Curated luxury hotels near Nantahala National Forest

With a stay at Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg (Downtown Gatlinburg), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from SkyPark and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Gatlinburg Space Needle.

With a stay at Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant in Lakemont, you'll be in a state park, within a 10-minute drive of Tallulah Gorge State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest. This spa hotel is 29.6 mi (47.7 km) from Lake Hartwell and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Rabun.

When you stay at The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg in Gatlinburg, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Gatlinburg Convention Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from SkyPark.

With a stay at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, you'll be in the mountains, just a 4-minute walk from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and a 3-minute drive from Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. This casino hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Museum of the Cherokee Indian and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Oconaluftee Indian Village.

Set in Maryville, Dragon City offers 5-star accommodation with barbecue facilities. The hotel offers an American restaurant as well as free WiFi.

The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Dragon City have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Maryville, like hiking and fishing.

McGhee Tyson Airport is 31 km from the property.

When you stay at Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel in Gatlinburg, you'll be on the Strip, within a 10-minute walk of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

With a stay at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park in Gatlinburg, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and within a 5-minute drive of Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Island at Pigeon Forge.

With a stay at Trailborn Highlands in Highlands, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Cullasaja River Gorge. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Highlands Playhouse.

The White Birch Inn in Clayton features 5-star accommodation with a fitness centre, a garden and a bar. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms in The White Birch Inn are equipped with bathrobes and an iPod docking station.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or an American breakfast.

Guests at The White Birch Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clayton, like hiking.

Asheville Regional Airport is 128 km away.

Hotel Cashiers features accommodation in Cashiers. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a garden and a terrace. There is a restaurant serving American cuisine, and free private parking is available.

All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a microwave.

Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cashiers, like hiking, skiing and fishing.

Asheville Regional Airport is 76 km from the property.

Featuring a spa, lazy river and indoor pool, RiverStone Condo Resort & Spa offers accommodation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee adjacent to Gatlinburg Golf and Country Club and Little Pigeon River.

Each furnished condo offers a private balcony with outdoor seating, a spa bath and gas fireplace. The fully-equipped kitchen includes kitchenware, a microwave and coffee maker. A flat-screen TV and sofa are included along with a washing machine and dryer.

The luxury spa at RiverStone Resort offers massage therapy and body treatments. Manicures, facials and other beauty services are also available.

The on-site activity centre provides guests with a variety of events throughout their stay. A children’s playground is available. There is also a fitness centre and business centre.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede is less than 1 km from the resort. The nearest airport is McGhee Tyson Airport, 40 km from the property.

The Wells Cashiers in Cashiers has 5-star accommodation with a shared lounge.

The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some rooms also boast a kitchenette with a fridge.

The hotel offers a business centre, free WiFi access and free private parking.

Asheville Regional Airport is 75 km from the property.

Set in Gatlinburg, 300 metres from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Greystone Lodge on the River offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a business centre, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Ober Gatlinburg.

At the resort, all rooms include a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Greystone Lodge on the River have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a seating area. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede is 10 km from Greystone Lodge on the River, while Dollywood is 13 km from the property. McGhee Tyson Airport is 69 km away.

Located in Franklin, 49 km from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Carolina Motel provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. This 4-star motel offers a business centre, a concierge service and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy pool views.

All units at the motel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave.

Asheville Regional Airport is 125 km away.

Situated in Helen, 13 km from Anna Ruby Falls, Alpine Village Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Andrews Cove is 10 km away and Raven Cliffs Falls is 11 km from the hotel.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a shower. Alpine Village Inn provides some units with city views, and the rooms come with a patio. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Helen Festhalle is 100 metres from the accommodation, while Smithgall Woods is 7 km from the property.

Located in Blairsville, 46 km from Helen Festhalle, Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. 26 km from Raven Cliffs Falls and 31 km from Smithgall Woods, the property offers a tennis court and barbecue facilities. The resort features a hot tub, a concierge service and free WiFi.

Guest rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa features certain rooms with mountain views, and each room is fitted with a coffee machine. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Blairsville, like hiking, fishing and cycling.

Andrews Cove is 36 km from Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa.

Situated in Tellico Plains, Lodge At Tellico provides 5-star accommodation with private terraces. The hotel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also boast a mountain view. At Lodge At Tellico, rooms have a seating area.

McGhee Tyson Airport is 72 km from the property.

Located in Pigeon Forge, within 1.1 km of Dolly Parton’s Stampede and 2.9 km of Dollywood, Riverside Tower provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool. The hotel features family rooms.

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer river views. At the hotel rooms include a seating area.

Staff at Riverside Tower are always available to provide guidance at the reception.

The Grand Majestic Theater is 4 km from the accommodation, while Country Tonite Theatre is 4.4 km away. McGhee Tyson Airport is 58 km from the property.

Featuring a hot tub, Love Me Tender Studio Cabin is located in Sevierville. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The chalet features an outdoor swimming pool with a fence, as well as a hot tub and private check-in and check-out.

With free WiFi, this chalet provides a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

For guests with children, the chalet offers outdoor play equipment. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing.

The Grand Majestic Theater is 11 km from Love Me Tender Studio Cabin, while Country Tonite Theatre is 11 km away. McGhee Tyson Airport is 42 km from the property.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Emerald Forest! Romance, Luxury and nature mins to PF and GB is located in Sevierville. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 10 km from Dolly Parton’s Stampede.

The chalet comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sevierville, like skiing and hiking.

Dollywood is 12 km from Emerald Forest! Romance, Luxury and nature mins to PF and GB, while Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is 13 km away. McGhee Tyson Airport is 68 km from the property.