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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(34)
The price is $251
$251
$283 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marion by IHG2.5 star property
16.5 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(267)
The price is $131
$131
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Morganton Historic Downtown2.5 star property
16.8 km from Lake James
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (298)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(298)
The price is $125
$125
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (238)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(238)
The price is $137
$137
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (152)
10/10
Exceptional
(152)
The price is $172
$172
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
8.8/10
Excellent
(115)
The price is $109
$109
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY
Comfort Inn Marion near Downtown & Blue Ridge PKWY2.5 star property
17.5 km from Lake James
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (595)
8.6/10
Excellent
(595)
The price is $104
$104
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South
Comfort Inn & Suites Morganton South2.5 star property
17.7 km from Lake James
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (546)
8.0/10
Very Good
(546)
The price is $104
$104
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
7.6 out of 10, Good, (617)
7.6/10
Good
(617)
The price is $53
$53
$59 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Morganton2.5 star property
17.6 km from Lake James
7.2 out of 10, Good, (177)
7.2/10
Good
(177)
The price is $81
$81
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
7.2 out of 10, Good, (267)
7.2/10
Good
(267)
The price is $79
$79
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
7.2 out of 10, Good, (167)
7.2/10
Good
(167)
The price is $95
$95
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast
Quality Inn Morganton Southeast2.5 star property
20.9 km from Lake James
6.8 out of 10, (637)
6.8/10
(637)
The price is $57
$57
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (853)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(853)
The price is $115
$115
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!
7 Mi to Downtown Morganton: Cabin w/ Fire Pit!3.0 star property
18.9 km from Lake James
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $65
$65
$235 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
8.0/10
Very Good
(4)
The price is $85
$85
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
6.8 out of 10, (122)
6.8/10
(122)
The price is $57
$57
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other landmarks near Lake James
Steele Creek Park and Campground
4.5/5 (13 reviews)
Steele Creek Park and Campground is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from central Morganton, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Steele Creek Park and Campground, you'll love Daniel Boone Wildlife Management Area and Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, both just a short drive away.
Linville Falls Golf Club
4.0/5 (5 reviews)
You might want to play some rounds at Linville Falls Golf Club, located 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from central Marion. If Linville Falls Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Blue Ridge Country Club and Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club are all just a short drive away.