With a stay at Balsam Mountain Inn in Balsam, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance. .This family-friendly hotel is 24 mi (38.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Western Carolina University.
What's nearby
Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Wheels Through Time Museum - 25 min drive - 18.7 miles
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles
Cataloochee Ski Area - 33 min drive - 23.7 miles
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 39 min drive - 30.4 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
‪Papas & Beer - ‬8 min drive
‪Maggie's Galley - ‬9 min drive
‪Fuego - ‬9 min drive
About this property
Balsam Mountain Inn
Balsam Mountain Inn offers 50 accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Balsam hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site. This hotel also features wedding services and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Spirit of The Inn, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a library, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Spirit of The Inn - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Spirit of The Inn Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.
Coffee Shop - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
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 transportation
Free self parking on site
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.
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 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 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
Balsam Mountain Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Great location near Cullowhee, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Quiet setting and super friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again. Each room is a little different.
Such a lovely, serene place! My goal was a calm and quiet trip with no stress, and I definitely found it here! So much history to the building as well, so it was neat to explore. Definitely recommend and will be back again in the future!
Clean, cute, little room. Enjoyed looking through pictures and library. Nice walk around the property with pup.
Rug in pet room had to be rolled up and put away but otherwise nice room.