth paste, if something was forgotten at home, they had you covered. The host was very communicative and responded to questions quickly. A wonderful place to relax and unwind, yet close enough to shopping, etc."

Newly Furnished-Game Room-Deck-Patio-Fire Pit-Outdoor Dining-Two Minutes to WCU

10/10 Excellent

"Great little place by the river, peaceful, clean, plenty of wildlife, and close to campus. Property was as described and host was great to work with, will return."

Shelba's Place

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and accommodating"

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

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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The American Museum of the House Cat

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The American Museum of the House Cat during your trip to Sylva. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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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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Jackson County Green Energy Park

Enjoy an outing to Jackson County Green Energy Park during your stay in Sylva. Visit the area's shops and casinos.

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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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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. Another good option is 100 Acre Reserve | River Access, Endless Adventure, located 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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 AU$107

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Our top choices for Western Carolina University hotels

1. Balsam Mountain Inn

2. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

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

4. Comfort Inn Sylva - Cullowhee

5. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

6. Hotel Sylva

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

8. Clarion Pointe Sylva near Cherokee Area

9. Cherokee Grand Hotel

10. Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area

11. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

12. Hampton Inn Franklin

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

14. Rivers Edge

15. Economy Inn Sylva

16. Qualla Cabins and Motel Cherokee near Casino

17. Quality Inn Franklin

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Cherokee Near Casino

19. Americas Best Value Inn Franklin

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cherokee

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Top Western Carolina University Hotel Reviews

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

Whee House

Cozy Cabin Overlooking Tuckaseegee River Sylva, NC 28779

Whisper Of Himalaya

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

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

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

Newly Furnished-Game Room-Deck-Patio-Fire Pit-Outdoor Dining-Two Minutes to WCU

Shelba's Place

Other attractions near Western Carolina University

Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center

Judaculla Rock

The American Museum of the House Cat

Poteet Memorial Park

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Jackson County Green Energy Park

Hawkins Knob

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